I've just been diagnosed with dyspraxia, at age 42. I left school unable to read. I went to night school did various courses eventually, I went onto to get 4 degrees. I was told I was stupid and I would amount to nothing. You are so brave going public like this. I can tell how intelligent you are. My son has dyspraxia too, but much more severe than me, I took him out of school, as it was a waste of time him being there, I have home schooled him for four years, and he is thriving. Thanks for posting this. Blessings from Ireland (in North).
I applaud you for your determination. Being a Dyspraxic is hard. It was even harder as a child if the people around you are ignorant of your condition. The negative impact of our condition on our self esteem is profound. I am currently working on gradually improving my self esteem as I learn different new skills, even if I might not turn out to be good in them.
I just watched part 1 and part 2 of your segment on Dyspraxia. My son Drew, who is 11 years old, has Dyspraxia and Hypotonia. We've had his diagnosis for 6 years and I've read and seen so many things on the subject and I've NEVER heard it so brilliantly explained for everyone to understand. I think you are awesome and an incredible role model. I can't wait to share this with Drew. I know it is also very hard for him to explain to anyone as well. Thank you so much for sharing what you did. I am hoping that Drew sends you a message and keeps in touch with you. By the way, I admire you so much for being so honest.
I love this because I have it. In fact Dyspraxia is claimed to be had as a newborn and never known yet is in medical terminology and is not considered well.
THANK YOU Ryan. My 4 year old daughter was just diagnosed with Dyspraxia and you have helped me understand so much of how she feels because she is too young to explain it herself and it is hard for doctors to fully tell us as well. You are extraordinary and lovely and I am so glad I came across your post. I have 1000 questions but will save them for now and simply say thanks and best of luck to you. You have changed our life and the lives of many with your courage and honesty. I've shared it with other parents already. Thanks from Canada, it is not well recognized here.
I'd like to thank everyone so much for their comments and a big thank you for helping this video get over 1000+ views. I didn't think it would even get past 10+ views. So a big thank you and keep sharing this video and PART 2, so that we can gain more awareness to Dyspraxia. :)
Thank you for being so open about it. My 8-year old has DCD / Dyspraxia and adhd and I have been finding it very difficult to understand which of his behaviours are linked to the DCD. He is a poor reader and still struggles with basic maths. He zones out a lot and then nothing goes in. I worry a lot about his future, academically and otherwise... 😞
Well those seem like the signs of it. But don't worry his future, there's nothing stopping him from doing the same as everyone else. He'll just have to work a bit harder than everyone else. Just be patient with his learning and he'll understand it all in the end. :)
@@NPDStudio Thank you :) Knowing more about this condition helps me understand what's going on in his brain and that it's not due to being stubborn or unintelligent....! Problem is, he often calls himself an 'idiot'.. I don't think he gets bullied in school but he sees how other kids thrive and feels like there's something wrong with him. Would you say it would help if he knew about his diagnosis? He doesn't really understand, I think... We've been to OT but I tried not to make it into a big thing, just that he goes there for some fun exercises etc...
@@lindam4133 No need to make it a big deal, but it'd be better if he knew, and knew exactly what happens and what it means. Explain that he is "not" an idiot by any means, but things just taking longer to 'click' in his head. And standard schools & teachers don't really understand and the school system isn't structured to help those who are different. So yeah, school might suck for him like it did for me. BUT - College is perfectly suited, especially if he is creative. By the time he is in college, he'll be as strong, smart & as confident as anyone else. People with Dyspraxia also suffer from random doses of depression (which I can confirm will happen often), but just make sure he knows that he is not "dumb" because he is bad at simple answers or tests. You guys just need to figure out a way for him to learn that suits him. Here's some examples I did: - Color Coding all books - Learn online (courses on TH-cam,etc), instead of studying big books or novels. - Write / Read paragraphs or segments at a time instead of pages at a time. - Drawing & Doodling to keep creative. - Something like a bracelet / chain or wristband to tug on when he starts drifting off and stops paying attention. Just do what you can to learn about it before you tell him so you both understand the correct information. Hope that helps :)
DundalkD93 this is so helpful, thank you so much. He is actually a creative boy, always has been. He loves Minecraft, spends hours on it constructing his little worlds.. 😌 Not sure if lots of screen time is good for his brain.. but I don’t mind Minecraft so much.. What you suggested makes total sense, I will try and apply your ideas and see how it goes. You should be incredibly proud of yourself. It must’ve been hell at times. Keep doing what you’re doing and be safe 😊
@@lindam4133omg wow! I should let you know something. I'm a BIG gamer! (Maybe a bit too much 😂) And yet, with Dyspraxia, I was able to complete my Lv8 Honours Degree in College (4years), and am currently a Game Developer / Film Editor / Animator working in the city :) - Which is exactly what I wanted to do, but thought I never could. (And btw, I was rubbish in school lol Like a D or F student). And I was extremely sociable in college. Video games helped me through a lot and inspired my creativity beyond anything I could describe and helped me understand a lot of technical stuff later on. Just like your son, I loved building world's, stories and characters in games like Minecraft, LittleBigPlanet, etc. I think he'll be just fine ^_^
My life was hell when I was a kid but I still went to uni and got through. But I can completely relate to what you're saying. That said as an adult its still struggle. You suffer anxiety and it's worse than it would be in others. Co-ordination is a nightmare, interviews are hell. But the natural creativity and reading I completely get. Loved this video as it's so accurate and informative about dyspraxia.
