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by susanjones
Thu Mar 26, 2015 8:04 pm
Forum: Studying
Topic: Essay Writing
Replies: 14
Views: 988601

Re: Essay Writing

My son was told about Tony Buzan and mind maps and he bought one of his books and it really helped. He has also got help from his uni with breaking down coursework assignments into chunks. His student officer at uni will also proof read his assignments and essays. You don't get an allowance for that...
by susanjones
Thu Mar 26, 2015 7:56 pm
Forum: Getting help & assessment
Topic: Assessment
Replies: 9
Views: 5791

Re: Assessment

Specialist teachers are now able to get an educational assessment for dyspraxia - I was told my son had a typical dyspraxic profile something about better non-verbal ability. The assessment he had a few months ago was done by a lady in Berkshire who was mentioned on this forum. The recommendations i...
by susanjones
Wed Nov 05, 2014 11:05 pm
Forum: Dyspraxia Chat
Topic: Anxiety
Replies: 11
Views: 4759

Re: Anxiety

Hi I am new to the forum and I was told by my doctor that I should exercise more as that can release endorphins and that can make you more happy. It works!! I jog and swim every other day and I am just so much happier. Its free too. When I don't exercise I do get depressed but at uni I have met some...
by susanjones
Wed Nov 05, 2014 11:02 pm
Forum: Getting help & assessment
Topic: dyspraxia assessment
Replies: 5
Views: 4137

Re: dyspraxia assessment

I wanted to say I went to see Annette Dickins as well for an assessment for dyspraxia. I needed one for uni and I always thought I was dyspraxic but was never tested at school. Struggled all my life with things. Now I have a assessment which I used to apply for the dsa. Learning support at uni have ...
by susanjones
Wed Nov 05, 2014 11:01 pm
Forum: Getting help & assessment
Topic: dyspraxia assessment
Replies: 5
Views: 4137

Re: dyspraxia assessment

I wanted to say I went to see Annette Dickins as well for an assessment for dyspraxia. I needed one for uni and I always thought I was dyspraxic but was never tested at school. Struggled all my life with things. Now I have a assessment which I used to apply for the dsa. Learning support at uni have ...