Dyspraxia

Fixer Abi Hocking, 18, from Porthleven, Cornwall, has dyspraxia. She helped make this animation to promote awareness of the condition.
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[@realitybytes16]

Big ups from a fellow Dyspraxic! It's so true that more people need to know about Dyspraxia - if knowledge about it was commonplace, we and all those we interact with would find it so much easier to deal with.

[@emmahamilton6413]

realitybytes16 exactly.

[@truguy1943]

Specifically ignorants

[@ablackhole8956]

Soo much easier

[@XCloak_PersonX]

Yes!

[@lucylou9861]

Same and I agree

[@wirox500]

I've never let Dyspraxia stop me. Playing sport people would 'abuse' me for dropping the ball etc. People get dyspraxia and dyslexia confused too much and I think that's what hurts the most.

[@TheSpiderProductions]

When I told someone that I was dyspraxic. They said "Oh wow really? I have a friend who has dyslexia. They are the same thing right? Just different names?" This is why it needs to be way more represented.

[@sineadflynn1470]

It's ridiculous that people abused you just for making a simple mistake like dropping a ball and your right there's a big difference between dyspraxia and dyslexia .

[@George-sp3gt]

Same

[@Katie-eb2nx]

@@sineadflynn1470 dyspraxia and dyslexia tend to be comorbid just like dyspraxia and autism

[@michaelmoloney5112]

I have dyslexia and disprexia

[@deannanewman2728]

I'm 16 I have dyspraxia and I do agree we need more awareness it will help so many people

[@ethanjordan5704]

Definitely it's hard going through secondary school with it

[@ncrativityhr7739]

22yrs old?

[@DeepForestRex]

I have a friend with dyspraxia! And I have Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD. We both had the same occupational therapist!

[@Shnell321]

It took doctors and my parents 15 years to realise that there was something different and I was diagnosed at 15 even though I was showing signs of Dyspraxia from a very young age. The thing is, I still don't know what it fully is but I'm learning and very happy to know that I'm not just clumsy and stupid (which is what I had been thinking for my whole life up until I got diagnosed)

[@nethragputtaraju5742]

Hi, did you get any treatment for dyspraxia? Was it helpful? Please reply

[@xr7gaming238]

As a Dyspraxic person, lamp posts/street lights are my worst enemy :P

[@bladeb2001]

Agreed

[@TheSm1thers]

YES ! I try so hard to avoid this but inevitably it will happen every so often.

[@danfrain7959]

I'm dispraxic too and Mine is curbs on streets

[@bellaroseavakinlifeyt9724]

XR7 Gaming agreed

[@bellaroseavakinlifeyt9724]

XR7 Gaming same I remember bumping into a street lamp

[@twistandshoutUK]

Brilliant - nice one Abi! As a parent of two Delightfully Dyspraxic children, I have been thinking of how we can get more people to understand the condition. This is perfect. Thank you.

[@sakaijustice8312]

I have dyspraxia as well and u are right more people should focus on this God bless u

[@gracefishface4295]

I'm 14 and I only got diagnosed recently. It's such a hard thing to deal with. I was dealing with something hard without even realising it. I was late to primary school everyday got picked last all the time for football, I only learned how to tie my laces when I was 12 and had only learned how to ride a bike at 11. I'm not sure if that's exactly late to others. I always thought I was a bit slower than others and I wish it had been recognised sooner so I could have known growing up when u was much younger and didn't feel so bad about myself. Really appreciate this video and I want to try and spread as much awareness as possible. ^-^

[@ethanjordan5704]

Dyspraxia is very hard to deal with. I'm 14 I learned to swim in year 5 I learned to do a tie just before year 9 and I still havent learned how to ride a bike or tie shoelaces

[@lennie4778]

I’m 16 and honestly dyspraxia is a huge part of my personality, ive learnt to not be so hard on myself for being late and organised and honestly as cringey as it sounds, you’ve just got to try your best and if it doesn’t work out then don’t get frustrated. If other people get mad at you when you’re trying your best then it’s on them :)

[@haydo2251]

who asked

[@ceooflonelinessinc.267]

How are you doing today?

[@justajevil]

I still haven’t learned to tie shoelaces or ride a bike and also hold a pen probably but that last one was probably the fault of bad teachers

[@spiralghosts]

i'm 18 and currently in the process of figuring out if i have dyspraxia. i've always learned motor skills later than others my age, and sports was hell on earth for me - but teachers never thought there was something wrong with me, simply because i had a talent to do well in school. nobody thought to notice that maybe the way i was always the slowest one in every situation may not be normal. there needs to be more awareness.

[@ASHDEVILLE]

I always produce the best work but only when I am given more time than anyone else, I’m always the last to understand the topic or joke and it’s extremely frustrating

[@spiralghosts]

@@ASHDEVILLE oh yes I absolutely get that

[@abigailpollitt3463]

My parents thought I was just clumsy till I had a dyslexia test and I found out I had dispraxia and dyslexia

[@MrEnterainment]

I agree with 100% of what you said and I do have dyspraxia but I don't let it affect me in any way, although it unfortunately does.

[@millyskittles1071]

Love this video, could relate to everything, have been diagnosed since I was little.

[@arabonarocketcamel8352]

Awareness is terrible, ever since I found out I had dyspraxia more of the things I'm not good at feel like they are out of my control.

[@Cleric775]

Where are you based?

[@arabonarocketcamel8352]

Cleric775 Are you asking where I live?

[@Cleric775]

Since you mentioned awareness is terrible, I am asking you out of curiosity of your locality. You can just mention which state and region you're in. For example, awareness and support in Wales is absent and appalling. People with Autism or Learning Disabilities get the short end of the stick and even get persecuted by society- I think.

[@arabonarocketcamel8352]

Cleric775 I am located in NSW, Australia.

[@Cleric775]

Ahhh, so your place got incest problems, the same as Wales :)

[@alannahhughes8354]

I wasn't diagnosed with Dyspraxia until the age of 20, along with being extremely clumsy and unorganised i often found I would become very annoyed with myself on a day to day basis when trying to carry out simple tasks. even though i still suffer from all of the above discovering I had the condition has changed my life and i only wish i had found out sooner. This video was very inspiring and should be shown to all young people!

[@FixersUK]

Thank you for your comment Alannah. Please feel free to share Abi Hocking 's film and do let us know if you show it anywhere we'd love to tell Abi. Please email us at [e-mail] Thanks, The Fixers Team

[@abisanders-crook1686]

Hi Alannah even if I was diagnosed earlier it wasn't until I was older I understood what was happening. There still things that happen now which is clearly dyspraxia that shocks me. That's my main goal is to get the animation into schools to get awareness of the difficulties to everyone. I'm so happy with the results so far as long as I help at least one individual that's fantastic news.

[@theonlyray6268]

I was diagnosed with dyspraxia at the age of 11 I have trouble with time shoelaces and memory ect... I have trouble in groups and general movement, I keep bumping Into people, I guess it's a blessing in disguise because I am actually really intelligent

[@warriorcatsaudiobooks7275]

Im Dyspraxic, and i was diagnosed in year 1. Ive been bullied in primary school for my disability (The Bullying consisted of: being bullied because i needed extra help in maths, i was given an ipad and a book to help and people said it was not needed, having my disability being called a disease, etc.) and now that i am in year 9 (i am 13) i have things i have never had since i was diagnosed, for example: drunk walking, being extra clumsy, stuttering over my words, constant anxiety and i am now also short-tempered.

[@ianwoollams6102]

thanks Abi for giving us your personal experiences. it's plain to see you are not stupid by making such a lovely and fun piece. your right we need to raise awareness and your film perfectly achieves that. lets see more...

[@ronzz54]

I have Dyspraxia. It was Hard and Still can sometimes be hard. But One day I will get through it. This is a lovely story.

[@deepblue69uk]

It's great to see videos like this. I was diagnosed with Dyspraxia and a host of other things very late. Such a relief when I was diagnosed though as it explained a lot. Definitely needs to be more information and awareness available!

[@TheChesh77]

Diagnosed at 39, the video was a great help when explaining to my family.

[@justajevil]

More people need to learn about dyspraxia, any time I told people I had it when they asked me why I was so bad at sports they would always respond with something along the lines of “just because your dyslexic dosnt mean you can’t do sports, stop being lazy” and when I explained that it’s different from dyslexia and what it is they said I made it up and it’s just an excuse. It doesn’t help that I’m autistic so I’m just generalised as the stupid lazy one. Schools need to teach this stuff more

[@user-AtiredAnimator]

Same 😭 And dont you hate it when people mix it with dyslexia?

