Self-reported motor difficulties in adults with childhood developmental coordination disorder: a 25-year follow-up
Childhood DCD appears to have lasting, though often less pronounced, effects into adulthood. These findings highlight the importance of early identification, intervention, and continued awareness that difficulties may persist, and suggest considering sex-related patterns when supporting participation across the lifespan.
Authors
- Michael B. Wells (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7453-306X)
- K Johansen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9212-8452)
- Cecilia Sauer
Institutions
- Uppsala University (SE)
- Uppsala University Hospital (SE)
- Karolinska Institutet (SE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Disability and Rehabilitation
- Published
- 2026-01-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2026.2616348
- Primary Topic
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00