Thanks for your kind words man. Congrats on getting through Uni. That's easily the toughest part. I got through it last year and am now working in a Game Dev company as a writer. Though I still had to mention my difficulties and that I'll need clear instructions before I can do anything. I never thought writing would be something in my reach but the creative industry is very welcoming with those with difficulties. I found interviews to be my best asset as I try to fake as much confidence as possible to the point where you become confident in general. Our difficulties are just what make us unique and allow us to think outside the box. Use it as a strength and you'll find the confidence and skill you're looking for. :)
Thanks so much for posting this video! I'm going to show my son, 9, tomorrow. I nearly ran to wake him up now, but I'll wait. He hates being dyspraxic and doesn't know what to tell his friends. It makes me very sad. He just got Irlen glasses and we're hoping it will improve the reading. He's handwriting is improving, but concentrating on touch typing now. You've explained brilliantly to me what it's like, because he finds it so hard articulating what it's like. So thank you!
I have had this problem for over 16 years, recently it has morphed into cancer and I am so happy because anything is better than Dyspraxia :) I wish you well my friend in life and in death may the lord of light be with you
I honestly wish there were more people talking about this... I recently turned 30, I was diagnosed with Dyspraxia when I was 2 but the school system just had no concept of how to deal with it, so i got lumped in with the other special needs students which ended up hindering me even more. We need more people to talk about this.
+bonetower yeah that is a problem, however within the past 5-10 years it became more widely known in the education system so it can only get better from here :)
this is a fab video i showed it to my 9yr old dyspraxic daughter and she was able to relate to it and realise that sheis not alone thank you for sharing it
Hi Ryan, just wanted to congratulate you on your very informative video, it could have been me talking, as I could identify with a lot of what you spoke about. I think It took great courage to do this. I also start things and never finish because of same reasons. Just keep the good work up, and good luck with your new courst, I know you will be a success. With such a lovely personality and such good looks you will go far. Brigid.
Hi this is such a great video, thanks so much your experience of growing up with dyspraxia is similar to mine, I too have practiced over and over again to get stuff and the reading and listening is what i did too. I am studying with the open university now and they have their books on cd and loads of help for dyspaxics like computer programes i can talk into to write what i say. it took a little training as i still slur my words when i am tired but i am getting there slowly. keep posting xx
I relate to so much of this, especially the reading. I got diagnosed in 3rd year of grammar school after I got in trouble for missing homeworks. I think learning to play guitar helped me somewhat with coordination.
Hi ryan good job with the video and well done> i have dyspraxia. and used to run and adult group with dyspraxia association of ireland I live in dublin
i have this was diagnosed at the age of 20 had very little help thru school years and at the nearly age of 50 im a cashier in a local supermarket im doing ok.
Wierd question but I had a lot of learning issues and "clumsiness" and also bed wetting until 12. Is it possible Dyspraxia causes some to wet the bed until a late age?
Great Video You Should check out dyspraxia association Ireland and the dyspraxia association all over the world, they have conferences regularly. I have dyspraxia myself.
