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by Jakey
Thu Sep 22, 2016 3:28 am
Forum: Day-to-day living
Topic: Phobias/Fears
Replies: 12
Views: 14584

Re: Phobias/Fears

I don't like swings, kinda. I've been on a few big hammock like ones and I like them when they're stationary or lightly swaying but when it starts to swing fast and hard I quickly switch to full on wimp mode. Literally kicking and shouting lookin like such a weirdo. Don't really like roller coasters ...
by Jakey
Thu Sep 22, 2016 3:20 am
Forum: Day-to-day living
Topic: Do you run funny?
Replies: 15
Views: 21319

Re: Do you run funny?

When I was younger, yeah. I used to get comments about it. I think I'm a fine runner now, though I don't do it a lot I've found I'm fairly quick which may be down to how light I am.
by Jakey
Thu Sep 22, 2016 3:12 am
Forum: Day-to-day living
Topic: Dyspraxia and awkwardness
Replies: 6
Views: 7117

Re: Dyspraxia and awkwardness

I find that taking part in activities that require good co-ordination can be very helpful. I play basketball (though I'm not very good at it) and train boxing, and I can see how I have slowly improved over time with my speed and movement. I'm still hella awkward, like when I dribble or shoot a ...
by Jakey
Thu Sep 22, 2016 3:05 am
Forum: Work
Topic: New job and should I inform them about dyspraxia
Replies: 5
Views: 8859

Re: New job and should I inform them about dyspraxia

I think so, because certain aspects of your dyspraxia may make working more difficult especially in a busy environment. They'll hopefully be more understanding if you tell them. My old employers didn't know I had dyspraxia and they had problems with how slowly I worked, my organisation and my ...