Hey all as a dyspraxic I’ve noticed my memory is v bad especially when it comes to work. I work as a truck driver and I’ve started with a new company who have given me tons of training and being very good to me. However I’ve been lacking in my end as I am still confused with the order of certain trailers. (I pull two trailers so there’s a sequence and specific trailers to be pulled).

I’m with two trainers who are getting visibly frustrated with me and rightly so as they are repeating the same things to me time and time again. I’m also getting frustrated at myself for this. (Random note they are being screwed by the job) so that doesn’t help.

They’ve both explained for me not to take it personally however I just can’t help it. Idk if it’s due to the fact I’ve been bullied for years and lost numerous jobs over it because of it etc.

What do you do to help improve your memory and how do you learn to slow down as I move way to quick. I am waiting to get ADHD tested is well. Tia

Hi, Just curious if anyone has one side that is better than the other. Mr 11 sometimes does this with his legs on the right. For eg, when learning to crawl, he was left leg normsl crawling position, his right was more a bear crawl. That latter a month to when he went to normal crawl, unless in a hurry when he went lopsided again. Then we've noticed when swimming, his left leg is straight, but right is more a bent knee kick.

Mine is bad, really really bad. It effects my everyday life to the point where I struggle to correctly explain verbal instructions, or understand them, I'm terribly slow in middle of arguments, I forget details let's say in movies then have to repeat it constantly, it's hard to do math in my head and I lose count in my head after counting to 3 let's say while going upstairs. I always get lost with directions.

Let's say I have both ADHD and Dyspraxia, does only one that is more severe effects my thinking or both do the job and ur memory and speed is worse then someone with just ADHD or Dyspraxia?

So I’ve noticed that recently that I (19F) l constantly repeat meals like this week I’ve had the same noodles for the last 4 meals that I’ve eaten. And I do the same thing with breakfast and I’m unsure if it’s just because I’m a uni student and lazy 🙈 or if it’s because of hyper fixation cause by the dyspraxia lmao

Hi folks.

I am mom to a newly diagnosed 5 year old who has (Verbal?) Dyspraxia. She has struggled with speech her whole life and we really had to push to get her services and then diagnosed.

She is set to start Kindergarten in the fall and I am really struggling with if our public school is a good option for her or if I should look into charters or homeschooling. She is excited for kindergarten, currently goes to preschool and does piano and ballet. Is “on track” in all other areas developmentally, though I do notice she sometimes has a to try a lot harder than her peers.

I know this is a deeply personal decision but I am curious if there are any thoughts on whether public school in general would be able to support her in an inclusive enough way. We are in Oregon if that matters.

So I was starting to do some sport again. I take brisk walks 2-3 a week and I wanted to do weifght-lifting to build muscle and strength. My housemate is also into weight liftiing and showed me some excersises, but the problem is that I struggle with many of them because of coordiination. Which wouldnt be so bad, but you need to take high enough weights so that it actually has an effect, so I am really afraid to do certain ercersis like dead lifts, because if I make a mistake it could be really really bad.

I am constantly looking for ones that are safe and easy to perform but for some muscles I dont really find any and I dont have the opprtuntiy to go to the gym or buy expensive mashines. so I am pretty frustated right.

Are there also people weight--lifting and how do youu deal with it? I am female by the way

I would love some advice! My 9yo son has been having weekly OT sessions for 2 years to help his handwriting and other DCD issues (fine and gross motor, lack of strength, coordination…). His speed and legibility have improved somewhat but it looks like he will need to gradually transition to typing for most written classwork.

We tried various free kid-friendly online typing programs with him but he quickly lost patience as they were not fun enough. (He is AuDHD and loves computer games but has little patience for anything too difficult or unrewarding.) It’s especially difficult encouraging him to use the correct touch-typing fingers - he has no interest or motivation for that detail, it’s such a steep learning curve, and it also requires me to supervise and intervene constantly (and be the “bad cop”) because the software can’t identify what fingers you are using.

I’d love to know from others’ experiences: how important is touch typing in the long term? For a child to learn it, is it much better to do it from the start or is it ok to gain keyboard familiarity and confidence with 2 fingers first?

And any recommendations for specific sites/apps that gamify typing or touch typing in an adaptive and motivating way?

I keep my bank-card in my phonecase cos it means I only need to remember one thing when I leave the house, but after a while the case gets floppy and the card starts falling out. The obvious solution is to drill a hole in the bank-card so I can tie it to the phone with a chord. What part of a bank card can I drill?

