Developmental coordination disorder: the impact on the family.
Mary Ann Megan CleatonPaula Kate LorgellyAmanda KirbyPublished in: Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation (2018)
Having a child with DCD has a considerable impact on families. This needs to be recognised by healthcare and other professionals; otherwise, services and support may not be appropriately targeted and the negative sequelae of DCD may ripple beyond the individual with costly social and economic consequences.