Dyspraxic Adults

Hi I was diagnosed when I was 16 and then it stopped I never took it seriously and pushed to back off mind and regarded things as is. As I am about to hit 40 started to think why I can't do certain things, simply things like 1 day carrying a cup of tea the next have to lock both hands around the cup and have the fear a shake will spill it over me. Also I find new people very uncomfortable and even though I have things to say my mind usually full of ideas goes blank and I need a reboot time away. I work in a reasonable high profile job and am told I need be front and centre but the thought is terrifying as I can't explain how my brain shuts down in those situations and I aim looking for advice on how to start conversations with my employer that I have Dyspraxic also yet to really explain it to my loved ones. Don't take me wrong I think having this condition gives me unique advantage of the every day joy I feel on a single task I can see things quicker and provide a different perspective. In summary looks to understand your experience and to learn how to cope and not be the dirty secret I have managed to keep hidden for the past 20 odd years

Rob

Hi Rob and welcome. Glad you've found us.

As you say we are capable of being greatat some things though being a bit different can make some days quite challenging.

Disclosing to employers is quite a regular question and we all have different perspectives about how or whether we explain to employers. Check out our Work area and feel free to post questions/join in just read.