What is Dyspraxia, and why is it so frustrating?!

[@TokiWardguitar]

I found out i was dyspraxic at about 8 years old. At 16 in high school I was told I would amount to nothing and be lucky if I was a bin man. I was then told at the age of 18 at college that I should never be able to play a musical instrument. I am now 30, have a degree in Popular Music Performance (specialising in the electric guitar), teach around 15 students a week and am a professional musician. I also play bass, keyboard and compose. To everyone else who is suffering with dyspraxia it does NOT define you, it may take you longer but whatever dreams you have, follow them. You can take anything as far as you want to. Just never give up.

[@veggie42]

Chris Ward, Guitar Coach examples I want to be a bin collector because men seem to do it why not women?

[@Saydle]

This is a really important video for sufferers. I don't think people understand how badly dyspraxia affects people. My housemates just can't understand why my condition causes me to lose everything, forget everything, fall over, break and spill things and get tired so quickly. I still get angry when people call me lazy. I suppose it's not their fault. I got diagnosed this year, I'm 22. Now I've decided to go back to school, fuck everyone who told me I couldn't do it.

[@breeskiblue4638]

i feel you man as being dyspraxic myself i instantly lose focus and interest with my schoolwork, like let's say i was having a math test sometime next week and we have the 7 days to study and review and i couldn't follow even one problem without being frustrated or eventually breaking down. Also it makes me socially awkward and i can't even speak one clear sentence without stuttering or slipping my tongue. i just feel like people need to understand the incapability we reluctantly possess and bring awareness to out needs if anyone agrees, please like or reply

[@gillianforde6013]

Saydle it affectes me in sports.Me pe teacher told me to bring up my fitness one day.I can't do anything about it.I get so tired really easily.I can't help it.I drop things a lot,and I forget things a lot.Its not my fault.Its my dyspraxia

[@vulnavialionheart1896]

Good luck and knock em dead! Going back to Education is a hard and big step for us Dyspraxics. Don't give in to the crazy down days we get or the frustrating moments when we don't understand. As Gloria Gaynor sings. We will survive!

[@daniels7568]

I'm also 22 and I believe I may have been misdiagnosed with Asperger's when I was 6.

[@veggie42]

Daniel S Me as well! At 19 and many of my symptoms match this

[@Ebobbingtons]

I'm 27 and was diagnosed with it last year, I feel so let down by the education system for not picking up on it sooner. After I was diagnosed I got extra help with my maths and finally after 7 attempts passed my maths G.C.S.E so now I'm training to be a teacher so I can help stop another child go through school thinking they are stupid like I did. I'm also so lucky to have a partner who gets that I do things without meaning too! And helps me with so much, when I get excited I clap really fast I used to get bullied for that but he finds it funny and adorable and is fully prepared for me to be doing it all day on our wedding day :)

[@veggie42]

Emma Fenton I wasn't picked up and when I did the Maths part of Pre Access to Uni course the tutor kept bullying me so I stopped maths and just have English and IT

[@silentpegasus]

Emma Shaw good luck. I was diagnosed two years ago. I was a College Teacher for 13 years. Let me know if I can be of help.

[@pusely]

Stay strong brother. My adult son has Dyspraxia, on the severe end of the scale, and he gets treated like shit by bus drivers, shop assistants and just members of the public he interacts with because he speaks very quickly and repeats himself a lot. It is amazing how adults can revert back to the twats they were in the playground and bully a young man who obviously has problems communicating. Many a time my son has had to physically stop me from committing ABH on these wankers---he is very sensible and tolerant despite his difficulties. It is so important that you and others are making videos about Dyspraxia as nobody seems to know what it is, which needs to change. Thank you.

[@TrophieTy]

Thank you, Mr Open Mike. I'm really sorry to hear that your son gets treated so awfully by various people, however I'm so glad to hear he is able to push them to one side and continue to live his own life without wasting time on them. It is very hard to be tolerant of ignorance, but it solves nothing to get angry with them.

[@pusely]

Yes, you are absolutely right about getting angry with these losers, but the natural instinct of a parent is to defend their kids (however old they are), I am just so lucky my son is a bigger man than me.

[@nspector]

Yeah. People shouldn't have to know what the disorder is to treat another person with respect. But, having the thing named and explained does sometimes make a difference with how people perceive others who are different from them, doesn't it.

[@randomuser3476]

Mr open mike i know how it feels I have dyspraxia and a teacher treated me like shit

[@gillianforde6013]

Mr. Open Mike I’m dyspraxic and I speak very fast aswell sometimes

[@offkilterstudios6739]

I was diagnosed as dyspraxia at two years old but obviously didn't have half a clue until i was at least 8. Honestly speaking, I have it alright. I can ride a bike, I can generally avoid drowning and I can play piano by ear to about grade 5. My writing ability is quite strong and I write a lot of fantasy and sci-fi amateur fiction. It was nice to see a video that didn't talk down to me about it. It almost seems that once you pass 18 there is little to no acknowledgement of adult dyspraxia. In a weird way it's nice to know that you're not alone with it.

[@rahrahpetherbridge]

I'm 34, working as a photographer and scenic painter and im married with a young son. I was diagnosed at 26 and with help im getting better at managing it. At work i drop my camera...i fall of ladders...i cant read and write. i struggle to understand complex tasks....gosh its hard.But i get to make art , im a good Mum and im happy. ill never have a normal job. ill never have people see me as slick, smart and together..... ill never be normal. But thats ok...cause im pretty happy and im not alone. thanks for making this video x

[@PigeonDetectivesFTW]

Your video made me smile, I only just got diagnosed this summer and I am 20. My symptoms were ignored and it was just assumed that I was generally clumsy. My entire life I hid how much I was struggling with every day and slowly developed severe anxiety and a really bad self image. I wish I was diagnosed as a child I wouldn't have gotten quite so angry with myself wondering what was wrong with me and why I was failing at everything. I hope that over time that dyspraxia will become more well known not just for parents but so teachers can recognise it in children starting school. I feel so much happier, calmer, more complete and so relieved after my diagnosis and the thought of so many children that may be going through what I went through is frustrating

[@TrophieTy]

+Lea Keep Thanks for the kind words, and stay strong! It's much easier to cope when you have a name for it.

[@PigeonDetectivesFTW]

Hey I dunno if this is the best way to comment, a year an a bit on I just wanna say I'm doing better. This video made me cry the first time and again rewatching it. I am hoping to try and help people in a similar situation with an awfully kept youtube channel.

[@stevegriffiths9223]

I have dyspraxia as well so I totally get where you are coming from. I "Grew out" of being clumsy as a child now I'm 27. My main frustrations come from personal organisation and work, out of those two it's mostly work. I've been fired from many jobs because my bosses/managers generally didn't like me because I would come across as sloppy. A standard result from being forgetful or my brain going into overload and the whole structure of thought at that time, collapsing in a heap.

[@BrockMak]

I was diagnosed, and had my hydrocephalus condition updated when I was 25 when I was kicked out of my core kitchen paper for my hospitality management diploma because I can't even finish a component of one portion of one dish without talking to anyone. While I still got my diploma by replacing the paper with microeconomics, some theory-based paper than I am far better at, I still have lots of hurdles to get through, but they never treated me any differently, but my practical exams had to be completely redesigned, so instead of me doing the same things others do, I have to spot the errors that fellow students and even teachers and lecturers make, and offer solutions to fix them. I am now being pigeon-holed at work as working at back-of-house. Yes, it built my body strength and stamina, but I finally got to the point where I am not mentally challenged anymore and learning nothing new.

[@davemarsteller8377]

Wow! Tell it! :) I was diagnosed with "minimal brain dysfunction" in 1976 at age 5 (in the US) which is the forerunner of ADHD, and reading disability not otherwise specified. BUT :) I was fortunate in that my parents in their efforts to try everything to make me better :) did all the stuff that is now state of the art for treating this. So consequently, I Can drive (it took me 5 years but I can... and I'm very safe!) My schoolteacher parents were always helping me figure out how to organize information in my head to get it into and out of my head. Consequently, though I still can't organize objects in my office, nor my room, and have trouble getting through large amounts of email and managing a calendar--but I can. I now work as adviser at a large Midwestern US university and work to assist students with whatever problems they are having--because let's face it... I have two Bachelor's Degrees and a Master's Degree in Mental health counseling (which is how I learned that THIS IS in fact what explains my unique speaking patterns (almost aphasic pauses) my numerous inabilities to do stuff folks do EVERY day and yet I still am one of the best trouble shooters in my office--coming up with creative solutions for student's problems and having a keen long term memory (It appears that since my working memory kinda sucks--I managed to learn how to get things into long term memory more quickly than most do (out of necessity). Unlike you I'm amazing at English--and though handwriting took me several years many people now compliment me on the legibility of mine (of course they don't realize that at the age of 46, I still PRACTICE my writing several times weekly to keep at being legible. I love working with students because, I know that you don't have to be lazy, crazy or stupid not to understand something, and have a LOT of patience for folks who need extra help or time. People don't understand why it is that I am so absolutely amazing at certain things that most folks aren't all that great with, and absolute crap on stuff that most folks can do without thinking. Regardless, now that my family actually understands what I have and that I HAVE been trying all of these years... my life is so much better... Even my wonderful husband (yeah--gay and dyspraxic through the late 80's think about that as a hellish high school combo!) gets it and he helps me by being kind and patient whenever we're cooking, or doing laundry or organizing a room--and he directs me a bit and I direct him a bit and we make it work. He's amazing. As for work, I've been fortunate to work for people who have seen how diligent I try to be and how quickly I learn complex rules and how patient I am--especially with students whose behavior drives my colleagues to distraction--somehow I can handle it. So far I've been extremely fortunate. Please if you are having difficulties, anyone with this condition, I'm very willing to chat with you and help you out like I have been helped (at least I'll try dammit!) :) GREAT VIDEO!

[@lukenthan]

Brilliant Dave, you're an inspiration bro! Make me think I should get practising quite a few things and I'm not dyspraxic...

[@The_Quota_Official]

If there’s any place that we could talk, and if you’d still be willing- I’d love to talk. Everything you’ve said has seem to click with me. I’m an 18 year old that is inspiring to be a psychology professor, and I could truly use some guidance. Thanks for sharing your story.

[@VMeral]

Thank thank thank you for making this video. Ever since I was diagnosed with Dyspraxia, I've been looking for someone who "gets it" You know what's it like. How frustrating it can be. Thank thank you for making me feel understood. Thank you for bringing more awareness to Dyspraxia, we definitely need that.

[@marygreene2763]

My daughter who 9 has been diagnosed with dypraxia and this is the best description of what it is. I'm trying to learn all I can to support my daughter in main stream school. Thank u so much for posting this video

[@TrophieTy]

You are incredibly welcome, it is heart warming to know I've helped in any way with this.

[@Georgiecanovas]

omg i can relate so much to what you're saying. I wasn't diagnosed with dyspraxia till i was about 13 or 14 as my primary school just though i was clumsy since i used to fall over all the time. I still can't do some things now like walking and talking on my phone, i have to stop. Some people in my work place have a go at me for being slow and it annoys me as i really can't help it. i love you're video and thanks for sharing what you went through as i'm sure may people with this disorder will have felt the same frustration.

[@ifrickinlovethesmiths5851]

Does anyone else with dyspraxia write the same sentence or phrase multiple times in a row? I do this so many times. Glad to see people who are understanding and getting by

[@Simp44]

After 44yrs I'm getting better at working with it & understanding the benefits. I was diagnosed & had an IQ test around the age of 15. I spent the part of my school life being told that I was stupid or 'not trying hard enough' & the rest being told I was above average & not trying hard enough. I had a few good teachers, one who taught me phonics one on one. Being able to read opens new worlds.

[@jamesfellender5393]

Thanks for an insight to this, I am 22 years old, I have Aspergers and Dyspraxia and an Anxiety Disorder. I find things very hard, like, things have to be said in the most simplest way possible for me to understand. Also I try and say things that I have locked in my mind and then when I say it, it like mixes up the words when I say it. So I just have to take my time and think what I am about to say but then by the time that that happens, I forget what I am about to say. I also literally don't get anything, my brain just tells me what to do and I look at things, I don't think, I just do it. I will also struggle to pick up on emotions sometimes. My balance sucks so bad. The only time I can function properly is when I have alcohol In my system, I am literally a different person. But it always leads to me doing some kind of drug, which has happened a few times and ending up in hospital. I am just so lost at the moment and don't know who I am anymore.

[@ronaldk.sitlhou2914]

I had a hard time in self grooming until college and getting dressed always took so much time. This took a tremendous toll on my self esteem and it is indeed difficult to get into a relationship when you have to plan for each and every seemingly normal activity which takes up most of your concentration.

[@TrophieTy]

You are absolutely right dude. It does feel that way. You've proven yourself to be pretty strong to have overcome that.

[@theruthellen]

Thanks for the great video, related to a lot to what you said. I was born breach with a cord around my neck too. I was diagnosed with dyspraxia and dyslexia at the age of 31. Frustratingly annoying. But once you lean into who you are and know thy self more the better you can overcome loads. I am president of my public speaking club, run my own digital agency and can drive and ride a bicycle. I have a son with Autism too, suspect I am on the ASD spectrum, however no matter the label...“Don’t let the negativity given to you by the world disempower you. Instead, give to yourself that which empowers you.” - Les Brown

[@veggie42]

Ruth-Ellen Danquah Same as me.Often people are diagnosed with ASD separate when they come exist

[@Blackbird47634]

I 43 years old I found had dyspraxia at ages 29 years old but still feel dyspraxia isn't notice as should be.

[@Solgatsquad]

This video was extremely eye opening, especially as a parent of someone who might have Dyspraxia. We do yell a lot, we have no idea what’s going on in our son’s mind especially since his communication isn’t the greatest so we’re left to assume. I think it would be amazing if you made more videos on this subject so you can help parents understand what their kids are going through but are unable to express. I’ve subscribed to your channel incase you do.

[@joannepercy2855]

Thankyou for sharing your story! my 9year old son has global dyspraxia, and his struggling :( i will show him your video as he feels so alone

[@sprouting_lady]

The biggest frustration has to be the way society treats dyspraxia. I've been known to have dyspraxia since I was kid, but it never quite did anything for me after I left elementary school. Getting reasonable accommodations was like pulling teeth, and the SAT folks literally wouldn't even take it as a valid disability requiring a computer. That definitely ruined my writing section score. No one seems to take it seriously at all. I've got horrible balance and proprioception, to the point that I have a positive Romberg sign. This is compounded by the fact that I'm extremely hypermobile, which means my knees tend to go backwards when I trip or even just walk so I tend to hurt myself. I've started using a cane to take pressure off my knees until I see a PT, but the truth is using a cane has been a revelation in terms of balance. I never realized how terrible my balance was until I had that extra support, and the truth is I am considering using it just for balance alone. I'm tired of falling constantly! But when I brought this up to my mom she literally just shot me down. "You don't fall around that much, I don't know what you're talking about." Like...do you feel how wobbly my legs are or how bad my balance is? Do you realize that I don't fall constantly because I've learned to get really fucking good at saving myself at the last moment? It's incredibly frustrating how it isn't really taken as a serious condition, like it's just a quirk. I think I'll go nuts if I have to hear someone say "oh everyone's a bit clumsy!" or "haha, my handwriting is horrible too!" one more freakin' time.

