You might do well with proper orthotic insoles.
They help balance your steps.
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sock
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That's a good idea, I'll check it out! Thanks for the suggestion
NuttySquirrel
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This is so, so true! I've always thought it might make sense to have a more general 'Neurodivergence' thread because I don't think there are many people at all that neatly fit the definition of just one neurodivergent condition. Perhaps controversially, I wonder if the powers that be that originally set out the definitions of autism, ADHD, dyspraxia, dyslexia, dyscalculia, sensory processing disorder etc. might have got it wrong trying to categorise a complex set of traits into distinctly different 'conditions', especially bearing in mind that most of those people were neurotypical as well.
I think the whole diagnosis process is seriously outdated actually. The idea that you might not test someone for dyspraxia because you've decided they have autism instead is madness to me. I definitely have traits of several neurodivergent conditions including ADHD, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia (if distinct from dyspraxia, which is debatable), sensory processing disorder and autism (rigid thinking, difficulty with change, highly focused interests). But I've only got ADHD on my diagnosis letter and to be honest I simply can't be bothered to explore what it might take to get all the others added as well.
Poisson
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I'd argue it is. My fine motor skills are alright. I couldn't for example paint a Warhammer figure as I'm not that artistic, but I can disassemble tiny parts at work completely fine. Yet some days I have to write things out on one of the workshop whiteboards 3 or more times before it is legible. Also whiteboards are easier to write on than paper for me.
Jonathan
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I actually have a whiteboard on my desk, and it can be quite useful for work sometimes. Also tend to do my meal planning for the week on it.
Amy
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I've read back through the last few pages of this thread and it's been really interesting.
One or two of you may know me. I was active in this community many years ago, and then I completely screwed it up. I made a mistake in comitting to a trip and then my working tax credits were cut without notice and I had to drop out of the trip. Unfortunately, I didn't handle this well at all, and I panicked and said things I shouldn't have said. I'm genuinely sorry for this and have said so since.
I've always felt that there was something "wrong" with me (this was how I felt as a young child, before I knew about neurodivergence) but had no idea what. I've had issues with friendships throughout my life, and often became extremely upset as a result of these issues. These issues have followed me throughout my life, from primary school, to now. I've also had lots of issues in education, never fulfilling my potential. I'm 41 and a mum of two boys who are both ND. My eldest is 10 and was diagnosed with autism age 6, this would have been sooner but it was delayed by covid. My youngest is six and he's on the pathway for assessment for autism and ADHD. I'm not sure about autism but he's 100% ADHD.
This year, I've been diagnosed with autism (in March) and ADHD (in August, I think). It's really opened the door for me in starting to understand myself and explain things that have been so difficult.
In typical ADHD fashion, I'm sure there was a reason I started this post, other than just to speak about my diagnoses. I think there was something linked to previous posts, but if there was...it's gone!
It would be good to connect with similar people and share experiences.
One or two of you may know me. I was active in this community many years ago, and then I completely screwed it up. I made a mistake in comitting to a trip and then my working tax credits were cut without notice and I had to drop out of the trip. Unfortunately, I didn't handle this well at all, and I panicked and said things I shouldn't have said. I'm genuinely sorry for this and have said so since.
I've always felt that there was something "wrong" with me (this was how I felt as a young child, before I knew about neurodivergence) but had no idea what. I've had issues with friendships throughout my life, and often became extremely upset as a result of these issues. These issues have followed me throughout my life, from primary school, to now. I've also had lots of issues in education, never fulfilling my potential. I'm 41 and a mum of two boys who are both ND. My eldest is 10 and was diagnosed with autism age 6, this would have been sooner but it was delayed by covid. My youngest is six and he's on the pathway for assessment for autism and ADHD. I'm not sure about autism but he's 100% ADHD.
This year, I've been diagnosed with autism (in March) and ADHD (in August, I think). It's really opened the door for me in starting to understand myself and explain things that have been so difficult.
In typical ADHD fashion, I'm sure there was a reason I started this post, other than just to speak about my diagnoses. I think there was something linked to previous posts, but if there was...it's gone!
It would be good to connect with similar people and share experiences.
I do this too. I draw a grid and put all our family arrangements on it, which child has to wear uniform/PE kit on which day, and any appointments or homework that's due in.
I'm a weird gardener.
If I didn't use an A4 sheet "school timetable" to cover each fortnight, I simply couldn't cope.
Nice and neat at the start, mass of scribble by the end, but it all means something, either for me or the taxman.
Proud to say I did the timetable grid all by myself on the 'puter though!
If I didn't use an A4 sheet "school timetable" to cover each fortnight, I simply couldn't cope.
Nice and neat at the start, mass of scribble by the end, but it all means something, either for me or the taxman.
Proud to say I did the timetable grid all by myself on the 'puter though!