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by Shadwell
Fri May 07, 2021 10:01 pm
Forum: Transport
Topic: Driving
Replies: 7
Views: 7031

Re: Driving

I personally think it depends on how determined you are as to how long it takes, like I was extremely determined, and passed first time, but that was because I taken over most of the driving for the household just to get the practice in, so all the runs to the shop and back, all the runs to pick my ...
by Shadwell
Fri May 07, 2021 9:42 pm
Forum: Day-to-day living
Topic: You know you're dyspraxic when
Replies: 403
Views: 681325

Re: You know you're dyspraxic when

Wobbly21 , myself and Tom are still here. I am not sure about the others that originally created this thread.
by Shadwell
Fri Feb 14, 2020 1:36 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Can you help me find out if i am dyspraxic?
Replies: 2
Views: 2051

Re: Can you help me find out if i am dyspraxic?

first off Welcome to the forum BrotherJustin1981 reading through your post, I quite often found myself in the same boat. and usually the questions you are asked, you never really know the answers to, like how can we assist you? how can we help you? how can we improve things for you? and on the other...
by Shadwell
Wed Jan 22, 2020 5:04 am
Forum: Transport
Topic: Difficulties adjusting to a manual car.
Replies: 2
Views: 5148

Re: Difficulties adjusting to a manual car.

Hi RTK, Having driven an automatic myself for 6 months 9 years ago after a 17 years of driving manual cars, and the 8 year since driving manual cars, I wouldn't say it is something you get over, and not really anything to get over. I have always been aware of which gear I am in at any moment, plus I...
by Shadwell
Sun Oct 20, 2019 11:40 am
Forum: Transport
Topic: Can dyspraxic people drive manual cars
Replies: 20
Views: 273872

Re: Can dyspraxic people drive manual cars

yes they can, but depends on how much effort they are willing to put into passing as well. best advice is to put everything into learning to drive, including getting someone else to teach, and while they maybe a drill sergent on small details, just remember why you are learning. I passed my driving ...
by Shadwell
Tue Aug 07, 2018 7:58 pm
Forum: Day-to-day living
Topic: Has anyone else stuggled with debt?
Replies: 9
Views: 8712

Re: Has anyone else stuggled with debt?

Always worry about this now have my own flat. My support workers say I should pay all my bills by direct debit. My parents say paying by direct debit could mean I have problems if I overspend and can't afford to pay my direct debits. It's so hard to know what to do for the best. basically my view i...
by Shadwell
Sat Dec 09, 2017 2:25 pm
Forum: Transport
Topic: Balance Issues
Replies: 3
Views: 5604

Re: Balance Issues

I would be kind of careful with this one, as a doctor saying not to drive can be classed as going against medical instructions. there are some conditions that if you have a bump after even a doctor telling you not to drive can invalidate your insurance if they check up any medical conditions with th...
by Shadwell
Sat Dec 09, 2017 2:17 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hi, I’m new
Replies: 1
Views: 2474

Re: Hi, I’m new

Welcome to the forum Nieko, I was 10 when I was diagnosed, and 30 when I found out about the condition, maybe I was one of the lucky ones in a way as was sent for testing due to parents persistence. but my GP then went on that it was all in their head rather than they did find something wrong. I sup...
by Shadwell
Wed Apr 05, 2017 3:31 pm
Forum: Work
Topic: Just diagnosed with Dyspraxia after working in job for a few months?
Replies: 5
Views: 4050

Re: Just diagnosed with Dyspraxia after working in job for a few months?

Welcome to the forum, this really depends on the individual at the end of the day, unless on trial. the employer can't just fire you on the spot, but they can make the working enviroment more awkward for the person. this question has been asked lots on the forum if you want to look up others replies...
by Shadwell
Tue Mar 28, 2017 2:35 am
Forum: Day-to-day living
Topic: You know you're dyspraxic when
Replies: 403
Views: 681325

Re: You know you're dyspraxic when

yeah I don't think there is one thread that I have locked, unless on my route to deleting a spam message. so basically take your pick from 28/3/2017 to something like 1/2/2006, as long as something relevent to the topic we are very relaxed bunch of people :-) pretty sure all the topics are still ope...
by Shadwell
Mon Mar 27, 2017 3:33 am
Forum: Relationships
Topic: Is my boyfriend treating me badly because of his dyspraxia?
Replies: 4
Views: 4769

Re: Is my boyfriend treating me badly because of his dyspraxia?

Hi Melissa, I agree with Tom, this is a poisoned challice, from personal experience, then maybe the times you are talking about could be attributed to something like ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder), which can be a cousin to Dyslexia, and Dsypraxia, as you say you wanted a cuddle while he was orderi...
by Shadwell
Thu Nov 10, 2016 10:41 pm
Forum: Dyspraxia Chat
Topic: Anyone else bothered by scratchy labels in clothing?
Replies: 3
Views: 2824

Re: Anyone else bothered by scratchy labels in clothing?

one thing you can do Tim is try cutting the labels off the best you can, either that or pick at the stitching, and then get someone with a sowing machine to re-seam the side that the label was on. but make sure the underwear is good enough for you first.
by Shadwell
Fri Jul 01, 2016 7:32 pm
Forum: Work
Topic: About to get fired, need some advice.
Replies: 4
Views: 3539

Re: About to get fired, need some advice.

but what I would like to say is try also to think outside the box, so think of ways they could profit from you being there, so maybe I don't know maybe you can work efficiently by making the beds, making tea, and coffees, doing paper work. answering the phone, as doing other work might also make the...
by Shadwell
Fri Jul 01, 2016 7:17 pm
Forum: Day-to-day living
Topic: Eating Spaghetti
Replies: 28
Views: 15632

Re: Eating Spaghetti

I tend to use a knife, and fork for spaghetti, still a messy task, but totally useless trying to use a fork and spoon. twirls just keep falling off my fork whether stabbed, or scooped. shells tend to have the same problem with, oh well there are times of having a dog comes in handy for the escape pe...
by Shadwell
Fri Jul 01, 2016 7:09 pm
Forum: Transport
Topic: Am i entitled to a Bus pass?
Replies: 5
Views: 8221

Re: Am i entitled to a Bus pass?

I know my local council do the assessment for criteria based on what DLA/PIP you are claiming, eg. high rate mobility entitles you to a blue badge or bus pass, low rate then they won't give you the form to complete, or even take to your doctor to complete. if you are unsure, or you think you should ...