The connection between 'Anything goes' and 'Dyspraxia & Co'.


Building bridges 
'Anything goes' is an informal support group; based in the Wrexham area  that allows adults with learning disabilities and or mental health problems to connect and form friendships. Meetings take place monthly and start at 12 and finish at 2 pm. However, if group members wish to hang around and do things after the meeting there is some wiggle room.  Picnics, bowling, days out and shopping trips to Chester are just some of the highlights. In the long run group members gain confidence and develop their social skills that will enable them to form and build relationships. Planning, time management, and organisational skills are also developed and enhanced through attending this group.  This group is led by Steff Jones, Steven Bobby and Mando Malanga. If you wish to attend the meetings, please go to Face book and look up 'Anything goes, North Wales.' 
    
      'Dyspraxia & Co' is a group that I co-lead alongside Lara Edwards  and our purpose is to raise awareness and understanding of what it is like to be a Dyspraxic adult in a world where the neurodiverse is not only overlooked but even when its' made visible, is rejected. We have guest speakers, go on trips, and take part in workshops. Our group members consist of those living with Dyspraxia and those who think they may be Dyspraxic and would like to more. I felt that it is only right for the two groups to maintain their separate identities but also to realise the potential and possibilities that come about when 2 groups collaborate. I believe that 'Dyspraxia & Co' will learn a great deal from 'Anything goes' and vice versa.

                       We are in a position whereby we can learn and develop our skills in order to promote a greater sense of self worth. It is very easy to feel like you are a failure; especially in a world whereby your worth seems to be based on what you do, rather then on who you are. Mental health issues and or disabilities make life all the more challenging but we hope that by combining the two groups; we can learn from each other and manage our difficulties more effectively and develop meaningful relationships. Friendships are important as they enable people to listen, learn, grow and build each other up. If you would like to know more about 'Dyspraxia &Co ' please  go to Facebook and in the search bar type 'Dyspraxia & Co.' 











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