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does anyone know how i can get tested for dyspraxia

Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
in Health & Wellbeing
i have recently found out that i might have dyspraxia, does anyone have any ideas how i go about getting tested and finaly confirming it, so i know where i stand and can learn to live with it
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Hoe old are you? Are you at school / college / university?
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    go to your doctor and they will be able to refer you to a specialist if you think its affecting your life.
    On the other hand, you dont necessarily need a formal diagnosis to start learning to live with it. You can find tips on this website http://www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk/
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    i am 25 years old, and no im starting college in september
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    my doctor says they cant do it
    SuzyCreamcheese wrote: »
    go to your doctor and they will be able to refer you to a specialist if you think its affecting your life.
    On the other hand, you dont necessarily need a formal diagnosis to start learning to live with it. You can find tips on this website http://www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk/
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Your doctor can't assess you, I believe; but a specialist can.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    how do i go to get one of those, my doctor is refusing to refer me, and i dont know how to go about sorting it out
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    You need to see your doctor. Why won't they refer you?
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    joanna26mcw wrote: »
    how do i go to get one of those, my doctor is refusing to refer me, and i dont know how to go about sorting it out

    My girlfriend was told the same (she's 32 an wanted to know before applying to uni) - apparently they expect educational institutions to deal with it.

    Since you do have a college place for September, you can call your college up and let them know you'll want to be assessed and they should accommodate it.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I suffer from dyspraxia and was diagnosed at 15 (which is considered late)

    You need a referal to an occupational therapist for proper assessments to assess
    your hand/eye co-ordination and to find out if you have problems with your fine and gross motor skills. Only then can a proper diagnosis be given.

    I am unfortunate to have quite severe dyspraxia and it affects my everyday life alot.
    However I have been given some aids to help me with certain tasks. Such as a shower chair, sock aid and grabber.

    I am not allowed to drive because of how poor my hand/eye co ordination is but many sufferers of dyspraxia can and do learn to drive (usually automatic)

    Please go back to see your doctor and demand that you want a referal to an occupational therapist. Failing that contact your local health boards to raise a complaint.

    If you are at school or college/uni they may have access to an occupational therapist.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    You may be able to self-refer to an OT.
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