Developmental Coordination DisorderDevelopmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), also known as dyspraxia, is a motor disorder. The condition is characterized primarily by “lack of coordination/poor coordination,” “motor difficulties/impairments,” “planning difficulties,” and “organizational difficulties” (Kirby, Davies, & Bryant, 2005, p. 124). The DSM-IV-TR criteria for Developmental Coordination Disorder include: (1) “marked impairment in the development of motor coordination,” (2) “significant interference with academic achievement or activities of daily living,” and ( 3) the absence of “a general condition of pharmacological treatment” or “pervasive developmental disorder” (Lingam, Hunt, Golding, Jongmans, Emond, 2009, p. e695). Furthermore, in the presence of mental retardation, motor difficulties must be considered excessive in nature (Lingham et al., 2009, p. e695). The neurological disorder is generally diagnosed in children between the ages of six and twelve, while it affects three-year-old males. times more often than girls (Hamilton, 2002; Gardner, 2008). Although DCD affects approximately 6.4% of children, few individuals are familiar with this condition (Hamilton, 2002). Indeed, a study by Kirby, Davies, and Bryant (2005) revealed that only 54.3% of teachers and 26.7% of general practitioners could accurately define DCD (p. 124). In response, the condition will be briefly outlined here. Classification Attempts have been made to further classify CDC into subtypes. The verification tests appear to be somewhat questionable. However, Appleford School in Wiltshire, England, has published a fact sheet listing six commonly recognized forms of developmental dyspraxia: (1) Ideomotor: difficulty performing a motor task; (2) The……half of the paper……L., Golding, J., Jongmans, M., & Emond, A. (2009). Prevalence of developmental coordination disorder using DSM-IV at 7 years of age: a UK population-based study. Pediatrics, 123(4), e693-700. doi: 10.1542/peds.2008-1770Pauc, R. (2010). The Learning Disability Myth: Understanding and Overcoming Your Child's Diagnosis of Dyspraxia, Dyslexia, Childhood Tourette Syndrome, ADD, ADHD, or OCD. London: Virgin Books.Trawick-Smith, J. (2010). Early Childhood Development: A Multicultural Perspective, 5th Edition. Columbus, Ohio: Merrill.Vasconcelos, O., Rodrigues, P., Barreiros, J. & Jacobsohn, L. (2009). Laterality, developmental disorders of coordination and posture. In LP Rodrigues, L. Saraiva, J. Barreiros & O. Vasconcelos (eds.) Estudos em desenvolvimento motor da criança II (pp.19-26). Escola Superior de Educação, Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo.