VoyForums
[ Show ]
Support VoyForums
[ Shrink ]
VoyForums Announcement: Programming and providing support for this service has been a labor of love since 1997. We are one of the few services online who values our users' privacy, and have never sold your information. We have even fought hard to defend your privacy in legal cases; however, we've done it with almost no financial support -- paying out of pocket to continue providing the service. Due to the issues imposed on us by advertisers, we also stopped hosting most ads on the forums many years ago. We hope you appreciate our efforts.

Show your support by donating any amount. (Note: We are still technically a for-profit company, so your contribution is not tax-deductible.) PayPal Acct: Feedback:

Donate to VoyForums (PayPal):

[ Login ] [ Main index ] [ Post a new message ] [ Search | Check update time | Archives: 1, 2, 3, [4] ]

DYSLEXIA AT
COLLEGE


Subject: how can you tell if you have dyslexia?


Author:
Karin A
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 14:17:12 03/01/05 Tue
hey out there?
so here i em wondering do i have dyslexia?
My name is karin..im 27 and just starting back to school. all my life i have trouble with spelling, reading,writing,studying,testing, left,right.. ect..its hard for me to get things done i feel like my brain is so scattered. so is this dyslexia? is it A.D.D? does anyone else out there feel the same way i do?
if so plaese help...thankyou....Karin

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: I'm so happy, I just have to tell it everybody.


Author:
Lex
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 08:23:04 07/22/05 Fri
I'm so happy, I just have to tell it everybody.
levoxyl

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Subject: I'm confused!!


Author:
Whitney
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 20:26:58 11/23/04 Tue
Hi... I'm a freshman at Brown University this fall, and I've lately noticed that i'm having some problems regarding testing. I went to talk to my chem professor, who knows that I fully understand the material as i've visited him during office hours. However, i'm completely failing my exams, and he suggested that I may have dyslexia, which was something that i've never considered until I went to a few websites today. When I was three, I had many language processing problems and I was "speech impaired", although they dropped this diagnosis in 4th grade and I was placed into the "talented and gifted" program in 5th grade. It appeared that I had grown out of this problem, although I had many testing issues - discrepencies between my test grades versus what i actually "know" ... especially on the SAT verbal section (although my math score was pretty high since that's always been my strong point). But during tests, I have a lot of trouble comprehending the questions or even just thinking - my thoughts become very fragmented. I've also noticed other symptoms such as zoning out, sometimes being seen as hyper, mixing up letters within words as i read, write, or speak, and other things as well. I've just always scored relatively high academically, although I still thought that I knew even "more" than what those high numbers revealed. For a long time, i've felt that grades don't reflect my knowledge, and now it's causing problems for me in college, especially in chemistry and I plan to be pre-med and my grades aren't going to be sufficient for my future. This whole situation has just been very upsetting and frustrating for me since I can't understand exactly what is "wrong." Does anyone have any suggestions about how I should go about this issue since I don't want grades to be the downfall of my existence!! How can I accomodate to this problem within a college atmosphere? Feel free to email me at WRM9286@aol.com

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: just been diagnosed


Author:
yvonne
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 06:22:59 03/01/05 Tue
Hi I am a 24 year old college student and I have just been diagnosed with dyslexia. Although my Mother, Brother and Sister have all known for may years that they have dyslexia, my school refused to test me. they said that as i did not show signs of dyslexia, even though i constantly got things wrong, such as spelling and gramma, there was no point in wasting time, as i was just a bit of a slow learner, my guess is they thought there was no point in wasting money to have someone tested that probably wouldn't go far in life anyway. It was only when i felt like i need something more challenging in my life other than a borning job in a chip shop, that i jion the local college and started an access course, that my dyslexia was picked up, my college tutors decided to test me, as my work was not up to standard. I am now receiving some help, all beit once aweek, I would really like other dyslexic's to share their copeing stratages with me. thanks for taking the time to read this and if you have any advice then please share it with me. Yvonne

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: Learning a foreign language


Author:
Alisha
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 18:24:57 02/24/05 Thu
I'm out of high school now and I am planning on doing mission work and learning a new language with that. have any of ya'll learned a new language before?? IF so could you please tell me if it was just extremely hard or how you got through it?

