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Dyspraxia / DCD in adults

Checked: 23-08-2023 by Rob Adams Next Review: 23-08-2025

Overview

Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) - formerly known as Dyspraxia -  is usually diagnosed in childhood. However, in some cases adults may present with concerns about co-ordination difficulties.

Please see the following advice from the NHS:

Referral

There is no NHS commissioned service for diagnosis or treatment of Dyspraxia (DCD) in adults in BNSSG.

There are private providers who can undertake assessments but we are unable to list them individually on this site.

Resources

Support Groups:

  • Dyspraxia Foundation -closed in April 2024 but there are links from this page to other organisations that may be able to offer support.

 



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