Adults in Work or Seeking Employment

Getting into work and staying there is harder than ever these days. It is sometimes tempting to go for work, which is below your level of ability, just to have a job. This can bring frustrations and lower self-esteem. 

These can be some of the questions adults with Dyspraxia face:

• Why can’t I keep a job for more than a few months? 
• Should I disclose my diagnosis at interview?
• Is it best to share problems with work mates, or keep quiet?  
• What will help me do this job better?

Symptom checklist:

• Have a look at the checklists for primary and secondary ages. Did you get more than 8/16 YES answers?
• Do you find it hard to get to work or meetings on time?
• If someone gives you spoken instructions do you forget some of it? (Is it better written down?)
• Have you found it difficult to learn to drive a car?                                       
• Is work very tiring or even overwhelming at times?
• Are you overqualified for your present job?
• Do you have difficulty staying in work or getting a job?
• Are there some aspects of your job you find very difficult?

If you answered YES to 4 or more questions you may have dyspraxia and need further assessment.

What to do:

• Contact Dyspraxia UK to discuss your needs and cost of an assessment.
• See if work or your G.P will fund the assessment.
• Consider self-funding as an investment to help you progress in your work.