[@ANNIE49467]

Hi Abi I love the way you have done this video, I am a dyspraxic 16 year old that has the same problems as you. I am always falling over thin air and instead of falling into doors it is mainly dustbins and signs that I always fall over, lol, I have been asked to do a Presentation for my English Project, and I chose to talk about Dyspraxia, and this is the perfect video for me to use. Before I saw this video I felt like I was the only one to have this condition that never goes away, and after watching this video I feel that I can do whatever I want to do with my life and i can achieve it , thanks so much you have inspired me Annie

[@fneam]

Yeah I'm not diagnosed but my mum is, and I show every symptom, unlike what most know its actually unfortunately getting to me. Many things that, because if it and my anxiety, I am unable to do. More people need to be aware since it'll help me and many more!

[@CARTONofSUKI]

I didn't get diagnosed until I was in 3rd year and I got into trouble at school for missing homeworks. After the diagnosis, a lot of things in my life suddenly made sense.

[@carolbushell6467]

Well done, Abi! Brilliant message and graphics!

[@gillianbrown367]

Message for Abi scribed for my 8 year old ... "That is right Abi. Dyspraxia can't stop you doing what you love doing. It is very awesome movie and it tells you a lot about dyspraxia. Mummy is sending your movie to my school :) ". Love Daisy ( diagnosed SPD & dyspraxic)

[@FixersUK]

Thank you Gillian and Daisy! We will pass this on to Abi Hocking

[@abisanders-crook1686]

Hi Daisy, you'll have to thank your Mummy for me the whole idea is that we can tell the world we can do anything even with our disability. I'm glad you think it's an awesome movie. I hope you don't stop doing what you love either. Your comment made put a big smile on at work as well it made my day. Thank you love Abi :)

[@Kez_abi]

I have been diagnosed with Dyspraxia since I could remember. At 18, very nearly 19, I am now descovering more and more things about dyspraxia thanks for this :)

[@user-es7bz2mb3q]

here since 100 followers, big fan!

[@1smith177]

Thank you for the info, i am Dyspraxic too, this is a great Video

[@abisanders-crook1686]

Thanks for all the support I would love it if people can continue to share this animation the more people that become aware of dyspraxia the better. Thanks again.

[@sakaijustice8312]

I was diagnosed with despraxia when I was born they said I wouldn't be able to walk until 4 and ride a bike they said I couldn't to much like write but I made my way and I showed them that I can do this I can make my life awsome my girlfriend supports me and helps when I'm sad I love her and I love u guys as well

[@tessalexander4569]

I HAVE NEVER SEEN ANYTHING FOR DYSPRAXIA BEFORE AND THIS MAKES ME REALLY HAPPY BECAUSE I HAVE IT AND AAAA

[@naaah0591]

I've been diagnosed but knowing all about it, it makes much more sense. My school know and they don't help they just treat me like I'm worthless. If only more people knew about it then maybe they might stop bullying me. I'm going to share this on Facebook to get the news around. Mums been really helpful and supportive and I think she secretly always thought I had it but only searched for help when it got bad. This helped a lot, thanks!

[@abisanders-crook1686]

+Holly smith Your very welcome. Its been a few years since I made this animation and my life has only improved I still find things difficult and I still surprise myself with odd things that happen because of my dyspraxia. But with a fantastic group of friends who understand that I have my quirks and they laugh with me not at me. School is by no way easy but its even more difficult with something like dyspraxia just don't let it stop you doing anything. Don't let anyone tell you that you cant do anything because they are in for a shock as dyspraxics are the most versatile people I know. Hope everything gets better for you Abi :)

[@ajsm6265]

best definition ever!!!!! I have a nursing exam and found it so difficult to find the definition on google. This helped me better understand. Thank you :)

[@TheCoomer]

Thank you for the Video. After several years working at a company I finally explained I had Despraxia. This video helped them understand certain traits of mine.

[@bellaroseavakinlifeyt9724]

Im also have dyspraxia people should know more about it

[@raul7628]

I stumbled upon this video accidentally. From childhood i have always felt outside ,i couldn't catch a ball properly or even how hard I try to do things there will always be some mistakes here and there no matter how hard I try,for that i was always called lazy,clumsy or not focused enough even though I try hard . Anyways s good to see people having similar situation as me still trying their best to overcome the difficulties. Though I have completed my masters and employed right now i still feel difficulties and the people here give me hope to still going on. Wish all these beautiful people here the best in life.

