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Stumbling Through Space and Time Living Life With Dyspraxia

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Cover design courtesy of Ian James Ross, web copy on the book itself courtesy of the publisher, Jessica Kingsley Publishers
"In 1994, I was diagnosed with dyspraxia, and I was unable to do everything that children are expected to do by the time they're in school. For me, this included everything from riding a bike and catching a ball, to reading, writing, and basic math."

When talking about her dyspraxia, Rosemary Richings is often met with confusion. Why do so few people understand dyspraxia, or even know what it is?

Rosemary shares her experience of growing up dyspraxic, and how it impacts her sense of space, time and co-ordination. Diagnosed with DCD at the age of four, Rosemary shares her insights and experience dealing with challenges, from coping with bullies in school to choosing a dyspraxia-friendly university, pursuing self-employment and travelling abroad.

Rosemary shares guidance for others about what helped her develop her skills, including ballet and gymnastics, the Wilbarger Protocol (brushing therapy) and equestrian therapy. Full of practical tips and insights into the strategies that gave Rosemary the confidence to succeed, this is an essential guide for other dyspraxics and those supporting them, which shows you how you too can thrive as a dyspraxic person."
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Table of contents:

1. Dyspraxia in childhood
2. Adolescence and dyspraxia
3. Secondary school and preparing for university
4. 1st and 2nd Year university challenges
5. The effect of stigma on self-esteem and body image
6. Coping and persevering
7. Aging out of my dad's health insurance (and the school system)
8. How having a disability motivated my decision to pursue self-employment
9. Developing healthy relationships with others
10. Why do people rarely know what dyspraxia is?
11. The mental health impact of having no support
12. When do people need to know about your dyspraxia?
13. Why do some dyspraxics avoid driving a car?
14. Travelling abroad with dyspraxia: can it be done?
15. Creating your own dyspraxia community: pros and cons
See what is it like to be stumbling through space and time, for more information on my process involved in the development of this book.

Endorsements from the disability activist community

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The title of this book is 'Stumbling through Space and Time - Living Life with Dyspraxia', but Rosemary Richings, in my opinion, has conquered it. Learning of the hurdles she faced during her adolescence within the education system in Canada is in itself difficult to stomach but shows the grit and determination of the author to succeed despite the best efforts of educators attempting to write her off and label their neurodivergent student as another 'underachieving', 'unpunctual' and 'unruly' pupil destined to join the scrap heap that is 'life'. Rosemary, fortunately, had the moral support of close family and friends to guide her through adolescence into adulthood. I especially loved reading her honest account of dealing with the chaos and utter confusion that comes with being dyspraxic, especially in the big wide world where space and time aren't something we gravitate towards or away from easily. This book is a triumph from start to finish. I highly recommend purchasing it!

Billy Stanley

Founder
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Dyspraxic Help 4 U

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This is a marvel of a book, sure to open both hearts and minds. Rosemary Richings writes with such grace, compassion, and thoughtfulness. I was deeply moved by her story and her sense of solidarity with others who have been harmed by the status quo. She is unafraid to name the policies and ways of thinking that marginalize and exploit, nor to boldly imagine a better world. This book needs to be read widely.

Audrey Farley

Author
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The Unfit Heiress

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More community endorsements from charities, activists, and content creators that I respect are available on the JKP books website.

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Notable reviews and community opinions:

Dyspraxic Adults: A forum for adults with dyspraxia logo in front of a plain blue border
Reddit mascot with his hand over his mouth deep in thought. Right beside them is the words r/dyspraxia signifying that this is the reddit dyspraxia discussion
Goodreads logo
Underlined and bolded Substack newsletter title: The Disabled Feminist
Neurodiversity at Oxford logo with infinity symbol beside it.

Is this something you want to read?

To purchase a copy, you can of course check out popular options like Indie Bound, Bookshop.Org, Amazon, Goodreads, Thriftbooks, Bookbub, Library Thing, and Google Play. You can also order a copy directly through the Jessica Kingsley Publishers website.

Here are a few regional suggestions:
  • If you're based in the UK: you can find a few popular retailer options for my book through my Hachette UK page, or purchase a copy directly through Books By Telegraph Media Group, and The Guardian Bookshop
  • If you're based in America: Walmart, Target, and Barnes and Noble have copies of my book available
  • If you're based in Canada:Indigo and University Of Toronto Press  have copies of my book available
Anything not listed: ask your local bookstore if a copy is available. For example, googling my book has exposed me to bookstore website listings from Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, Denmark, Japan, and Germany with copies for sale of my book.

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