Diagnostic services for developmental coordination disorder: Gaps and opportunities identified by parents

Background Affecting one in 20 children, Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder impacting a child's ability to learn motor skills. Despite its high prevalence, DCD is under‐recognized and under‐diagnosed, causing unnecessary frustration and stress for families who are seeking help for their child. This study aimed to understand how parents procure diagnostic services and their perspectives on needed supports and services to improve early identification and diagnosis of DCD. Methods Using a multi‐pronged recruitment strategy, we circulated the impACT for DCD online questionnaire to parents of children (