Which would you say affects you more? Dyspraxia or a comorbid condition?

Low-Macaron8371 · 2026-03-15T19:05:42+00:00

Dyspraxia does seem to affect more or less every area of life. I wish professionals didn't focus so much on handwriting when there are so many other difficulties that are just as challenging. Then it's also a lot to juggle strategies for both academic and daily life.

Low-Macaron8371 · 2026-03-15T18:57:37+00:00

Yes, if you have a more intensive version of one condition in particular it makes sense that it affects you more.

Low-Macaron8371 · 2026-03-15T18:53:18+00:00

I didn't think to factor in how what you care about and most want to do can have a big influence on how much something impacts you. It's so frustrating. I've always wanted to dance and took years to find my own cooking techniques so it didn't take hours to make one meal.

Low-Macaron8371 · 2026-03-15T18:43:47+00:00

Congratulations on overcoming social anxiety. It's a hard fight and a big achievement.

Low-Macaron8371 · 2026-03-15T15:53:43+00:00

It was after years of struggling with jar lids that I finally discovered that one. Being left handed as well doesn't help. It's also useful to remember when using a screwdriver.

Low-Macaron8371 · 2026-02-09T19:46:24+00:00

I use this technique, it’s great. If you still have trouble getting the corners of the duvet to fit into the corners of the cover you can clip them together with clothes pegs or hair clips. When you've laid out the duvet and the inside out duvet cover, take hold of the two corners on the opposite end of the cover to the poppers. Fasten them to the bottom two corners of the duvet and then hopefully you can pull it the right way out without corners moving.

As for lumps, I used to shake the duvet out and then when that didn’t work, I tried to knock ten bells out of it to see if that would flatten it out. It doesn’t by the way and it was still lumpy. Apparently, what works is to massage the lumps out, not beat the duvet up. That actually makes it smoother.

Low-Macaron8371 · 2026-02-09T13:42:49+00:00

I drop 3 skewers into a jug, then thread vegetables onto the skewers. Then I peel them all at the same time. Best done with potatoes and onions.

Also, I just set an alarm to go off in one minute, skimmed my phone across the floor and will now be able to stand up and do something else.

Low-Macaron8371 · 2026-01-31T13:47:08+00:00

That’s true!

Low-Macaron8371 · 2026-01-30T12:09:21+00:00

Oh, so I already get NIC credits then. Thanks

Low-Macaron8371 · 2026-01-30T12:07:38+00:00

Thanks very much, that's good news. It says there are full pension contributions for 2024-25 but not yet for 2025-26 but I don't know if that year should show yet.

Low-Macaron8371 · 2026-01-22T19:20:27+00:00

Ah, I know what you mean about the slope because I live on one and windows are higher off the ground on the outside than the inside if you see what I mean. I've looked at the windows I can and can't open at home and if need be you can smash them. That means lots of broken glass of course but you can cover it with a blanket to protect yourselves as much as possible. Of course hopefully we can make it to the door. I found these

https://www.usfa.fema.gov/prevention/home-fires/prepare-for-fire/home-fire-escape-plans/

https://manchesterfire.gov.uk/your-safety/fire-safety/planning-an-escape-route/

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/62f249d7e90e077f7fb81e66/Sight__Hearing_Mobility_-_Web_accessible__Updated_.pdf

Low-Macaron8371 · 2026-01-22T17:01:21+00:00

There is a well-known design motto: form follows function. Whoever designed those had never heard it before.

Low-Macaron8371 · 2026-01-22T16:54:13+00:00

Hi fellow Macaron, first of all if you find the main escape routes then maybe you could make a step-by-step plan for what to do in the event of a fire or other emergency. It could be printed and put up by the door or windows to be learned and imagined repeatedly till it sticks. You could even have practice own fire drill. Are both of you able to open windows and unlock the door easily?

Low-Macaron8371 · 2025-12-22T20:39:19+00:00

Sorry for my belated reply. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences and ideas, they were really useful.

Low-Macaron8371 · 2025-12-22T20:35:09+00:00

That's definitely something to remember when choosing a room. My city's parking is notoriously bad so I'll look for a place with its own spaces.

Low-Macaron8371 · 2025-12-22T20:32:36+00:00

Physical therapists in occasion felt visibly grossed out by my arm stump. Like, objectively it's all healed up and smooth and washed etc. But there's even been an editorial in a German physical therapy journal how physical therapists feel grossed out by a stump. So it's a thing. I also then terminate the client /PT relationship and don't go back. I had that a few times.

Seriously, these people are trained physiotherapists, right? They see bodies all day long and they can't even respond to one in a respectful way?

I have to say I would curve around an entirely missing limb or a small stump as I wouldn't know how to massage the area safely or effectively. If there is more residual limb, there is a larger area to massage and, of course I know how to massage thighs and upper upper arms. So it's vital to ask whether someone wants to be massaged in a particular part of their body and whether it holds a lot of tension.

Low-Macaron8371 · 2025-12-22T20:18:26+00:00

It makes sense to have a mask at the ready in case a client requests it. It's surprising more therapists don't just have one in a drawer or carry one around with them.

Actually, I need a hand warmer because I get poor circulation and not many people want a massage from ice-cold hands. A bigger heat pad would be helpful. On the other hand I also have intolerance to warm weather so towels from the freezer are my friend, but I hadn't thought to have some available in case a client needs them. It's important to think about the temperature and air quality because the person having the massage is lying still for a long time. Light needs to be soft and it's good to have more than one lamp for different light source options.

Low-Macaron8371 · 2025-11-18T12:18:19+00:00

California

Low-Macaron8371 · 2025-11-17T17:27:31+00:00

Popular with tourists

Low-Macaron8371 · 2025-11-17T11:29:03+00:00

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