Dyspraxic Adults

I avoid picking up our home telephone. I rarely use my mobile to ring someone unless I have to contact them. I don't like small talk either. I find with most calls I may I have no idea what to say in what order and there are a few silence gaps.

I find myself alone in most social situations ,off sitting away from the crowds. I do have people ask me if I'm okay, which I am I just prefer to have my space and I don't really like crowds. I find it hard to engage with groups of people but one on one I can do better. I get anxious about getting a ...

I think it's understandable to feel this way when starting something new. I tend to analyse and over think a lot of things. If you can calm yourself down maybe concentrate on breathing slowly and focusing on breath that may help. I think it helps when you are reassured from the person that things ...

I find it difficult in knowing what jobs to apply for because of my Dyspraxia. I find that there isn't really any help or support out there. I'm not very good at multi-tasking and currently have a part time on job working on the bar in a social club, which isn't ideal because I get left alone during ...

Yes. My mother had to buy me numerous types of underwear when I was little. I wasn't use to wearing it and I didn't like the texture of them. I dislike the texture of sandpaper or nail files and hate the sound they make too.

Yes I have met male dyspraxics and we are both dysfunctional together. Something has to give when it comes to us both having mood swings. Almost like a comedy. duo, he trips on curbs and I fall over.

I am not big on public affection. I never liked being hugged by anyone when growing up or kissed. Now I don't mind being hugged by certain people. I can deal with some public affection in very small doses. I have no problems in my relationship i.e. I can hug etc just different in public. Not overly ...

People trying to rush me.
People standing to close to me.
Talking on the phone/ answering the phone.
Filling in application forms.
Crowds.

I am not fond of them. I find it hard to sell myself.

Hi. I was wondering if Dyspraxia is linked with confusion. I get confused easily by others and at times they either misunderstand me or really wonder what I'm talking about. I don't think I know how to convey my words orderly and my thoughts are very sporadic. I think also it's because I'm not so ...

A quick hello to everyone on this site. I am here to browse topics and talk about various things with people like myself. I wasn't diagnosed with Dyspraxia until my teens and I got a little help at school but not much. I am slow and cannot be rushed no matter how important time seems to people. I ...