Thanks for the video, I know what you mean with the speech thing. I'm 24 and I still can't say the TH sound properly... I usually pronounce it as L so I'll say "lem" or "Lat" haha so annoying
great video man i have minor dyspraxia etc speach falling over stuff kinda i treat it as a joke i dont take it serious tho i get on with life and enjoy
First person I encountered with dyspraxia that I know that is not Daniel Radcliffe. I am very unbalanced and once I was arrested for be "drunk" in public at 3 pm in Dublin. I was in a garda station for 3 hours and when I siad it was dyspraxia the guards told me "its called dyslexia and it effects reading and writing." I never hada problem with reading for me it was writting, I suffer a similar issue as you do with reading where I would plan to write something like " the anglo-saxons settled on the east and south coast of England", I would write "The anglos saxons on the of england". So I would I have to take my time wirting which wouuld have caused me to fail my exams if I did not get extra time and a grammar waver.
I did the opposit with writting instead of slowing my brai down i just gave up on handwritting and wrote as fast as i could because i f i didn't get it down fasti'd completely forget what i wanted to write in the first place
hi thanks for sharing your story is same has my daughter she get bullied and she try to harm herself she cant spoke up for herself she have problem expressive language is difficult for her she have speech and language therapy and i also have my speech is delayed has well sometime i video shy make video because i hate way i talk i also have channel has well like to check it out
May even give you an interesting talent. I think I have it. I have poor hand writing but my cursive is better and strangely I can write in cursive backwards even better.
I've just been diagnosed with dyspraxia, at age 42. I left school unable to read. I went to night school did various courses eventually, I went onto to get 4 degrees. I was told I was stupid and I would amount to nothing. You are so brave going public like this. I can tell how intelligent you are. My son has dyspraxia too, but much more severe than me, I took him out of school, as it was a waste of time him being there, I have home schooled him for four years, and he is thriving. Thanks for posting this. Blessings from Ireland (in North).
You, my friend, are a hero.
Homeschooling my dyspaxic/ADD son too. Good on you. What could you say about what helped you thrive the most?
I applaud you for your determination. Being a Dyspraxic is hard. It was even harder as a child if the people around you are ignorant of your condition. The negative impact of our condition on our self esteem is profound. I am currently working on gradually improving my self esteem as I learn different new skills, even if I might not turn out to be good in them.
I just watched part 1 and part 2 of your segment on Dyspraxia. My son Drew, who is 11 years old, has Dyspraxia and Hypotonia. We've had his diagnosis for 6 years and I've read and seen so many things on the subject and I've NEVER heard it so brilliantly explained for everyone to understand. I think you are awesome and an incredible role model. I can't wait to share this with Drew. I know it is also very hard for him to explain to anyone as well. Thank you so much for sharing what you did. I am hoping that Drew sends you a message and keeps in touch with you. By the way, I admire you so much for being so honest.
Preach. I am another person with dyspraxia, and everything you said is true.
I love this because I have it. In fact Dyspraxia is claimed to be had as a newborn and never known yet is in medical terminology and is not considered well.
THANK YOU Ryan. My 4 year old daughter was just diagnosed with Dyspraxia and you have helped me understand so much of how she feels because she is too young to explain it herself and it is hard for doctors to fully tell us as well. You are extraordinary and lovely and I am so glad I came across your post. I have 1000 questions but will save them for now and simply say thanks and best of luck to you. You have changed our life and the lives of many with your courage and honesty. I've shared it with other parents already. Thanks from Canada, it is not well recognized here.
Very courageous of you. I am 45 with dyspraxia, and my 8 year old is diagnosed with it. It definitely is not something a person should ignore.
I'd like to thank everyone so much for their comments and a big thank you for helping this video get over 1000+ views. I didn't think it would even get past 10+ views.
So a big thank you and keep sharing this video and PART 2, so that we can gain more awareness to Dyspraxia. :)
I think I've seen you before and great video by the way. I have dyspraxia as well and I live in swords, co. Dublin.
you are one of the hansome looking guy i seen on youtube for a while.
I am 22 years old and was diagnosed with dyspraxia today. Your videos are really helping me come to terms with who I am. Thank you.
Thank you, it's great to know that years later, this video is still helping.
Thank you for being so open about it. My 8-year old has DCD / Dyspraxia and adhd and I have been finding it very difficult to understand which of his behaviours are linked to the DCD. He is a poor reader and still struggles with basic maths. He zones out a lot and then nothing goes in. I worry a lot about his future, academically and otherwise... 😞
Well those seem like the signs of it.
