Mental Health, Emotional and mental wellbeing work, studying and coping in general
This is an evolving resource and a bit UK centric for those of you not outside the UK . If you know of anything that should be added, Please do comment below. I can then edit to add and incorporate under the categories below.
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Please post your own favourite links to useful sites and information as comments below
If you have any constructive comments about sites /resources or experiences feel free to add these too.
United Kingdom based
The Dyspraxia Foundation
www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk
Helpline Tue - Fri 0900 - 1300 (1pm). 01462 454986 (Helpline service has now resumed.
Dyspraxia Creative Coaching
Providing specialist One to One and Group Coaching support for Dyspraxic Adults with Interpersonal and organisational challenges, online and in person for those local to Glasgow, to improve wellbeing and confidence under the facilitation of Chris Colebrook (Solution-Focused Coach Practitioner, Dip/PhD)
www.dyspraxiccreativecoaching.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/groups/708966729937283
https://www.dyspraxiamagazine.com
Dyspraxic Help 4 U:
This is a site /initiative created by a friend of mine and has some useful information about disability entitlements and discounts. These may not be applicable for everyone but definitely still worth a look.
https://dyspraxichelp4u.wixsite.com/dyspraxia
Support at or relating to work
SCOPE (UK Disability Organisation). https://www.scope.org.uk
ACAS: https://www.acas.org.uk. Helpline Mon to Fri 0800 -1800 (6pm) 0300 123 1100
GMB Trade Union
https://www.gmb.org.uk/sites/default/fi ... -guide.pdf
Access to Work https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work
or visit your local Jobcentre Plus
Genius Within https://www.geniuswithin.co.uk/neurodiv ... 6b4f8-90b0
Exceptional Individuals Help Neurodverse Individuals and Employers.
https://exceptionalindividuals.com
Dyspraxia Specific bits include an indication/screening test [though it didn't think I was}
https://exceptionalindividuals.com/cand ... quiz-test/
Studying
http://www.diverse-learners.co.uk
More general Mental Health support (UK)
The Samaritans
https://www.samaritans.org. Call 116123
Campaign against Living Miserably
https://www.thecalmzone.net
Anxiety UK
https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk
Mind
https://www.mind.org.uk
NHS
https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-ma ... gIWM_D_BwE
On Social Media
There are also support groups on Social Media including:
This is not a complete or exhaustive list nor is it necessarily an endorsement
Various Groups and Pages on Facebook
Dyspraxic Adults Only
https://www.facebook.com/groups/385200148985344/
Dyspraxia Unleashed
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2011392485819490/
Dyspraxia Awareness
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2213789638/
DYSPRAXIA - Dyspraxic Adults Surviving in a non-Dyspraxic world
https://www.facebook.com/groups/dyspraxiainadulthood
DyspraxiaUK URL removed
Not recommended Admin in this facebook group failed to act against a parent and an extremely vile and derogatory post about their dyspraxic child.
Life Through Dyspraxia (page)
https://m.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=100028262215315
Local and topic based Groups UK
Dyspraxic Womens Network
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1092028857798213/
Dyspraxia Foundation Warwickshire /W Midlands Group
https://m.facebook.com/groups/1343434076345018/
Dyspraxia Support Group Teeside
https://m.facebook.com/dyspraxiasupport ... ale2=en_GB
Dyspraxia Manchester Adult Support Group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/mdfasg/
Dyspraxia Lancashire County. https://www.facebook.com/groups/631280597644595/
Please comment below if you know of more I've missed
Pages and Blogs
Personal Training with Dyspraxia
https://www.facebook.com/dyspraxiainadulthood/
The Dyspraxia Foundation's FB page dedicated to adults
https://www.facebook.com/DyspraxiaFound ... Md4yh0Gy9A
Deviant Dyspraxic Blog
https://deviantdyspraxic.wordpress.com/ ... n6jsvSzOiI
You Tube
Krystal Bella. https://www.youtube.com/user/krystalxforever
The Two Dyspraxics. https://www.youtube.com/user/TheTwoDyspraxics
The Theatric Dyspraxic https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDrGsW ... 7ZttBBcWQw
How to ADHD
while focus is on ADHD Jessica offers a wealth of useful and relatable info on a diverse range of topics for Neurodivergent folk including Dyspraxics
https://www.youtube.com/c/HowtoADHD
Also on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/howtoadhd
Difficulty with the UK Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) and benefits
Support at or relating to work
SCOPE (UK Disability Organisation)
https://www.scope.org.uk
Disability Union: https://disabilityunion.co.uk/
Beyond the UK
Ireland
Dyspraxia Ireland
www.dyspraxiaireland.com. Helpline 01 8747 085
Europe
France: https://www.dyspraxie.info/
Germany
https://www.dyspraxie-online.de/index.html (more for parents)
North America
DyspraxiaUSA: www.dyspraxiausa.org
Dyspraxia America: https://www.dyspraxiadcdamerica.org
Australia: https://dcdaustralia.org.au/
New Zealand: http://dyspraxia.org.nz/
Please help by suggesting
Books in Print/E Book Format
Dyspraxia: Dyspraxic Adults Surviving in a Non-Dyspraxic World, Janet Taylor and Mary Morris (Kindle only afaik)
ASIN : B0189FKPL6
Stumbling through Space and Time: Living Life with Dyspraxia, Rosemary Richings.
