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by thelaticsfan
Thu Jul 07, 2011 3:41 pm
Forum: Dyspraxia Chat
Topic: Speaking - Incorrect usage of words.
Replies: 27
Views: 11908

Re: Speaking - Incorrect usage of words.

I repeat myself over and over, Voicemails are a nightmare for me, "Hi its Sean, Just want you to ring me back if you can, just need to talk about the issue we were talking about last time, so err.. yeah can u ring me back and (at this point im thinking why did i say and? im finished!) err.. ye ...
by thelaticsfan
Tue Jun 14, 2011 11:54 am
Forum: Dyspraxia Chat
Topic: Travels of a Dyspraxic: The Next Generation
Replies: 6
Views: 2828

Re: Travels of a Dyspraxic: The Next Generation

I hear that, When I was unemployed and looking for work I would often chicken out of interviews because they were at places I never knew before, I just had an overwhelming feeling I would get lost and wouldnt be able to get home. It is a new experience, and once you get the courage to do it, the nex...
by thelaticsfan
Sat Jun 11, 2011 7:39 am
Forum: Dyspraxia Chat
Topic: RADAR - Leadership Programme for People with Disabilities
Replies: 2
Views: 1343

Re: RADAR - Leadership Programme for People with Disabilitie

Agreed! My boss did some one and one time training with me, I'm now a Microsoft certified technology specialist in windows 7!
by thelaticsfan
Sat Jun 11, 2011 7:36 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Introduction
Replies: 6
Views: 2297

Re: Introduction

I know what you mean mate, I read a sentence about 10 times before I understand what I'm reading!
by thelaticsfan
Thu Jun 09, 2011 10:25 pm
Forum: Dyspraxia Chat
Topic: Getting diagnosed
Replies: 18
Views: 7906

Re: Getting diagnosed

It really annoys me, I found out About dyspraxia when googling dyslexia and clicking on the wrong link, I'm 100% sure I'm dyspraxic by reading the symptoms on all different websites, but when I went for a diagnosis the doctor referred me to a specialist, my doctor was honest and said there was a lon...
by thelaticsfan
Thu Jun 09, 2011 3:45 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Heylo :)
Replies: 10
Views: 3554

Re: Heylo :)

also what you explained is pretty much the same here, my friends always telling me im wrong, often cant understand why I cant do what they can. its very nerve racking meeting new people because im worried that i might come off as a bit of a weirdo to them! I start talking to them but keep repeating ...
by thelaticsfan
Thu Jun 09, 2011 3:41 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Heylo :)
Replies: 10
Views: 3554

Re: Heylo :)

Hi Loki,
I get the colds aswell! although dont know how to stop them!
by thelaticsfan
Thu Jun 09, 2011 3:38 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hi there I'm Tom
Replies: 4
Views: 3060

Re: Hi there I'm Tom

I hear you there mate, I think the dyspraxia can sometimes overbear us, it can make us feel that the situation is worse than it actually is. I have felt this about 3 times today, felt like I cannot go on, best thing to do is try and get a bit of time to yourself! try spending 2 days doing what you l...
by thelaticsfan
Thu Jun 09, 2011 3:33 pm
Forum: Work
Topic: Dyspraxia and poor treatment at work
Replies: 14
Views: 6175

Re: Dyspaxia and poor treatment at work

I'm sorry for how you were treated, I have had a fantastic time with my company, they have been very accepting and often tell me on ways I can improve and sometimes sit with me if I am struggling to get through a document etc. Just remember that its not all bad, you will find somewhere accepting, ju...
by thelaticsfan
Thu Jun 09, 2011 3:15 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hi Im new!
Replies: 0
Views: 1972

Hi Im new!

Hi Everyone, My name is Sean Elliott I am 23 years old and an IT support analyst from Oldham. It is only recently that I found out I have Dyspraxia. Growing up I always felt there was something different about me, I was always clumsy and notorious for spilling things, I would find it hard to play fo...