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Seeking A Diagnosis

There is not an established process or set of guidelines for obtaining a diagnosis of Dyspraxia/DCD. For information on what you might do and expect as you pursue a diagnosis for your child, see Seeking A Diagnosis.

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Dyspraxia DCD America does not recommend specific healthcare providers.

Finding a Healthcare Provider

Dyspraxia/DCD is relatively unknown among healthcare professionals in the United States. Finding a healthcare provider who diagnoses and/or treats individuals with Dyspraxia/DCD can be challenging, given the lack of awareness of this condition. The resources below may help you in your search.

To inquire whether we are aware of providers in your area, please email us at contactus@dyspraxiadcdamerica.org

Dyspraxia/DCD Information to Share with Your Child’s Healthcare Provider is available on our Parents’ Resource page.

The Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatricians (SDBP)

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The Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatricians (SDBP) is an interprofessional organization dedicated to improving the developmental and behavioral health of children.

The following search terms will assist you in locating a healthcare provider:

  • Delayed development in speech, language, and motor skills
  • Developmental disabilities

The American Physical Therapist Association (APTA)

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The American Physical Therapist Association (APTA), is the national organization for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants in the US. Membership in the APTA is available to licensed physical therapists (PTs), physical therapist assistants (PTAs), and students in Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)-accredited programs. Choose PT is sponsored by the APTA.
The following search terms will assist you in locating a healthcare provider:

  • Developmental coordination disorder
  • Developmental dyspraxia

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