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Make the movement and the steps easier

Coordination and remembering are different

Dyspraxia affects movement and coordination. It does not mean you lack intelligence.

ADHD can add rushing, forgetting instructions or losing your place. You may need help with both parts of a task.

Ask to see one step

If instructions are hard to follow, ask someone to show you one step. Try it before moving on.

Keep a short picture or written reminder of the order beside the task.

Change what makes the task awkward

For dressing, put your clothes within reach, in the order you will put them on. If fiddly fastenings are the problem, easier fastenings may help more than another reminder.

If everyday movements remain difficult, speak to your GP about support, which may include occupational therapy.

Sources for this page
  1. NHS — Dyspraxia in adultsPublic health information; reviewed March 2026
  2. Royal College of Psychiatrists — ADHD in adultsPublic information from a professional body
  3. Sprich and colleagues — Description and Demonstration of CBT for ADHD in Adults (2010)Description of an ADHD-focused treatment; practical examples are not separate trial findings

Information checked September 2026. Evidence and treatment guidance can change.