I was only diagnosed at age 25 and I was much like Ian's daughter growing up, in the sense that I gave up on things quite quickly. So, I'm not sure early diagnosis is entirely to blame. But I agree that one's awareness of your dyspraxia is a double-edged sword. It is for me as well, though in some ways, it's actually helping me to build up some resilience now that I'm aware of it. All that said - Ian, you're officially my new hero and this interview was absolutely fantastic to watch. (And on a completely unrelated note, Yorkshire accents are my very favourite! :-D )
Thanks, Odette - great to read your comment :-) Ian is a lovely man, and very passionate like myself and Barbara. Hope we can all stay in touch - you included.
I was only diagnosed at age 25 and I was much like Ian's daughter growing up, in the sense that I gave up on things quite quickly. So, I'm not sure early diagnosis is entirely to blame. But I agree that one's awareness of your dyspraxia is a double-edged sword. It is for me as well, though in some ways, it's actually helping me to build up some resilience now that I'm aware of it. All that said - Ian, you're officially my new hero and this interview was absolutely fantastic to watch. (And on a completely unrelated note, Yorkshire accents are my very favourite! :-D )
Thanks, Odette - great to read your comment :-) Ian is a lovely man, and very passionate like myself and Barbara. Hope we can all stay in touch - you included.