I'm dyspraxic, not useless
Maxine Frances Roper at guardian.co.uk, Saturday 27 November 2024
During the debates over what jobs people should be doing, the obvious factor of innate aptitude seems to be being forgotten
Extract 'I am dyspraxic. I've always excelled in literacy but struggled endlessly with maths, visual-spatial skills and co-ordination. I slid through GCSE Maths with a D, despite extra tuition and a resit. When I once forgot to write my name on a geometry test paper, the teacher said she understood why I'd want to remain anonymous. At 20, when some numeracy crept into my degree, I sought help and was formally diagnosed. It was a relief to know there was a valid reason why, despite good teaching and hard work, I couldn't grasp certain skills. Except it wasn't a relief for long.'
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