[@DaffyEverything]

I'm in middle school and 0 kids know that I am dysprexia

[@tcowdery1957]

My 8 year old daughter was diagnosed 2 years ago, so we're fortunate that we found out whilst she was still quite young. Whilst it's disheartening to know that she will always struggle, it's true that knowing helps us to help her be her best version possible. It's helpful seeing people like yourself explain since she is not yet able to articulate her difficulties and talk positively about her potential future. Thank you.

[@cmccloud8574]

I'm here because I suspect that I have dyspaxia, I'm 27 and have had a very frustrating life to say the least. Man....the way you talk, the way you move, you could be my twin brother. There's something so recognizable about your speech patterns and arm movements, I've spent over a decade trying to work out what's wrong with me and nothing has ever fit. Just watching you for 10 seconds and I was like "shit...it's like I'm looking into a mirror". Thanks for the video.

[@Simplesimple123]

im 40 and only now being diagnosed. my life has been hell. this is relief to know i have this and i am sad too it was not seen befor

[@TrophieTy]

+1chipchap I'm sorry to hear about the struggle you have faced, but on the plus side, at least you now know what the issue is and can start to deal with it :)

[@Simplesimple123]

you are right, thank you :) i always try to explain to therapists that something not right but couldn explain it, now its finally met the right ears and im diagnosed , forward with right help like you say :)

[@vulnavialionheart1896]

I am thirty 36 and was only diagnosed two years ago. I too wish it had been discovered earlier my education would have different. What annoys me the most is the lack of knowledge and the subject. I get fed up with having to explain my issue to people!

[@veggie42]

Me too.Im awaiting assesment now 39 40 this year already told ASD it doesn't fit me

[@KingyDubstep]

Cheers for this video. I currently struggle at work, im so messy struggle to use pallet trucks my spatial awareness is all off, I just wish there was treatment, teamed with my ADHD it makes life so difficult, im 27 now and just nice to know im not the only one with it

[@darnellclinton8958]

I was diagnosed at 8 years old and I can't write that well I miss shots on shooting games and I hated it because I always felt gaming wasn't for me also dyspraxia makes me easily irritated and my mum thought it was ADHD but I didn't stop playing and my self confidence has improved

[@ziomatthewmusic4205]

I was 20 when I finally got a proper diagnosis. My parents always told me I had it but everyone thought it only affected my handwriting and made me messy. Now I realize the full extent of it. At college I got 25% extra time in exams and someone re wrote all of my scripts. So I got A’s in as level. Then second year they said ‘up to now we just took your word for it but now the rules have changed so you need psychological proof’ problem was getting proof takes weeks and I my exams came before I would have the chance. So instead if A’s and b’s I git all Ds and one unclassified. So I finished on BBC which is good but a bit pissing off and depressing when you should have got all A’s.

[@cathymcinnes8708]

thank you for sharing this. I cried the whole way through. I knew something was up and I tried to tell the doctors for years. Finally someone listened. Now we can move forward, knowing this. I cry with sadness and also joy as know I know, we are not going cray. I now hope my son will get the support he deserves. You spoke about the looping OMG this was us, and the talking I would explain and explain and still refused to do, as I seen it, but I knew he did not want to refuse, I knew my son was not defiant. I just knew, and I was right. My broken heart can now heal alone with my amazing young man. Thank you for sharing. I hope that made sense. I am still crying. LOL

[@emmaruth4748]

I am fifteen and I have just found out that I have traits of dyspraxia and dyscalculia, it's good to know that there are people out there having the same issues as me. People in my class talk about how it's unfair when people get extra time and they get angry at when, I don't get things that are simple to them. It's weird looking at videos like this, I think my main problems are on my speech and balance and memory. I'm also rubbish at maths, and like you said I really do listen to the stuff the teacher says. but then I don't understand it and he's like 'but I just explained three times!' I'm great at English and history though, I try not to say anything about it but some people just knew I had something wrong with me before I even knew it my self they'd talk to me really slowly and kindly and I was like why are you talking to me like this?. Iv been looking back and now I realise that I always had trouble with things like eating utensils, I still have trouble with pe and group work and I have to remind my self which is my left and which is my right hand. My words always get all jumbled, and even when I sound perfectly normal to myself but not to others there's other thing as well.

[@jasonkeeler1649]

I was so lucky that I had a really good junior school who managed to arrange to get me diagnosed with dyspraxia I see a lot of resources that are around dyspraxia in children but not much for adults with the condition

[@WomenOfAnfield]

What an amazing insight - great video. It's sad how much a child/adult might struggle in school and later life and don't get the support they deserve due to the lack of public knowledge.

