IV 
118TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1356 
Expressing support for the designation of October 9 through October 16, 
2024, as ‘‘National Dyspraxia/Developmental Coordination Disorder 
(DCD) Awareness Week’’ and a commitment to raise awareness of 
dyspraxia/DCD in the United States. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 11, 2024 
Mr. LAWLER (for himself and Mr. GOTTHEIMER) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for the designation of October 9 through 
October 16, 2024, as ‘‘National Dyspraxia/Developmental 
Coordination Disorder (DCD) Awareness Week’’ and a 
commitment to raise awareness of dyspraxia/DCD in the 
United States. 
Whereas developmental coordination disorder (DCD), also re-
ferred to as dyspraxia, is a neurodevelopmental condition 
that does not affect cognition, but affects fine and gross 
motor skills such as balance, coordination, and manual 
dexterity; 
Whereas, according to the National Institutes of Health, 
dyspraxia/DCD is a lifelong disorder; 
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Whereas dyspraxia/DCD is as common as attention deficit 
hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and affects approximately 
5 to 6 percent of the population (approximately 
20,000,000, or 1 in 20, Americans), yet is unfamiliar to 
many parents, teachers, and health care professionals 
and is consequently underdiagnosed, misdiagnosed, and 
largely untreated; 
Whereas there is a need to spread awareness among edu-
cators and employers about the disorder and for well- 
trained health care and school-based professionals capa-
ble of conducting proper diagnosis and treatment; 
Whereas there is no cure for dyspraxia/DCD, but it can be 
managed through various types of therapies (speech, 
physical, and occupational therapies as well as mental 
health counseling); 
Whereas there has been little research of this condition in the 
United States compared with many other developed coun-
tries, which has led to a lack of diagnostic and treatment 
services for individuals affected by dyspraxia/DCD in this 
country; 
Whereas individuals with dyspraxia/DCD often experience 
symptoms related to speech production and intelligibility, 
attention, processing speed, and executive functioning 
(planning, organizing, and time management), and it 
commonly co-occurs with other neurodevelopmental dis-
orders including ADHD and learning disorders; 
Whereas dyspraxia/DCD profoundly affects quality of life and 
presents significant challenges at school and in the work-
place that can be mitigated with early diagnosis, treat-
ment, and appropriate support at home, school, and 
work; 
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Whereas secondary consequences of undiagnosed dyspraxia/ 
DCD often include social, emotional, behavioral, and 
mental health issues including low self-esteem, social iso-
lation, anxiety, and depression; and 
Whereas low-income and minority communities are particu-
larly underserved by existing dyspraxia/DCD resources: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes the need for greater public 
awareness of dyspraxia/developmental coordination 
disorder (DCD) and commits to supporting these ef-
forts; 
(2) expresses support for the designation of 
‘‘National 
Dyspraxia/Developmental 
Coordination 
Disorder (DCD) Awareness Week’’; 
(3) supports the goals of ‘‘National Dyspraxia/ 
Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) Aware-
ness Week’’, which are to raise awareness of 
dyspraxia/DCD among the general public, improve 
services and care for persons affected by dyspraxia/ 
DCD, and accelerate research on dyspraxia/DCD; 
(4) recognizes individuals with dyspraxia/DCD 
and their families who face challenges due to their 
diagnosis; and 
(5) encourages States, territories, and localities 
to support the goals of ‘‘National Dyspraxia/Devel-
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