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DYSLEXIA AT
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Subject: Braille usage with Dyslexia


Author:
Ingrid
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Date Posted: 19:44:21 03/20/05 Sun
Has anyone heard of utilizing braille with dyslexics? I was discussing with my 14 year old daughter about the struggles she has with school. She is very bright and learns things very well through observation, touch and feel. She says that when she sees me use my pin she does not see the numbers..it is the pattern she sees. she says she has to feel it, like the braille used on the public restroom doors. I am compelled to explore further into this, as it may be a way for her and others to learn and excel with less frustration. If math, reading, tests are in braille (which would allow her to feel and touch) then it is possible for her to learn and understand the information easier and can apply it. If, my hypothesis of the dyslexic utilizing braille in their curriculumn, is correct then my daughter will achieve academic success through her modality of learning. Blind or low visual people's learning accommondations does not yield them less successful in society. In fact, the accomondations afforded to these individuals helps them to obtain their entitlement to success. Dyslexics, ADDH and ADD are entitled to success also and we must not stop trying to find these accomodations at an affordable cost if not free of charge. Everyone is entitled to the education that they NEED free of charge.

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Subject: dyslexia course


Author:
Sophia
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Date Posted: 06:44:19 10/02/06 Mon
I have recently completed and passed the dyslexia course and have to say how much I have enjoyed it. I thought I knew quite a bit about dyslexia before but realised what i knew was infact very little, however I think I have put that right now. I work in a school and there are many children who have dyslexia in varying degrees. The school paid for the course which i was grateful for, but I'm very disappointed as I was hoping to be able to use the information I have learned with the children experiencing difficulties. But unfortunately the head teacher prefers to use a person that has never had any type of training at all and I mean any type, no one day course or teaching assistants course, nothing. She just gets her information form the Ed psychologist that comes in now and again.I hear this lady giving out wrong information and I feel very frustrated about this. Has this happened to anyone else?

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Subject: Foreign Languages and Dyslexia


Author:
Prof. Bases
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Date Posted: 17:08:01 11/30/06 Thu
I am going to have a student with dyslexia in my elementary spanish II course. I have spoken with him and have concerns about his ability to function in a fast paced very writing focused class. No english is used in class. he would be in a program and required to take 5 semesters of spanish. i have read that Latin is a better option. Does anyone have any help to offer.

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Subject: college entrence help


Author:
Danielle
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Date Posted: 07:38:11 10/05/06 Thu
I want to go to college, but I don't know if I can pass the ACT or SAT. I'm realy nervus and time is running ought. I'm skedualed to take the ACT on 10/28/06 I have 35 minits to answer 40 questions and read story passeges aswell. I know That I can't read or think that quickly, but I know that many of you are dyslexic and are in college so thair must be a way. Pleas if thair is any edvice or help let me know. E-mail me dan27003@aol.com
Is thar any alternitives to taking the ACT or SAT to get into college?

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Subject: hint for assistant teacher


Author:
Mrs. Taslima Sau (sweet)
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Date Posted: 13:13:10 11/15/06 Wed
Where the resources/materials you would ideally choose are not available, identify any suggestions you would make to the class teacher prior to the next budget review and explain how these would benefit lerners?
Need full answer.

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Subject: Writing tool- new


Author:
fff
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Date Posted: 12:28:30 11/13/06 Mon
Hi,
I have found a great tool that help dyslexia, it's a new software that: Corrects your grammar,Checks spelling,Fixes punctuation and more great stuff. I really enjoy using it, have a look:
http://www.anrdoezrs.net/ht75shqnhp4768A75E465978BAA

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Subject: Remember how to spell


Author:
Eddie
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Date Posted: 05:43:17 11/09/06 Thu
This is one way I remember how to spell Said

The frist letter in each word is how the word is spelled out

She And I Dance = SAID

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Subject: HAVING PROBLEM WITH YOUR ESSAY


Author:
shelly gaines (hope this help everyone in college)
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Date Posted: 13:42:06 11/07/06 Tue
if your in college and having a problem with your essay i think you should try this web site

http://research-assistance.com they have all kinds of essays on your subject. i to am dyslexia

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Subject: Gibraltar Dyslexia Support Group


Author:
Stuart John Byrne
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Date Posted: 07:23:57 01/10/06 Tue
I am trying to get a Support Group for people who need help and support to deal with Dyslexia, either as a parent or as a dyslexic themselves. I am dyslexic and I done me best to succeed academicly. Thanks to God, I have been able to get a good job and hope to help others like myself.

If you can help or need help please do not hesistate to contact me.

I also am trying to contact the server (web holders) of www.dyslexia-gibraltar.com, so if you have or know how i can contact them please let me know.

Thanks

God bless
Stu

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Subject: Too busy of Thesis


Author:
Cory (Tired)
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Date Posted: 05:03:50 10/13/06 Fri
Im so busy of our thesis.U know its takes time and effort,more on esp.with money..~!!I dont know how to get with ds but i think God knows bout this...just pray to us..hehe

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Subject: Overcoming Dyslexia


Author:
John Sattier
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Date Posted: 21:10:49 09/16/04 Thu
Does anybody have advice that I can use to help people whom I know who may be trying to live with Dyslexia without getting formally diagnosed with it?

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John Sattier
www.sparrowpapers.com

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Subject: stressed and depressed


Author:
Laura
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Date Posted: 06:08:25 04/08/05 Fri
Hi
I'm dyslexic in my final year of a performing arts degree, and the dreded dissatation is opon me I'm sitting in the library trying to motivate myself but the thought that I'm in way over my head is constantly there I can't procees any thoughts onto paper and anything I read I just simply don't understand or I can't grasp what parts are relevent to my work, and if i do write anything you can't call it academic. Oh and my attension span is awful. does anyone have any advice?

laura

Ps: my dissetations on dyslexia and creativity if anyone knows anything about it?!

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Subject: Dyslexia support at college


Author:
eslaine (Worried)
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Date Posted: 10:36:50 10/05/06 Thu
I am studing ACCESS TO SOCIAL WORK AND I AM HAVING A LOT OF TRUBBLT GETTING MY ASSIGNMENTS STARTED!
THE COLLEGE DOSE NOT OFFER SUPPORT UNTILL AFTER THE HALF TERM! I WOULD LIKE TO HERE FROM OTHER STUDENTS HOW ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM ALSO MABY SOME IDEARS ON GETTING STARTERD

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Subject: UCLA Learning Disability Survey


Author:
ldrschstdnt
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Date Posted: 09:37:15 10/05/06 Thu
Hello. I'm conducting a research study on Assistive Technologies (AT) used by individuals with Learning Disabilities (LD). Goal of this study, which is for my Masters thesis, is to determine what needs to be done to improve AT to better benefit the lives of LD individuals.

