Driving lessons - automatic?

I feel exactly the same, I'm considering going over to an automatic as I have so much trouble coordinating multiple things, I'm not diagnosed with ADHD but I do have some of the symptoms. I also have ASC. I've had so so many lessons and often mess up on stuff I did fine before. I don't have anyone to help me practise in between lessons which doesn't help me retain the information.

Yeah similar to me then, I think it’s a good idea to try the automatic so we don’t need to worry about the coordination needed for the manual gears. They were the biggest distraction to me

Well, I consider myself lucky as yesterday I passed my test ! It was going to be my last attempt at a manual if I failed. A lot of it was down to circumstance I think, weather/traffic etc. But I would certainly say to anyone struggling to try automatic just to see if it helps. Most cars are going to be automatic eventually anyway. Also don't tell anyone you are going to do your test - I think that helped! If you fail, it's only you that needs to be disappointed (less pressure). Then it's a super nice surprise for everyone if you pass.