[@otherpage5129]

I get you completely I have dyspraxia AND dyslexia thank goodness my teacher noticed it when i just started school from early age has really helped and both by brothers have it so support from family is Awesome too. I even have a little quote about it in my phone so I can always bring it out and tell people if needed being open about it can never be a bad thing

[@tiernm]

I have dyspraxia and this video is perfect. So frustrating.... I was diagnosed as a child and kind of put it at the back of my mind as a teenager because I just wanted to be normal and not have a problem. I have recently re looked up all the symptoms of the conditions and was kind of surprised by how many of my little problems (like loosing stuff, having trouble articulating what I'm trying to say, concentration etc) lined up with the symptoms of the condition. Now being an adult it is helping me not be so down on myself for these things and remembering sometimes certain tasks will just take a little longer and that's ok. :)

[@ronaldk.sitlhou2914]

I can relate with most of the things that you say.

[@tokane7091]

Well done I have had this all my life.I wish it was diagnosed earlier.

[@duibhiruimaolmmhauid9039]

wonderful vid.. ty for ur honesty... i do not have dyspraxia, my husband and adult son do......I am soo damn proud of how they deal with it and others opinions on it... or rather i should say.. others mis judgement of it...I hope this video opens the minds of those who are so closed minded and judgemental... ty very much

[@tammymilda2169]

Thank you for being real about this

[@MrTherocker1993]

I was diagnosed at 15 and it got me very depressed and very low and it is very frustrating aswell but learning to cope with it fortunately I have a lovely fiancee who helps me get through life daily and it has it's moments but we get through it all I always fell over due to it and couldn't do my laces I have memory loss at times aswell so it affects many ways for me but everybody's is different

[@najmabegum5876]

Am 20 and I literally found out that I have dyslexia and Dyspraxia !always knew it there is something missing in me especially I have extreme memory problem:( and my writing is disgusting ! I have anger issues Only thing am good at maths & art everythinh else jus sucks ! I am extremely clumsy! Thank you for ur video new subscriber do make more videos 🙏🏼

[@TrophieTy]

+BeAuTy•By• N_B Thank you so much for the comment! I am trying to get back to making videos but my situation is a little up in the air at the moment, but id love to make another video around this topic. Do you mind if I was to quote and show your comment in a new video?

[@najmabegum5876]

+TrophieTy not at all go ahead ! Also could you kindly comment on what I should do especially am studying accounting and finance at uni sometimes due to my bad memory problem I struggle to remember things and its embarrassing sometimes to ask ur classmates to share their notes cuz even if i make notes i dont understand my hand writing. I also had a head injury last yr overall I am jus in a position makes me frustrated toward myself. I would really Appreciate if you could give some more tips :) your video has truly inspired me! Thank you again

[@the1andonlytitch]

Albert Einstein is suspected to have suffered dyspraxia. We have difficulties but their is nothing wrong with us! we can still be very creative and intelligent. In the words of the great man himself "Once we accept our limits, we go beyond them"

[@pidong]

What you wrote has inspired me greatly. After you said you're good at maths and art. I just found out today that my 5 yo has this and I've been so worried and have been kicking myself for being too hard on her, thinking she's just having tantrums for no reason. I feel better now to know that she can still be good at something.

[@emilylouisemusic2748]

BeAuTy•By• N_B exactly the same as u

[@southlondon86]

Stay strong mate.

[@Eruptor1000]

I'm Autistic and I have Dyspraxia, It is soooo frustrating I always had people telling me I was lazy and I had writing lessons but never got anywhere lol.

[@veggie42]

LionRS2014 I relate to this too

[@birdyspottinginMW]

morning! I'm a HE student studying education and Learning. I'm also 37 and have struggled with stuff for years, including some speech issues, hugely forgetful, losing things, tripping on random things etc. Anyway, the university are sending me to an Ed Psych next month as I tick a lot of boxes for ADHD and dyspraxia... it's so frustrating when you feel incompetent even though you try your best and still struggle. The ADHD makes me interesting! but I often zone out when people are talking to me or I can talk back at high speed with added interruptions 😀.

[@Tom-yp5zw]

Louisa Westmorland That comment fits me in a box as I have dyspraxia and adhd, and this problem with my tounge that makes me not able to say words containing hard L sounds like yellow which will normally sound like yeyo if it dont say it at a 10th of the speed.

[@veggie42]

I was upset the amount of dolls I lost,books and as a child running away a lot too

[@Missinwyne]

@TrophieTy I find out at the age of 37 and by the time , I have got 2 degrees and scholarship for third which I couldn't do at the moment . Only difficulty ,I face every day is to coordinate my thoughts . I am very abstract minded .

[@mimmidemitrivonpezold6775]

Thank you so much for posting this. So brave!!!!!

[@jacksmales4973]

So true, so much I can relate to.

[@FlowingBinah]

I found out I was dyspraxia at like 15/16 but I struggled so much with school, I tried but gave up because it was so hard and I didn't care anymore and didn't focus in school, left after I turned 16. Then I went to college for media makeup artistry.. of course the coordination and precision required for that was very very difficult. Then I left after doing one year plus a repeat year and never finished the course.