ASIN : B09ZCM62GG
Caged in Chaos, Victoria Biggs
ISBN-10: 1849054746 / ISBN-13: 978-1849054744
Living with Dyspraxia: A Guide for Adults with Developmental Dyspraxia, Mary Colley
ISBN-10: 1843104520 / ISBN-13: 978-1843104520
Unfiltered by Kelly Chester
Yellow Spaghetti by Michael Needham
Please help by suggesting more
Wider Neurodiversity /divergent Resources
Dyslexia Association
https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/
ADHD
https://www.adhdfoundation.org.uk/
https://adhduk.co.uk/
How to ADHD
while focussed on ADHD Jessica offers a wealth of useful and relatable info on a diverse range of topics
https://www.youtube.com/c/HowtoADHD
Also on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/howtoadhd
General Neurodiversity (credit to Fran - Thank You)
Not dyspraxia specific (focus tends to be on ASC) but these are some fantastic books by neurodiverse authors that I've read:
Odd Girl Out - Laura James (later life ASC diagnosis)
Letters to my Weird Sisters - by Joanna Limburg (letters to women from history the author feels were autistic)
Fingers in the Sparkle Jar - Chris Packham (this is really poetic prose about the natural world but covers ND sensory happenings too)
Drama Queen - Sara Gibbs (very funny - Jewish later life ASD diagnosis by a comedy writer)
Uncomfortable Labels - Laura Kate Dale (my personal favourite - looks at the cross over between ND and LGBTQIA+ via video game metaphors)
For younger readers:
Geek Girl - Holly Smale (teen girl fiction, but by a ND author)
A Different Sort of Normal - Abigal Balfe (what my child says everyone should read to understand ASC)
The Gifts of Autism - (aimed at younger children - child liked it but I was a bit Meh)
Finally, my absolute favourite book resource:
https://airtable.com/shrLEgiucjOU1ICfU/ ... ycLrDzxIJt
It's a list of books by/about different neurodiversities.
Apps / Tech solutions Credit Josh Hyland -Thank You
Microsoft To-Do, formerly Wanderlist
Web version: https://to-do.microsoft.com/tasks/
Android app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... soft.todos
Windows desktop app: https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/p/micro ... verviewtab
iOS app: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1212616790?mt=8
I really rate this app - easy to use, easy to share if you have friends, family or others with whom you need to share task lists.
Tile
Web version: https://www.thetileapp.com/en-gb/
Android app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... leapp.tile
iOS app: https://apps.apple.com/app/id664939913
You need to invest in hardware for this but I have found that small investment has retrieved my phone and keys numerous times, very nicely. Tile is a tag that works via Bluetooth to locate your list item/s.
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Updates:
6 May 22 Some expired links removed. A couple added under Europe
19 July 23 - Addition under USA
19 Aug 23 Removal of link to Dyspraxia UK Facebook group. Can no longer be considered a safe space for Dyspraxic Adults.
Help Resources List - Updated Mar 2024
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Help Resources List - Updated Mar 2024
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Re: Help! Mental Health, Emotional and mental wellbeing
I didn't know that anxiety was characteristic of dyspraxia till recently. Thanks Tom, very thoughtful of you to post this.
Re: Help! Mental Health, Emotional and mental wellbeing
I would say anxiety is a standard reaction for many of us. If anyone has any tips and/or has managed to banish it and has a universal solution please share your secret and let us all know. A dark and warped sense of humour can only go so far! :-)
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Re: Help! Mental Health, Emotional and mental wellbeing
Hi Tom, thanks for posting this.
My counsellor says living with a hidden disability causes us lots of daily strain. So thanks for these links that can help support us all.
My counsellor says living with a hidden disability causes us lots of daily strain. So thanks for these links that can help support us all.
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Re: Help! Mental Health, Emotional and mental wellbeing
Anxiety is something that occurs with my Asperger's and schizoaffective disorder . Very probably being dyspraxic ,although not officially diagnosed , adds to that anxiety.
Re: Help! Mental Health, Emotional and mental wellbeing
V much so
We're intelligent but it's a disconnect when we mske silly mistakes despite our best efforts.
