How are you getting by? Coping in developmental coordination disorder versus attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Objective Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity (ADHD) persist into adulthood; however, little research exists to describe how adults with DCD and/or ADHD cope their symptoms. Therefore, the purpose of this study was investigate coping mechanisms reported by DCD, ADHD, or both conditions. We expected there would be strategies specific each condition a broader scope those co-occurring DCD+ADHD. Method N = 161 participants completed online survey, including n 31 only, 116 14 Results Most adaptive strategies. Of these, behavioral adaptations were most relevant while environmental modifications common in DCD. Cognitive reframing social support similarly Coping strategy categories uniform for DCD+ADHD group. Conclusions profiles highlight several noteworthy differences between which may treatment.