The Wrexham Dyspraxia Support group




It's time  to bridge the gap between Dyspraxic Children

and Dyspraxic Adults


Desire for change 


I have long felt that more needs to be done for Dyspraxic Adults. I don't know why but it appears we are often overlooked. Perhaps Adults with any neurological condition are often overlooked, simply because they are adults? Or maybe people assume that once we hit 16 all of our troubles are over?
The general public's perception has always been a mystery to me, after all people chop and change their minds all the time. I am a Dyspraxic Adult, who through focused and repeated efforts has been able to find coping mechanisms that minimise the impact of Dyspraxia. And now at the tender age of 29.999 I have come to realise that we as Dyspraxic Adults need to learn how to love and accept ourselves, falls and all! Our neurology has a major part to play in who we are as people.
            Also, I have been very lucky to have befriended some amazing Dyspraxics who have built me up when I have been knocked down and when I have gone into self pity mode they have kicked my arse... (thanks Ruthie).  But what if you are a Dyspraxic Adult who has had no support? Challenge is putting it lightly, after all we are Dyspraxic Adults living in a none-Dyspraxic World.I am sure there are other Dyspraxic Adults out there who like me long for a connection with others and find opportunities to learn and grow.  I have a real desire for change; I want Dyspraxics to step out of self pity mode and realise they have the potential for great things. Look at Einstein, Florence Welch, Winston Churchill, Janet Taylor, Mary Colley and the list goes on...

Grabbing the bull by the horns 


     If we want things to change we have to be proactive. It's no good pointing fingers, criticising and doing nothing. No change means no change. So the question is what can we do? I went on Facebook and selected the group Dyspraxic Adults surviving in a none-Dyspraxic World and asked are there any Dyspraxic Adults in the Wrexham area? I had quite a few positive responses. Lara Evans contacted me and we soon met up to discuss what sort of group we want to run  and how we want to run it. My friend, Tricia was also  present and put forward some useful ideas. Four meetings later we decided on a date, time and place and a poster design. Not bad for beginners.. hey?! Have also contacted the Dyspraxia Foundation and they have kindly donated some leaflets, posters, and information sheets.

Time to step up 


   If you live in Wrexham why not join us? Dyspraxia is the beginning not the end; Dyspraxia can improve and slowly but surly things can get better.

We are meeting  2pm @ Starbucks, Eagles Medow 










   


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