Gender difference of developmental coordination disorder in primary, secondary & higher secondary school

Context: Since the early 1900s, the scientific community has acknowledged a large group of children with movement skill difficulties who have not been diagnosed with a general medical condition. This difficulty in motor skill competence, observed in children who are developing well intellectually, is termed ‘developmental coordination disorder’ (DCD). Considering the importance of timely diagnosis of DCD and the child’s performance on the BOT-2 will allow the physical therapist to identify areas of strength and areas of need in regards to the child’s gross motor functioning, and can therefore help to guide treatment. The early diagnosis of DCD can be helpful to prevent the future secondary complications. So purpose of this study is to find out the prevalence of developmental coordination disorder on BOT-2 in 5 to 15 years school going children. Settings and Design: It was a cross-sectional analytical study conducted in PCMC area schools. Methods and Material: Multistage stratified sampling done to assessing 516 children’s included 248 males and 268 females which were assessed by Using BOT-2nd edition. Statistical analysis used: Mean and Standard Deviation (SD) & Fisher’s test was used to analysis. Result: Prevalence of DCD was among male 1.12% & female 1.61 from 516 children. Conclusion: Female showed more prevalence of Developmental coordination disorder than Male.