[@sorchacrabhan5937]

I was diagnosed with dyspraxia, then immediately discounted by the NHS... I once even forgot I had a wall next to the bathroom

[@aimeeneate681]

Hi Abi thank you for making this I'm also dyspraxic and I'm struggling to Cope with it especially having accidents all the time much love xxx

[@abisanders-crook1686]

Aimee Neate I’m glad it has helped I always having little accidents but I’m skilled at just carrying on. Having resonantly started a new job my new colleges know that I’m just that accident prone.

[@MrSlendyMannn]

Bravo from a fellow sufferer of dyspraxia. I apparently got diagnosed when I was a toddler. I also got diagnosed with cerebral palsy at the time. I don't really let them affect me per say, but a lot of the symptoms of dyspraxia make sense to me (my behaviour and how clumsy I've always been) when I found out that I had it. I only found out via my father as I was too young to remember being diagnosed. It is a strange thing indeed. Mine seems to cause clumsiness and very sensitive senses (mainly hearing). Idk if that's what they call sensory overload or if I'm getting confused with something else. But, I digress. All the best to you.

[@sineadflynn1470]

I'm sorry you were bullied Abi but I learned so much about myself and other dyspraxics thanks to your inspiring video Siena castellon Elbort einstein and other famous people were dyspraxic too 👍👏❤

[@TeamFriendship8600]

I have autism, and I think I have dyspraxia. It's strange to me that someone would bully a dyspraxic person, because balance typically comes so easy to NTs that they can't really explain how they just know how to walk normally. No one chooses to be uncoordinated, it's just the way our minds are. Personally, it's hard to think of days where I didn't trip over or bump into something. My normal gait probably makes me look drunk to other people. I've rolled on my ankle so many times that I swear it's made of titanium. How I lived 23 years without breaking an ankle or a toe I will never know.

[@TheCoomer]

I have to say, I am glad I have Despraxia. It has made me who I am today.

[@ibrahizy2640]

Im 12 and have Dyspraxia and flat feet, i cant walk for my life

[@bose4425]

Hey I too have dyspraxia and yeah I totally agree with making people aware of it because it is quite difficult too live with at times, I'm only 13 but I've only been able to really get my head around matching things with time for about 3-4 years and still have a lot of difficulties now and I think if there was more awareness around it I think more people with it would be supported. Thanks for this short clip maybe sometime when I'm older I'll spread awareness about it thanks to you after this inspiring video 😊

[@hollyjagger9688]

Same I have dyspraxia too it definitely makes you feel down when you get diagnosed with it did me if felt like I was labelled as the dumb kid 😔

[@abisanders-crook1686]

+Holly Jagger never let anyone tell you your dumb. People often told me I would never succeed and I now have a 2:1 degree in history. Just try your best and you'll succeed in whatever you strive to do

[@abisanders-crook1686]

If it helps I'm now 21 and I'm still working my way around it. You'll soon work out what works best for you :)

[@livylove3902]

I have dyspraxia too it’s really annoying because my parents are always telling me that I have no awareness of space of time and I agree with them which is why I’m getting occupational therapy that with it but it’s nice to know that someone shares same thing as me

[@aiferapple1246]

I'd like to talk or listen to anyone who has or thinks they have dyspraxia. I was told by someone yesterday that I sound like I have the symptoms. I have told a few of my friends and my girlfriend and everyone has said - 'Oh my god....yes, you tick almost all of the boxes'. It really does explain so much in my life. Would love to talk with anyone who wants to talk about it

[@soul-rz9qv]

Im not here to self diagnose myself, but i am clumsy i have trouble in math and focousing my thoughts. I really don't know what to think. I am gonna tell my family and i might have to go to the doctor just to be sure. But this video helped me understand what this is so thank you

[@Edward-qx3ev]

I'm 12 years old I have been diagnosed with dyspraxia and I enjoy playing football rugby and basketball people called me bad at it so I kept practicing for a long time but I still could not get better and then it turned out I had dyspraxia so I told my friends and they understood and it will not stop me doing the stuff I like.

