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Ive known Ive had Dyslexia for years but last week they told me I also had Dyspraxia as well. They said it makes you really clumsily. The test for Dyspraxia is this.
Walk in a straight line with your arms out without wobbling.
Sounds simple enough doesn't it?
As I stood up from the desk I kicked the table. Oops. I pushed the door to, removed my bag and jacket and then promptly tripped over the doorstop and landed flat on my face. (Does anyone watch Miranda? It was a Miranda fall. Such fun!) The examiner was doing her best to hold back a smile. I cant blame her, it was kinda funny.
This week they told me Im getting free soft wear to put on a new laptop I might be getting. I have a tutor I can see one hour a week and I have extra time with essays and library book loans. I am also given a disable students allowance (Were told the exact amount closer to the time)
I think a few Talkbackers or relative of Talkbackers have Dyslexia and Dyspraxia. I have the support in Uni but what about when I leave. I assume i can keep the softwear but I'm slightly worried about working in the real world. How do you get by?
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I think when it comes to working in the real world you'll find it won't be a big issue. Gone are the days when these sort of things weren't recognised and accepted - I honestly don't think they'll give you any serious issues. Your own attitude will make a difference too - hold your head up and don't be apologetic about things that are a part of the uniqueness of you.
You learn strategies that will help you, StF. You can't avoid things entirely, but hopefully you will learn how to manage.
She's not a writer but she's very creative and inventive.
"Working in the real world"? You can do it, despite and in spite of any labels/conditions. We all have faith in you Jack - and that shines through.
Employers these days are far more understanding, especially some of the bigger corporations (mainly because they have had to be).
Don't worry about it, just get on with living life and carrying on as you are. I've got some books and links if you want to know anything, message me.
Absolutely! You're still going to be the same StF we all know and love; that writer boy who burst onto the scene three years ago full of big ideas and wonderful stories. You're going to be just fine, StF.
By the time you get out into the real world of work, you will have got used to the software and you will be far better equipped to manage your dyslexia. And by the way, you are living proof that being dyslexic doesn't mean you can't be amazingly talented too. Employers recognise that these days.
Your dyspraxia, although it's new to you and therefore worrying, is now recognised, and you'll learn what it is and how to live with it. By the time you get out there, you'll have more control over your life than you had when you first went up to uni - and you're doing okay there, aren't you?
Just so you know - we're all jolly proud of you, StF!
Ditto. :)
Please don't think I'm making light of your condition, St F. Having read this thread I'm seriously wondering if I've got it. Clumsy, struggles to find the right word, illegible handwriting - that's me! I've reached the age of 53 without it causing me any major problems (if indeed it is dyspraxia) and I'm sure it's not going to hold you back.
Excuse me?
Four months have passed since you passed your driving test. Your perseverence conquered that challenge without any awareness of potential reasons for arduousness of the task.
You have qualities of character that make most Talkbackers' proud to 'know' you.
Keep doing whatever it is you do to cope and the World will have no obstacle to progress.
Good Luck and believe in yourself.
I think Daniel Radcliffe has Dyspraxia and just look at him! Top of the world.
Thanks for the support everyone. It really put a smile on my face. :-)
Good luck :)
It's summat to do with growing and how they misjudge their personal space, because they've yet to get used to how they have grown.
And clumsiness tends to return with advancing years. My over-60's gym class includes a lot of exercises designed to improve balance, and it's not until I started these that I realised what a fumbling old fart I'd become. :(
It can be addressed, though.