If you are
- Special Education Teacher helping LD student
- General Education Teacher helping LD student
- Parent of LD student / Adult with LD
- LD Specialist / School Psychologist
- AT Specialist

Please click on the link below to take a brief online survey. Survey takes around 10 minutes to complete, and respondents shall be entered into a raffle for a $50 Amazon.com gift certificate.

http://tinyurl.com/fcmo6

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Subject: Dyslexic?


Author:
Alexa
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Date Posted: 20:23:58 09/28/06 Thu
I am a 19 year old freshman at college .I have had problems all through middle school and high school. My parents just thought that I didn't try hard enough. I am a very good reader and somewhat good speller. But I have some things about me that i cannot explain. In my head i know exactly what i want to say but i cannot complete a sentence, its like i can't find the correct word even though it ends up being a simple word. I just found out that i had a speech problem when i was little, i couldn't pronouce certain letters and my mom had to teach me to talk but i still have problems saying certain words. My speaking skills are not very good, i know what to say but i can't say it. I have read some things about telling time and i had problems with that i still do. It takes me more time to read a regular clock, i have to count to be able to know what time it is. I can only really read digital clocks very quickly. Even though i am a good reader, I sometimes have to read the same sentence over and over until i fully comprehend it. I don't know what this problem is but i don't know what else to do. What advice to would you give me?

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Subject: World of Dyslexia Newsletter


Author:
John Bradford
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Date Posted: 06:07:47 09/27/06 Wed
Just a reminder to everyone that your subscription is now needed to receive the monthly Newsletter. It is essential reading for everyone involved in dyslexia in any way.

Full details are at:

www.dyslexia-teacher.com/t23.html

John Bradford.

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Subject: Nice tool for dyslexia.


Author:
Oc
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Date Posted: 14:26:48 09/12/06 Tue
Hi,
I have found a great tool that help dyslexia, it's a new software that: Corrects your grammar,Checks spelling,Fixes punctuation and more great stuff. I really enjoy using it, have a look:
http://www.anrdoezrs.net/ht75shqnhp4768A75E465978BAA

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Subject: exam procedure at college


Author:
Tina
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Date Posted: 13:10:57 06/08/06 Thu
Hi. I have been battling for my son to get help with his dyslexia from a very early age, but it wasnt until his final year at high school that he eventually got the help he needed. He eventually ended up with a reader, a sciber, and extra help with his GCSE exams and to everones surprise left school with 9 GCSEs under his belt. His teachers were absolutely amazed. After much persuasion my son agreed to go on to further education at Technical College. He received all the help he required up to his exams, including an hour lesson once a week with a special needs teacher, and was awarded the same help with his exams that he had been awarded at high school. The first exam went OK, and the reader and writer was a part time college lecturer, but the next days exam was a total cock up!! The invigilator was not told previous to the exam that he would also be required to act as a reader and writer, and had to leave the room, and check up at the start of ther exam and make enquiries. He eventually returned and said that he had been asked if he would read and write the questions for him, but he had never done it before. The exam did not go well, and my son ended up reading and writing the questions himself, because he claimed that the invigilastor could not fluently read the questions. I need to knopw if this is correct procedure. I have complained to the exam office and they have replied that the invigilator was well educated and had a degree in business studies, although no one had ever tested his ability to read out loud, and he had no teaching experience whatsoever, and no experience with special needs pupils. I feel as though i am being fobbed off, but am having great difficulty in finding out whether this is actual acceptable procedure or not. the only thing that they can offer me is that his paper is marked as it is, and he can resit his exams in January free of charge if he so wishes. I am absolutely outraged, but do not know where to go from here. Can any body help?

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Subject: High School Senior Service Project


Author:
Aneliese
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Date Posted: 09:05:38 05/31/06 Wed
I am going to be a senior in high school next year and I attend a Catholic high school that requires a senior service project where we put in about 40 hours to support our community in some way. Mine will be doing something with dyslexia.

I have dyslexia and couldn't read or spell in 4th grade-however, I am now a 4.0 student at a very college prep high school! You might say I am a success story. I have worked really hard to get where I am.

I am really good at speaking in front of people, people respond well to me, and I would like to be a teen spokesperson for a large dyselxia program.....that's the big picture, right now I think my project will raise funds for kids to go to the educational therapist that helped me so much. I might also build a web site and do classroom presentations.

Anyone out there that might know how to get some good connections? I would love to meet and talk with Charles Schwab.

Pushing forward,

Aneliese Ramsay

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Subject: Anything cheaper than kurzweil


Author:
Mike
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Date Posted: 00:17:22 11/03/05 Thu
looking for a cheaper program then kurzweil..Does anyone know

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Subject: dyslexia teacher/author


Author:
Kylie
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Date Posted: 01:31:30 06/26/06 Mon
Hi everyone
i am a teacher who also had dyslexia and have recently written a book detailing how to best help children with dyslexia. The book covers the basics of dyslexia, teaching strategies, how to identify childrens individual learning styles as well as strategies for handling the difficult behaviors associated with dyslexia. If you are interested the book is called 'Living with Dyslexia' by Kylie Ciampa and can be bought from the ginninderra press website (www.ginninderrapress.com.au)for $17.50 Australian dollars. Also if anyone has any questions about dyslexia feel free to email my at kylesciampa@hotmail.com
thanks and goodluck

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Subject: writing a dissertation with dyslexia!


Author:
Ragad
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Date Posted: 09:13:55 05/30/06 Tue
Hi, I was diagnosed of having dyslexia lately and I was reliefed realzing the cause for all my problems in studying was for a reason after all! I worked very hard on my assignments so far and now I'm starting the stage of writing my dissertation and I'm completely lost! I don't know from where to strat or how I'll organize my thoughts. Panic is overtaking me and paralizing my thinking... did any body has went through this stage and pulled through? any advice/thoughts would be very helpful from your experience.

Thank you
Ragad

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Subject: Help with organisation.


