Dyspraxia In Adults

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If you have dyspraxia, you may also have another health condition that requires separate treatment. For example:

depression (long-term feelings of sadness) this can be treated with a combination of exercise, talking therapies and antidepressant medication
anxiety (constant feelings of worry and unease) this can be treated with medication, talking therapies and a number of self-help measures, such as relaxation techniques

Talk to your GP if either of these conditions affect you.

Articles for Dyspraxia In Adults

Diagnosing adult dyspraxia

The first person to contact if you think you may have undiagnosed dyspraxia or co-ordination difficulties is your GP. Its a good idea to take in information with you, such as a checklist with examples

Introduction

Dyspraxia, also known as developmental co-ordination disorder (DSD), is a common disorder that affects movement and co-ordination.

Other conditions

If you have dyspraxia, you may also have another health condition that requires separate treatment. For example: depression (long-term feelings of sadness) this can be treated with a combination of

Symptoms of dyspraxia

The symptoms of dyspraxiacan vary between individuals andmay change over time. Co-ordination difficulties The co-ordination difficulties associated with dyspraxia can reducetheperson's ability to pa

Treating dyspraxia in adults

Dyspraxia does not affect intelligence, but may make learning new skills more difficult. Adults with dyspraxia may have developed coping strategies to find ways around everyday tasks they find difficu

Who is affected?

Estimates vary, but dyspraxia is thought to affect around 3% of adults in the UK. It is more common in men, and often runs in families. It is not known what causes dyspraxia, butsome childrenborn pre