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Black History Month: How dyspraxia has allowed me to reclaim my narrative
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October marks Black History Month in the UK, a time to celebrate the immense contributions Black people have made to British history, while also embracing the beauty and diversity of African and Caribbean cultures.
This month also coincides with Dyspraxia Awareness Week, making it an especially busy time for me. The theme for this year’s Black History Month is “Reclaiming Narratives,” and for me, part of reclaiming a narrative involves challenging long-held stereotypes. In this blog, I want to explore how dyspraxia has allowed me to reclaim what it means to be a Black man in 21st century Britain.
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Why does the autism community reject the puzzle piece and autism speaks charity
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The autistic community has been increasingly vocal about its opposition to the organisation known as Autism Speaks, which claims to advocate and support autistic individuals and their families. However, many autistic individuals and their allies argue that the organization's actions and rhetoric perpetuate harmful stereotypes and contribute to the marginalization of autistic people. -
Dyspraxic Parents Livestream
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On Saturday 20th March, Krystal-Bella Shaw hosted a live stream with four dyspraxic parents who each discussed their experiences and advi... -
Dyspraxia awareness week 2020 Livestream
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Last October (2020) during the dyspraxia awareness week event, a group of women of varying ages hosted a live stream called "Dyspraxia in Women". Before the event took place it caused quite the ruckus and upset a lot from dyspraxic men.