Author:
becky
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Date Posted: 04:55:59 08/18/06 Fri
Hey! I was wondering how every one keeps they're stuff organised. I seem to always be loosing books, stationary,etc. and cant remember deadlines. Anyhelp?
thanks.

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Subject: How to send in Assignments


Author:
Shawn Kirby (Confused)
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Date Posted: 16:38:53 08/20/06 Sun
I have recently enrolled in the dyslexia training course and I have been looking for the area to send in assignment 1. I have looked now for 2 days. Can anyone direct me to where the assignment e-mail is?

Thank you,

Shawn Kirby

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Subject: Help Needed


Author:
Anna
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Date Posted: 22:39:25 05/22/06 Mon
Im looking for information on testing myself for Dyslexia. I was diagnosed for it as a child, was given extra training for a year in the second grade and then no more. I am thinking of takeing my second degree, this time in a college in the UK or the USA. There is a clause where I can declare my learning disability, but i have to get retested for it. It would be of great help if you could tell where i could take this, preferably in London/UK, naturaly the results if they confirm the original diagnoses must be also acceptable to Unis in the UK and The USA. This is Urgent, so any one with info could you please let me know.

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Subject: brittish dyslexia association


Author:
becky
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Date Posted: 05:03:33 08/18/06 Fri
School boreds (well at least mine) said this(test on the site) wasn't a recognised test for education as its not done by a psychologist in person. They suggested I goto BDA(british dyslexia association)
The British Dyslexia Association
98 London Road, Reading RG1 5AU
Helpline Tel: 0118 966 8271
Admin Tel: 0118 966 2677
Fax: 0118 935 1927
This is for the one in Reading, Berkshire. I am not sure of one more local to London though you should beable to ask you're univercity.

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Subject: Dating


Author:
Sandy
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Date Posted: 20:36:41 07/21/06 Fri
I have come to this forum looking for some insight. I do not have dyslexia; however, I really like someone that does...in fact, I think I love him. I have been trying to relay to this person now for almost a year about how much I really like him, but I don't think he gets it. He's really shy, so I don't want to be pushy, but yet, I don't think he picks up on my hints either. I'm trying to differentiate between what might be his dyslexia verses lack of interest. For example: Many have said this person is not interested because he rarely initiates contact with me(thus he is lazy), but yet, if I initiate a meeting, he will respond, and if we meet, we have a great time together. We once stayed up all night talking until 9 in the morning.(time just flew, it was crazy) Having spent time with him, I've learned that his dyslexia is more than just problems with reading, but also processing the details of everyday life. I've learned that he is a phone dork and doesn't know what to say on the phone. (which I think is cute). I have found myself having to "invite" myself to do things, which is weird. He called me once on a Friday to say hi and ask what my plans were for the weekend. After I told him what few errands I had to do for the weekend, I thought maybe he would ask me to do something, but instead he said he had nothing else to say. It wasn't until after I suggested meeting him where he was going to be at did he say, "sure, come on over." And then we'd have a great time. So, I'm wondering how does dyslexia affect dating and relationships. It's weird that he'll remember something I said a year ago, but not something I said a week ago. I can also call and leave a message with him and sometimes I hear back right away, and other times I won't hear back from him for 2 weeks, and then when I do hear from him, it's like the 2 weeks never even transpired. Does any of this sound familiar when it comes to dyslexia and social skills? Or is it just a guy being a guy? Or a combination of both? I have a lot more I could say, but I'll start with this. I'd love to hear feedback from both dyslexics and those in relationships with dyslexics. By the way, I am a social worker and have compassion for all. I don't judge others and try to always look at the positive side of things. Please feel free and comfortable to say whatever is on your mind. Thanks in advance for reading my message and for any feedback you can provide me.

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  • Re: Dating -- Linda (supportive), 06:46:33 07/29/06 Sat
  • Re: Dating -- jeweltucker, 14:06:57 08/12/06 Sat
Subject: Paid Research Opportunity


Author:
Natalie Hoffman
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Date Posted: 07:36:01 04/03/06 Mon
We are researchers at Michigan State University and are conducting an experimental study of a NEW for of Test Items that COULD potentially help Dyslexics and people with reading Disabilities. In fact, one of the head researchers is has been diagnosed with ADHD, which spurred her on to develop such an instrument, to equal the playing field.

We need YOUR HELP. If you are in the USA in the Michigan-Illinois-Ohio area, please contact and interested in participating in this study, please contact as as msudyslexia@yahoo.com

You will also recieve U.S. $20/- for your time. We desperately need participants. Help the change the world of standardized Testing!!!

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Subject: College??? So may questions


Author:
Attie
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Date Posted: 20:24:23 07/27/06 Thu
Hey, I am a High School Senior and it seems that I have been researching colleges for five years. I found out that I had Dyslexia when I was in the third grade. My family didn't know if I could even get throw high school. Well, I have no learning support classes and I have a high B average with a couple of A's mixed in. It's a lot of work, but I don't like to think of myself as having a learning disability, I know that it okay and there is nothing wrong in having a learning disability. I have learned to ask help when I need it. I think that was one of the hardest things for me to do. I am trying to find scholarships to college. It's not as easy as I thought it was going to be. I am also worried that I am not going to get into a good school. If there is anyone that can help, please.

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Subject: how do i know if i have dyslexia


Author:
Desire Rodriguez
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Date Posted: 11:39:29 06/09/06 Fri
How do I know this is my problem. and if so were do i go.

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Subject: dyslexia and music


Author:
Judith Pertz
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Date Posted: 07:03:54 06/05/06 Mon
Hi! My name is Judith Pertz and I am and have been a music teacher in The Netherlands for more than 30 years. I would like you to know that I have done a study and published a book on Music & Dyslexia. This was published in English privately in 2006. I invite you to visit my website about Music and Dyslexia, to learn more about the book.

It is written as a guide for instrumental music teachers and is also interesting to parents of dyslectic children, especially if they want to learn to play a musical instrument.

On my site I have put out a few sections of the book, and explained what is in each chapter. Also I added how to order the book as it is publsihed privately.

The link is:
http://www.xs4all.nl/~jlpertz/dys/M_D-EN.html

Yours,
Judith Pertz

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Subject: Test Taking


Author:
Mandy
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Date Posted: 11:34:08 10/06/04 Wed
Hi. I am ten and I am dycxlectic. I try hard on my tests and study like 2 hours a day. I can't seem to get better that a 74 this year, which is a D.

