Empowering parents of children with DCD
Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) affects about one in every 20 children.
This means that at least one child in every classroom may have DCD and is facing the physical, mental, and emotional challenges associated with this invisible disability.
Despite the prevalence of DCD among children, many families struggle to obtain a diagnosis, access accurate information, and find the necessary support.
Parents often worry about their child’s future and feel uncertain about the best path forward. We want this to change.
DCD Kids is a parent-run organisation raising awareness of DCD and advocating for better support in the education system and the wider community.
We bridge the gap between academic research and lived experience with helpful resources and personal stories to support parents in navigating a DCD diagnosis and beyond.
Through awareness, advocacy and action, we’re working together to help children achieve their full potential and live happy and fulfilling lives.
How we support parents of children with DCD
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CONNECT YOU WITH THE LATEST RESEARCH
Get the latest research on DCD and learn strategies to support your child at home, school, and in the community. We collect and create helpful resources for parents navigating diagnosis and intervention.
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RAISE AWARENESS AND ADVOCATE FOR CHANGE
Help us raise awareness of DCD and advocate for meaningful change in health and education. Take action to support our kids in achieving everything they want in life.
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BUILDING A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY
Parenting a child with DCD comes with unique challenges. Connect with parents who understand what you’re going through and get emotional support.
What is Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)?
DCD (also known as dyspraxia) in children is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects a child's ability to learn, plan, and coordinate movement. Children with DCD struggle with motor skills, making it difficult to perform everyday tasks and physical activities.
Movement difficulties can significantly impact a child’s quality of life, including classroom activities and making friends at school. These challenges influence a child’s confidence, sense of self and social belonging, so early intervention is essential.
Raising awareness and advocating for better support
Only through awareness of DCD and its impacts on our children can we advocate for meaningful change. We focus our actions on helping kids achieve their highest potential.
We raise awareness by making research accessible and building a community of compassionate parents who share information and support each other.
AWARENESS
ADVOCACY
DCD Kids advocates for more awareness of DCD in schools and the wider community and helps educators and coaches understand how to help children with DCD thrive.
ACTION
We take action by partnering with researchers and contributing to evidence-based studies. DCD Kids looks for opportunities to share our message.
We celebrate what our advocacy achieves and the inclusive community we’re creating. We share what our resilient children achieve.
ACHIEVEMENT
Hear from a parent with lived experience
“The impact of DCD should not be underestimated. More support and understanding is required. The diagnosis process is onerous and expensive. It is draining on finances and both child and family mental well-being.”
— Parent Participant in - Impact for DCD
Learn more about DCD
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DCD AUSTRALIA
A not-for-profit working to improve the lives of children, adults and families affected by DCD, with accessible research.
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UNDERSTOOD
Easy-to-read articles on DCD and how it impacts children and short video tutorials to help kids with everyday motor tasks.
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CANCHILD
Online workshops and helpful DCD resources to share with educators, coaches and therapists to grow awareness.
Stay informed and get support
Get the latest DCD research and actionable strategies to support your child. Join our community of compassionate parents!