Comments on: Confessions from My Early 30s – A Dyspraxia Story

By: Jo

Jo — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 13:22:59 +0000

What a great post, thank you. I was diagnosed with dyspraxia at 40 when I went back to uni to study for a masters. It was so helpful to understand that Im not stupid, lazy, awkward but that life could be so much less stressful if I organise things to suit the way my brain works rather than fit with everyone else. Best of luck Donna, be everything you want to be.

By: Deborah Wilson

Deborah Wilson — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 09:18:44 +0000

Thank you for posting this. My son was diagnosed with dyspraxia at 7 years old and is now at University. I am sure that the struggles he has had to work on language,communication and understanding others has made him sensitive, empathetic,articulate and excellent in philosophy and sociology ( his areas of study).

By: Matthew

Matthew — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 09:08:03 +0000

Hi. Many thanks for sharing your story with us. I used to be a loner in the playground at school, I got used to the other kids commenting on the differences between them and me. So, I understand that you wanted to be perceived as “normal”. As I continued through life, I discovered that there is no “normal”, everyone has their own individual ways of doing things, some people may be slower than others at performing tasks. I tie my shoelaces a bit differently than the rest of people, I’m slower at washing up than other people. Thanks for sharing your story, I like hearing others’ experiences with dyspraxia.

By: Lisa Whitefern

Lisa Whitefern — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 03:44:40 +0000

Thank you for this.

By: Nancy

Nancy — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:02:17 +0000

Loved this article, tweeted it and talked about it. So nice to hear positive stories from adult about their neuro-diversity. You might like my new blog post http://blog.geniuswithin.co.uk/category/dyspraxia

By: Vrinda Pendred

Vrinda Pendred — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:29:36 +0000

that is really fascinating to read, donna. you’ve worded it really nicely. i always felt that same ‘outsideness’ and disconnection, observation without participation, too. for me it has been a case of autism, though this went undiagnosed until i was about 26, unbelievably, and only then because i actually went to the doctors and saw a psychologist for a year to find out what else was going on with me. i was so tired of feeling outside and like i was some kind of freak. the original doctor who referred me to the psychologist couldn’t understand why i wanted a diganosis at such a late age, which i felt demonstrated a complete lack of understanding of his patients. i wanted to forgive myself, to realise i was absolutely fine the way i was, i just thought differently to others, etc. perhaps i should have been able to do this without a diganosis, but when you experience the bigotry and lack of understanding that is so prevalent in the world, it’s much easier to forgive yourself and learn to love yourself as is if you have a solid explanation for things. it’s easier to understand yourself. and it led me in the direction of other likeminded people, so i felt less alone.

By: Beth Muse

Beth Muse — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:24:11 +0000

Well said. I’ve heard of dyspraxia but didn’t know what it was. I looked it up. Thank you for your story.

By: Donna M.

Donna M. — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:24:14 +0000

Thank you for sharing this. My 14 yr old daughter was just diagnosed with dyspraxia. I’ve read all I can about it to figure out how I can be the best educational advocate I can for her. Since her diagnosis, I have suspected that I also have dyspraxia. At 42, I can tell you that I have always struggled socially. I could kick myself sometimes for the things I say to people that recalling it later, I realize was totally inappropriate and didn’t represent at all what I meant to convey. Therefore I tend to not say anything because it’s just easier that way. I just don’t notice the same things that “normal” people do; I don’t share the same interests and I much prefer to be alone. I have a rich inner life, but feel I can’t share these interests or worldviews with most of the people around me because they look at me like I’m from another planet, which I tend to agree with. Since I was a young child, I’ve always had the feeling that I was just sent here to observe, not to participate. I feel no connection with most people. Now my daughter is going through this as well. When I read your article, I realized there is a “normal” for me and I am not the only one experiencing this. Your story is strikingly like my own. Thanks again.