Pleese letme know of ideaes to help. Sometimes, my Mom gets mad at me but thinks I try hard. Mom says she knows I "know" it.

I just don't do good when I take test. You guys are in collage and this is so cool to me... What worked for you?

Thanks! :)
Mandy

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Subject: feeling lost dont know is i am slowly failing


Author:
Ashley-liv jameson
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Date Posted: 10:03:14 04/14/06 Fri
hi i am new at this, i am dyslexic have had it all my life, i have except it i am now not ashamed of it. i have worked so hard to get to where i am now. which is eca Edinburgh art collage. but one problem i am sad! sad becase i dont really know why?> at this moment sad because i cant seem to write a 2000 essay. want to know the question well her you go
The critic Julie Kristeva describes the abject as something that disturbs identity, system and order, that does not respect borders, postions or rules. useing the example of two artists examine how they have incorporated a sense of the abject into their work, paying particular attention to the body.?
ok so if ya can help that would be great! because i tried to read julia kristeva book powers of horror and its full of jibberish!
but if any want to natter about life in general being dislexia that would nice.

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Subject: Information on parent s who have dyslexia


Author:
Francezca Smith
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Date Posted: 22:23:26 04/04/06 Tue
I am probality to late but I am looking for parents who have dyslexia. I am also dyslexic and I am writing a paper for my parent child relationship class. I thought that it would be neat to have a parent's veiw of parenting while living with dyslexia. I am a non traditional student who is getting a BS in culinary Arts and a minor in Family and consumer science. I struggle with dyslexia also but at Nicholls State Unversity,in Louisiana, there is a department for dyslexic student. I have tutoring, longer testing time and a great support team of coordinators.
If you have parenting stories that you would not mind sharing with me I would enjoy hearing your point of view. Thanks, Francezca Smith

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Subject: Please give feedback on new reading product for dyslexics


Author:
Dr ReadPal
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Date Posted: 08:10:39 05/12/06 Fri
Hi,

I hope you're all well.

A dyslexic friend and I started a company a year ago to make on-screen reading easier and faster.

We have just launched it and want to get more opinions from dyslexics. Those that have used it love it but we want to get more feedback and suggestions on how to improve it.

ReadPal will help you read your emails, web pages, text and Word files in a 'dyslexic-friendly' way. After all it was designed by a dyslexic!

You can read about it and download a trial version here:

http://www.readpal.com/one/dyslexia.htm

You can download it from there or (to save $40) go to:

http://www.redirect1.readpal.com

and pretend you are going to buy it then paste in the
coupon LOUIS100 to get it for free. (Just put this in the coupon box in the top right hand corner of the purchase page and press enter and continue on).

This coupon will only work for a few days so download it now.

We'd really, really appreciate it if you could give us feedback either by email or on this form:

http://www.jotform.com/form/61282913152


Please tell all your friends while it is free - the more feedback and suggestions we get the better.

Thanks a million and happy reading,
Louis
(Dr ReadPal)

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Subject: Dyslexic in College


Author:
Renee Rozier
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Date Posted: 07:35:48 05/02/06 Tue
My son is a junior in college and had to withdraw this semster because not getting the accomadation he needs in college. I need the help to fight the University.He is a wonderful baseball pitcher but now we are npt going to be eligiable to play next year without a waiver. Help!!!!!

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Subject: Is there some legal recourse for requirred Math at the college level?


Author:
Marcia J. Talkmitt
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Date Posted: 07:47:28 05/05/05 Thu
My daughter is a junior at a university in Texas. She has struggled and fought for everything that she has ever gotten. She was diagnosed with mathematical dyslexia when a senior in high school. I am a science educator myself. She is a wonderful person (not because she is mine)... Her major is in Social Work and she will add greatly to society in her area of interest-- Child Protective Services. She had to take "pre-college math" four times before she passed it and able to go on to College Algebra. She has now failed the College Algebra 2 times...She does well on other classes, making Bs and Cs unless the math gets the upper hand on her. We are concerned about her financial aid and having to take math again and again. With her degree plan she has been told that she will have to have this College Algebra class that she has now failed twice and a statistics class (which SHE believes she will have few problems). I wouldn't even be bothering with this, but she is a good girl--she doesn't party and studies hours every night. She works a few hours a week. This university has given her a tutor and is in the Student Disabilities department at the college. Can more be done? Please help...Her mom...

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Subject: Vowel sounds


Author:
Cathleen O Sullivan
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Date Posted: 07:23:19 04/24/06 Mon
Re teaching vowel sounds - a teacher friend of mine uses finger puppets with the five short vowels attached. Ask the child what sound can he hear at the beginning of the word "egg" and the child lifts the finger with the letter "e" on it. Children enjoy this exercise and look forward to playing it on a regular basis.

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Subject: any help out there


Author:
john
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Date Posted: 15:12:51 04/14/06 Fri
I have had dyslexia my whole life and never had been trained to work around it. Needless to say I always struggled in school. I am 35 and I tiered of just barely passing my college courses. I would like to know is there any training programs/ help out there that does help and is not a bunch of BS. I live in southern cal. Thanks for any help.

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Subject: NO MORE TYPING


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lisa cattell
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Date Posted: 07:41:18 04/08/06 Sat
hello to you all im a 30 year old dyslexic suffer and my husband and myself have created a new global business locator its wicked so easy to use and fast im so proud what i need now is some feed back the web address is www.globallinksdirect.com i would really like some feed back thank you

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Subject: Help! Ican't get pass algebra.


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Jane Floyd
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Date Posted: 12:26:16 12/03/05 Sat
My son is on his third try with algebra. He receives tutoring and says he understands at the time but it just doesn't stick. He's becoming very discouraged. He wants to get an engineering degree. Does anyone know where dsylexics can get help for advanced math?

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Subject: Dore Achievement centres a program for dyslexics


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Cathie
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Date Posted: 02:07:12 12/04/05 Sun
Hi,
I am a mother of an eight year old boy in Australia who is dyslexic. I have been told by the Dore Achievement centre that they will be able to help him to improve his reading, writing and spelling.
The program works on a set of activities that stimulate the Cerebellum that should create more dendrites, pathways in the brain and thus in return should be able to reach the parts of the brain that deal with reading, writing and spelling.
I want to know if anyone has used this program or if anyone has heard of it ?
Thanks
Cathie

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Subject: diagnoses resoures


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Sharonda Simpson
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Date Posted: 18:40:06 03/14/06 Tue
Hi

I am 30 years of age and I am dyslexic but have not diagnosed. I needed help finding resources or a place to be diagnosed. I am having problems in the workplace. . If I do not get documentation stating that, and I am dyslexic, I can lose my job. I have been coping with this for so long please help.

