Dyspraxic Adults

Wow, that's quite an extreme case. The diagnosis and support system in the UK at least seems to have improved a good deal over the years, as many on the teens forum seem to be getting much of the support they need, although this doesn't necessarily remove the problems of bullying and others. For ...

Hello, I am sorry to hear you are having difficulties. I used to have more problems with emotional regulation, as a result of my ADHD ( I have diagnoses of dyspraxia, ADHD & autistic traits). Emotional regulation is more associated with ADHD. 40%-50% of people with dyspraxia have ADHD. Mindfulness ...

Hello, I am aged 47. I have late diagnoses of dyspraxia (aged 33), ADHD (aged 41, unexpectedly, I had a nervous breakdown to get it detected, early 2020), Aspergers traits now Autistic traits (aged 25, NHS) not enough to get a diagnosis of autism. I achieved a degree in 1999, aged 20, pgdip 2000, I ...

My experience has been terrible, useless, unsympathetic.

I saw a disability employment advisor, earlier this year .

She could not help me , because I am self employed.

She said people who are neurodivegent are disproportionately self employed.

I am very sad to learn that the dyspraxia foundation no longer exists , due to low finances . It is sad , because people especially from non - traditional backgrounds, will find it harder to get support for dyspraxia. The NHS , apart from a little speech therapy, will probably provide no support for ...

I know 2 people who are children, one in primary school, one aged 13. They are suspected to have dyspraxia. Can one obtain a dyspraxia on the NHS ? I think it might be possible for the primary school , but it is a postcode lottery. For the teen, it is much harder. I believe an adult diagnosis of ...

I have adult diagnoses of dyspraxia, ADHD and Autistic traits without any support. I have low self esteem regarding dyspraxia. I do not normally fall . I had an incident, making me think I do not formally understand dyspraxia, the coping mechanisms do not always work. I became sad . Does having ADHD ...

If a person has dyspraxia and ADHD, the intense can overwhelm you , making you lose coordination and fall .

If a person with dyspraxia is tired, can they have difficulties regulating emotions, changing facial expressions. I can have difficulties regulating my emotions due to my ADHD.

People can think it is presented as autism,but it could be due to dyspraxia and / or ADHD.

I graduated from university aged 20 in 1999, pgdip 2000, I have late diagnoses of dyspraxia, ADHD and Aspergers traits. I am aged 44. I would reiterate what Tom has said , the transition from education / higher education can be difficult for neuro-diverse people . I have had a nervous breakdown to ...

For people who were diagnosed with dyspraxia etc as a child , how important was the family support ?

Hi Kerry I am aged 44. I had an Aspergers assessment aged 25, I have Aspergers traits only does not help. I knew I had dyspraxia aged 23, I received a diagnosis of dyspraxia aged 33, my GP, would not accept my report . I had a diagnosis of ADHD, aged 41, August 2020. My family could never help me ...

It maybe the fact that I got my dyspraxia diagnosis, privately, maybe an issue People who are diagnosed with ADHD and treated privately, often have problem’s getting the GP, to give them an NHS prescription ( a share care plan).They have to get an “NHS” diagnosis to get an NHS prescription, because t ...

I have become depressed regarding dyspraxia affecting balance . I had a nervous breakdown to get my ADHD detected, early 2020.

The reason might be that the GP thought, children grown out of dyspraxia. My GP had a son with dyspraxia I think the main reason is that there are no NHS services for adult dyspraxia in my area , very very few nationally . The lack of awareness of adult dyspraxia, a problem, childhood dyspraxia has ...