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.
Sponsored By: Representative Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
Introduced
Summary
Would designate October 9 through October 16, 2025 as National Dyspraxia/Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) Awareness Week to raise awareness of dyspraxia/DCD and its impacts. The resolution would express support for the week, note that DCD affects about 5 to 6 percent of people (roughly 1 in 20 Americans), describe DCD as a lifelong condition that impairs fine and gross motor skills while not affecting cognition, highlight therapies such as speech, physical, and occupational therapy for management, and encourage States and localities to promote diagnosis, education, and support.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
NY • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]
NJ • D
Sponsored 10/8/2025
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