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by The new luddite
Mon Jun 29, 2020 4:12 pm
Forum: Relationships
Topic: expression from a woman on chat
Replies: 6
Views: 5005

Re: expression from a woman on chat

Hi Aladdin, As Tom says context is everything and you've not got much to go on especially since i think what she said is is slightly oddly phrased. To me personally saying "I hope you find a girlfriend" means good luck in your endeavours but you've not found one in me, I could be completel...
by The new luddite
Mon Jun 29, 2020 3:59 pm
Forum: Relationships
Topic: Mother denying that I am dyspraxic
Replies: 4
Views: 5078

Re: Mother denying that I am dyspraxic

hi Freda, Unfortunately its always its always going to be difficult for non Dyspraxics to understand what it is to be Dyspraxics but I do think even if someone doesn't understand something some else is going through they should be able to offer support even if its just listening especially close fam...
by The new luddite
Tue Jun 16, 2020 9:52 am
Forum: Dyspraxia Chat
Topic: Dyspraxia sensory processing versus ASD processing versus ADHD processing
Replies: 4
Views: 2678

Re: Dyspraxia sensory processing versus ASD processing versus ADHD processing

Hi all, yeah is a really complex one I think that's why even trained professionals are often cautious about giving diagnoses. When I was at uni, the local authority ed psych suggested I may have some form of mild higher functioning autism (which was a horrible shock to me) but the uni ed psych and m...
by The new luddite
Mon Jun 15, 2020 11:02 am
Forum: Dyspraxia Chat
Topic: Positive Trait of Dyspraxia
Replies: 7
Views: 3234

Re: Positive Trait of Dyspraxia

I don't think Dyspraxia affects intelligence just the way we learn because our brains are wired a little differently and the the fact we have to find novel coping strategies we are often good "outside the box thinkers" (my honest and slightly naive response to that statement first time I h...
by The new luddite
Sat Jun 13, 2020 5:50 pm
Forum: Dyspraxia Chat
Topic: Anyone fancy a Dyspraxic Adults Forum Video Chat?
Replies: 1
Views: 1444

Re: Anyone fancy a Dyspraxic Adults Forum Video Chat?

Just thought I'd mention I'm also on Discord If anyone fancies a chat just PM me and I'll send you my details.
by The new luddite
Sat Jun 13, 2020 11:29 am
Forum: Work
Topic: Would Companys get benefits/money for hiring someone with dyslexia/dyspraxia
Replies: 2
Views: 3098

Re: Would Companys get benefits/money for hiring someone with dyslexia/dyspraxia

I don't think most places get financial reward for taking people with certain "learning difficulties" but they are encouraged by government to have a inclusive employment polices a lot of companies have quoters for the number of people with disabilities they employ and I guess it's good PR.
by The new luddite
Sat Jun 13, 2020 11:20 am
Forum: Dyspraxia Chat
Topic: Motivation, obsession, distraction
Replies: 3
Views: 2564

Re: Motivation, obsession, distraction

Hi Lenore, Just read your post and yes I can very much relate to this for me its my biggest psychological issue and I'm pretty sure its at least in part to do with Dyspraxia. My brain seems operate in one of two modes; either complete disinterest or obsession. In the first instance my brain works so...
by The new luddite
Tue Jun 09, 2020 10:15 am
Forum: Dyspraxia Chat
Topic: Video chat on Skype or Zoom? ** Updated **
Replies: 9
Views: 4558

Re: Video chat on Skype or Zoom? ** Updated **

Yup either is fine by me.
by The new luddite
Sun Jun 07, 2020 2:01 pm
Forum: Transport
Topic: Solo Travel
Replies: 20
Views: 18456

Re: Solo Travel

Puzzle Wood looks really nice very Tolkienesque (if that's a word) might be worth a look once lock down is all over.
Xenavire why was it you felt you had to get out of NZ ? Was it the fact that there aren't may people ?
by The new luddite
Sat Jun 06, 2020 11:40 am
Forum: Dyspraxia Chat
Topic: Please watch. Opinions appreciated
Replies: 8
Views: 4442

Re: Please watch. Opinions appreciated

Yeah I think it gets all of the important points over and highlights the fact that their are more of us than you might think. Congrats to everybody who has the guts to be in it I couldn't, it'd be nice if it could be made into one of those short informational films you get on T.V. sometimes (Dysprax...
by The new luddite
Sat Jun 06, 2020 10:28 am
Forum: Transport
Topic: Solo Travel
Replies: 20
Views: 18456

Re: Solo Travel

Thanks for the response guys, seems like the consensus is yes you can travel on your own you just have to be extra thorougher in your planning and prep. Its interesting that you say you went from New Zealand to the Netherlands cos those are the two top places on my list to go, New Zealand especially...
by The new luddite
Fri Jun 05, 2020 1:24 pm
Forum: Transport
Topic: Solo Travel
Replies: 20
Views: 18456

Solo Travel

Hi all, I've always enjoyed travelling (mostly UK but sometimes abroad) and lockdown has got me wanting to go explore a bit when its all over. In the past its mostly be with friends or family but now most of my friends are settling down and having kids and my family are getting older and not able to...
by The new luddite
Thu Jun 04, 2020 10:12 am
Forum: Studying
Topic: Studying
Replies: 6
Views: 7779

Re: Studying

Hi Grace, Firstly I'd make sure your college are made aware of your disability at uni I got extra time on exams and coursework and they gave me a Dictaphone to record the lectures and play them back when I needed. Might be worth asking your tutors if they can video their lectures I found most of the...
by The new luddite
Wed Jun 03, 2020 5:56 pm
Forum: Dyspraxia Chat
Topic: Treatment of symptoms of Dyspraxia
Replies: 19
Views: 11589

Re: Treatment of symptoms of Dyspraxia

I've been on sleeping pills before because like you Xenvire I often struggle to switch of until silly o'clock in the morning. I don't take them anymore because I find the sleep I get on them isn't much good and they leave me feeling groggy in the morning now I just go with warm milk and Camille tea ...
by The new luddite
Tue Jun 02, 2020 8:04 pm
Forum: Dyspraxia Chat
Topic: Video chat on Skype or Zoom? ** Updated **
Replies: 9
Views: 4558

Re: Video chat on Skype or Zoom? ** Updated **

At the mo I'm free pretty much whenever, when things get back to normal most week nights after 19:00 except Fridays or any time at weekends.