[@abisanders-crook1686]

K1NG_EDWARD good Ive never let it stop me

[@laurentemple550]

I only found out last year that I'm dyspraxic, trying to find out more about it x

[@ameliameliamelia]

I was diagnosed with dispraxia at a very young age, at about age three. I couldn't walk without falling, and my preschool teacher recommended me to get checked for dyspraxia. Sure enough, I had it. I have had many issues playing sports and with everyday life. I can't walk in a straight line, had illegible handwriting until grade seven, was always chosen last in gum class, and was put on a softball team with first graders when I was in fourth grade. I speak with a stutter and had to go to speech therapy, as well as oppucational and physical therapy, until I was about ten. My depth perception is practically nonexistent, and I have difficulty putting thoughts into words. None of my peers have ever heard about my condition.

[@gaminghamburger4534]

im 14 and was diagnosed with dyspraxia, it has not been easy for me since i have adhd aswell but thanks for putting this video up. Dyspraxia does need more awareness people think it is a myth and a excuse for bad behaviour but its not!

[@YuriNator557]

i was diagnosed at around 14 or something (am 15 now). few months later, i also have asd

[@chidpitasdamor]

i'm 13 and i have dyspraxia its difficult in school honestly

[@DTyrrell007]

I love this

[@faith_and_Jesus]

Well I found out that I had Dyspraxia when I just started high school year 8 13 going on 14 and I was lucky because I had lot of help from friends and family when i was little but I did not like school in year 6 and 7 but I dealt with it and one thing that has help with my Dyspraxia is music (one direction the cure and the like a loin Ep and a lot more ) friends and have lots of people who care about me and also have a grater understanding of what Dyspraxia is

[@FixersUK]

+isabel grace Thank you for sharing your story

[@FixersUK]

+isabel grace Thank you for sharing your story

[@faith_and_Jesus]

Fixers UK that's okay

[@shannonking8298]

I love like a lion too!

[@kookylife3197]

I am 13 and I was diagnosed at age 7 and everyone thought I was just not paying attention but I see the lamp and still hit it

[@JameyLeanneCooper]

Kooky Life I think I was 3 or something when I was diagnosed my parents noticed something was wrong cause I couldn’t sit up properly

[@BusyBasaz]

Amagad those animated kids are too cute.

[@RosePetalKnives]

I really wish more people knew about it. Because I had never heard of it, I found out at last year at the age of 22 (weeks before I was to submit my dissertation). Very few people understand what it is, and I either get too much sympathy/ patronisation or get told I'm scapegoating. I can't even explain it. Really needs more awareness.

[@river3104]

I'm 16, and my mum's finally thinking of getting me tested, as I'm displaying almost all of the symptoms, and I also had them all throughout my childhood, and only recently my new college teacher brought it up at parents evening, and asked my parents to get me tested, that they finally agreed that something wasn't right. I'm feeling worried for the test, any pointers or any advice on what to expect?

[@Rabbitzz]

I was diagnosed with dyslexia and dyspraxia at a very young age, since I was a very young child and it does help being diagnosed because you can get extra help, which I very much need myself and although I don't get much support the support I do get does help a lot.

[@Dinocub]

Tr not too stress or worry because the Dyspraxia will cause you too maybe over think and also just be yourself because once your diagnosed it will be easier for you too say get help or advice so don't worry you should be fie

[@abisanders-crook1686]

This is probably to late but when I was last tested I fell up the stairs and then they gave me a spinny chair I couldn't sit still and fidgeted like mad. If any one is worried about being tested it is easy they are used to it don't be ashamed and be honest it will help the diagnostic.

[@RaphaelKrausz]

Hey Alexandra! How did it go? FWIW, I'm 43 yo and have Dyspraxia (and ADHD). Dyspraxia doesn't stop me doing stuff in life ... I cook, using ultra-sharp knives (safely) and can do most things others do - I type quicker than most... Practise, practise, practise the things you really want to do... start slowly and focus on precision rather than speed. Remember to enjoy what you are doing. I may never be as fast as others, but I can still obtain a decent level of mastery of skills... I don't ride a skateboard, but I love to bike.... I can strut my groove-thing on the dance floor with friends... and there is no reason for you to be too worried. I am really thankful to my parents for sending me to occupational therapy as a child and teenager. The worst part about it - was at 14 doing therapy with children much younger than me. Having said that - no-one else really knew and it helped my motor skills a lot. Also, if like me you experience some dyscalculia (problems with numbers) - just remember that arithmetic is not all of maths - and you are old enough now to use a calculator in class without being chastised for it. There are probably areas of maths where you excel - for me, set and set theory I do great in as well as abstract thought and reasoning - and I work in IT, which is all maths - but I do it well, and without the same problems I had in school trying to memorise times tables.... (erk... I figured out my own work-arounds - and there are ways better than rote learning!) Life has just given you a different set of challenges to others, but you are not alone - and /everyone/ has their own challenges in life.

