Dyspraxic Adults

Most of the difficulties I have had, particularly when I was younger, were most likely caused by problems I had with my head and brain a few weeks after I was born. Despite being seen by Neurologists, Psychologists and having CT Scans, I was never diagnosed at the time. But since doing a lot of ...

Hi, You may remember I posted a topic entitled "Undiagnosed & Fed Up Waiting" in the Introductions thread about seeking a diagnosis that would explain the difficulties I have experienced since I was a toddler, and how I was being referred for an Autism assessment. I had my Autism assessment about 25 ...

Wow I get the same thing a lot when I'm walking. I get a terrible pain in my instep, which gradually travels up my calf and shin and I have to either stop walking for a few minutes or start walking really slow. I never considered that it could be in someway linked the other difficulties I have/used ...

I was talking to my mum earlier on about how old I was when I learned to walk. She said that I started walking when I was 18 Months Old, and that I was walking on my tip-toes until shortly before my 2nd birthday. I know that delays in reaching developmental milestones, like learning to walk, is part ...

I have just watched a video on youtube about how video games can help with certain medical conditions which cause difficulties with memory, planning and fine motor skills. This got me thinking. I have played video games since I was 7 years old, and it would be great to think that one of my favourite ...

I'm pretty creative. I like drawing and computer graphics. I studied web design for a few years at college

Hi Tim, Thanks for your reply. When I done the screener assessment, they did say that they were looking at Aspergers because of my motor skill and social difficulties. The main reason the Autism/Aspergers assessment came back as negative was because I wasn't showing any history of the behavioural ...

I sometimes get muscle spasms in my legs at night when I'm lying in bed. It usually causes a weird "crawling" sensation and can make my whole leg jump and jerk, similar to the symptoms of Restless Leg Syndrome. It is really horrible and keeps me awake for ages

It has always taken me ages to get to sleep at night. When I was younger I would still be awake upto 3 hours after my mum put me to bed, then struggle to get up in the morning for school. I developed a habit of listening to my radio in bed because I was so bored from lying awake for hours. Even now ...

Hi Tom, Thanks for your reply. It was very helpful. I think one of the main reasons I was referred to a psychiatrist was when I went to my GP I was more concerned about what was written in a psychology report I had done 6 months earlier. The psychologist suggested I was showing traits of Avoidant ...

I use my left hand for writing, but everything else I do with my right hand, including using scissors. I do switch hands when one gets tired/sore. I put this down to the fact that I broke my right arm at 3 years old, at the time I was just learning my preferred writing hand.

I have read a few websites which says Dyspraxics can have difficulty reading other people's facial expressions, but I was wondering if Dyspraxia could also affect a persons ability to show their emotions using facial expressions. Having discussed my early development with my mum, she said that it ...

Development History: As a baby / young child were you aware of any problem in the following areas: Complications during Pregnancy: None Complications at or after birth: Born 1 week premature, weighing 4lb 8oz. Doctors said they thought I had a build-up of fluid around my brain, although this was ...

Thanks for your reply. I don't bother too much with genres. If it's loud and catchy enough with good guitar solos I'll listen to it :lol: Interesting that you say I need an OT for a diagnosis. I seen an OT monthly for about 3 years from the age of 2 Years Old, to help bring on my development. My mum ...

I also leave my favourite piece of food on the plate until last :grin: This next one is quite hard for me to explain, but I'll try my best. When I am excited, I interlock my hands like this: http://www.bradford.gov.uk/NR/rdonlyres/970DB083-A768-4474-9FE8-B38C80FEBE29/0/HandwashingStep6.jpg (best ...