[@suziegreer8525]

Trophy ty I have received a late diagnosis of Aspergers after a lifetime of struggling, I now suspect I also have Dyspraxia as a child growing up I always had bruises up and down my legs and arms through bumping into things I had to teach myself to write by writing over the top of a ruler, my fingers lock I have no coordination and get lost trying to find my way around buildings I lose track of time when I am doing my crafts I forget to eat and drink I have no sense of direction I can't use a map my balance is poor I was hopeless at sports at school there are other things I can't bring to mind. I rely on my husband for getting to appointments and planning routes Do some of these things indicate I have Dyspraxia?

[@veggie42]

Suzie Greer I'm wondering this too about myself.Currently waiting assessment and you should consider assement too from a Occupational Therapist

[@jessicahawkins2279]

i have alway struggled with social situations. physical stuff like i cant swim because of co-ordination. i struggle to remember things short term. but i am very good a naming people from films and music. i suppose thats my hidden talent lol.

[@MultiAce1982]

i have dyspraxia i was diegnosed wen i was 7 and then it got wors as i hit my teens i was all ways tripping over fin air i put every but of evert in to my work but got no were i have trubel with moter skils time keeping adn my life is mad at time all ways losing thign all ways gettgin in moddle i have big problums with anserty nad as you can tell i cna speel but i am doing a ba oner degree in film nad meida i all redy have a foundation degree and i was told cus of dyspraxia i would cope with unni but i am doing ok so far i just lost my gilfreidn cus sh did understnade me dissorgerniation and clumstness i tryed to explane lot of time but she jsut id not get realtion are everon hard for me cus i over think things and i get confused alot and some jsut do not understnad and think am jsut be rude or agasive but i not a shamed to have dyspraia it all so amke me so creative and think out of the box i love muisc and filming an i love doung nay thin g that keep my braine acive not shoer about nay one but if i am not interested thne i get bord and jsut mess around with dyspraxia my breian has to be kepet active and interested

[@theoman5406]

Dyspraxia is so FRUSTRATING sometimes! I am for ever losing things like keys, hearing aids, my wallet etc. I fdind time keeping very difficult. However with disapline, practice and learning good habits things do get easier! At 41 I am les prone to losing my wallet or hearing aids (although it still happens sometimes). Im lucky that I have a support worker who constantly nags and prompts me where needed, and reminds me that just because I have dyspraxia it doesnt mean I cant learn to function, and points out when I screw up how I could have avoided it.

[@UrbanBackflip]

I'm 19 years old with dyspraxia and I got diagnosed at birth, its caused me a lot of problems, I used to have trouble balancing and I still do but not as much. And hey, I finally managed to learn how to ride a bike aged 11 :D

[@TrophieTy]

I love this comment, it's inherently talking about something negative but you've made it sound almost positive.. Thanks for the comment.

[@yorkshiremackem1433]

I have Dyspraxia, Nureofibromatosis type 1, optic glioma, very mild scoliosis and VSD.

[@MrEnterainment]

We aren't stupid at all and we just have to get on with what we got! It's like my brain is working over-time and my hands and mouth are working at slowing speeds and that is why I get mixed up with words and sentences becuase my brain is saying something else compared to what's coming out of my mouth (as a result I get confused of what i am saying most of the time, I have to say that it is really fustrating sometimes, but we just have to try our to cope with what we have and be thankful of what we have becuase some people with sereve conditions can't even walk, talk or communicate).

[@skellyking9]

I'm 42 and would really like to know how to get diagnosed. Very frustrating watching everyone learn so much quicker. You can see the look of annoyance on their faces which makes you feel useless. However dyspaxics will be the most determined people you will ever meet

[@sophiewoodman6301]

I am a university student who is trying to see if I have dyspraxia I have gone to my GP and he told me that my appointment would be followed up and hasn't, what do I do? I want to go back but I guess you could say that I am scared that people will treat me differently.

[@heero_tv1882]

I also had to sit in a room alone doing my sats but they didnt give me that option for gcses my dyspraxia i feel affects my mental health and im easily frustrated an will bite if someone comes at me with anything i find it hardly as ive lost someone i loved an looked after 4 years and now theyve passed and everydays it hard living with dyspraxia and people around think im not right in the head

[@shanenickisson7516]

Thankyou for this video my girlfreind has this condition and im learning about it and u helped me to understand more

[@TrophieTy]

Hey, That's amazing! Thank you for this comment. I'm sure she will appreciate you trying to have more understanding.

[@frankmageelivelongandbehap6576]

So true I have it and I hate it but My dream is to become a Doctor in the veterinary industry and it will take time for me to get there because I am more hands on and I have my car licence I You are telling the truth about having it for your hole life because I still cannot read, write and speak and I will say the same words over and over again

[@JenniJustMe]

I know this is an old vid but just came across it and wanted to say thank you 😄

[@drinkerofpaint]

I'm 19 and I really think I might have this, how do I get tested? I'm so tired of trying so hard and being told I'm not trying at all and being called lazy

[@TrophieTy]

without knowing where you are I can't really say as getting tested is different for a every country.

[@drinkerofpaint]

TrophieTy ah, right, I'm in England

[@TrophieTy]

I would advise maybe starting off here www.dyspraxiauk.com/adults.php and doing the assessment, then following it up with your gp as the instructions describe.