Hi. I, myself do not have dyspraxia (F18) but my boyfriend (M17) does, and he sometimes tells me that his hands are 'cramping' and its quite uncomfortable and painful for him and it has been happening more frequently. I can't hold his hand for very long as his hand begins to cramp and hurt, and one of his fingers is hard to move for a few minutes. It also happens when he's playing games sometimes, ie when he uses a controller. I was just wondering if anyone with dyspraxia could give me any advice. If there's anything I can do to help him I would love to know🥹 Thank you!!

I easily have to read 10 chapters a week and many are 40 ish pages slight less maybe. Then the homework plus a part time job. How do you all do it?

My son is five and has dyspraxia. It seems quite severe to me (as someone without dyspraxia). We're fairly certain that his dad also has dyspraxia but, as a child, he wasn't aware firstly because he did a lot of activities that helped to mask it and also because his appears less severe.

I'd really appreciate your comments and input on the things I've considered that we can put in place to assist my son, as well as any suggestions for things I've not thought about.

1. Sports lessons - swimming, rugby, rock climbing, ice skating, etc. My husband played rugby to quite a high level (we're in England where rugby is a big sport) - we think this helped with his dyspraxia when he played just by increasing his baseline (i.e. he dropped things less often because he was trained to be much better at catching, he wasn't as good as someone who trained as hard as he did but was this brought his general spacial awareness to a similar level to someone who didn't train and didn't have dyspraxia). My son has weak upper body muscles at the moment, so we'd like activities that assist with that. He also has vision problems and has no depth perception so he loves rock climbing because he has no fear of heights or falling. He'd also really like to do ice hockey (not a big sport over here) since he watched Inside Out so I think ice skating would be a good start for that and would help with his balance and co-ordination.

2. Performing lessons - dance, singing, acting, instruments etc. My husband is also very musical and performed a lot - he struggled with piano (for someone with his musical background and the lessons he had) but played French horn to a high level (before knowing that it's a great instrument for people with dyspraxia). We hope these kinds of lessons will help our son to be more aware of his body, his posture, the volume of his voice and things like that - as well as developing his motor skills. Most importantly, we'd like him to maintain the confidence that he has now. He's a really confident, happy child and I'd really like him not to lose that. He's very happy in front of an audience but, at the moment, struggles to remember lines and lyrics. They need repeating a lot and it's almost as if he doesn't hear lyrics with the music also playing. He also doesn't move himself fully when doing dance actions (as if he's making a half-hearted or disinterested action but I know he's actually really enthusiastic about it, his body just doesn't display it).

3. Physiotherapy - I think that this would be helpful for his posture and his strength, as well as working on his balance.

4. Speech therapy - This is mostly helpful because I'd like him to be more aware of volume control. I also don't know if this would come under this kind of therapy or if he'd need a different professional, to assist with him being able to distinguish sounds from background (like lyrics in songs or our voice in a noisy room).

5. Star charts and a clear routine for his self-care so that these things are more routine for him and so the baseline is higher.

I don't know how to assist him with the organisational side of things. At his age, he's not able to write a list or maintain a calendar so I'm looking for ways to introduce those skills and assist him with this.

I'd really appreciate any ideas or thoughts on things that would've helped you or that you think would be helpful so we can build them into our lives. I think we're at a point where his happiness and confidence may begin to turn, which we'd like to avoid, especially because he's noticing that his sister has better motor skills than he does (she's 2 but is more proficient at using cutlery, holding pens/brushes/toothbrush, etc).

Thanks so much!

Personally, I find video games quite tiring and sometimes overwhelming because there's a lot to be aware of, especially in games with traversable 3D environments + hand eye co-ordination is one of those skills I struggle with. I basically don't bother with any online competitive multiplayer games because I'll always feel behind others due to how much steeper my learning curve is.

I do enjoy more relaxed 3D games like animal crossing or 2D games where the environment isn't as challenging to traverse. My favourite kinds of games are things like the old pokemon games and ace attorney where I can still make choices but they don't require as many immediate responses from me & I can take my time with my reactions.

That said, my partner who is also dyspraxic loves games and this isn't an area in which they struggle.

Just wondering, what are your experiences with video games? Do you struggle with them too because of dyspraxia?

I just started a new job at a restaurant. I interviewed for a server position but, due to my lack of experience, they started me out as a runner and then once I learn the ropes I’ll train as a server.

I’ve had 3 training shifts and it’s been incredibly difficult. I’m expected to memorize the entire menu, know which sauces/sides go with which items, memorize table numbers (most don’t go in any particular order) remember which person ordered which items (they’re all assigned a number that I also have to remember), help buss tables, seat guests, polish cutlery, all at once.

