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.

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Disability and Rehabilitation
Published
2026-01-21
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https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2026.2616348
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Children's Physical and Motor Development
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Self-reported motor difficulties in adults with childhood developmental coordination disorder: a 25-year follow-up

Michael B. Wells, K Johansen, Cecilia Sauer
Disability and Rehabilitation
Children's Physical and Motor Development
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Self-reported motor difficulties in adults with childhood developmental coordination disorder: a 25-year follow-up

Michael B. Wells, K Johansen, Cecilia Sauer
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Abstract

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.

Disability and Rehabilitation
Uppsala University (SE), Uppsala University Hospital (SE), Karolinska Institutet (SE)
Gender equality
Openalex Percentile: Top 83%
Children's Physical and Motor Development
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