[@drinkerofpaint]

TrophieTy thanks!

[@crazyt1483]

You’re saying your hand writing is bad considering the fact that not even the teachers in the unit at my school could read my assessment . Also at the beginning of year 8 my teacher set homework with a minimum word cap and hand written. tried to explain my disabilities to her didn’t listen so on the homework I awnser something completely off topic and put a few the quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dogs. And got 6/10 on it

[@TrophieTy]

Thanks for the comment. Hope the video helped.

[@zoesway5036]

oh wow iv never heard about this before and now i know! i thought this was really good and informative

[@friday3623]

I found out that i had dyspraxia when I was 10 or 11. I went out of school for a test and they told me I had it

[@dianakeller36]

No kidding I'm 28 and just realizing I was missed diagnosed that I was ADHD. When I'm really dyslexic and dyspraxic. School pass out so much shit about how we just need to try harder when there is no chance for us to be like the others.

[@suzukitlr8777]

I have server dyslexia and mild dyspraxia and mild autism. Just bin diagnosed at 36 all my life I have bin classified as dumb. but it turned out I have have a high iq and whot a relief to no that.

[@ThePAULOPABLO]

Sounds familiar to me. I have Aspergers, Sensory issues, dyslexia and suspected dyspraxia. Was diagnosed with dyslexia when I was 25 and the aspergers and suspected dyspraxia when I was 37.

[@ruairikiernan8310]

I lost my hat and it was in my hand 😭

[@otherpage5129]

Spartan_mebmc 101 lol I get u

[@UrbanBackflip]

Spartan_mebmc 101 I would lose stuff quite often then I'd get angry, tip my room upside down and throwing things about only to find out it was in my pocket or on the desk where I was sat xD

[@gm6719]

I often loose my glasses and I'm wearing them 😂

[@rebeccagraham6266]

Same x

[@randomuser3476]

Me way too many times

[@daphnerondeau841]

Have it i hate it my self i wish some times go back

[@cat269erine]

My 12 year old son has dyspraxia, his teachers think he is lazy and stupid - I don't think they have a clue what dyspraxia is even though it was the SENCO there who alerted me to it. SO FRUSTRATING.

[@zachshaw1322]

I have dyspraxia and I'm really good at cooking and wood work

[@ihaveabigassdick4478]

yep super hard i found out im dispraxic at 16 years that explaned why im suck at all sports

[@wadenjanjoe]

I have a 16-year old son, who has dyspraxia - diagnosed at age 8. He is a freshman in high school, and is experiencing anxiety. What can I, as a mom, do to help him cope with the pressures of high school. He is definitely wired to over achieve (made National Honor Society as a Freshman). However, I'm wondering, at what cost? I would rather see him less stressed and enjoying school making 50s than experiencing daily headaches and dizziness and making As. How do you cope with anxiety, because I can't imagine that anyone could have this disorder without having anxiety too.

[@millar6070]

Trophie Ty hi to you ,a friend of mine her son has be diagnosed with dyspraxia and im looking for more advice , any is much appreciated.........

[@tomlestel1530]

I have dyspraxia and I can't tie my lase and my writing is messy

[@Tom-yp5zw]

TomDaGamer I am 15 and I have only just learned to tie my lasses and dont speak about my writing!

[@poopohyeah463]

Tom Da Bomb Gaming I'm 15 aswell but still haven't learned how to tie my laces hahaha

[@gloriajean8024]

I'm 48 yo and was diagnosed as a child after going through numerous tests. They even tested me for slight mental retardation, which discovered that I had a well above average overall IQ. I was finally diagnosed around 8 yo that I was dyslexic, dyspraxic, and hyper active. It doesn't help that I'm both left handed and flat footed. I work on it every day, but still have many moments of embarrassment and low self esteem. Unfortunately, my son has it as well, so I think that there must be a genetic component to it.

[@sianygurlcx5633]

I HATE MY dypraxia so MUCH 😿

[@pusely]

+It's Sian. Maybe try to embrace it? My adult son has massive problems. Clumsiness, anything involving sequences. Poor handwriting, no concept of maths, he may never be able to work. But, he is one of the quickest witted people I know. He can have me in stitches with just one word so quickly formulated it knocks me off my feet. I have to admit it is usually quite cruel humour, but with a very innocent intention. Just spending time with my son gives me a sense of wholeness. 'He' does that. 'You' can do that too, and maybe do already. And if you feel you can't do anything I would guess it is because you are looking in the wrong places. We are ALL different. That is what makes a society.

[@pusely]

Space Giraffes, I may have said 'embrace it' without thinking it through properly. My son minimizes it, he is proud and doesn't want a developmental disorder. Most people in there early adulthood would feel the same. Maybe 'try to accept it' is a better way to phrase it. Support is vital. If you have a strong family or some very close friends who understand, that can really help. There is also a Social Services (I forget what it is called) but they can interview you and find out what you feel you need help with and put certain things into place for you. Some people have it easy, everything is wonderful for them, but at the age of 40 they have a breakdown. I doubt you will ever have that because you are learning about yourself now. It is a gift, tough to live with, but enlightening. Good luck!