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: Long essays


Author:
Kerry
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 04:37:40 07/15/04 Thu
Hi Lousie, It was a shame you had a grump of an essessor, but put it aside and move on. As for writing long essays and reading I have some encouragment. I have just completed a degree in a Animation, and it was during this time I was diagnosed Dyslexic where I had been encouraged to leave the course as my academic writing was that bad. I was lucky that I was getting top marks for my film work which allowed for the suspicion. I never got great marks for my essays and they frustrated the hell out of me, tears, temper tamtrums, flinging of books. For my disseration which was in my final year 8,000 to 10,000 words I won't lie, it was one of the hardest things I have ever, ever done. But I did it. I picked a subject that I was keen on, I did a lot of visual research (which is encouraged if your dyslexic)I had one hour tutorials a week which you are entitled too (UK) and I got top 15 in my year...and I was very proud of myself. At the beginning I had convinced myself that I couldn't do it, but with support I did, and I wrote over a 10,000 words...and so can you!

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: Does High school prepare you for College?


Author:
Mike
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 21:51:25 06/14/05 Tue
Well in my case they didn't. All my high school teachers never prepared me for college. My teachers tried to help me get a job. They didnt try to help me go to college. To my ESL teachers never saw me going to college. But they saw me giving them there food from Jack Box..lol..Well i been in college about 2 years and so far am on my way.

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: how to be better organizer?....


Author:
prince
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 06:09:56 08/16/04 Mon
hi, I am new to this forum.
Actually I have a problem organizing things...I am pretty bad at it. At times I perform things to their best, probably better than anyone. But again, at times I lose things and mess them up as if I knew nothing, which usually happens, when everything is about to end say anything, things include seminars, speaking, presenytations, official work, sometimes even cooking. I dont how to start coping with it....in fact I want to do it myself.

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: voice recognition software


Author:
Clare Cronin
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 11:18:48 05/03/05 Tue
My dyslexic niece is temporarily living near me doing work experience but has to write a long essay while she is here. She has a computer provided by the local education authority in her home town, but I am lending her a laptop while she is here. It occurred to me it would help if she could use voice recognition software to speak the essay direct to the machine - has anyone got any recommendations please? I would like to buy her something if it's not too expensive.

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: Help Required


Author:
Mary
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 07:59:52 05/11/03 Sun
Helo, my name is Mary im 25 and I live in London. I was diagnosed with dyslexia when I was 13. I was given assistance at school and at college which helped, but now im in full time employment. I have noticed that my dsylexia is having a effect on my work which is causing me problems. I have tried many things to overcome this problem but at the moment nothing is helping. My parents are aware that I have dyslexia but I feel to embarassed to tell them that I could loose my job if I dont do something about it. My best friend has been supportive but feels very fruastrated with me. If anybody can give me some advice please e-mail me.

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: Dyslexia - can we get good grades


Author:
Kate
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 02:56:40 02/24/05 Thu
Hi, im 18 and go to college (UK, im not at Uni yet) and im studying for my a-levels. I had a Dyslexia test during yr 10, about 2 years ago, and another more recently and both said i was mildly dyslexic. I have no problems with spelling and i can write reasonably well if speed is not important, but i find trouble with essay writing (i gave up a subject because i had no idea how i could pass it - large exam essays/time) and other things. But what bothers me most is that i cant seem to get down to work, im so easily distracted and i cant focus for more than 10 minutes. I cant piece things together and then i get stressed and have to read pages over and over again, and sometimes i still get nowhere. Does anyone have advice for this or how to deal with it?
One more thing, i would like to know if can we get grades as good as other students. and one last thing... i have trouble remembering things, does anyone know how i can get round that.

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: Revolutionary healing therapy for all types of Dyslexia!


Author:
Tony Smith
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 13:20:07 07/12/05 Tue
hi everyone!

Re: FREE PILOT SCHEME FOR ALL TYPES OF DYSLEXIA!

I don't know if this will be of interest to anyone with DYSLEXIA 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! 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.

Have a look and see what you think. just visit: http://superenergy.freewebpage.org

Best of luck!
JIM

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: do I have Dyslexia?


Author:
snassif
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 12:55:55 06/21/05 Tue
After completing my second year in Uni, one of my lecturers pointed out that I might have dyslexia and after that my personal tutor offered me disability service.. to be honest I have to say this is the first time i heared about Dyslexia. I never noticed anything in my reading or writing!! mind that I'm doing my BSc in English and that is my second language.

how can a person tell if they DO have Dyslexia or not? and is it better to go and be checked?

