DCD - Frequently Asked Questions

QUESTIONS ASKED BY SERVICE PROVIDERS

Q: What is the Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire (DCDQ) and where can I obtain a copy?

A: The Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire (known as the "DCDQ") is a parent-report questionnaire used to identify motor coordination problems in children 5 to 15 years of age. The most recent 15-item version of this questionnaire is the DCDQ'07. For more information on this questionnaire, including recent research, see Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire.

Q: I am an Occupational Therapist interested in learning more about DCD. Are there any courses, seminars, or conferences that I can attend?

A: Every 2 years, an international DCD conference is held inviting academics, researchers and clinicians to come together to share research about children with DCD. For information about the most recent or upcoming DCD international conference, it is recommended that you search the internet for "international conference on children with DCD".