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Subject: work,school..and Dyslexia


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Michael...Cal
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Date Posted: 22:47:47 12/18/05 Sun
i been going to school for about 3 years and am almost done with college classes..But i need to get a job this year to pay for my books and classes....I dont know if ican go Part-time and go to school..his would be the first time...i would be doing both...And i have some people who think i wouldn't be able to do both...I like to know if they anyone else who goes to school and works with Dyslexia....if you do i would like to know if it's harder than everyone saying it is for Dyslexia people? So if anyone does this... let me know how you do it....thank you

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Subject: SAT or ACT


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Joan Sullivan
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Date Posted: 10:43:55 02/24/06 Fri
I took the SAT's at my HS. I failed completely because I can not read -read at a 5th grade level --very slowly. I requested that it be read to me but the school refused. Is there a law that requires the HS to read to a student that has severe dyslexia? I live in TX. Also is there a College/Colleges that accepts students like myself and gives help?

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Subject: Paid Research Opportunity


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Natalie Hoffman
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Date Posted: 20:58:45 03/27/06 Mon
A professor at MSU is looking to recruit college students with reading disabilities to participate in two research studies. The studies are designed to help students with reading disabilities specifically in the areas of standardized testing and receiving accomodations. The studies take approximatly an hour and a half to complete and participants are paid $20 for their help. Participants are needed from the mid-Michigan area (Lansing, Okemos, East Lansing) but the researcher is willing to travel to West and Eastern Michigan as well. If you would like more information about the studies please send an email to msudylexia@yahoo.com. Thank you!

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Subject: Trying not to feel stupid


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Deidra
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Date Posted: 17:54:08 09/23/03 Tue
I went through the basic, "your dum, lazy, not applying yourself," in school,(along with an abusive mother who didn't help). I ended up in a special ed class that did nothing for me except label me more so the kids could make fun of me. I am now 38 years old and have just got the nerve to get help. The college I go to did test me and agreed that I have dyslexia and to top it off very bad test anxity. They are trying to help with letting me have longer test times, but the problem I am having is that I can study my brains out and as soon as the test is in front of me I can't remember a thing. This is so dishearting to me. I am going to college for Respitory therapy and have my heart set on it. I am now in my 6th year of trying to get this done. Some of my instructers are helpful but others are "well you have to get this or you won't pass the boards". This don't help me any and it just puts more pressure on me. My husband is now coming to the relization that I do have a problem after years of stating that I am fine. But, it is now getting to the point that he don't want to hear how upset I am with myself cause I did bad on a test. How do I aproach this? Really with all of this! I feel like I am beating my head against a brick wall! I feel like I am going mad sometimes. Please can anyone give me any idea's? Please. I try to talk to a friend of mine that I go to school with and all she has to say is that she don't understand why I can't understand anything and that I 'm not going to make it. What do I do? Any input is greatly appreatated. Deidra.

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Subject: help programs


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Jessica
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Date Posted: 14:36:51 03/13/06 Mon
Hello, I have long standing insecurities about my pace of learning and very frustrated with numbers and Society as a whole norms are seemingly way over my head all the time. I am wanting a degree so very badly but the frustration of bad grades and feeling like it is all so out of my control and that I am just stupid is harming my need to fullfill a ambitious desire to succeed in a career. What I am wondering is what programs are there to help in numbers mostly. I have a hard time and Am very very tired of wating money as to not be able to divide or do additions as it is just very hard. Thank you for your time and any help is much appreciated.

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Subject: Starting out in my 40's


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Leonia
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Date Posted: 11:45:36 10/19/05 Wed
Good Afternoon,

It's taking me twenty years or so to face my fear about going back to school and obtain my degree. I tried once about 12 years ago but didn't know where to go and get the help that I so needed. Anyway, I ready to try again, so my question is where do I start? One of my friends told me to make an appt with a counselor at my local college here in georgia. I was just looking for a little advise. I'm scared but ready to face my fears about my dylexisa.

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Subject: Dyslexic Readers


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Suzanne
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Date Posted: 07:46:52 09/27/05 Tue
Hi, I am dyslexic and a uni student and i would like to ask people about their reading habbits. I.E, do you read, if so what and how offten. Do you think there is enough books published for older dyslexic SpLD people? Any comments would be greatfuly recieved on this subject as it is very close to me and also for my disertataion. Many thanks

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Subject: feeling desperate


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jennifer
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Date Posted: 21:02:00 08/07/05 Sun
I am a mother of a 21yr. old son with dislexia. He has been diagnosed since elementry. Now that he's a young adult he is feeling the pressure even more cause all of his friends are in college and working without a problem. My son wants desparately to go to college but feels so overwhelmed with the intre. exams act and tia that are required to even be considered. I feel so helpless as a parent cause i am scared for him to feel more failure. He is good in math but his reading, writing and penmanship are bad. Please! advise me on how to help him help himself.

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Subject: Dyslexia and test taking - MCAT


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Natasha
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Date Posted: 12:59:19 10/03/05 Mon
Hello, I was diagnosed with Dyslexia while in prep-school. I managed to obtain good grades in Under-grad and graduated Magna Cum Laude. However in my persuite to gain entrance into Med-school, I have come across the same hurdle - my MCAT score is not good enough. I since college graduated from Grad school. Like many dyslexic people I am a bright person and a dedicated and dillegent student, but for some reason it has not been good enough. But I am determined for this not to get in my way. I do not believe that I have test anxiety but I do have problems, with reading comprehension, which is a large part of the test. I am taking a prep course that starts on October 22 which stretches from October to the test date in April. Can you please provide me me with advise as to how to attack my course and this test so that I can do well on this test and get into med school.
With sincere gratitude in advance.

Natasha

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Subject: Dyslexia/"Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome"/"Irlen Syndrome" SURVEY


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Steve Loew
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Date Posted: 22:58:44 11/14/05 Mon
Hi!

I am a (DYSLEXIC) Science undergraduate at the University of New England, AUSTRALIA. I'm currently involved in a study of Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome (also known as Irlen Syndrome), which is the major cause of visual Dyslexia.

