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on october 3rd he asked me what day it was it is october 3rd

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Rosemary Richings @rosemaryrichings.bsky.social · 2d

It's day one of #DyspraxiaAwarenessWeek. See all who plan to attend my virtual event I'm doing for Awareness Week later today. Wore my Celebrate #Neurodiversity shirt to mark the occasion.

Still time to register for the event itself if you want to attend: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dyspraxia-...

Rosemary Richings is wearing a celebrate neurodiversity shirt with a brain and rainbow image shaped like a brain.

Rosemary Richings @rosemaryrichings.bsky.social · 2d

As a #Dyspraxic myself, I must say that this is a great way to explain #Dyspraxia!

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Rosemary Richings @rosemaryrichings.bsky.social · 5d

Hey #MeanGirls fans, no, not Mean Girls 2, the only version that exists in my head. Mean Girls day is upon us again....

Alt: On October 3rd, he asked me what day it was it is October 3rd.

a man in a suit and tie stands in front of an amazon prime logo

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Rosemary Richings @rosemaryrichings.bsky.social · 6d

I've got a #DyspraxiaAwarenessWeek video almost ready for next week, so I will let you know when it's uploaded. Some footage of me chillin' in a hammock definitely included...

Alt: a man in a suit and tie stands in front of an amazon prime logo saying stay tuned.

Dyspraxia Awareness Week 2025 - panel talk

Rosemary Richings @rosemaryrichings.bsky.social · 7d

In terms of myself, and what I am doing for that period of time, I am doing one private event, a training programme for a London-based org, and one event that's open to the public. The public event will be a virtual Q&A, so feel free to join us: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dyspraxia-...

Join us for Dyspraxia Awareness Week 2025. This years theme is aging where we shall hear from a panel of guests.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

Rosemary Richings @rosemaryrichings.bsky.social · 7d

For those entirely new to #Dyspraxia in general, I have two recommendations: following @dyspraxiamagazine.bsky.social & reading their resources and articles, and checking out @maxinefrances.bsky.social's resource page on dyspraxia and ADHD: maxinefrancesroper.co.uk/index.php/a-...

maxinefrancesroper.co.uk

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Rosemary Richings @rosemaryrichings.bsky.social · 7d

This is the time of year when I see all the other #Neurodiversity awareness weeks & months happening and find myself going, as the #Dyspraxic in the room, we have an awareness week coming up too, you guys! It's next week: hint, hint, nudge, nudge...

a woman with blue hair is saying " hey don 't forget about me "

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Public Speaking with Dyspraxia: My Journey to Confidence

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Rosemary Richings @rosemaryrichings.bsky.social · 8d

I did a vlog on how my feelings and experiences with public speaking have changed over time as a #Dyspraxic #Neurodivergent person & where I think a lot of my #Disability community's anxieties about public speaking are coming from. Just released it today. youtu.be/laPtKDErlpo?...

Dyspraxia Awareness Week 2025 - panel talk

Rosemary Richings @rosemaryrichings.bsky.social · 9d

As a long-time player of #TheSims4, I am doubtful the #EA buyout will significantly alter the gaming experience. I mean...they're already overcharging for kits & expansion packs & the game is still super buggy at times. But I definitely understand the moral objection to who's buying it out.

Rosemary Richings @rosemaryrichings.bsky.social · 10d

Sharing with you a virtual panel event I am doing in October for #Dyspraxia awareness week. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dyspraxia-...

Join us for Dyspraxia Awareness Week 2025. This years theme is aging where we shall hear from a panel of guests.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Rosemary Richings @rosemaryrichings.bsky.social · 11d

First time I have watched a sporting event (besides the olympics) where it was Canada vs England. Women’s rugby will be just that soon. As someone raised by both Canadian & British parents, I feel like I will basically be happy either way.

