Introduction – Gloucester_Lad

Hi everyone, I’m Gloucester_Lad – new to the community!

I’ve just joined the Scope community, so I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself.

I was diagnosed with Dyspraxia at the age of 6, during junior school. I had some support back then, but when I moved into secondary school, that support stopped—staff believed I didn’t need it anymore. Later, in Year 8, I was also diagnosed with Epilepsy, and I’ve been on Carbamazepine since then.

Explaining both conditions at work has been a challenge over the years. I work best at a steady pace, but I’ve often been pressured to work faster—even when it affects the quality of what I’m doing. My dyspraxia mostly affects my balance; I’ve never been able to ride a bike despite trying, and although I’ve driven in the past, it didn’t work out due to difficulties with processing multiple things at once. These days, I prefer walking over public transport whenever I can.

A bit about me: I’m into Astronomy, Science Fiction (big fan of Doctor Who and Star Trek!), Computer Games, and more recently, I’ve developed a real passion for 3D Printing, which has replaced Photography as one of my main hobbies. I also enjoy walking and swimming in my free time.

I currently work in retail and hold NVQ Level 1 and 2 qualifications in Business Administration. Although I was once told I wouldn’t be able to get a job in admin, I’m still working and exploring options. My long-term goals are to move into full-time work, ideally in something like IT Support or a work-from-home role, and eventually start my own 3D printing business and live independently.

Looking forward to getting to know others here and joining in on conversations. Thanks for having me!