people that know about additional support for dyspraxic students at uni?

No it shouldnt be. I've recently been diagnosed and i've been told that if you have education difficulties then talk to your tutor/module leader or in your case it would be supervisior i understand. Talk to them and get an extension and let them know.

I'm hoping to get my support set up before we start this set of course work.

What have you been diagnosed with? dyspraxia like me?

If so, have you ever asked for an extension on these grounds?

The thing is, I never knew I was dyspraxic for my entire life, and I have learnt to work round it with shorter pieces of coursework.

However, as a dissertation is so long, and requires a helluva alot of time management and organistaion (which my dyspraxia affects), I KNOW I will have greater difficulty with it than most people...

Would the above be a sufficiant reason for me to ask for an extension for my dissertation?

Hi ya, don't know if this will help (or if its the same in all unis), but it mentions "Exam modification" - not quite dissertation extention, but maybe it makes allowances for that aswell:
http://www.uel.ac.uk/studentservices/supportingyou/dyspraxia.htm

You have have other options such as deferring your dissertation, but this would also mean deferring your graduation, so that may not be the best option.

I'd suggest that you call up your Student Services dept., or tutor or something to discuss your situation, it think that you'll find that they can be flexible.

Thanks darigan, but i think the link might not work?

Ahh im really nervous about asking for this extension, as Im afraid they will tell me no and may also think im being lazy.

also I have exams a month after the deadline, so to give me an extension may mess the exams up for me, unless they let me hand it in after my exams?

I take a lot longer to do referencing, and sorting out structue, this is why I need the extension

Hi, it might be someway its set up, Im using one of the uni computers, maybe you have to be a student to see it or something.

Anyway, ive pasted it in below. There's a table pasted in as well, but that didn't go quite right.

(edit: I think that in order to get the extension, you will need to be diagnosed. I think though that dyspraxia is relatively common, so theres no need to feel funny about asking for a screening and requesting some help)

People with dyspraxia tend to have the following profile:
Strengths Weaknesses
Determined Poor fine and gross motor coordination
Creative Poor spatial awareness
Thinking outside the box Slow at producing written work
Hard-working Untidy presentation of written work
Seeing other perspectives Difficulty organising assignment content
Problem solving Trouble with putting things in order (sequencing)
Artistic Poor memory
Sensitive Mispronounces words
Motivated Easily distracted
Short attention span
Difficulty tracking text
Poor time management skills

Dyspraxia frequently co-occurs with other specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, AD(H)D and Asperger's Syndrome.
Support Available

Every student's needs are different. Your dyslexia/disability advisor can help arrange the most appropriate level of support for your needs.

This support includes:

* Screening to find out if you need a full diagnostic assessment
* Dyspraxia certificate to attach to assignments and exam scripts
* Group and one-to-one study skills
* Extended loans in the library
* Access to assistive technology
* Exam modifications
* Advice and guidance on applying for the Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) to pay for additional costs related to your disability

If you think you may be dyspraxic or have another specific learning difficulty, why not attend a Screening?

If you would like advice, please contact us.
Letting Others Know

All information provided to us is considered confidential. We would not normally disclose it. With your consent, we will contact relevant members of UEL staff to inform them of your disability and support needs. This will be done by drawing up a Learning Support Agreement with your dyslexia/disability advisor.

Thanks man. It's a shame it only mentions exam modification, and not coursework. Maybe this implies extra time is only for exams...

I am fine with meeting normal deadlines for short coursework, but as disso is such a different kettle of fish in terms of organistaion, time management, length and structure, I am really struggling!!

I have an official assessment of my dyspraxia in two weeks, so If i am officially certified, can they still refuse to give me an extension?