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2 responses to “August PDSG Presentation – Dyspraxia (DCD) with Dr Linda Buchan & Jacqui Brett”

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   August 25, 2024

   Senor

   Most interesting, as always! On the strength of this presentation, I believe myself reasonably justified in continuing to self-identify as dyspraxic; additional to diagnosed ASD. Yes, I think I also prefer the word dyspraxia to DCD. But would I be correct in imagining that birth trauma could be a cause of Acquired CD? I am rather glad to hear you consider that there is more to dyspraxia than just physical manifestation. I find myself continually cringing at the memory of both my physical and social clumsiness. But I probably have managed in losing some of that awkwardness over time. That said, not only do I treat dyspraxia as a serious issue, but I also find the cringworthiness of my own dyspraxia quite amusing, and perhaps comedic. I also noted that Linda was slightly interested in the possibility of dyspraxia + environment = outcome, which mirrors my own recent exploration of neurodivergence + environment = outcome. Now I sort of suspect that my early political question at the last PDSG might have led to some editting out of the reactions. From my viewpoint, politics is a distinct part of environment, and so I am naturally interested in how political parties might begin to act on the expert advice they are given. But sorry for my social awkwardness in posing such a tricky question. My own personal dilemma is that politics are contributing to lack of support, but actually I fully realise that as a senior citizen, I really need friendship rather more than support. And the politics where I live abroad (and back in the UK) do obviously interfere with my ability to make friends. All in all, a very thought-provoking presentation for me! See you all again next time!

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   August 28, 2024

   Helen Jones

   I was one of the many who believed that Dyspraxia “only” affected movement.
   How wrong could I have been!
   I found Linda and Jacquis’ presentation invaluable in opening my eyes to the many many ways that this difference affects Dyspraxic people.
   As my own son is Dyspraxic, I am very grateful to have a much better understanding of the vast challenges that he faces on a daily basis.
   Thank you so much for yet another outstanding PDSG meeting.

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