A Preliminary Investigation of Quality of Life Satisfaction Reports in Emerging Adults With and Without Developmental Coordination Disorder

Hill, Elisabeth L.; Brown, Duncan; Sorgardt, K. Sophia

doi:10.1007/s10804-011-9122-2

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“…Without intervention, it is estimated that nearly three-quarters of children with DCD will continue to have difficulties as adults 11 15 30. The progression and presentation of the condition can be variable, but recent work has demonstrated increased risks of anxiety and depression and the negative effect on educational and employability outcomes 15 31 32…”

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Diagnosing developmental coordination disorders

2013

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Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) affects around 5% of children and commonly overlaps with other developmental disorders including: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and specific language impairment (SLI). There is evidence to demonstrate the wide-ranging impact on all areas of functioning including psychiatric and learning domains. There is increasing evidence of the continuing impact into adulthood and the long-term negative effects on relationships and employment. There is a need for early identification and intervention to limit the likelihood of these secondary consequences from emerging. This paper addresses the diagnosis of DCD.

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Diagnosing developmental coordination disorders

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“…However, the limited number of available studies suggests that in those with and without ASC, motor difficulties continue into adulthood [32, 33]. There is also preliminary evidence from a small number of studies that general population young adults (aged 16–25 years) with dyspraxia may have many of the same difficulties as in childhood [34, 35]. There is also high risk of these individuals experiencing mental health problems, low self-esteem and emotional difficulties, exacerbated by low occupational attainment [9].…”

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Dyspraxia and autistic traits in adults with and without autism spectrum conditions

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Molecular Autism

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BackgroundAutism spectrum conditions (ASC) are frequently associated with motor coordination difficulties. However, no studies have explored the prevalence of dyspraxia in a large sample of individuals with and without ASC or associations between dyspraxia and autistic traits in these individuals.MethodsTwo thousand eight hundred seventy-one adults (with ASC) and 10,706 controls (without ASC) self-reported whether they have been diagnosed with dyspraxia. A subsample of participants then completed the Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ; 1237 ASC and 6765 controls) and the Empathy Quotient (EQ; 1147 ASC and 6129 controls) online through the Autism Research Centre website. The prevalence of dyspraxia was compared between those with and without ASC. AQ and EQ scores were compared across the four groups: (1) adults with ASC with dyspraxia, (2) adults with ASC without dyspraxia, (3) controls with dyspraxia, and (4) controls without dyspraxia.ResultsAdults with ASC were significantly more likely to report a diagnosis of dyspraxia (6.9%) than those without ASC (0.8%). In the ASC group, those with co-morbid diagnosis of dyspraxia did not have significantly different AQ or EQ scores than those without co-morbid dyspraxia. However, in the control group (without ASC), those with dyspraxia had significantly higher AQ and lower EQ scores than those without dyspraxia.ConclusionsDyspraxia is significantly more prevalent in adults with ASC compared to controls, confirming reports that motor coordination difficulties are significantly more common in this group. Interestingly, in the general population, dyspraxia was associated with significantly higher autistic traits and lower empathy. These results suggest that motor coordination skills are important for effective social skills and empathy.

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“…Those that exist have highlighted enduring difficulties in the motor domain (Cousins & Smyth, 2003 as well as difficulty with handwriting and organisational skills (Kirby et al, 2008). Higher rates of unemployment and lower quality of life satisfaction ratings have also been reported relative to age-matched controls (Cousins & Smyth, 2003;Hill et al, 2011).…”

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Mood impairments in adults previously diagnosed with developmental coordination disorder

Hill

Brown

2013

Journal of Mental Health

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Background: Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) affects up to 6% of the population and is diagnosed on the basis of poor motor coordination. While we know rather little about its lifetime consequences, clear and significant difficulties remain through the lifespan for the majority. Reduced physical activity and, outside of the motor domain, significant mental health issues exist for many with DCD. Aims: This study provides the first investigation of the presence of mood disorders in adults with DCD. Method: Symptoms of anxiety and depression were assessed using the Beck Depression and Spielberger Anxiety Inventories in 36 adults previously diagnosed with DCD vs. 49 age-and gendermatched typical controls. Amount and type of physical activity undertaken each week were also reported. Results: After controlling for their reduced level of weekly physical activity, the group with DCD reported significantly more symptoms of depression, state and trait anxiety than their peers. Conclusions: This finding has important implications for consideration of intervention in DCD, as well as for investigation of the risk and protective factors at play in long term outcome. Finally the findings highlight the need for awareness of motor difficulties in those presenting with high levels of anxiety and depression, and vice versa.

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A Preliminary Investigation of Quality of Life Satisfaction Reports in Emerging Adults With and Without Developmental Coordination Disorder

Cited by 57 publications

References 13 publications

Diagnosing developmental coordination disorders

Diagnosing developmental coordination disorders

Dyspraxia and autistic traits in adults with and without autism spectrum conditions

Mood impairments in adults previously diagnosed with developmental coordination disorder

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