But don't worry his future, there's nothing stopping him from doing the same as everyone else. He'll just have to work a bit harder than everyone else. Just be patient with his learning and he'll understand it all in the end. :)
@@NPDStudio Thank you :) Knowing more about this condition helps me understand what's going on in his brain and that it's not due to being stubborn or unintelligent....! Problem is, he often calls himself an 'idiot'.. I don't think he gets bullied in school but he sees how other kids thrive and feels like there's something wrong with him. Would you say it would help if he knew about his diagnosis? He doesn't really understand, I think... We've been to OT but I tried not to make it into a big thing, just that he goes there for some fun exercises etc...
@@lindam4133 No need to make it a big deal, but it'd be better if he knew, and knew exactly what happens and what it means. Explain that he is "not" an idiot by any means, but things just taking longer to 'click' in his head.
And standard schools & teachers don't really understand and the school system isn't structured to help those who are different. So yeah, school might suck for him like it did for me. BUT - College is perfectly suited, especially if he is creative. By the time he is in college, he'll be as strong, smart & as confident as anyone else.
People with Dyspraxia also suffer from random doses of depression (which I can confirm will happen often), but just make sure he knows that he is not "dumb" because he is bad at simple answers or tests. You guys just need to figure out a way for him to learn that suits him.
Here's some examples I did:
- Color Coding all books
- Learn online (courses on TH-cam,etc), instead of studying big books or novels.
- Write / Read paragraphs or segments at a time instead of pages at a time.
- Drawing & Doodling to keep creative.
- Something like a bracelet / chain or wristband to tug on when he starts drifting off and stops paying attention.
Just do what you can to learn about it before you tell him so you both understand the correct information. Hope that helps :)
DundalkD93 this is so helpful, thank you so much. He is actually a creative boy, always has been. He loves Minecraft, spends hours on it constructing his little worlds.. 😌 Not sure if lots of screen time is good for his brain.. but I don’t mind Minecraft so much.. What you suggested makes total sense, I will try and apply your ideas and see how it goes. You should be incredibly proud of yourself. It must’ve been hell at times. Keep doing what you’re doing and be safe 😊
@@lindam4133omg wow! I should let you know something. I'm a BIG gamer! (Maybe a bit too much 😂)
And yet, with Dyspraxia, I was able to complete my Lv8 Honours Degree in College (4years), and am currently a Game Developer / Film Editor / Animator working in the city :) - Which is exactly what I wanted to do, but thought I never could. (And btw, I was rubbish in school lol Like a D or F student).
And I was extremely sociable in college. Video games helped me through a lot and inspired my creativity beyond anything I could describe and helped me understand a lot of technical stuff later on. Just like your son, I loved building world's, stories and characters in games like Minecraft, LittleBigPlanet, etc.
I think he'll be just fine ^_^
My life was hell when I was a kid but I still went to uni and got through. But I can completely relate to what you're saying. That said as an adult its still struggle. You suffer anxiety and it's worse than it would be in others. Co-ordination is a nightmare, interviews are hell. But the natural creativity and reading I completely get. Loved this video as it's so accurate and informative about dyspraxia.
Thanks for your kind words man. Congrats on getting through Uni. That's easily the toughest part. I got through it last year and am now working in a Game Dev company as a writer. Though I still had to mention my difficulties and that I'll need clear instructions before I can do anything. I never thought writing would be something in my reach but the creative industry is very welcoming with those with difficulties. I found interviews to be my best asset as I try to fake as much confidence as possible to the point where you become confident in general. Our difficulties are just what make us unique and allow us to think outside the box. Use it as a strength and you'll find the confidence and skill you're looking for. :)
Thank you for talking about this 😊 I'm dyspraxic too and it's nice to know there's others who understand what it's like being dyspraxic
Thanks so much for posting this video! I'm going to show my son, 9, tomorrow. I nearly ran to wake him up now, but I'll wait. He hates being dyspraxic and doesn't know what to tell his friends. It makes me very sad. He just got Irlen glasses and we're hoping it will improve the reading. He's handwriting is improving, but concentrating on touch typing now. You've explained brilliantly to me what it's like, because he finds it so hard articulating what it's like. So thank you!
Thank you for sharing. My son struggles with this everyday. He is actually on ADHD meds and overall everything has improved for him. Thank you again!
I have had this problem for over 16 years, recently it has morphed into cancer and I am so happy because anything is better than Dyspraxia :) I wish you well my friend in life and in death may the lord of light be with you
Thank you for sharing your story. It takes courage to be so honest and you must be proud of yourself as it's an important testimony for many people.
I honestly wish there were more people talking about this...
