DCD prevalence estimates range from 1.8% to 6.9% with a male predominance of 2:1 to 3:1, and the disorder persists into adulthood for 30–70% of those diagnosed as children¶

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q2 i? Estimated DCD prevalence varies by study (1.8% to 6.9%) depending on definition, cut-off score, and population, with a male predominance ranging from 2:1 to 3:1. → Biotteau M 2019 q2 i? Longitudinal studies show DCD persists into adulthood, with reported persistence of 30–70% for individuals diagnosed as children. → Biotteau M 2019 (2)

Evidence¶

Biotteau M 2019¶

Biotteau M, Danna J, Baudou É, Puyjarinet F, Velay J-L, Albaret J-M, Chaix Y. (2019). Developmental coordination disorder and dysgraphia: signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and rehabilitation. Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment. https://doi.org/10.2147/NDT.S120514

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The review reports prevalence estimates from population studies, citing Lingam et al's UK study of 6,990 children aged 7–8 years that found "a prevalence of 1.8%", rising to 4.9% (n=341) when probable DCD was included; other studies reported 6.9% or 4.3%. No effect sizes are printed.

"The estimated prevalence of DCD varies according to the studies (depending on the definition, cut-off score, and population studied). Lingam et al found a prevalence of 1.8% in their study among 6,990 children aged 7–8 years in the UK, but this figure rose to 4.9% (n=341)"

Biotteau M 2019 (2)¶

Biotteau M, Danna J, Baudou É, Puyjarinet F, Velay J-L, Albaret J-M, Chaix Y. (2019). Developmental coordination disorder and dysgraphia: signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and rehabilitation. Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment. https://doi.org/10.2147/NDT.S120514

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The review's abstract states longitudinal persistence figures: "DCD persistence of 30–70% in adulthood" for childhood-diagnosed individuals, with academic consequences. The review attributes this to longitudinal studies; no effect sizes are printed.

"Studies show DCD persistence of 30–70% in adulthood for individuals who were diagnosed with DCD as children, with direct consequences in the academic realm and even beyond."

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