Many adults reach adulthood before realising that their lifelong coordination, organisation, or fatigue challenges may be related to DCD. Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), also known as dyspraxia, is a neurodevelopmental difference that affects how the brain plans, sequences, and carries out movement and action.
Common signs in adulthood include:
· Needing to think carefully about movements that seem automatic for others (e.g. dressing, handwriting, driving, cooking).
· Feeling clumsy, slow, or effortful when moving, particularly when tasks are complex or rushed.
· Finding multi-step tasks overwhelming or tiring, even when you understand what needs to be done.
· Avoiding activities that require coordination, speed, or precision.
· Fatigue that seems disproportionate to the task completed.
· Strong thinking, creativity, or problem-solving skills alongside practical task challenges.
Many adults with DCD develop excellent coping strategies and resilience. Noticing these patterns is not about labelling limitations — it is about understanding how your brain and body work best so you can access the right support.
I support adults who recognise themselves in these patterns to explore their profile further, gain clarity through assessment, and develop practical strategies that make everyday life feel more manageable and sustainable. Please do reach out if you need some support.
