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AT HOME Adult

Living with DCD

At home, adults with DCD may:

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  • Have difficulty with housework

Some adults with DCD continue to have difficulty with chores around the home all their lives because these tasks require a number of steps and coordination. For example, making beds, laundry and tidying up can be a challenge.

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  • Have difficulty Driving

Driving is one of the toughest tasks for people with DCD because they must organize, coordinate and execute many actions at the same time. Frequently checking mirrors, using hand-over-hand steering and even operating things like blinkers and wipers can be a challenge.

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  • Have difficulty cooking

Cooking is especially difficult for those with DCD because it requires planning on what to cook, preparation for ingredients and tools and the many steps to actually cook.

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  • Have difficulty keeping track of personal and social appointments
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  • Have problems with grooming
Problems with fine motor skills may create difficulties for tasks such as shaving and blowdrying hair. Applying make up can also be very challenging.
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  • Feel extremely tired

For those with DCD, it takes more effort than others to plan, prioritise, process and perform everyday tasks whilst trying not to get distracted. After work, adults can be exhausted just trying to get through the day.