Dyspraxia, dyslexia and dyscalculia with Fire Phoenix Rising 

Fire Phoenix Rising  is a poet and has dyspraxia, dyslexia and dyscalculia – or the triple D’s as she affectionately refers to them.

The dyspraxia went undiagnosed during her formative primary school years until her mum read an article about a dyspraxic child and recognised the similarities. Fire Phoenix Rising finds that she has no filter and has difficulty picking up social cues making it difficult to forge friendships.  Her coordination is also affected which presents as being clumsy.

Aged 19 she was diagnosed with dyslexia and dyscalculia is still to receive a formal diagnosis. 

Fire Phoenix Rising found writing poetry allowed her to express her emotions but at the time had no idea how talented she was. She has won competitions and received funding to film and record her work. Fire Phoenix Rising is very busy and is passionate about shining a light on disability, homelessness and women’s equality. We are delighted that Fire Phoenix Rising is one of the judge’s for the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower 2022 poetry competition Getting around - invisible disabilities and me.

If you are experiencing any of the issues discussed in this podcast contact your GP.

Organisations that offering support

Shelter
Odd Arts
Women’s Voices Movement
Poison Apple Theatre
Back on Track
Changing Futures

 Hosted by Chantal Boyle, Hidden Disabilities Sunflower.
   
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