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Living with DCD

At home, children with DCD may:

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  • Avoid physical activity

Because they often have problems with coordination, children with DCD tend to avoid sports. Their poor performance therefore results in a reluctance to exercise, causing further mobility and health issues.

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  • Eat with their hands
They often have difficulty manipulating cutlery, especially chopsticks. They will therefore use their hands to eat, long after other children their age have mastered using cutlery. They may also have difficulty using a fork and spoon at the same time, or they may choose to use a fork over chopsticks.
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  • Have difficulty with meals

Children with DCD tend to eat slower and those with sensory issues may be very picky with their food. They may also have difficulty using a knife to cut their food. 

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  • Have temper tantrums

Some children become very frustrated with their differences. Because things take longer for them to learn, they often have to concentrate harder. Even sitting up straight and still can take a lot of effort because DCD causes weakness in muscles. This can cause very tired children and can show as tantrums and tears at home.

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  • Show inconsistent symptoms

Each day with a DCD child may be different. One day, the child may get through the day with minimal assistance. The next day, the same child will seem to need help with everything.

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  • Following instructions

Children with DCD often show poor attention span. A parent may need to repeat their instructions several times before a child can perform the task. Parents may also find that their child is easily distracted in the middle of a task.