[@ellieweir4167]

Raphael Krausz hi Raphael. I know this was in reply to another comment but I would just like to say I also have dyspraxia. I was diagnosed when I was only 4. It does effect me quite badly especially with walking in a straight line and balancing etc. I have to labour harder than most because my dyspraxia makes me struggle with organisation so school is difficult. I just wanted to let you know I like your comment and relate to it a lot

[@alouanne2728]

when I was younger (9 or 10) I was bullied and i had been diagnosed with Dyspraxia. My teacher caught some of the kids bulling me. The next day she explained to the entire class what dispraxia was and how it made things like writing ten times harder. I remember that the way she showed it was that students had to put on oven mitts and try to do stuff, it was quite funny. After that they stopped and i feel like i'm not the only one that this (bullying) had happened to

[@sheenawilson1376]

I got told I had dyspraxia not knowing what it ment this has helped seeing as no-one understands it they know the name but not what's going on aha

[@LeoWolfish]

I have shared this video on my Facebook page. I will be twenty six this year and still remember the first few of school when I was diagnosed. My parents kept getting calls about my behavior and that I was a problem child despite the fact that according to them at the time I wasn't having any such issues at home. Like you the main reason for this was the fact they thought I was bumping into people on purpose and deliberately tripping over to disrupt the class. Even to this day sadly the permanent report of me being an attention seeker still follows me wherever I go. As I learn't just over five years ago at collledge. When our form teacher acidently left several student records (all of students with learning disabilites) on her desk for the class to see. Complete with photos. Thankfully I was with the others whos records they were and we found ( and read the ones with our names on). Which made her come back and tell us off for "reading personal imformation" (despite reading our own) and put them away where they should have been to begin with. In bold writing under my name it said "often attention seeks and will lie for attention. Should not be taken seriously". Oh how many stories I could tell that are actually true which looking back on it where most likely caused by that one instruction. But anyway back to my earlier school years. It got so bad to the point that my parents had to fight for and demand that i be observed and checked to see if I had any learning problems. To put it bluntly because I was both full blown to the point it was that obvious and because the one who diagnosed me himself also had Dyspraxia spent at most three hours there. Five minutes to diagnose me and the rest of the time with my parents and the school head to try and work something out to help me. I didn't have the option of tablets as some do now back then and being a girl even after they supposedly agreed and both he and my parents left. They were still not fully convinced Because "Dyspraxia is a boys disease". I had to have physiotherapy for several years up until about the end of primary/ beginning my second school to help with my coordination and balance as well as muscle strength in the legs. So I could walk properly. I did get help at both this and my second school. But it wasn't until my final school ( the one you do your GCSE's and A levels at) that it was taken seriously. There was even a time when I was made to clean up my own vomit then given an after school detention for causing a scene. After my now ex best friend or who I had thought as such back from when I first started school began to bully me because I was going to a different school from her. Almost suffocated me to death in the girls bathroom by pinning me onto my front on the floor with two other girls there helping her. Threatening to call both the police and my parents on me to "get me into trouble" triggering a severe asthma attack. Which I have now thankfully grown out of but not without weakened lungs. Not because of the phone call threat but because of the sheer pressure on my chest from having her on my back quiet literally. And the reason I got into trouble instead of them. Because it was the word of three against one and because I was "a Dyspraxic and should stop trying to get attention". The teachers words not mine. Happily though I now have a job, a boyfriend who loves me and I am tying to currently learn Japanese as well as do karate. I plan to be an author in the future and will be entering the world cup for the karate group I go to (just for fun) this July. So no matter what people say or what those bullies do never give up. Because I personally never plan to stop learning.