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: New Dyslexic


Author:
Claire
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 11:48:42 03/31/05 Thu
Have just been told I am dyslexic which came as a bit of a shock (at 25) and a lot of relief. I am in the middle term of a one year masters degree and have just failed my exam miserably - 29% but passed the coursework with 90% (highest mark in class - which is why uni picked it up). Ive struggled with exams all the way through school and my first degree being told that i hadnt doen enoguh revision or could have done better!! Now i know im not stupid and there is a reason im a lot happier but.....

I have my second exma in just over 2 weeks and now the struggles come again - has any one got any advice!

Im due to have a second lot of assessments on april 5ht which is only a week before my exam so dont know whether ill be ready for the exma.

Help

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: Dyslexia support


Author:
Jennifer
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 10:34:40 03/21/05 Mon
Hi my name is jennifer, i am 23 and dyslexic and am currently in my final year of an English Literature degree (london, uk) I do have extra tutoring from the uni and have found ways of coping with dyslexia, and yet I still suffer from bouts of depression and anxiety regarding my academic capabilities (even though I do know, I am capable!) Also this is not helped by the complete lack of acknowlegedment and understanding from my course tutors. Bascially I want to have communication from people who are in the same boat as me and know what Im going through. It is all so frustrating and sometimes I feel Im cracking up! I know I'll get through this but it would be nice to have support from those who truly understand the problems that dyslexic face.

Jennifer

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: homeschool grads


Author:
Minka
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 00:49:06 06/29/05 Wed
Hello,
I am looking for homeschool grads who are dyslexic and/or visual-spatial learners. I am compiling curriculum that is appealing and geared for these types of students and would like your help as to what homeschool curriculum you found useful etc. I am a homeschool graduate and also one of those non traditional learners who has gone on to college, so it would be wonderful to get into contact with some of you. Please email me!
Thanks,
Minka

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Subject: I need help


Author:
Catharina Brandwijk
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 19:58:38 03/28/05 Mon
I am a graduate student who is currently working on my dissertation that involves the development of a new test that could be useful in early diagnosis of dyslexia as well as understanding this LD.

I need college students who have been officially diagnosed with dyslexia. I offer a reimbursement of $50.00 for about two hours of testing.

I have approached a number of universities, learning centers, placed adds on websites, ect and i am having almost no responses.

Can you please help me understand what the reason for this might be?

And do you have any suggestions in how i can be more succesful in reaching this population. Participating in the study is a significant contribution to helping our understanding and intervention of dyslexia.

Any input is highly appreciated.

Thank you so much,
Catharina Brandwijk

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: Note taking from lectures


Author:
Claire
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 08:29:15 03/20/05 Sun
In lectures at uni I find that I can either listen and follow the lecture or take notes but not understand or follow at all.
I have read the note taking advise and it's helped a little, but I'm still having the same problem.
Does anyone else find the same thing happens?

Claire

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: Have I been discriminated against?


Author:
22434
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 19:35:02 03/31/05 Thu
I am a dyslexic (medically documented) high school senior. I have complained since I was a freshman that foreign language was very hard for me and I was struggling with it because of my disability. I was very rudely treated (as if I was trying to "pull a fast one") and both the coordinator at my school and teacher said it has nothing to do with it.

I have had further testing that shows a direct link. I feel that I was treaded very badly, made to feel stupid, have failed and am retaking the class, and lastly I think my college acceptance was effected by the grades and seeing that I keep retaking the same class.

Do I have any recourse?

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: You can make a difference and earn $50


Author:
Catharina Brandwijk
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 18:46:31 04/23/05 Sat
Are you a college student with dyslexia? And would you like to earn $50? Then you are needed asap.

I am looking for college students age 18-39 with official diagnosis of dyslexia for my dissertation. My disseration involves the development of a new test that could be useful in early diagnosis of dyslexia and increase our understanding of this learning disability.

It involves the following:
1. You will be given a variety of tasks
2. Assessment is on a one-to-one basis
3. It will take about 90 to 120 minutes
4. You will receive $50 for your time
5. Preferred location: Rosemead School of Psychology, La Mirada, California, but I am willing to meet you in the Southern California area if that is a possibility. I am flexible in my schedule and can meet with you during the week or weekend.

To find out if yo qualify and schedule an appointment, contact Catharina Brandwijk, MA, graduate student at Rosemead School of Psychology at cabrandwijk@yahoo.com. Look forward to hearing from you.

ALL INFORMATION REMAINS STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: John Boadford


Author:
Jillian
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 20:48:52 05/21/05 Sat
I am a paralegal studies at Interboro Institute I will be grduating in August. I know I would like to work but I can not read like I want to. I hawe be dealing with dyslexia my whole life and I would like to get help.

