119-hres796

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 796 Introduced in House

    (IH) ]

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119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
H. RES. 796

Expressing support for the designation of October 9 through October 16, 
2025, as ``National Dyspraxia/Developmental Coordination Disorder
            (DCD) Awareness Week'' and a commitment to raise awareness of dyspraxia/DCD 
 in the United States.

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 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

 October 8, 2025

 Mr. Lawler (for himself and Mr. Gottheimer) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

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 RESOLUTION

Expressing support for the designation of October 9 through October 16, 
2025, 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 referred 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;
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 educators and employers about 
 the disorder and for well-trained health care and school-based 
 professionals capable 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 countries, 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 disorders including 
 ADHD and learning disorders;
Whereas dyspraxia/DCD profoundly affects quality of life and presents 
 significant challenges at school and in the workplace that can be 
 mitigated with early diagnosis, treatment, and appropriate support at 
 home, school, and work;
Whereas secondary consequences of undiagnosed dyspraxia/DCD often include 
 social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health issues including low 
 self-esteem, social isolation, anxiety, and depression; and
Whereas low-income and minority communities are particularly 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 efforts;

    (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) Awareness 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/Developmental 
 Coordination Disorder
            (DCD) Awareness Week''.
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