Today, the manager pulled me aside to let me know he was “stressed” by watching me hold a tray of food. I later heard him telling another staff member about how weird it was that I held a tray so awkwardly. I’ve already dropped a couple of glasses in front of customers (thankfully nothing broke and no one saw) and today I dropped a plate of fries.

I know this is standard restaurant stuff. I’ve had stressful jobs. I just feel so overwhelmed being the new person and looking so clumsy and slow. I haven’t disclosed any disabilities to them bc I don’t see how it would help. If anything it would give them a reason to never let me be a server. Stressing bc I need this job. I feel like I am just doomed to fail at any job

No wonder I always look the same every year. Whenever I see people posting their “glow up” they always change makeup skills, but mine just never change. I still can’t draw eyeliner even if it’s part of my daily makeup

To make it short. I’m 21 was diagnosed with dyspraxia and moderate learning difficulties when I was 6. I’m now working part time in retail which I’m really struggling with currently not in education. With me not being in education and in the “real world” now I have noticed I’m struggling really bad with myself and my emotions. At work I can’t focus and if I’m having a bad day or if someone upsets me which is easy to do I can’t function. I can’t regulate my emotions at all and most customers and staff think I’m rude or abrupt which I don’t feel like I am anyway It doesn’t help that my mum doesn’t really understand the way I am. I think I have adhd or autism well Asperger’s which I know it just autism but I could of got assessed when I was younger but my mum didn’t want me to be labelled as different which is weird bc I have had a echp since I started to school Sorry this is just a rant

So the subject of flatting with my best friend came up today and honestly at this point I just feel really anxious and honestly not really like I want to do it all, as it just seems to have opened up an excuse for my mum to have a laugh at my bad housekeeping. Tbh I do try to keep things organized and clean and everything thing else but due to my Dyspraxia I'm not always the neatest or most organized person. I do also feel as a cis woman in my early thirties that there is a bit of a gendered lean of "this is automatically something I should be good at there's something wrong with me as woman." Feeling too.

Hi. So, it's for a hotel job that requires a lot of handwriting. Apparently I have to write hand-written letters to everyone who checks in. I have several years of experience working in hospitality but have never had to do this. I am not sure if I should disclose to her I have this issue or if I should just cancel the interview. If I don't disclose it, she will 100% notice it on the first day as my handwriting is not good .Even if it's legible, it's not going to be the quality of a hotel welcome letter.

I'm not sure what to do here. Should I just tell her I have it and see what happens, and if she says no then ok bullet dodged? I really don't want to waste my time or hers, and I don't want to be in an environment that isn't right for me and they're pissed off I didn't say anything.

Normally I wouldn't disclose but the main part of the job is handwriting. It's like if your job requires you to go up steps then you can't really hide you're in a wheelchair so I'll be exposed right away. What would you do here? Thanks!

You're slow to learn, your mobility is fricked, people treat you like a helpless child....not to mention the freaking discrimination, like no, I don't need help with my juice box, I'm not 3. Gods, I hate it. I'm learning to play guitar RN, and OH MY GOD, ITS SO FRUSTRATING!! I hate it. I want to be able to walk normally, run normally, talk normally. I want to be normal

This ment to be light hearted, I think it's amusing.

So we had started with the free jump, were there are loads of trampolines in a gride and they have yellow firm mats between them that hide the springs. Also you can't have two people one trampoline square. I tried get off one, and managed to fall back onto it just as a classmates was trying to leave the trampolines through the one I was just on- gave him a right start. I tried jumping between them and fell on my ass my foot going under the yellow- was fine so I got up and continued

Then we had this climbing area where you had a couple things options for things you could climb across, most I knew weren't gonna work because they require grip- stuff like rings you dangle yourself from and poorly designed rock climbing wall, there was one activity I thought I could manage- square platforms hung by their four corners I made it to the last one but now would need to get off, can't be that hard I had thought, I was mistaken I fell, I was so lucky too not have hit my head but I somehow with my the back of my left leg in the inner near. It did hurt but I just got up and continued.

The next activity ment was too jump off this platform land on a trampoline and get launched onto a bit squishy mat. The key rule- land on your butt. I did not admittedly on either attempt, I landed face first not able to coordinate my body too sit in time.

Then we had this balence beam over a pit, you had big soft sticks to not the other off with. I took one step on the beam and and knew I had over balenced and with all the thought I had yeated myself to fall on the hard side instead of the pit because my autistic brain when "I'm not passed the line of you can fall in the pit yet" which if I'd thought for another second would realised it's because if you fall before the lines you could hit the hard area and the lines just when you can nock the other person. Got back on and after slowly edging bot too the line, my friend didn't try hard knowing I was struggling so much, we both fell in and managed to have my toe bend out, hurt but stopped soon enough.

