Understanding the impact of developmental coordination disorder on Belgian children and families: A national survey study

Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is an under-recognized and often trivialized neurodevelopmental condition impacting five to six percent of children. This study aimed to map the impact of DCD on children and their families in Belgium.

Citation:
De Roubaix A, Warlop G, Van Dyck D, …….. Licari M, Van Waelvelde H, Bar-On L. Understanding the impact of developmental coordination disorder on Belgian children and families: A national survey study. PLoS ONE. 2025;20(4).

Keywords:
Belgium, epidemiology; motor skills disorder; diagnois; psysiopathology; psychology

Abstract:
Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is an under-recognized and often trivialized neurodevelopmental condition impacting five to six percent of children. This study aimed to map the impact of DCD on children and their families in Belgium.