[@sianygurlcx5633]

Mr. Open Mike Thank you so much! Thx you!!!!

[@pusely]

It's Sian You are far more than your Dyspraxia. You are a whole human being, full of all the good, bad and indifferent stuff we are all made of. Stay as strong as you can but don't beat yourself up for feeling down. If we all stick together nothing can break us. And we ALL have a part to play. I don't know what mine is yet and I'm into my 40's---god, I'm old!!!

[@duibhiruimaolmmhauid9039]

you ARE not dyspraxia... u have it... don't let it rule ur life huni... u rule ur own life...

[@garethjones5825]

Thanks for this. I'm trying to get a better understanding of my condition. I've been diagnosed since 7 and I'm almost 30 now. I know it's coordination and other stuff but most of the information I can find is about childhood and not adult life. Also I sometimes wonder where dyspraxia ends and I begin and even thinking things like that is the overthrowing a dyspraxia thing and my friend has the condition too but for her it's different in some ways but yeah. If you know of any helpful information for dyspraxic adults any links would be appreciated.

[@connorgorry2837]

im 16 and draw like a 7 year old, took me 18 months to walk and i can only speak in the one tone.

[@poopohyeah463]

Mortimer Smith same here

[@veggie42]

Yes and mistaken for ASD/ADHD with me

[@DanLumpyNuttah]

Was diagnosed as a young kid when starting junior school, Lol really hate having it just feels like curse to me. People just don't get it. Friends and family call you lazy, pathetic, dumb, slow, etc I've had it all even "oh you're a adult now grow up" Apart from support in school thats the only support i've had really. Am 24 Adult life sucks with it and a lot of responsibility that you cant deal with like a "normal" person can, am jobless in the uk finding it hard to deal with every time i've been in work i've just not been good enough for them and they just dont get it "oh just clumsy" lol. "Life of stress and anger" that's two ways of explaining it to someone. Was also deprived of oxygen at birth was basically born dead, and few years later hit me head and had a fit lol so yeah guessing either one them didn't help.

[@2380Shaw]

Does it cause you to get enraged if you don't get or understand after several tries or enraged after losing something.

[@Tashaminivlogs]

hi I'm new subscriber here! thanks for sharing your story When was young never hear verbal dyspraxia they say I have speech disorder have problem pronouning some sounds and unable produce some speech sounds correctly didn't start talking early of 6 years i was very late now my daughter was diagnosed of verbal dyspraxia early age of 4 years she having trouble of expressive language is difficulties for her she also have trouble with handwriting and she dont like P.E she went to occupational therapy age 3 to help her how throw the ball and kick she always bump into things and fell over I have a channel to like to check out will be doing video what my daughter be throw with her dyspraxia she got bullied and she try to harmself has low self-esteem people say she ugly she dont have many friends just pick on her is OK share your story to other people love take the message to cross to people have a dyspraxia thanks for your support

[@thecrusader2007]

thank you

[@rezeren5326]

How are your driving skills? I've been following driving lessons for about 10 months now and am barely noticing any progress. Crossroads and parking my car are my two biggest nightmares out there, especially the former because there is SO much to take in in such a short time window, it's ludicrous lol.

[@John-ef9px]

I'm with you bro dyspraxia

[@John-ef9px]

Fam

[@karenthompson1501]

may be small but it annoys me that I'm shit at most popular video games just because I have no hand-eye co-ordination...

[@riadulislam1816]

I found out that i got dyslexia and dyspraxia when i was 23 at uni... i started uni late

[@newzealandprepper9278]

i understand i have it to is hard i know

[@loubear990]

I am sufferer and its a pain I hate games and the teacher doesn't care at all

[@Rebecca24557]

I have dyspraxia alswell

[@DaffyEverything]

I have mild dysprexia

[@gillowens24]

Dyspraxia is hard then Dyslexic especially explain things I called stupid we just Learn difficult I have Dyspraxia

[@siborgproductions2422]

I can relate to this

[@andrewmorton395]

I have the same thing

[@user-wz4nn4ii4r]

Maybe, these things are just natural variations in human beings...not to discount the challenges that come with these conditions at All especially in severe cases...but maybe we all have different gifts and abilities that should be fostered and nurtured as such...I don’t think we are supposed to all be cookie cutter ...the world we live in is the thing that is broken and needs “fixing”

[@Puppetnette]

When you need a helper beside u in high school rip

[@SarahTheTrekkie]

I am dyspraxic because I was born eight weeks early.

[@veggie42]

Sarah Mullin I happened to be born 4 week or so early and have wondered about this

[@DaffyEverything]

I have dysprexia it is so fustrating I know what you're saying

[@sionhoward8007]

I couldn't find my tooth brush and it was right in front of me it got me anyoned

[@theoman5406]

Im not sure sympathy is the right thing. Sympathy can sometimes feel really condescending/disempowerjng. Understanding/empathy are more empowering. As someone with dyspraxia I much prefer it when people say "Wow you have some shit to deal with, but looks like your dealing with it" than "oh you poor thing, your life must be so hard"

[@sionhoward8007]

iit's hard with dyraxia