To maximize success, how often should activities for children with DCD be chosen to ensure success?

• A. 50% of the time
• B. 100% of the time
• C. 75% of the time
• D. 25% of the time

Answer: (A)

The idea is to balance challenge with success to support motor learning and motivation in children with DCD. If activities are always easy, there’s little learning; if they’re too hard, frustration reduces engagement. Aiming for about half of attempts to be successful provides enough accomplishment to build confidence while still offering errors to guide improvement. This optimal challenge promotes problem solving and repetition, which are key for acquiring and refining motor skills. In practice, choose tasks that are just beyond current ability and provide supports to keep the child succeeding roughly 50% of the time, adjusting as skill improves.