[@FixersUK]

LeoWolfish Thank you for sharing and taking the time to comment. We're glad you found this film of use. Best wishes, the Fixers team

[@laurasheilz5974]

I was diagnosed with dyspraxia at 9 and it has affected me with playing with a ball big time

[@jacksmales4973]

Couldn't agree more

[@adam2192]

I wasn't diagnosed with dyspraxia until I was 10 I find it difficult to tie shoe laces schoolwork homework put sentences together I get into trouble because I can't tie a tie properly I can tie shoe laces now and can talk a bit better I cant tell time and I can remember some things I get made fun of by people but I keep fighting I couldn't talk till I was 3 KEEP FIGHTING BROS AND BROETTS !!!!!!!!

[@prometheus74173]

I'm EXACTLY the same except I also have a bad memory and I can't sleep

[@EarlyOwOwl]

I learned to tie my shoes at 9 and still haven't gotten the hang of brushing my hair and teeth.

[@DisAnimated]

I feel like the struggle to keep organised is overlook at lot when it comes to dyspraxia, as when I was first diagnosed as a kid I was only told about the general "clumsiness", and didnt understand why I found it so hard to keep to schedules for years.

[@emilyevans2229]

I’m 13 and dyspraxic, I was diagnosed in reception since my teachers son had it so she knew the signs, as I child I used to have to go to a clinic every Thursday to help with my coordination and ability to throw a ball. I couldn’t ride a bike until I was 9 and the only reason I could was because there was a special corse teaching dyspraxic kids how to, I’m in year 9 now and I struggle so much with time keeping and I can’t write at a normal speed because of my dyspraxia, I also have been shit at all things sport and coordination since I can remember when u was little they used to have a accident book at my nursery so they could tell your parents when you feel over or banged your head etc and I was in that book nearly every time I went. I am still clumsy and I trip over thin air and really anything but dyspraxia is hard to explain to a person who doesn’t have it and when people ask my why I have extra time and I say dyspraxia none has heard of it but everyone knows what dyslexia is and none knows when dyspraxia awareness day is because none even knows what dyspraxia is and I still struggle every day with dyspraxia, I think people should learn what it is and be made aware x

[@danbritton4899]

I was diagnosed with dyspraxia at the age of 11 and when I read through these comments I find few similarities with my life and others for example I am very good at running but don't have the best technique I am also achieving high grades in many subjects and the only subject I wasn't getting the equivalent of an A in was art I also play for county teams in two sports water polo and rugby

[@abisanders-crook1686]

Dan Britton just because your dyspraxic doesn’t mean you cannot do anything quite the contrary I’ve met lots of dyspraxic throughout the years many at university and I’ve met many though playing sport just don’t ask me to stand still it never works 😂

[@amysenior8277]

I wonder if anyone else dyspraxic will relate to this if someone asked me to describe dyspraxia I would say: Imagine you have a box in your brain with things that are second nature like your dominant hand and the way your body feels so you know which is left and right. Some days you can't open that box, you can call on it and shake it but you won't get in till it wants to open. Other things have always been the same struggle like when you turn round the world does too and it all looks off. Normal days it feels like you have been split in half, the tight smart half that knows what it is doing and the other half which you need stuff from is slow and the cogs turn slowly the whole side walks while the other side runs and spends ages waiting for the slow half to arrive. You move your body and its like limbs are loose and move too wide and not how you said. This is how I would describe dyspraxia.

[@matthewmac5787]

for me most of the time my mind is a balloon if i'm not careful it will go wondering off like if i'm in the middle of a task i have a bad habit of stopping and falling in to my imagination or my thought process then i forget the task and have to be asked to finish it which doesn't help when if i'm not focused i will fall over at this point i fall over so much i instinctively move in to a position where i wont fall face first in to the ground or grab something unconsciously

[@dannyjp4383]

I'm currently waiting on a diagnosis which I've been waiting for my whole life I'm 29 now and I should of seen a mental health specialist when I was younger but it never happened cause my parents were splitting up at the time..I've suffered bullying and mental abuse in the past..its incredible that I havnt done myself in yet..I've wrote this to show you that anyone can be anything they want to be if they truelly believe it. I've worked in America,did tough mudder looking to do my 3rd..going to start boxing to work on my coordination aswell.

[@maisie2871]

I understand I have it too so your not alone

[@katiefarley5630]

Hi Abi. Thank you - that was lovely. Would like to use it for INSET.