The next part was a "Ninja course", had stuff like crawling through holes and climbing over things. I attempted it but was met with a climbing wall for children, they rocks were too small too climbing but unlike the others in my my class I lacked the height or coordination to just pulley myself over, I tried the wall a few times over, each tine landing on my butt, then claustrophobia of being in the small area I couldn't escape set in and as per the employees suggestion I turned back from how I came.

We finished off with a huge slide you went down head first ln a mat. We were told too wear long sleeves too avoid carpet burn, I listen too this rule wearing the only long sleeve I had. Yet someone when going do I still managed too get carpet burn despite my sleeve being down.

Now to wrap things up- the lasting damage of my mishaps. It's the next day, I stayed home from school because are school is all stairs with no way too avoid them a my left leg hurts to walk on, it was the worst yesterday evening but I'm still feeling it. My right arm/Sid of torso aren't letting my forget the slamming myself into the hard area. Still not not terrible all in all out.

All in all I had fun, it's kinda obvious but I'm a stubborn person and even if I wasn't perfect at anything I still had a blast and I'm glad I laughed things off and kept going each time I fell!

My son is 6 years old. Amazing kid, very social and kind. He’s just been diagnosed with DCD/Dyspraxia and Inattentive ADHD ( what used to be ADD I think).

He currently in regular physiotherapy and also regular occupational therapy to help build his proprioceptive and interoceptive senses. We may trial ADHD medications also.

But I’d love to hear from you guys who are living this - what would be the best advice you’d give to help a 6 year old live a fulfilled life with confidence in himself.

He struggles with sport - we tried a couple and they didn’t work out. He hates swimming but we still do it because drown risk is high where I live.

Should I encourage him with sports? Are some easier for children with dyspraxia than others? What other kinds of things might we expect?

Any and all experiences or advice targeted to children under 10 would be very appreciated.

Thank you

My stamina is so bad, I started 10 seconds max now on 11. Started last week. I think little signs are I stand better with posture but it's super early days.

I wish I had more motivation on other things but my mind is so preoccupied all the time trying to get out of my situation. It's a start?

I can’t drive due to dyspraxia I’m wondering if an enclosed motor scooter would be a good idea to get around I live in a town of like 1200 people I would only use it to drive to the gas station by my house which is 3 minute drive but a 45 minute walk

My son and I both have Dyspraxia. We both started Jiu Jitsu a year and half ago and its been incredible. This is why I think Jiu Jitsu, is the perfect activity for someone with Dyspraxia...

Improved Motor Skills: Practicing techniques helps refine fine and gross motor skills through repetitive, controlled movements

Increased Coordination: Movements require coordinating limbs and body positioning, gradually improving overall motor coordination

Balance Development: Grappling and positional drills enhance spatial awareness and stability

Strength and Flexibility: Regular training improves muscle tone and flexibility, helping with general physical control

Focus and Sequencing: Learning techniques and drills teaches step-by-step processes, improving planning and execution

Confidence Building:Progress in a supportive environment fosters self-esteem and a sense of accomplishment

Social Interaction: Partner drills and team-based learning promote social skills

Stress Management: mental focus helps reduce anxiety

Grip stregnth : Stronger grips means less overall hand fatigue

I know it can. I was diagnosed 9 years ago at uni and i understand what parts of the way i operate can be explained with dyspraxia. Over the past couple of years ive realised some of what I go through doesnt fit dyspraxia but does fit adhd criteria so I went to see a doctor. When i mentioned dyspraxia and the way it affects my thinking, she told me it was purely physical. Ive done my research and spoken to many dyspraxic people so i told her she was wrong and that it can affect people both physically and mentally - she made a face and said "no i dont know about that". She meant that in the way that she still felt i was wrong, although she was correct if you take it literally because she actually doesnt know about it.

Doctors shouldnt assume they know everything, its a shame she didnt know this about dyspraxia, but more of a shame she felt so sure with her incorrectness that she wouldnt listen to someone correcting her. This is a really dangerous way to be as a doctor. She should know not to be so certain if she isnt a specialist.

I had sooo many typos when i first typed this 😂 apologies if you read it straight away

I just noticed that when doing for example maths. In class doing one topic I can get by (granted I occasionally check notes but I'm usually ok) but then in big exams that cover more than one topic I'm completely lost. And I end up just frankensting a bs formula together

I tend to prefer dyspraxia as nobody knows the acronym DCD (I mean dyspraxia in general as well but that’s another subject). Even in the medical field people tend to use dyspraxia rather than DCD. So when you meet someone you say DCD or dyspraxia?