Impaired Toilet Training, LUTS and Bowel Dysfunction in Children With DCD

Impaired Toilet Training, Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms and Bowel Dysfunction in Children With Developmental Coordination Disorder

This cross-sectional case-control study aimed to determine whether there is a significant difference in the prevalence of impaired toilet training, LUTS, and functional bowel problems among children diagnosed with DCD and typically developing children (TDC).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosed with DCD by a multidisciplinary team (DCD case group)
• Children with a typical development, grade and gender matched with the DCD case group (TDC control group).

Exclusion Criteria:

• A DCD-Q score indicative for DCD (TDC control group)
• Presence of other developmental disorders, such as ASS, ADHD or intellectual disability (TDC control group)