[@abisanders-crook1686]

Katie Farley you can use it for inset I know it’s being used in schools from where I’m from and in the hospital my partner works at.

[@TheSpiderProductions]

Nice video, I feel like it's less represented in the media. So this is good. I like that the new dr who series has a dyspraxic main character !

[@Rebecca-ux8se]

Oml younger u is just like me! I was 1st noticed at 4 and now I am 11 and I have a doctors consultation in a few days to see if I need to be tested! I rlly hope I get diagnosed soon (if I have it)!

[@cantingalt8745]

Hi thanx for telling me what disbaxia is.

[@abisanders-crook1686]

Ill speak with the team which helped me put it together but yes you can certainly use it this is why I made it to gain maximum awareness please let me know how it goes :) and thank your daughter.

[@oowen7734]

I have this it's so fustring

[@evievideo9189]

I have it too!!

[@robertaJayne1]

Well I never much it is an interesting little film

[@leopearson3118]

I was first diagnosed at 13

[@commander4194]

I have debraxia and that never stop me to do what I love to do

[@xavierlyth197]

My mum and dad said to me at 8 that I might have and I'm now in the process of getting diagnosed

[@makarymetzger2627]

WELCOME TO THE FUCKING CLUB!

[@catwagg6230]

agreed I have dyspraxia ans it's in my family. It doenst help that no one understands it

[@lennyrose5852]

I’ve always had trouble tying my shoelaces and am somewhat clumsy. I’m bad at learning from direct verbal instructions too, which has made me struggle a lot all throughout my schooling. I don’t think I have much spatial awareness problems but I have slight problems with my motor skills and mental- physical self-coordination. Could I have dyspraxia?

[@onedogtorulethemall2342]

I haven't been diagnosed yet but my brother has. And I am almost 100% sure that I have dyspraxia and all the symptoms point to me. We can't seem to find someone to diagnose me because my case isn't bad enough for school to help. So we are struggling to find a place for me to get diagnosed.

[@hopeflanagan651]

I was diagnosed when I was 7. I'm 9 now.

[@Spooky_Josh]

Hi Abby I have dyspraxia and I'm doing tests in yr 7

[@ADHDtj]

I have dyspraxia diagnosis but for me its mostly fine motorskills

[@bencarey5319]

Thank you I wanted to find out does dyspraxia make stupid because I have trouble learning and processing stuff I have a question does dyspraxia affect memory

[@ethanjordan5704]

I play in goal when having a kickabout with my friends and when I dont save a shot or it dosent seem I'm trying hard enough they call me lazy and I have to remind them I'm dyspraxic it's so frustrating

[@niamhbarbour]

I was diagnosed with this today. Still don't know what it exactly means though!

[@donalr9742]

I am going to be diagnosed with it next week any advice for me. Im really scared. Im 12.

[@the1andonlytitch]

I was diagnosed late with dyspraxia at 25 years old and in my final year of University I only went because I couldn't finish exams in time my writing was way too disorganised and I was too slow to be able to finish exams, lost lots of marks for it :( but I've found I have become more disorganised since I found out it's become an excuse for being disorganised I need to sort my work ethics out I've got downhill massively. On the plus side I seem to have done better than I ever have done before but I certainly need to start writing earlier if I am to do a Master Degree.

[@FixersUK]

+I am the one who flocks Thank you for commenting Best Wishes.

[@kylegregory46]

I got tested by my universities study support but I feel like I was diagnosed with it too late because I got diagnosed when I was 19 or 20 so when I got told I had it I didn’t really know what it was or I didn’t get told how I could deal with it I thought that after the assessment there would be nothing wrong with me and that I was just being lazy

[@robwisdom4541]

If we could, we would, but we can't. I would beg for help, but this is the best I can do. I want to die every day, and every night I lay awake for hours regardless of what medicine I take. If I was healthy enough to find help, I could have helped myself. The truth is only someone on the outside can do this, and we need you to help us! We are drowning!

[@mgillzhd7642]

I was diagnosed at 11 a year ago I xaint tel any of mt sfreinds bescaues they diont know what it is

[@Ella13101]

I've been diagnosed with dyspraxia at the age of 8 and I do wish there was more awareness about it because I always get picked last in pe for teams and I am always clumsy and people always laugh when I trip and I feel like I can't talk openly about it