I have a diagnosis of autism (NHS, age 21) but am also thinking I might be a bit dyspraxic too. Based on an Educational psychology report carried out age 10, I was described as having a ''borderline degree of fine motor skill impairment'', as I took a long time to complete tasks and decode instructions. Had severe spatial, perception and directionality problems, and non verbal/performance was on 1st percentile (relative to high verbal IQ). I was slow to learn to dress and tie laces, and could not do puzzles at all. Also had and still have poor number awareness and poor visual memory. Organisation was/is poor and struggled with art work and team games ( very slow reaction speed, not knowing where to stand on court). Yet I had good handwriting and did learn to ride a bike, although struggled with swimming. I'm also good at tennis and am good at simple games of catch, so I'm not sure. I might be a mild case, or maybe there are different types of dyspraxia? Whenever I have to work to speed, I struggle. I still struggle to fold large sheets, struggle to operate complex machines and to follow instructions, and with organisation (but some of that might be my autism too). I'm aware I might have to pay to get fully assessed, but was just wondering if any of you are dyspraxic or have knowledge about this. I have no idea if I am or not, but I do have and/ or did have a fair number of potential signs, but not all. I struggle in some areas, not others, etc.