The Head of the Human Biology Dept. and I have come up with a simple 10 MINUTE, ANOMYNOUS, SURVEY. It basically involves just ticking the boxes on the questionnaire.

If any of you fellow Dyslexics would like to help by completing one, please email me at the above address, and I send it to you.

We currently have around 30 completed surveys, but need 50 before the results could be considered for publication, so every reply is a big help.

We think that we may have found an important link with Dyslexia, so any responses will be very appreciated, and we will let you know of any results.

Thanks,
Steve Loew

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Subject: What are the causes underlying Dyslexia?


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Hiba Khalil
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Date Posted: 12:56:49 02/26/06 Sun
I am doing a research about the inherited causes that lead to Dyslexia. So, if you provide me with detailed information about my topic, I would be so thankful because I am having difficulties in finding some. Thanks in advance.

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Subject: dysclaculia (Maths problems)


Author:
clair
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Date Posted: 23:24:28 02/15/06 Wed
I am 30 years old and was diagnosed with dyslexia about two years ago. Although my reading and writing is a problem for me, i have the most trouble with numbers/maths. I was wondering if anyone knows anything about dyscalculia and if it can co exsist with dyslexia. I also have alot of problems with stucturing, sequencing, and organisation.

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Subject: Medication for Dyslexia


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Eric Lee
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Date Posted: 00:26:34 11/01/05 Tue
SO i have freaken dyslexia .. school is kicking my but.. is there any medication for me to help.. maybe not with the dyslexia .. but i know that i am not focused at all.. once i see that i cant do it i give up.. and i get distracted alot.. help ...

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Subject: Iam lost can you help me


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Anna
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Date Posted: 16:12:47 11/13/05 Sun
Hi I am 28yr old live in the chicago area Have a 5 grade reading level and a 3rd grade spelling level. need help really really bad so if there any one out there can help please help me.


p.s. I want to go to college but Iam afriad I might fail at it

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Subject: Don't know what to do


Author:
Stephanie
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Date Posted: 10:41:44 12/14/05 Wed
Hi,

My best friend is majoring in Business Administration, and he can't pass his statistics and accounting classes. He's taken these courses repeatedly because he keeps failing them. He has tutors, and usually understand the homework very well, but then he completely fails the tests, sometimes only answering about a third of the questions. He knows the material, but he just has trouble with testing, reasoning through questions and figuring out what they ask. He's a junior, and at this point I think he has settled on giving up because of the difficuty. He claims that he's not a "numbers person," but I think there's more to it. I've been doing a lot of research and I think he might be dyslexic. I'm not sure how to approach him about this, or what help is available for him. Any suggestions?

Stephanie

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Subject: JOIN A FREE PILOT SCHEME FOR ALL TYPES OF DYSLEXIA TODAY!


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JIM
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Date Posted: 13:37:38 07/15/05 Fri
Hello Everyone

Re: JOIN FREE PILOT SCHEME FOR ALL TYPES OF DYSLEXIA TODAY!

I don't know if this will be of interest to you but I have found a website that is offering a revolutionary treatment for all types of DYSLEXIA which is being done in a FREE PILOT SCHEME! If you would like to join the free pilot scheme just visit the website - see below, click on 'Join Free Pilot Scheme Now' You will then receive an e-mail confirming your number. They are based in London.

The guy who does these strange things is called Tony and it appears he has had success with dyslexia as far back as 1982 but didn't pursue things any further because he was just too busy treating many other conditions, such was the success of his amazing gift! He says it's just a powerful gift he has and he can't explain it.

You can contact Tony direct by just phoning him on: 079 15 35 94 50
TO APPLY for the free pilot scheme send your e-mail to: superenergypilot@yahoo.co.uk
See the website by just clicking here or visit: http://superenergy.freewebpage.org

Best of luck!
JIM

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Subject: Re: Humilation


Author:
Michelle
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Date Posted: 10:48:59 12/01/05 Thu
Hi, I was wondering if anyone can help. I have been on the access course for a couple of months and just got a few of my essays back for psychology and sociology. I was in tears last week as the tutor would not mark my work because of my structure in essay writing and told me that I may be dyslexic.

I have been put off going to college now and I feel embarassed.

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Subject: Phonics Program


Author:
Jill Saunders
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Date Posted: 06:08:49 01/30/06 Mon
Phonics Programme

We use a very good program for phonic which is called ‘THREP’ this stands for 'The Havering Reading Enrichment Programme'. The program develops the knowledge of 26 letters sounds of the alphabet and their combinations. The program uses high frequency words which are used in books and it allow the student to segment and blend sounds for encouraging spelling skills. Each sound is put in a grid and there are two pages for each sound used. The first page is words that only have the sound you are working with. The second page is mixed up words and sounds that they have learnt before, including the new sound that they have just learnt. The children are asked to say each sound in their head, and then say the word out loud. When you point to the word in the grid the child will break down or blend and read the word. In each stage there are around six packs of complex letters and combinations and there are three stages.
Has a teaching assistant working on one to one bases with children I find this program a good clear asset to use.

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Subject: college and athletic eligibility


Author:
Don
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Date Posted: 08:49:08 11/22/05 Tue
My son was diagnosed after his freshman year in college. Not till after he failed a class and after he lost his baseball scholarship. he was tested and was reading at the 4th grade level. We have the same horror stories as everyone else. I'm dyslexic, so we have been telling his teachers since 4th grade that he may be also, but of course got the same, he's lazy and just needs to apply himself. Our problem is that his dream is to play college and pro baseball, but can't stay eligible to play with his grades. He is 22 now and at his third community college. He is supposed to receive 13 provisions, such as a proofreader, no timed tests and no tests on scantron cards, but so far every school has ignored those. Is there any way to force a college to get him the help he needs? Are there any scholarships available to him?

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Subject: SAT Tests


Author:
Linda Creighton
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Date Posted: 06:59:28 06/06/05 Mon
Can a student who has a dyslexia diagnosis be granted permission to take the SAT orally? If so what is the process?

