Dyslexia (11)

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Being Dyslexic

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Edited 23 Jun 10, 10:27 AM by purplephoenix

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They think it may have been down to a blow to the head, or possibly incredible mental stress, but I was eventually diagnosed with dyslexia.

I'm stubborn. I read a LOT. I did everything they told me to, and started implementing various checks as I was writing, gradually learning to keep an eye out for the typical mistakes that come with my particular condition.

For a while, I found writing in light letters on a darker background helped, but more recently that seems to be worse.

As long as I'm not overtired or upset, no one can tell that I'm dyslexic in day to day life. If I'm tired or upset, my spelling deteriorates as I stop implementing the checks I need to do. The more upset I am, the less I check, and so it's actually a reasonable test of my mental state!

Now, it should be said that my form is deeply atypical. But yes, it is possible to learn to write complete sentences, though if spellchecker is used as a backup, homonyms may be mixed up. Then again, lots of people do that anyway

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To be wronged is nothing unless you continue to remember it. ~Confucius

Ive recently, well the last 2 years, been pushing to get my child diagnosed.... now we finally have that Im still staggered by the lack of understanding that there is in the school. In a very recent meeting with her teacher I had to explain that "lazyness/easily distracted/tiredness" are all classic symptoms of dyslexia... its easier just to bash your head against a wall.

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Yes, it can make reading their posts, texts or emails difficult but a bit of time and effort on the non dyslexic persons part can make a big difference.

One thing I do know is that it can be very frustrating for the dyslexic person. They hold back from posting because they are worried that they are going to be attacked by the 'spelling police' so they can come across as a bit distant on threads.

Wanting to join in with the banter but feeling unable to because of their dyslexia.

Trying to fill in forms or read long threads can also cause problems because some types of dyslexia also affects reading not just writing.

Oh, I know the old argument about using spell check, but that doesn't always work, especially if the word written is a real word just not the one they meant (ie, moths being spelt as mouths) It just doesn't always work and if they have the reading aspect to deal with too....... a long list of possible words and they can't tell which is correct.

I've had to learn to let go of my 'spelling and grammar police' side but I have learnt that someone with dyslexia actually needs encouragement to post more, write more etc... without worrying who is going to pull them up over it.

Sorry. I've witnessed this first hand with someone very close to me and it has now become something that makes me angry.

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I have just finished my second year (today yayyy) back in study for the 3rd time in my adult life & still struggle to believe I can do it even when I see pass after pass, I just hear those words "if only she applied herself, she could do so much better"

If its fair your after, best you go nilla
Don't take life to serious, its not permanent you know
Yes I am dyslexic, so fuck off spelling police

He worries about texts, but due to text speak it isn't usually a problem.

I have found that he speaks dyslexic.

I am assuming that because good spellers see the word, that perhaps he sees the word and because when he reads it the letters are not in the right place, this impacts on his speech.

(I hope that makes sense, I know what I mean and it is late)

Mostly, as with text speak I get by, occasionally I have to ask him to clarify. Then occasionally we both end up laughing at something he has said.

When he reads he finds the letters can move about and at times dissolve into lots of dots. I am not sure if it is connected or just a sign he needs to get his eyes tested, but he has problems with perspective. If there is something small/thin, eg a washing line, he can struggle to work out where it actualy is and touch it.

I was thinking recently that he should seek some advice as perhaps information has improved since he was at school and there may be some tips/advice available.

xx

If its fair your after, best you go nilla
Don't take life to serious, its not permanent you know
Yes I am dyslexic, so fuck off spelling police