"Missed and misunderstood": Children with coordination difficulties in the school system

Approximately 5-6% of school-aged children have a neuro-developmental condition called Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) and are at risk for a number of secondary academic, social and self-concept difficulties. Despite its prevalence, DCD is often unrecognized in the school system, and the needs of children are not addressed. In this qualitative study, interviews were conducted with 13 parents of school-aged children who met criteria …