Hi, my name is Gingerflamingo! I'm looking for support on Dyspraxia and ADHD
I have joined this community for support and hopefully to interact with others with Dyspraxia and ADHD.
Comments
-
Hello @Gingerflamingo and welcome
I know you've already started a discussion on the forum. I'm sorry to hear about your previous jobs and I hope you'll be able to get some advice and feel supported by the community here.
If you'd like to talk with others about your Dyspraxia and ADHD you can head to our Autism and neurodiversity category and start a discussion.
If you need a hand with anything, don't hesitate to ask.
AlexOnline Community Coordinator
Scope
Concerned about another member's safety or wellbeing? Flag your concerns with us.
Want to give us feedback? Complete our feedback form now. -
Hi. Sorry your jobs didn't work out. Maybe this is your chance to think about new directions. Hope it all works out.
-
A warm welcome to the community from me too @Gingerflamingo How has your weekend been so far?
Have you begun the process for looking into an ADHD diagnosis at all? Many people don't realise this is something they might have until a little later on in life, so you're certainly not alone.
In terms of connecting to other people with dyspraxia, you might be interested in the following discussion that was posted recently onto the community: I have dyspraxia and sometimes struggle to build relationships. -
@bekindalways
I came up with Ginger flamingo because I'm into vintage and retro and love flamingos. And I have ginger hair. So decided I was a ginger flamingo 😂 Glad you like the name!
@Tori_Scope
I had a good weekend thanks and yourself?
I haven't properly looked into an Adhd diagnosis yet. I did mention it when I went for my Dyspraxia reassessment two weeks ago and she said she could give me a test to do to give me an idea but couldn't officially diagnose it. I think there's a far chance I could have it also but the OT also informed me that Dyspraxia speeds up the brain to overcompensate for the slower process so this also makes sense. -
Sammac said:Hi. Sorry your jobs didn't work out. Maybe this is your chance to think about new directions. Hope it all works out.
-
Hey @Gingerflamingo
Firstly, a warm welcome to Scope’s forum from me too. It is great to see you have joined us. How are you today? Also, I am so proud of you for finding the courage to reach out for support when you need it. We always appreciate how much courage it must take.
I am really sorry to hear you were dismissed from two jobs. Would you like to discuss anything around what you have learnt ADHD and dyspraxia mean for you? why you were dismissed? Or how you could find more supportive employment?
We are always here for you, but it would be good to hear more about what support you are looking for so we can provide you with the best support possible. I think we are a supportive and friendly community, and I hope you will find the same!
A discussion section you might find particularly useful for meeting others with ADHD/dyspraxia is our autism and neurodiversity category (https://forum.scope.org.uk/categories/learning-disabilities-and-autism). I hope this helps but if you have any specific questions or anything you want to discuss, we are here for you. You never have to go through this or anything else alone if you don’t want to
Community Volunteer Adviser with professional knowledge of education, special educational needs and disabilities and EHCP's. Pronouns: She/her.
Please note: if I use the online community outside of its hours of administration, I am doing so in a personal capacity only.
Brightness
Categories
- All Categories
- 13.4K Start here and say hello!
- 7.1K Coffee lounge
- 107 Games lounge
- 486 Cost of living
- 4.6K Disability rights and campaigning
- 1.9K Research and opportunities
- 230 Community updates
- 9.7K Talk about your situation
- 2.1K Children, parents, and families
- 1.6K Work and employment
- 809 Education
- 1.7K Housing and independent living
- 1.4K Aids, adaptations, and equipment
- 672 Dating, sex, and relationships
- 377 Exercise and accessible facilities
- 859 Transport and travel
- 32.3K Talk about money
- 4.6K Benefits and financial support
- 5.3K Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
- 17.3K PIP, DLA, and AA
- 5.1K Universal Credit (UC)
- 6.5K Talk about your impairment
- 1.8K Cerebral palsy
- 891 Chronic pain and pain management
- 187 Physical and neurological impairments
- 1.1K Autism and neurodiversity
- 1.3K Mental health and wellbeing
- 329 Sensory impairments
- 835 Rare, invisible, and undiagnosed conditions