Enabling Occupation through Facilitating the Diagnosis of Developmental Coordination Disorder

BACKGROUND: The largest proportion of children seen within school-based occupational therapy is referred for handwriting difficulties. Many of these children have Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), a disorder that often goes undiagnosed, making if difficult for children, parents, and teachers to access resources. PURPOSE: The purpose of this article is to outline the important role of occupational therapists in recognizing and …