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Dyspraxia or DCD?
I just wanted to check if theres a difference between dyspraxia or DCD (developmental coordination disorder). Are they just different terms for the same thing or is there a difference in terms of them being different conditions?
28/05/2009 12:51:17
Jenny
I believe they are the same thing. DCD is more commonly used internationally whereas dyspraxia is the more common term in the UK.
01/06/2009 14:56:07
Al
Dyspraxia and developmental co-ordination disorder (DCD) are commonly used interchangably. Teachers tend to use the term Dyspraxia. Dyspraxia (impaired motor control) is a syptom associated with DCD. DCD much better describes the range of symptoms experienced by the person. See DSM IV (American psychiatric association) for diagnostic criteria for DCD. DCD is probably a more useful 'label' (if only it was more commonly used there might be a greater understanding of this disorder).
01/10/2009 17:32:59
CJ
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