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by Peardrop
Sun Feb 02, 2014 12:47 am
Forum: Dyspraxia Chat
Topic: Mental "blackouts"
Replies: 16
Views: 8286

Re: Mental "blackouts"

I tend to get this a lot - generally at work: I think of something I need to ask a colleague walk over to their desk (10 seconds walk) and by the time I get there I've completely forgotten what I was going to ask. The good news is that I know non-dyspraxic people occasionally do this (clearly not to ...
by Peardrop
Wed Jan 29, 2014 11:45 pm
Forum: Dyspraxia Chat
Topic: overthinking things
Replies: 15
Views: 8394

Re: overthinking things

I often get told I over think things especially by my family and usually I don't think I am on these things. Other times I tend to over think things about what I've said at work - generally this is when I've said something that ends up coming out a bit awkward (I know this bit), the thing is I'll ...
by Peardrop
Wed Jan 29, 2014 11:35 pm
Forum: Work
Topic: Any one know of Gadgets and software
Replies: 13
Views: 11996

Re: Any one know of Gadgets and software

I find listening to my ipod can block out a lot of the office background noise and I have explained this to my manager who is totally cool with it. I find this means I can "zone in" on what I'm working on and is almost like putting myself in a invisible bubble from what is going on around me. That ...
by Peardrop
Wed Jan 29, 2014 11:09 pm
Forum: Work
Topic: No Skills, No Benefits
Replies: 13
Views: 7151

Re: No Skills, No Benefits

I think it could be a really good thing offer people the chance study English, Maths and ICT - especially if those people doing so were failed by the system the first time, due to not receiving the correct support. The real issue is whether the courses will be tailored to support those who may need ...
by Peardrop
Sat Jan 25, 2014 12:57 am
Forum: Relationships
Topic: Dyspraxia vs. Aspergers
Replies: 31
Views: 41251

Re: Dyspraxia vs. Aspergers

It's very interesting to read what everyone has said. In fact it's made me want to reply so much, I've just signed up! :) When I was about 10/11 yrs old I was diagnosed as being borderline for both AS and Dyspraxia (if you can count borderline as diagnosed - it sometimes makes me feel a bit of a ...