T/F: Motor skills significantly and persistently interfere with ADLs appropriate to chronological age in kids with DCD

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Sometimes
• D. Not sure

Answer: (A)

In developmental coordination disorder, the core issue is that motor coordination problems are severe enough to meaningfully hinder activities of daily living that are appropriate for a child’s age, and these difficulties tend to persist across time and settings. This means tasks like dressing, feeding, grooming, handwriting, and participation in sports or play are often noticeably affected, beyond what would be expected for age, and these challenges don’t just come and go. Because of this persistent, broad impact on daily functioning, the statement is true. In practice, children with DCD often need occupational therapy or targeted motor skill interventions to improve independence in ADLs and participation in school and social activities. The other options don’t fit because the impairment in DCD isn’t typically intermittent or minor; it is persistent and significantly affects everyday activities.