Table 2.
Percentages of professionals who state that certain features were ‘part of the condition of DCD’
| Physicians (%) | Teachers (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Common motor features of DCD | ||
| Motor learning difficulties | 79 | 74 |
| Difficulty printing and/or writing | 77 | 72 |
| Gross motor and fine motor skills delay | 70 | 74 |
| Non-motor common features of DCD | ||
| Low self-esteem | 59 | 41 |
| Poor physical fitness | 49 | 43 |
| Sensory processing challenges | 42 | 30 |
| Anxiety | 40 | 30 |
| Difficulty making friends | 40 | 33 |
| Poor social skills | 37 | 22 |
| Depression | 28 | 11 |
| Less common features | ||
| Poor academic performance | 41 | 28 |
| Average (or above average) cognitive ability | 48 | 30 |
| Below average cognitive ability | 16 | 11 |
| Higher than average risk for suicide | 20 | 7 |
| Obesity | 17 | 9 |
DCD, developmental co-ordination disorder.