I recently turned 30, I was diagnosed with Dyspraxia when I was 2 but the school system just had no concept of how to deal with it, so i got lumped in with the other special needs students which ended up hindering me even more.
We need more people to talk about this.
+bonetower yeah that is a problem, however within the past 5-10 years it became more widely known in the education system so it can only get better from here :)
Indeed, and im doing my own little bit where i can too.
ive just heard about dyspraxia, im very proud of you Ryan :)
this is a fab video i showed it to my 9yr old dyspraxic daughter and she was able to relate to it and realise that sheis not alone thank you for sharing it
Hi Ryan, just wanted to congratulate you on your very informative video, it could have been me talking, as I could identify with a lot of what you spoke about. I think It took great courage to do this. I also start things and never finish because of same reasons. Just keep the good work up, and good luck with your new courst, I know you will be a success. With such a lovely personality and such good looks you will go far. Brigid.
Hi this is such a great video, thanks so much your experience of growing up with dyspraxia is similar to mine, I too have practiced over and over again to get stuff and the reading and listening is what i did too. I am studying with the open university now and they have their books on cd and loads of help for dyspaxics like computer programes i can talk into to write what i say. it took a little training as i still slur my words when i am tired but i am getting there slowly. keep posting xx
I relate to so much of this, especially the reading. I got diagnosed in 3rd year of grammar school after I got in trouble for missing homeworks. I think learning to play guitar helped me somewhat with coordination.
Thanks Ryan. That was great. Very helpful. Best of luck with your course. I hope it's going well.
Brilliant video... thanks 👍
I have dyspraxia. It's hard.
Charlie Pickett I found out in year 3!
+Chaz frozenfan4 same it's so annoying because you can't do anything quickly
Jeggminder the polar bear Yeah.
Great video Ryan :)
Very helpful video.
i am twenty and i discovered today that i suffer from it... im from Italy and i never heard of this until today.
Hi ryan good job with the video and well done> i have dyspraxia. and used to run and adult group with dyspraxia association of ireland I live in dublin
i have this was diagnosed at the age of 20 had very little help thru school years and at the nearly age of 50 im a cashier in a local supermarket im doing ok.
I had the mental retardation label instead of Dyspraxia yet I have dyscalculia and Dysgraphia too.
Wierd question but I had a lot of learning issues and "clumsiness" and also bed wetting until 12. Is it possible Dyspraxia causes some to wet the bed until a late age?
Great Video You Should check out dyspraxia association Ireland and the dyspraxia association all over the world, they have conferences regularly. I have dyspraxia myself.
Thanks for the video, I know what you mean with the speech thing. I'm 24 and I still can't say the TH sound properly... I usually pronounce it as L so I'll say "lem" or "Lat" haha so annoying
Dude your rhythm is fine i seem your drumming you're awesome
nice video
great video man i have minor dyspraxia etc speach falling over stuff kinda i treat it as a joke i dont take it serious tho i get on with life and enjoy
First person I encountered with dyspraxia that I know that is not Daniel Radcliffe. I am very unbalanced and once I was arrested for be "drunk" in public at 3 pm in Dublin. I was in a garda station for 3 hours and when I siad it was dyspraxia the guards told me "its called dyslexia and it effects reading and writing." I never hada problem with reading for me it was writting, I suffer a similar issue as you do with reading where I would plan to write something like " the anglo-saxons settled on the east and south coast of England", I would write "The anglos saxons on the of england". So I would I have to take my time wirting which wouuld have caused me to fail my exams if I did not get extra time and a grammar waver.
I did the opposit with writting instead of slowing my brai down i just gave up on handwritting and wrote as fast as i could because i f i didn't get it down fasti'd completely forget what i wanted to write in the first place
hey I have dyspaxia to I might not know with it be adult but i know you fell
Hi duffy its pollis
Great video i play video games with dyspraxia and like hell i will let it stop me from doing what i want do do
Yo man I'm 33 with Despraxia know how you feel bro
hi thanks for sharing your story is same has my daughter she get bullied and she try to harm herself she cant spoke up for herself she have problem expressive language is difficult for her she have speech and language therapy and i also have my speech is delayed has well sometime i video shy make video because i hate way i talk i also have channel has well like to check it out
Dyspraxia is more common in men/boys than women/girls. I have it myself.
May even give you an interesting talent. I think I have it. I have poor hand writing but my cursive is better and strangely I can write in cursive backwards even better.