We're intelligent but it's a disconnect when we mske silly mistakes despite our best efforts.
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Re: Help! Mental Health, Emotional and mental wellbeing
I am so glad to have come across this thread. For many years I have suffered from high levels of anxiety and never really known why. Even though I was diagnosed back at the age of 4 with Dyspraxia, I was never told about how it was connected to my high anxiety.
Discovering so was a huge relief for me but at the same time, felt like a massive slap in the face. For growing up and receiving treatment, I was told at one point that I am no longer Dyspraxic. Yet this isn't to be the case as it turns out the anxiety is also just another part of it.
So yes being Dyspraxic does lead to high anxiety.
Discovering so was a huge relief for me but at the same time, felt like a massive slap in the face. For growing up and receiving treatment, I was told at one point that I am no longer Dyspraxic. Yet this isn't to be the case as it turns out the anxiety is also just another part of it.
So yes being Dyspraxic does lead to high anxiety.
Are you on Facebook? If so then why not sign up to the Dyspraxia Support Group, where you can chat with fellow Dyspraxics at https://www.facebook.com/groups/294976028092912/
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Re: Help Resources List - Updated 22 Sep 2020
Hello,
Here are some additional resources:
Microsoft To-Do, formerly Wanderlist
Web version: https://to-do.microsoft.com/tasks/
Android app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... soft.todos
Windows desktop app: https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/p/micro ... verviewtab
iOS app: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1212616790?mt=8
I really rate this app - easy to use, easy to share if you have friends, family or others with whom you need to share task lists.
Tile
Web version: https://www.thetileapp.com/en-gb/
Android app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... leapp.tile
iOS app: https://apps.apple.com/app/id664939913
You need to invest in hardware for this but I have found that small investment has retrieved my phone and keys numerous times, very nicely. Tile is a tag that works via Bluetooth to locate your list item/s.
Here are some additional resources:
Microsoft To-Do, formerly Wanderlist
Web version: https://to-do.microsoft.com/tasks/
Android app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... soft.todos
Windows desktop app: https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/p/micro ... verviewtab
iOS app: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1212616790?mt=8
I really rate this app - easy to use, easy to share if you have friends, family or others with whom you need to share task lists.
Tile
Web version: https://www.thetileapp.com/en-gb/
Android app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... leapp.tile
iOS app: https://apps.apple.com/app/id664939913
You need to invest in hardware for this but I have found that small investment has retrieved my phone and keys numerous times, very nicely. Tile is a tag that works via Bluetooth to locate your list item/s.
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Re: Help Resources List - Updated Mar 2021
Not dyspraxia specific (focus tends to be on ASC) but these are some fantastic books by neurodiverse authors that I've read:
Odd Girl Out - Laura James (later life ASC diagnosis)
Letters to my Weird Sisters - by Joanna Limburg (letters to women from history the author feels were autistic)
Fingers in the Sparkle Jar - Chris Packham (this is really poetic prose about the natural world but covers ND sensory happenings too)
Drama Queen - Sara Gibbs (very funny - Jewish later life ASD diagnosis by a comedy writer)
Uncomfortable Labels - Laura Kate Dale (my personal favourite - looks at the cross over between ND and LGBTQIA+ via video game metaphors)
For younger readers:
Geek Girl - Holly Smale (teen girl fiction, but by a ND author)
A Different Sort of Normal - Abigal Balfe (what my child says everyone should read to understand ASC)
The Gifts of Autism - (aimed at younger children - child liked it but I was a bit Meh)
Finally, my absolute favourite book resource:
https://airtable.com/shrLEgiucjOU1ICfU/ ... ycLrDzxIJt
It's a list of books by/about different neurodiversities.
Odd Girl Out - Laura James (later life ASC diagnosis)
Letters to my Weird Sisters - by Joanna Limburg (letters to women from history the author feels were autistic)
Fingers in the Sparkle Jar - Chris Packham (this is really poetic prose about the natural world but covers ND sensory happenings too)
Drama Queen - Sara Gibbs (very funny - Jewish later life ASD diagnosis by a comedy writer)
Uncomfortable Labels - Laura Kate Dale (my personal favourite - looks at the cross over between ND and LGBTQIA+ via video game metaphors)
For younger readers:
Geek Girl - Holly Smale (teen girl fiction, but by a ND author)
A Different Sort of Normal - Abigal Balfe (what my child says everyone should read to understand ASC)
The Gifts of Autism - (aimed at younger children - child liked it but I was a bit Meh)
Finally, my absolute favourite book resource:
https://airtable.com/shrLEgiucjOU1ICfU/ ... ycLrDzxIJt
It's a list of books by/about different neurodiversities.