The impact of developmental coordination disorder on educational achievement in secondary school.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is a common developmental disorder but its long term impact on health and education are poorly understood.

Aim

To assess the impact of DCD diagnosed at 7 years, and co-occurring developmental difficulties, on educational achievement at 16 years.

Methods

A prospective cohort study using data from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC). National General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) exam results and Special Educational Needs provision were compared for adolescents with DCD (n=284) and controls (n=5425).

Results

Adolescents with DCD achieved a median of 2 GCSEs whilst controls achieved a median of 7 GCSEs. Compared to controls, adolescents with DCD were much less likely to achie

SUBMITTER: Harrowell I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5770330 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature