Tyrone and Lyndon Dyspraxia Documentary

Documentary produced by BCIT Broadcast Journalism grads Paul McLellan, Jesse Olson and Adam Dunfee. This is an abridged version that was featured on Shaw TV in the Chilliwack market.

It feaatures the Brown family of Abbotsford, both sons in the family have global dyspraxia.

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[kwaal]

Dyspraxia seems to be a fairly unknown phenomenon. Most people I try to explain it to are completely unfamiliar. While this is less the case in the boys in the video, in my experiences this is made worse by the fact it's an "invisible disability". Many people have even flat out refused to believe me, saying I'm just lazy, awkward etc.

[BekkaxAndrew]

I fucking hate dispraxia

[Hi675445]

he got it very very bad

[hsh1950]

I hope Tyrone's writings can be brought to greater public awareness. I challenge anyone to read his book, "Big Changes Some Day", a collection of Tyrone's essays and poetry, without being deeply moved. In it we see into the innermost being of this young man. We see his profound thinking and his abiding faith in Jesus Christ. Music therapy plays a huge part in helping Tyrone and Lyndon. Dr. Paul Hoelzley, the boys' music therapist has set several of Tyrone's works to music in an accompanying cd.

[coocookplace]

We are from Australia. Our 4 year old son has baffled Doctors and paediatricians with his condition labelled as Global Developmental disorder. After seeing this

video we are seeking a diagnoses with our paediatrition. This condition Global

dispraxia is very similar to our sons condition and severity looks to be on par.

I acknowledge the frustration and challenges you have endured...

[DesuntCetera]

I wonder if these boys have looked into service dogs? I know that service dogs can help with stability issues and ADD by allowing them to focus on the dog. Petting the dog in class may ground them so they can focus on the lessons better.

[Alienmad462]

@tatugirl1

yep,same here!

i think most people do not understand it and assume i am stupid because i fail at maths and i am slow at completly work. I almost feel as if i have to proof myself as not being stupid, but of being of average intelligence in college.

[Alienmad462]

@kwaal

exactly like me,

for a long time i thought it was my persona and i found it odd that many people had the same traits as me.

this is bang on me though,what you're describing :P

[Cr0wblackDream]

Absolutely amazing. I can't wait to share this with my little boys teacher, peers, & family.

[Posedown08]

I'm Dyspraxic, i have poor co-ordination skills, i suffer with dyscalculia, and short term memory issues,