Has anyone ever paid for a dyspraxia diagnosis as an adult?

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This is something I have wanted for a long time. I am sure I have it, my daughter does and the list of symptoms could be a description of me. I've spoken to a psychologist who deals with this but it's £700 which is a lot of money.

I just want someone to tell me that dyspraxia is why I have always been the way I am, and I'm not just stupid and clumsy and can't do all the things that everyone else does. It would be such a huge relief.

Your GP should be able to diagnose you with dyspraxia. Can you not bring it up to your regular doctor? There isn't really a cure for dyspraxia and £700 seems a lot for something that may not even help you. I would try getting in touch with your GP and if that doesn't help, perhaps you could contact the Dyspraxia Foundation for advice before you spend your money.

Hi,

it depends on where you live. I was diagnosed at 34 through a private company called "Oriel Consulting" at York but i'm not sure how much it cost as previous employer paid. My Gp did refer me to a consultant at local hospital who stated that he suspected I was Dyspraxic but couldn't provide a definite diagnosis. TBH most GP's & health professionals I've encountered to date don't really have an in depth knowledge of what Dyspraxia actually is & I've spent the last couple of months being passed from pillar to post, i'm now awaiting a referral to an Occupational Therapist. It is kind a relief when you get a diagnosis as in my case a lot of things start to make sense & you can start developing coping strategies etc.

Hope this helps. good luck :) x

Thank you. I've spoken to several GPs here and they can't help, there is no funding for it here and you can only have it diagnosed privately. My daughter has it and she was diagnosed via the nhs but there is definitely nothing for adults with it here.

I am self employed so can't get any help from employers. I'm going to look into the insurance plan we have for some health things and see if we would get anything from that.

I'm not looking for a cure, just the relief of someone confirming it to me.

Well, if it's really important to you, then I suppose you could weigh the pros and cons? Only you can decide if you think the money is worth it.

I know what it can be like having problems and no one else being able to help. It can be very frustrating and you wish it at least had a name. I often felt like I was going crazy and that I must be making it all up in my head. Once you get a diagnoisis, a professional one, it can make you feel better, and it certainly did in my case.

I do not know what it is like to live with Dyspraxia, but my husband does and I know he worked very hard as a child to help overcome some of the difficulties he was having. It helped him then, and it is still helping him in his adult life.

Just make sure you shop around if you do decide to go through with it. Have a look at the website I posted, they have a number and maybe they can help point you in the right direction.

It seems wrong to me that your GP would not at least be able to refer you to someone who could help you, that is what the NHS is there for. I am sorry that they have been unable to help you.

I hope you can find some relief soon and whatever you decide, just make sure you are making the best decision for you.

Good luck.

I'd say you have to decide why a diagnosis is important to you. Will it make life easier in some ways?
With children the diagnosis can be through a paediatrician.

I am not sure how much a psychologist will be able to diagnose as this is more of a motor skills problem with some learning issues linked ( dyslexia for example.) I'd be wary of paying for a psychologist as they may not be the right or best person to assess you .

Have you been in touch with the Dyspraxia Foundation- it's worth talking to them or at least reading through the info on their website.