#dypraxia

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[actuallydyspraxic]

I'm not sure if this is dyspraxia, but I accidentally ate some foil that was stuck to a kitkat bar. Then after telling my mildly panicked friends that I'm used to it, I accidentally ate some more. That pretty much sums up my life rn

I had the same thing happen today, be careful what you eat! - Tea

[welplookslikethisblogisdeadtoo]

so for easter i got a Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them shirt which I LOVE but im trying not to cry because i have comfort problems with my Dyspraxia (bare in mind that my case is also very severe) and its pressing on my LUNGS and i cant BREATHE and i can feel it ON MY SKIN and I CANNOT HANDLE IT HELP ME but she ordered it months ago so she cant take it back and i feel fucking TERRIBLE because apparently she has more stuff like this for my birthday in this size which makes me want to cry because im SO GRATEFUL BEYOND BELIEF but I CANT HELP BEING THIS SHIT WITH CLOTHES and im crying fUCK

[the-danger-goose]

The Dyspraxia Creature!

This fella is sorta be a mix between a bat and a bird. Designed with bonkability in mind!

[differentjoy-blog]

(via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRQgGpfp-Jo)

[kaykay11xx]

Living With Dyspraxia

Dypraxia is-  a developmental disorder of the brain in childhood causing difficulty in activities requiring coordination and movement.

As a child I have always struggled with my balance, co-ordination and emotions. I have had these struggles all my life and still do to this day. But as a result to being somewhat “different” to all the other kids at school, I was frequently bullied. I would spend day after day hating myself and thinking “what have i possibly done to be treated this way?” Even with being bullied I also considered self harm. It was the not knowing of why i was treated so poorly and how I was the way I was. One night I couldn’t sleep. I was up all night overthinking but this time I had had enough, I went through to my mother’s bedroom and asked her what was wrong with me, she was obviously confused to why I was asking this but after a few minutes she told me that I had dyspraxia. I had not a clue what it was and why my mum hid it from me for such a long time (I was 16 when i asked her what was wrong with me) It wasn’t until recently after some research, all of the thing that made me so “different” finally made scene.             

When I was very young, probably even under 5 years old. My mum had enrolled me in weekly ballet lessons, and within the first week that is when the teacher told my mum that I had dyspraxia, I know she is not a doctor or anything but all the things that she has commented on were related to childhood dyspraxia. I struggled following what the teacher had instructed and my rhythm and co- ordination was very behind, so the teacher played some music and let me get on with my own thing. I know I seemed pretty happy with it at the time, but now looking at it, I thought it was very harsh, I was treated differently to the other children. I now remember that in Primary and High School, my co-ordination was pretty bad, I would constantly trip over my own feet and struggle with direction. In terms of my emotional and behavioral side, I would be easily distracted and tended to day dream. I also hated being in big crowds, I would just feel very uncomfortable and distressed in them, I also tended to get very stressed and anxious easily and tend to not take part in difficult tasks. I guess because I didn’t know how to act in these situations, I would cry as a defense mechanism but this just led to more bullying, high school was the worst for it. If i was asked a question, it would take me so long to answer it, with dyspraxia; One thing can go in the brain and it would take a while for the person to process things and try to come up with a suitable or correct solution or answer, I also tend to stutter and struggle pronouncing words. I try not to let these things affect my day to day life. 

I don’t know the direct cause of my dyspraxia but after doing some research i have found that being born prematurely is a cause and I was in fact born 3 months early. I am now 18 and have a job as a carer. I try not to let these things affect my life. Although I left school because of the constant bullying and I have made some amazing and loyal friends, they support me in all my struggles and have made me feel like a better person, I just want to go on everyday loving life and helping other people.

Thank you for taking the time to read this blog, “The dyspraxia foundation” and “NHS choices” helped me understand dyspraxia better. Much love to all the readers!   

[starrypawz]

Feel like i may have pulled a muscle somewhere in the armpit region Wouldn't surprise me if it was swimming related

[anything-advice-blog]

Hi just an inquiry doesn't need to be dealt with right away. I have a learning disability called Dyspraxia. It effects my balance, Maths skills, Spelling, hand eye coordination and all of that stuff. Well I am now old enough to learn to drive and I am petrified. I want to learn because I live in the middle of nowhere and the buses are unreliable at best. How can I learn or improve my Dyspraxia enough that it would not be hazardous to do so. Thank You

Hey love! Here’s what i found on the Dypraxia Foundation page for tips on driving 

Try to learn in an automatic car. Less co-ordination is needed and there is less to think about.

When taking the test, ask for extra time to complete the written section if you think you need it.

Have extra wing mirrors fitted for easier parking and reversing.

Larger, higher-mounted steering wheels are easier to use.

Mark the right side of the steering wheel with a sticker to help you to remember which side is right and which is left.

Plan and prepare your journey as much as possible before you set out. Write down the directions and clip them to the dashboard.

If you have map reading problems, reverse maps can help and/or computer navigation systems.

Take frequent breaks if you find concentration difficult.

It’s hard, yes. But a lot of things are hard when you have any form of autism or mental illness because it’s an impairment. But it’s not impossible. I would highly suggest that you talk to your doctor and figure out other methods that would make it safer for you and those on the road when you’re learning to drive. I don’t think that it’s a bad idea to learn to drive but understand your limits, okay? If you think that you may not be able to, don’t be afraid to speak up and request for help. It’s okay to be scared. You’re doing something that’s not easy for anyone even if they’re not suffering from some impairment. Just breathe and stay calm. Panicking while you drive is the worst thing that you can do while driving. So don’t overthink it and freak yourself out. 

-Kelly