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Subject: math substatution


Author:
Nick
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Date Posted: 10:21:43 01/11/06 Wed
HI I AM A 21 YEAR OLD ATTENDING A STATE JUNIOR COLLEGE THIS IS MY 3RD YEAR I AM 6 CREDIT SHORT OF A ASSOSEITS DEGREE (ITS NOT IN SPELLING) MY QUESTION TO WHO CAN HELP, IS MY CONSLER SAID MATH IS REQUIERD. I HAVE FLUNK IT 3 TIMES. I HAVE SEEN ARTICALS POSTED AT SITES THAT MATH WAS SUBED WITH SOMETHING ELSE BUT NO ONE HAS SAID WHAT, CAN ANY ONE TELL ME OR GIVE ME A SITE TO GO TO. I HAVE TO TAKE PROOF TO THE COLLEGE

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Subject: I want to go to college


Author:
Jackie St. Ledger-Ro
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Date Posted: 07:34:05 12/20/05 Tue
I really want to atend college, but i would like to know some schools that will have programs that can help me thruogh this. i live in orlando Fl if any one knows any info please help. i am planing on starting asap, i really have the drive but know direction.
thanks Jackie

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Subject: Dissertation Questionnaire, can you help?


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Suzanne
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Date Posted: 09:39:13 12/01/05 Thu
Hi,
I am a 3rd year student at uni and for my dissertation i am asking 'could publishers produce reading materials for dyslexic/SpLD readers? If any of you could find the time to fill in a questionnaire i would be really greatful, also i intend to send the whole questionnaire to many publishers, if there is a possible outcome, so you could be helping to change some of the publishers attitude towards learning difficulties. If you feel you would like to help please email me at suzdjk@aol.com and i will send you a questionnaire. With thanks

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Subject: still carrying that psychological baggage?


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Rosanna Webb
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Date Posted: 10:10:03 03/19/03 Wed
Dear Fellow dyslexics, hope life is treating you ok, im 37 and although profoundly dyslexic (went through the usuale rubbish at school) was not offically diagnosed untill i was 31, life has a different "colour" to it now, v. much happeir, but are there others of you, (would have to be roughly same sort of age, to have gone throuhg same experiences in the school system, as it was then)...your lazy, your a trouble maker...Are there other peole who still fight with the feeling of failure, and even when you do acheive things, it doesnt really shift it? Im sounding v. miserable, im not im just going into 3rd year of psychology degree with Open university, (WHO I CANNOT PRAISE ENOUGH)im hopping to work with rehab of offenders, (theres a lot of us in prison)but anyone who wants to email, if they feel like this, or if i can possibly give any advice to younger adults think ing of doing further edu, feel free to email all the very best to all of you good luck from Rosanna

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Subject: Testing and dyslexia


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Chrsitna
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Date Posted: 18:13:17 09/01/04 Wed
Hello,
My name is Christina and I'm a college student. I'm a senior this year and I've been doing a little research on student with dyslexia. I myself have been diagnosed with dyslexia for nearly twelve years now. My situation is a little unusual and I'm looking for someone who might know the answer to my upcoming question. You see I'm and English major ironically enough. I fight this disability every day in order to get through the year as an English student. I love to write and I refuse to allow this disability from taking over my passions and desires. I have problems with reading but not frequently, but when the problem occurs it's frustrating. I can at times stare at a word as common as my name and not know it for a minute or two. when reading I feel like my mind is randomly keeping certain information and throwing out the rest. My main question is this- Is a dyslexic student better at tests based on multiple choice questions or essay questions? The reason why I ask is because when I take an exam, if it is based on multiple choice question I will more or less fail, but if an exam is based on a essay format then I do well. It is the way multiple choice questions are structured. I'm currently trying to get the disability dept. at my school to allow a dyslexic student the choice. If the professor is willing to make an exam with essay questions insetad of multiple choice then a student with disabilities can take that option if it shows that they understand the material. If anyone has an answer to my question please e-mail at legacylady7@yahoo.com. I have no argument unless I have factual evidence that this is true.
Thank you for your time,
Christina

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Subject: LIFE IN A JAR- LIVING WITH DYSLEXIA


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STEPHEN SUTTON
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Date Posted: 03:15:19 11/21/05 Mon
I am a dyslexic student who has been to university twice and have quite a few qualifications to my name. I have written a bokk containing useful information about dyslexia and included my artwork, poetry and life story to date. It is called 'Life in a jar- living with dyslexia' out now and available on Amazon book website. It is also aimed at teachers , tutors,and pupils who need to know more about dyslexia.

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Subject: Iam lost can you help me


Author:
Anna
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Date Posted: 16:07:24 11/13/05 Sun
Hi I am 28yr old live in the chicago area Have a 5 grade reading level and a 3rd grade spelling level. need help really really bad so if there any one out there can help please help me.


p.s. I want to go to college but Iam afriad I might fail at it

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Subject: being dsyleixic


Author:
sun
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Date Posted: 06:13:43 05/04/05 Wed
i remember when i found out that i was dsylexic i was well gutted i always thought i was but no one else thought so ,i found out in college i was well vexed i thought of it has a weakness and is unfair when my friends were messing around i was working and they got better grades at that stage at life i gave up trying accdemically i just did it last minute i didn't care bout it i figured i be all right i always im some how i manged to blag my way into uni and im doing a course that i barley enjoy its 50:50 really well i like to say i work hard from there on but i f****d up resat my exams couldnt hand in assignments on time im on course for a very bad grade and every chance ive had to redeme my self have failed im just to godam lazy and with a very short attention span its hard i feel like the black sheep in this fourm how many of u overcame and doing well ,its my own fault im know im clever but i can't focaus tired everything
reading essential text reading lecture note but when it come to it i find something else to do self learning is not a strong point any way i got to revise for some exams that i know im going to fail so peace out

p.s why name our condition dsylexia its so hard to spell lol

peace

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Subject: Helping dyslexic students cope with spreadsheets


Author:
Prof. Anderson
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Date Posted: 15:50:47 10/12/05 Wed
Hi all,

I am a professor (4 year college) and have recently learned that one of the students I teach may have a problem with dyslexia. I have not confronted this issue before and while I am reading up on the subject I was hoping that those with more experience may be able to give me some pointers that will help me help this student.

At least the initial issue relates to spreadsheets. We use these quite a bit in my classes and they are a problem for this student. Can those of you with more experience in this area suggest some basic strategies for helping this student cope successfully with using spreadsheets?

