Which is NOT a coexisting condition in children with DCD?

• A. ASD
• B. ADHD
• C. Dyslexia
• D. Cerebral palsy

Answer: (D)

Developmental Coordination Disorder is defined by motor coordination difficulties that cannot be explained by a general medical condition, and it often appears alongside other neurodevelopmental issues such as ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and dyslexia. These co-occurring conditions are common because they share underlying neurodevelopmental factors and can compound challenges with learning, attention, and motor planning. Cerebral palsy, on the other hand, is a distinct early brain disorder that causes motor impairment on its own. When CP is present, the motor difficulties are attributed to CP rather than to DCD, so CP isn’t considered a coexisting condition with DCD. That’s why cerebral palsy stands out as the option that is not a coexisting condition with DCD.