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by whitedwarf12
Thu Mar 24, 2016 11:29 pm
Forum: Dyspraxia Chat
Topic: How can I help my 17 year old dyspraxic and dyslexic son?
Replies: 5
Views: 3581

Re: How can I help my 17 year old dyspraxic and dyslexic son?

Hello, I am 19 and now at university. I also am dyspraxic/dyslexic and find coursework can be a struggle at times. In fact I often find that my brain stops working after roughly 40-90 minutes of working. I have found a few tricks that help with this, firstly, make sure I get enough sleep. While I fi...
by whitedwarf12
Wed Mar 09, 2016 10:26 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: about to have an assessment..
Replies: 5
Views: 2974

Re: about to have an assessment..

I am in a similar situation. I also find that many traits described both here and elsewhere are things that I do regularly. I hid it so well that it was only when they did a full report that it was noticed at all. And this is making it hard to describe to my family because they can't understand why ...
by whitedwarf12
Wed Feb 24, 2016 11:56 pm
Forum: Day-to-day living
Topic: DOES ANY SLEEP A LOT LIKE 14 HOURS
Replies: 39
Views: 35015

Re: DOES ANY SLEEP A LOT LIKE 14 HOURS

I have found that I really struggle on less that 9 hours sleep too! I can often sleep for most of the day on weekends - 12+ hours. I've been browsing this site but not actually wanted to post until now - has anyone here been checked for an underactive or overactive thyroid? Yes I have had a blood te...
by whitedwarf12
Wed Feb 24, 2016 11:02 pm
Forum: Day-to-day living
Topic: muscle spasms in legs
Replies: 10
Views: 10218

Re: muscle spasms in legs

I also got restless leg syndrome as a child. Usually in bed
by whitedwarf12
Wed Feb 24, 2016 2:45 pm
Forum: Dyspraxia Chat
Topic: My son
Replies: 4
Views: 2241

Re: My son

While I cannot answer your question, It may be helpful for you to know my experience growing up. I have just found out that I have dyspraxia aged 19. I think the important thing to me was that my parents understood and helped me to deal with the difficulties I was facing. Now that I am older and kno...
by whitedwarf12
Wed Feb 24, 2016 1:51 pm
Forum: Day-to-day living
Topic: Folding clothes/paper/towels
Replies: 17
Views: 13289

Re: Folding clothes/paper/towels

I have given up on folding clothes now and usually roll them up or hang them.
by whitedwarf12
Sun Feb 21, 2016 2:42 am
Forum: Studying
Topic: Fast learner, but easily bored
Replies: 6
Views: 9390

Re: Fast learner, but easily bored

Hello, As a student at university, in my opinion, dyspraxia should not stop you from applying to study a degree if you want to. And to be honest I think we need less sheep at university and more people who can change things and ask difficult questions. Most good lecturers actively encourage challeng...
by whitedwarf12
Sun Feb 21, 2016 1:54 am
Forum: Day-to-day living
Topic: My coping strategies - what are yours?
Replies: 44
Views: 47105

Re: My coping strategies - what are yours?

Wow, reading through this thread and there are so many things that I do. I always thought it was just me. I got my diagnosis a couple of weeks ago so I am still getting used to things. The first thing I do that might be useful to some of you is I have set pockets for everything. Back in sixth form I...
by whitedwarf12
Sat Feb 20, 2016 6:57 pm
Forum: Day-to-day living
Topic: You know you're dyspraxic when
Replies: 403
Views: 680751

Re: You know you're dyspraxic when

You know you are dyspraxic when you go to work every weekend in steel toe capped boots because it will hurt less, even though you work in a library. Aim to get on the bus half an hour earlier than the bus you actually need because you know you will miss it. Get on the bus and realise you forgot to g...