Thanks in advance

Prof. Anderson

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Subject: Dyscalculia


Author:
Zoe
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Date Posted: 14:01:46 10/26/05 Wed
Hi,

I'm writing to ask if anyone can give me advice on applying for a teacher training course (or PGCE) with dyslexia. I'm dyslexic and dyscalculic and the entry requirements for the course are really putting me off applying. I have loads of O and A levels (incl. English) and I'm in the final year of a degree course in Fine Art. The main problem is that I don't think I'll ever be competent enough with mathematics to get through this course as dyscalculia is my main difficulty. Has anyone else stumbled at this hurdle? It seems so unfair because I know I'd make a good teacher, and why should I need maths to teach art?!

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Subject: Need some help


Author:
Brittney Graham
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Date Posted: 20:49:26 11/01/05 Tue
Both my sister and my father are dyslexic, so I decided to do a speech on it. I have a problem though I don't want to embarass my sister or father, but I would like to know if there are any words that are trickier than others or easier to misconstrue. Also if anybody has any ideas of what else I shoul include in my speech. I am trying to relate to my audience of college students.

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Subject: Dyslexia High School


Author:
Sabeeh Umer
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Date Posted: 08:17:07 11/11/05 Fri
My brother was diagnosed with Dyslexia few years ago and due to some problems in family he was taken out of high school after class 8. Now he is 20years of age and would like to get a high school degree. I was wondering if any of you can help me guide on what to do in this situation. The main problem is his age, due to which he cannot attend a normal school. SO what choices do I have on this siutation to get him a high school degree?
We reside in Kuwait, where it is very hard to find something for oursleves (we are not citizens of this country). I have been doing reseeach but I do not understand how to get him a accrediated high school degree from trained professionals.

I would prefer if you would e-mail be direct on sabeehumer@yahoo.com I dont get much internet time so I might miss messages posted here.

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Subject: Help with maths


Author:
Eve
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Date Posted: 08:21:25 10/13/05 Thu
As part of my course I have to do a statistics module. I feel more comfortable with numbers than words, but I cannot remember formulas, or the order in which certain things have to be done. I find Stats books difficult to read, the language is so difficult and they tend to use different names for the same thing, which is very confusing. Does anybody have any suggestions? What support is out there, does anybody know?

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Subject: help


Author:
Laura
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Date Posted: 18:24:02 10/14/05 Fri
Haven't you ever been tested for dysgraphia? All colleges will have a program for student services or testing services that will complete an evaluation on you. Usually free of charge. Or maybe the department of rehabilitation services. LOOK AROUND or go to the local high school or the www.ada.com or www.ada.org? or www.about.com websites on learning disabilities. From there, if you are eligible for free services, you can get notetakers and someone to help you organize your school work. You need an evaluation if you did not get one in high school. American with disabilitie Act.

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Subject: dyslexia


Author:
marnie
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Date Posted: 05:45:33 09/05/05 Mon
I am a Psychology student and i am conducting research into attention and dyslexia. I require people from Newcastle or Sunderland areas with dyslexia to participate in my study, aged from 5 upwards. With your anonomous participation I will be able to add to the research into dyslexia. Please contact me via email. Thank you

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Subject: help please


Author:
Francisco
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Date Posted: 20:23:44 08/09/05 Tue
I am 21 years old and I am a college student. I have a very hard time is very difficult to read. my question is there are any universities that help dyslexic student? because I need one..
Thank you is someone can help me.

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Subject: Write Right


Author:
Tony
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Date Posted: 14:31:05 08/17/05 Wed
Why not check out Breme Write Right www.bremesoftware.com
It's a WP program designed for dyslexics of all ages. Based on international (UK) English it has one of the best spell checkers around and many other features - plus it only costs 25GBP for single users.

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Subject: I need help....!!!!!!


Author:
Molly
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Date Posted: 21:11:14 10/30/04 Sat
I am a dyslexic and about to start college in th fall..the problem is, is that i dont really have the money. i would try for schalorships but i know how crappy my writting is and stuff..so whats the point.

So now to the point...:) i was wondering if there is any money, grants, free stuff (computers), ANYTHING that could help me w/ this college money problem.Thanx 4 ur time. God Bless

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Subject: HeLP :(


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Tulin
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Date Posted: 10:12:42 08/05/05 Fri
Hi,first sorry for my English..I have a brother as a dyslexia,he is 22 years old..He lives in Turkey and he would like to come to America and go to tha college of dyslexia..In Turkey They don't have any college for dyslexia students he lives hard time in Turkey..What can I do for him..First he should learn English..Thank you..

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Subject: Helpless Friend


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Purtyoldappy
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Date Posted: 20:41:09 07/31/05 Sun
I am a 16 year old college student. I have a friend (15) that has dyslexia. She is capable, and smart when she wants to be, but refuses to try most things. He dyslexia is a crutch. It has become very frustrating and even lost her friends. What is she looking for? What can we do? Any help would be appreciated.

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Subject: Do Laptops Help


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Graham
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Date Posted: 05:33:55 06/25/04 Fri
I have dyslexia and have been told that a laptop will help is this true?

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Subject: Dyslexia . . . or something else


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Grace
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Date Posted: 22:23:31 01/25/04 Sun
I'm in Grad. school and have always been a slow reader, but specific problems have made me wonder if there's a little more to it. My main problems are:
I have trouble reading unless I follow along with my finger or keep the book only inches away from my face (I have no vision problems)
Problems understanding a sentance/paragraph even when I understand each word individually
When writing, I'll write letters out of sequence or words out of order (EXTREMELY frequently)

It was suggested by a few professors that I may be dyslexic, but I'm not sure whether to pursue the (expensive) search or if I'm barking up the wrong tree. Any advice? Thanks!!

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Subject: Is there a college for dyslexcia adults


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John Tufo
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Date Posted: 18:45:26 04/14/03 Mon
I am in calif i am 46 and i am tired of this it time for me to fine a school that i can learn at i will go anywhere i am single i can sell my house. all my life i been deeling with this the stress has been the hardis i just got tested for dyslexia but i new that was it for a long time when you learn about it you know if you got it or not i want to go the best school there is

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Subject: Omega 3


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Laura
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Date Posted: 08:37:34 01/16/04 Fri
Hi I was diagnosed as dyslexic when I was 7 I'm now 19 in my second year of uni and finding it quite hard I've been hearing about the research on Omega 3 fish oils and how it can help dyslexic children, I was wondering if anyone had any info on this and if it helps adults aswell and should I try it?

ps I've only just stubbled across this forum and it's great to hear other people who have had similar experiences and worries

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