Rosemary Richings @rosemaryrichings.bsky.social · 12d

Today's small win: my first jog since my #thyroid surgery that didn't totally wreck me. Great way to start this sunny Friday morning

a man in a tan coat and sunglasses is walking down a street

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Understanding Author Income

Rosemary Richings @rosemaryrichings.bsky.social · 13d

I had the honour of reading an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an endorsement, which uses a combination of engaging & approachable language to introduce readers to #Dyspraxia in a context that can easily be understood. Plus @oneill-lotty.bsky.social is #Dyspraxic herself 🙂

Charlotte O'Neill @oneill-lotty.bsky.social · 15d

Hey everyone!!

I just completed my masters degree, so I now have time to post about other things!

Here is my soon to be released book about #dyspraxia, published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers!

#autism #dyspraxia #neurodiversity #adhd #dyslexia #exciting

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Matthias Eberl @eberlmat.bsky.social · 14d

"When Donald Trump talks about the link between paracetamol or Tylenol and autism, is he right?"

Why would you ever ask an autism expert, an obstetrician, a pain doctor or basically anyone with some scientific or healthcare background when you can ask Nigel Farage instead?

So-called "journalism".🤡

LBC @lbc.co.uk · 15d

"We were told thalidomide was a safe drug and it wasn't..."

Nigel Farage says he has 'no idea' if Donald Trump is right about paracetamol being linked to autism.

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Rosemary Richings @rosemaryrichings.bsky.social · 15d

The final video in my 5-part series on understanding traditional #publishing, which I posted on my YouTube channel, has just gone live. This one focuses entirely on the subject of how author money works. youtu.be/B_PGMZT4cBQ?...

The True Meaning of Accessibility in Hospitality — BURUM COLLECTIVE

Rosemary Richings @rosemaryrichings.bsky.social · 19d

The online version of my article, which I wrote for @burumcollective.bsky.social "The True Meaning of Accessibility in Hospitality", is now live. www.burumcollective.com/posts/trueme...
#Disability #Accessiability #Neurodivergence #Hospitality

Both my disabilities are invisible. I am a neurodivergent, dyspraxic person who lives without a thyroid. As a disabled person, my hospitality experiences are mixed.  So, let’s start with a good e...

www.burumcollective.com

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Rosemary Richings @rosemaryrichings.bsky.social · 21d

Nothing quite like hanging your own past published writing on the wall of your new apartment to tell your harsh inner critic “but I can write things people like though.”

Three magazine clippings are on the wall of articles Rosemary Richings wrote for outlets like Spacing Magazine, Broken Pencil, and Happiful Magazine.

Rosemary Richings @rosemaryrichings.bsky.social · 22d

I've just released the next part in my five-part YouTube series on traditional #publishing, which focuses on building an #author platform. youtu.be/1gSZ4TBqU3Y?...

Building Your Author Platform

How to Work with Publishers (Do You Really Need an Agent?)

Rosemary Richings @rosemaryrichings.bsky.social · 23d

My favourite reading nook right now, the one with all my book collection. #AmReading

Book case filled with books next to a hammock.

Rosemary Richings @rosemaryrichings.bsky.social · 29d

Away on holiday this week, but I did pre-schedule the next part of my YouTube series on traditional #publishing to release this week. youtu.be/bqUrXY-FWG4?...

How to Cope with Rejection as a Writer: Navigating the Ups and Downs of Traditional Publishing

Rosemary Richings @rosemaryrichings.bsky.social · Sep 5

I also saw on @burumcollective.bsky.social's Instagram that all the pieces for this issue of the magazine will start being uploaded to their website on Monday. I wrote something for this issue, so those of you who were unable to purchase a print version will be able to read a digital version soon.

Burum Collective @burumcollective.bsky.social · Sep 5

The Editors Note for The Usual is now available to read here or through the link below! Written by @rachelhendry.bsky.social

www.burumcollective.com/about/usuale...

Rosemary Richings @rosemaryrichings.bsky.social · Sep 2

Traditional #publishing and rejection: two things that go much more hand in hand than you would assume. However, don't be discouraged: the latest video offers comfort and practical advice on navigating rejection when trying to get published. youtu.be/JDR6ZqvNb6g?...