Dyspraxic Adults

Hello, I was diagnosed at 11 and was given the word dyspraxia and that I was dyspraxic, although I didn’t understand the true meaning of the word until my late teens it was helpful that the school was aware of the condition so we’re supportive. It was something that I also discussed with my peers at...

I find it overwhelming, there’s so much going on and sometimes in a split second i’ll Start thinking about dinner or the shopping by which point for me I’ve completely lost interest in what I was doing. I put it down to short concentration spand and that I can lose interest in things quickly

I worked in hospitality and ran my own pub so completely understand how difficult it can be to start small talk. I normally ask people how they are, move onto the weather and then the local area. Best thing to remember is 9 out of 10 people dislike small talk. Hopefully after you have had some pract...

Hi Tom,

Many thanks for that, you have made some good suggestions so will ensure these are added to my to do list

Hi everyone, I’m going to Chicago in a few weeks time and wondered if anyone had any advice for airports. My partner and I are flying from Heathrow to Vienna then onto O’Hare international, 13 hours and 3 airports to navigate - going to be interesting for my first flight!! I’ve seen the sunflower la...

Thank you Andrew

I would say go for it and be honest and open with all employers.

All interviews are great practice even if your not successful, but all employers should be accommodating as much as possible. I would be very surprised if a supermarket wasn’t supportive

Hello, I’m James and was diagnosed with Dsypraxia at the age of 11. I felt like I had been given a label with no explanation of what Dyspraxia worse. To make matters worse (as I believed at the time) I also came out as gay which as you can imagine gave people another reason to hate me. So as you can...