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AT WORK

Living with DCD

At work, adults with DCD may:

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  • Have difficulty keeping track of paperwork and appointments
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  • Have difficulty writing or typing
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  • Have problems with time management, planning and personal organisation skills

People with DCD may have difficulty putting their thoughts in order, planning ahead, following instructions and completing tasks.

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  • Experience anxiety
The constant fear of forgetting something important or failing at a task can take a toll through heightened anxiety and sometimes, depression.

Many adults with DCD use a combination of calendars, alarms and professional organisers to help them keep track of their tasks and organise their day. They form a habit of recording everything and referring to it regularly.

Those with DCD also make use of speech-to-text software to help them manage writing and typing tasks and sometimes, to help them organise their thoughts.