The functional profile of young adults with suspected Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)

Cognitive and neuroimaging findings in developmental coordination disorder: new insights from a systematic review of recent research

“…Finally, we now see studies of executive function in young adults with DCD. A large sample of adults aged 19 to 25 years were assessed on behavioural rating scales for executive function and an executive strategies questionnaire for everyday tasks . While mindful of questionnaire‐based screening, results did show persistent executive function deficits (of moderate effect size), even for those with borderline DCD.…”

A review of five tests to identify motor coordination difficulties in young adults

“…In the recent edition of the DSM-5 (American Psychiatric Association, 2013) information about DCD among adolescents and adults was included for the first time. It appears that many health and psychosocial issues may become more profound with age in individuals who are reported to have fewer social skills, experience poorer social support, reduced participation in many social and sporting activities, reduced employment opportunities, and have higher anxiety and lower self-worth (Cantell, Crawford, & Doyle-Baker, 2008;Clark & Whitall, 2011;Kirby, Williams, Thomas, & Hill, 2013;Missiuna et al, 2008;Skinner & Piek, 2001;Tal-Saban, Zarka, Grotto, Ornoy, & Parush, 2012[ 2 _ T D $ D I F F ] ). It is therefore important that age appropriate assessment tools be made available so that DCD can be identified and monitored throughout life.…”

Social participation of teenagers and young adults with developmental co‐ordination disorder and strategies that could help them: results from a scoping review

“…Handwriting and executive functioning difficulties (e.g. organization and planning, prioritizing, problem solving and multi‐tasking) affected the ability of youth with DCD to perform academic activities adequately and in a timely manner (Kirby et al , , , ; Kirby ; Tal‐Saban et al , ; Rosenblum ; Zwicker et al ; Lingam et al ). Adolescents and young adults with DCD were also reported to have difficulties with concentration and memory, abstract subjects such as mathematics, the use and manipulation of technical and technological equipment and physical demands (e.g.…”

“…Difficulties with communication were also reported, mostly with written and non‐verbal communication (Kirby et al . , , , ; Missiuna et al ; Kirby ; Tal‐Saban et al ; Rosenblum ; Zwicker et al ; Lingam et al ). Difficulties with written communication were related mostly to poorer handwriting skills of adolescents and young adults living with DCD compared with their peers (e.g.…”

“…Researchers suggested that the secondary emotional problems associated with DCD may have more impact on the quality of life of youth with this condition than the primary motor difficulties (Hill et al ). Consequently, youth with DCD reported poor quality of life and life satisfaction as well as low self‐esteem and self‐worth (Missiuna et al ; Hill et al ; Kirby ; Tal‐Saban et al ). Their lower perception of their capacities in addition to the social isolation and withdrawal from activities may also explain the higher proportion of mental health problems (e.g.…”