Dyspraxic Adults

Hi my name Joe, I'm 26 and I've just been told by my therapist about dyspraxia. I've completed an online questionnaire and the results say probable.

Nearly everything about the questionnaire fits me perfectly. I struggled tying laces and still do now. I always end up soaking my self when trying to do the washing and my girlfriend wonders how I do it. It took me an age to learn to ride a bike and to drive. I did motor vehicle repairs as a course in college but really struggled with the practicle side of the course, my hands just can't seem to do what my brain is telling them to do. Not to mention it doesn't matter how many times I tell my self "lefty loosy righty thighty" I'll still get it wrong most of the time. My writing is very poor and my boss always jokes he cant understand it.

I've been to the doctors and asked about an autism test but I keep getting ignored and given more anti depressants despite me telling them that's not the problem. I do suffer with depression and have been on the tablets for a while and they've helped lift my mood but I cant seem to get them to listen and they always point back to my depression.

I've just found this forum and had a quick read through and thought I'd introduce myself and ask if anyone has any advice on what to do next. Thanks.

Hi and welcome

Dyspraxia and Autism are completely different conditions and I suspect you don't remotely fit the profile or threshold for having an Autistic Spectrum Disorder hence your Doctor's refusal to send you down this route. Unfortunately it's a complete lottery and most NHS trusts don't seem to have a defined pathway for adults who need help with Dyspraxia and even those still in full time education find access to assessment and confirmation a major stumbling block. This lack of support regrettably can cause emotional distress and for some, clinical depression. Are you currently working in the motor vehicle repair trade?

I drive a desk but do have to think hard to visualise clockwise/anticlockwise when doing DIY.