Dyspraxic Adults

I've been practicing drawing manga for 10 years now, so I'm quite good at it, and people are always quite surprised that I can draw so well with my dyspraxia, especially when they've seen my handwriting! Does anyone else have any talents that they're surprised they can do? I too draw abstract art a...

How many friends did you have? How often would you hang out with them? What would you guys do? etc This is a very interesting question. For as long as I remember (to a certain extent till now), I try to make as many friends as possible. I guess this is because we humans are social animals and insti...

Hi there! Does anyone have any tips concerning theory tests? I'm finding that my short-term memory is so poor that I'm failing the test by 5 marks every time ](*,) and its never the Hazard Perception test I fail (thankfully, I've always passed that part!), always the actual theory questions beforeh...

I can't say I know a great deal about Vincent. It's hard to gauge since afaik at that time, dyspraxia wasn't really known or understood Given there's a crossover with dyslexia, his having been dyspraxic too is certainly not beyond the realms of possibility, equally his creative streak and reported ...

Hello everyone, My 5 years old daughter has just been diagnosed as severe dyspraxic. I know this forum is for adults but my questions and worries are related to her future quality of life when she grow up. It has been only one week since diagnostic and me and my wife are living a nightmare right no...

I was wondering whether anyone know if there is any reliable source stating that Vincent Van Gogh as possibly being Dyspraxic? I know many suspected Van Gogh as being dyslexic. However, going through Van Gogh's biographies, I felt that he is more dyspraxic than dyslexic. What is everyone's opinion o...

Certainly, if one think of it. Having dyspraxia now is a lot better than having with dyspraxia than "any momment in history" before. Technology will improve, attitudes will change, and we will know more about dyspraxia and how to mitigate its effects. However, change and improvement will o...

Have a B.SC in Archaeology and Biology...Now working to finish my masters .

Recent diagnosed dyspraxic here. I think I am fairly good both in schools and sports as well. However, I am definitely a slower learner. However, once I get grasp the fundamental concepts, I notice I often do better and faster than the average. I think we sometimes progress slower because we learn d...

On a previous post, I stated my intention on drawing some cartoons about dyspraxia... :-k I thought I will get started with a cartoon poster depicting some of common problems dyspraxics faced in school and workplace. Currently, I am brainstorming for 8 common problems dspraxics faced. I understand e...

Thank you for the kind words and advice. I calm down a little now. After some reflections, I think I will try one more year to see if I am fit to be a professional archaeologist. Now that I know about my conditions, I know myself better I will strategize to fit my needs. The road ahead will certainl...

Hi, new to the forum here. I am currently finishing up my masters in archaeology.