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  • Why does the autism community reject the puzzle piece and autism speaks charity

    by Dyspraxia Magazine
    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.
    Posted in Events, News

  • Dyspraxic and neurodivergent people are the pillars that hold the creative industries aloft

    by Dyspraxia Magazine
    "When you really look into it, dyspraxic and neurodivergent people are the pillars that hold the creative industries aloft. If it wasn't for us the world would be really boring." Gary Clark, 31, is a Freelance writer from England who was diagnosed with Dyspraxia in 1998.
    Posted in Celebrities, News

  • Is an Adult Dyspraxia/DCD NHS diagnosis possible?

    by Dyspraxia Magazine
    We have interviewed several dyspraxic adults to share how different each person's experiences are and what some of the similarities may be. No two ...
    Posted in Diagnosis Related Information, General Advice, Services

  • Dyspraxia and Cutlery | Written by Alys Wilfred Earl

    by Dyspraxia Magazine
    Alys Wilfred Earl writes about their experiences as a dyspraxic person with using cutlery and offers some great advice and presents a list of tools that may be useful for others.
    Posted in General Advice

  • Universal Credit sanction impacts on disabled people

    by Dyspraxia Magazine
    Disabled and risk people are risk losing their benefits under new Universal Credit sanctions announced by Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt today.
    Posted in News

  • Celebrity Dyspraxic Bridgerton star, Adjoa Andoh

    by Dyspraxia Magazine
    Bridgerton star Adjoa Andoh, who portrays Lady Danbury in the Regency period drama, spoke about how she and one of her daughters are dyspraxic.
    Posted in Celebrities

  • Government plans to scrap student loans for students with lower grades

    by Krystal Shaw

    It was recently announced that students who do not obtain a passing grade in Maths or English GCSE may be blocked from taking out student loans under new Government plans aimed at tightening controls on higher education in the. This news has sparked outrage across the whole of the UK, especially within communities for those who have a learning difficulty and/or learning disability, as well as those in other minority groups.

    Posted in News

  • THE POSITIVE ASPECTS OF DYSPRAXIA | Written by Charis Gambon

    by Krystal Shaw
    I personally felt that the only aspects of Dyspraxia you hear about are the negative
    aspects and I did not feel that it was a fair portrayal of us as Dyspraxic individuals.
    Posted in Dyspraxic Stories

  • Employment tribunals linked to Neurological Conditions such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and dyspraxia up by a third

    by Dyspraxia Magazine

    The number of employment tribunals relating to neurological conditions such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and dyspraxia are up by a third in the last year.

    Posted in News, Workplace advice & support

  • Dyspraxic Pageant Queen, Adrianne Robinson shares her accomplishments as Miss Inspiration Ambassador UK 2021

    by Krystal Shaw
    Robinson is 29 years old, and she is the pageant Queen that currently holds the current Title Miss Inspiration Ambassador UK 2021.  She will compete for the main title of Miss Inspiration UK in June 2022.  Robinson works full time in the NHS as a clinical apprentice and has Dyspraxia, Dyslexia, and a visual impairment. She has been volunteering with different organisations since the age of 15. Additionally, Adrianne Robinson fundraises for her community, with events such as (but not limited to) the sleepout during 2021 with YMCA, food bank donations, and during covid-19 became an NHS First Responder. She also has a podcast called #fiercefootforwardx which explores volunteering. 
    Posted in Dyspraxic Stories

  • Celebrity Dyspraxic | Angus Munro,

    by Krystal Shaw
    Billy Stanley, host of ‘The Dyspraxic Help 4U Podcast’ , interviewed Angus Munro, a multi-facted singer/songwriter about his experiences with dyspr...
    Posted in Celebrities

  • The Trick To Planning A New Years Resolution That Will Last! | by Joel Francis

    by Krystal Shaw
    As the end of 2021 and the start of 2022 approaches, many of us are looking forward to new life experiences and changes. For most people, this usually means creating a New Year's Resolution to help them achieve a lifestyle shift or push them to achieve something they have wanted to do for a long time. The idea behind a resolution at this time of year is that it is a new year and another chance to change something within a person's life that they can then carry on throughout 2022. 
    Posted in General Advice