SEND Tutoring chats to Rosemary Ritchings who specialises in disability and neurodiversity matter

Welcome to SEND Tutoring’s Podcast today we have Rosemary Richings who is a writer, editor, and public speaker specialising in disability and neurodiversity-related subject matter, and the author of Stumbling Through Space and Time: Living Life With Dyspraxia.

Rosemary Richings is a writer, editor, and public speaker specialising in disability and neurodiversity-related subject matter and the author of Stumbling Through Space and Time: Living Life With Dyspraxia. Rosemary’s writing has been featured in Travel + Leisure, Broken Pencil Magazine, Happiful Magazine, and a long list of other print and digital publications. She has also done writing and editing work for organizations such as E-bay, Lexxic, Uptimize, Lokafy, and Yellowpages Canada. Past public speaking engagements include Reach PLC and Delinian’s disability education program.  Rosemary is on the board of trustees of Dyspraxic Me, a charity for dyspraxic young adults.

The questions we sent ahead:

1. What is dyspraxia and how is it presented?
2. How would you like dyspraxia to be viewed and discussed?
3. If you could give some advice to your younger self, what would it be?

Episode Highlights

What is dyspraxia, and how is it presented?

Rosemary delved into the intricacies of dyspraxia, emphasizing its impact on motor skills and daily tasks. She described the challenges in activities as seemingly simple as bouncing a ball and highlighted the complexity of multitasking and navigating the environment. The temporary freeze or loss of comprehension in certain situations was a relatable aspect she discussed, providing listeners with a deeper understanding of the condition.

How would you like dyspraxia to be viewed and discussed?

Rosemary emphasised the historical labeling of dyspraxic individuals as having a “clumsy childhood syndrome” and underscored the need for adult advocates to challenge and reshape this narrative. She spoke passionately about fostering a sense of community and the importance of reframing dyspraxia discussions, encouraging a more empathetic and informed perspective.

If you could give advice to your younger self, what would it be?

Reflecting on her journey, Rosemary shared valuable advice about building a supportive community and practicing self-kindness. The mantra “the best you can do” emerged as a guiding principle, promoting self-acceptance and resilience.

It was truly enlightening to hear Rosemary Richings share her experiences and insights on dyspraxia. Her advocacy and work with Dyspraxic Me, a charity for dyspraxic young adults, further demonstrate her commitment to making a positive impact in the neurodiversity space.

If you have a child with dyspraxia and are seeking specialized tuition, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at SEND Tutoring.

Thank you, Rosemary, for being a valuable guest on our podcast.

https://www.rosemaryrichings.com

 

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