What is NOT a characteristic of children with Developmental Coordination Disorder?

In children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), one of the defining features is the presence of significant motor coordination challenges that impact their ability to perform everyday activities. These difficulties contribute to noticeable clumsiness, as children with DCD often struggle with tasks that require fine and gross motor skills.

The absence of consistently high athletic performance is a hallmark of DCD. Children with this disorder typically do not excel in athletic activities due to their coordination difficulties, which is why the statement regarding consistently high athletic performance is accurate as a characteristic that does NOT apply to them.

Anxiety can often accompany DCD due to the challenges faced in physical tasks, and issues with motor skills can lead to embarrassment or frustration during physical activities, contributing to emotional distress. Additionally, while cognitive abilities can vary among children with DCD, the disorder itself is not defined by cognitive impairment, and some children may demonstrate above-average cognitive skills in other areas. However, the impact of their motor coordination issues tends to overshadow these potential strengths in athletic performance. Thus, the answer appropriately highlights that children with DCD are unlikely to demonstrate consistent high performance in athleticism.