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: Technology assistance


Author:
Marian
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 11:29:22 05/23/05 Mon
Hi, my husband suffers from dyslexia. Through hard work and dedication he qualified himself as enrolled nurse. He is enjoying his work, but more and more experience problems with completing of medical record cards. I need to find out if any protable technology is available that can enable him to dictate the nessecary information, and print lables which can then be pasted onto the medical cards. The required technology needs to be compact, small enough for him to carry it around in his pocket and it must enable him to print a label right there next to the patient's bed. Please indicate if such aids are available and how I can get hold of it.

Thank you.

Marian Esterhuizen

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Subject: pentalized for mind


Author:
Danielle
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 17:14:05 04/26/05 Tue
I am a graduating senior of seven years and I have grown up diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD. I have found ways to better my areas fo where I tend to fall short through building on my great memory. Typically Dyslexic's have trouble with their memory but not me, its the one thing I charish. But right now i am being humililated by my University. They are accusing me of plagerising. This fureates me more then anything since I have put myself through 7 yrs fo struggling to understand the fact that I work in very different ways that the Universities teach. I had to write eight essays all from memory. now the one thing i have alwaysed cherished is being used against me, thye are accusing me of acedemic cheating. I am being vewied as another cow in the heard with no integerity. I dont know my rights but they are trying to keep me from graduating, i have worked to hard to let someone tear me down. I am exausted and need to know my rights please if any one can help me please email me at besilly2day@yahoo.com

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Subject: Web Based Browser for dyslexia


Author:
Tristan White
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 18:21:01 04/13/05 Wed
Hello, I am making a web based browser for dyslexia that lets you surf the web eith your own font and background colour. It's web based so you can use it from any pc.

I need some people to fill in an online survey for me. Just to find out peoples font and colour preferences.

The survey is at
http://www.pelius.com

There is also a link to the browser as it is. It's designed for browsing text content pages and doesn't work very well with some web site ( one problem can be too many drop down menus ). Anyway feel free to use it and let me know what you think. If you have a chance to fill in the survey that would be great.
Thankyou

Tristan

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Subject: TREATMENT OF DYSLEXIA in KENTUCKY


Author:
JOSE McCAUSLAND
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 07:23:55 03/29/05 Tue
HI

I NEED INFORMATION ABOUT ANY PLACE IN LOUISVILLE KY OR AROUND FOR TREATMENT OF DYSLEXIA

MY COUSIN HAVE 6 YEARS

THANKS



JOSE McCAUSLAND

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Subject: Learning an instrument


Author:
Elaine Leitch
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 12:41:20 02/08/05 Tue
Hi there,

I am doing my dissertation on String Teaching and Dyslexia and was wondering if anyone out there would be interested in helping me.
I am looking for people who have had experience of learning an instrument and would like to contact them via e mail. I looking to ask 10 question of which all answers will be treated in the strictest of confidance.

Hope someone can help.

Thank you Elaine

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: college selection


Author:
Toby Director
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 17:54:18 03/07/04 Sun
I am aware of several colleges that are wonderful for students with language disabilities (Curry, Dean, Bennington,Landmark,Lynn, etc) They do not have any advanced science or math courses though. My son is both gifted and dyslexic and we are looking for a college with math, physics, computer science, or engineering programs that will also accomodate his language difficulties. Any suggestions?

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: hello


Author:
anna
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 03:41:35 02/05/05 Sat
hello just thought i would have a look on this website as i have just found out i have dyslexia and i dont know much about it really this is a gd web site up 2 now

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: Teachers


Author:
Neil James
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 11:50:04 03/05/05 Sat
I'm doing a degree in education and my final assignment is on dyslexia, or should i say the teaching of dyslexic adults. I would like to know where to find the percentage of teachers that have training for coping with dyslexic students in there class. By the way I'm dyslexic.

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: Needed asap college students with dyslexia. Los Angeles


Author:
Catharina Brandwijk
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 16:53:08 03/16/05 Wed
Are you a college student with dyslexia? And would you like to earn $50? Then you are needed asap.

I am looking for college students age 18-39 with official diagnosis of dyslexia for my dissertation. My disseration involves the development of a new test that could be useful in early diagnosis of dyslexia and increase our understanding of this learning disability.

1. You will be given a variety of tasks
2. Assessment is on a one-to-one basis
3. It will take about 90 to 120 minutes
4. Preferred location: Rosemead School of Psychology, La Mirada, California (but willing to meet you)

To find out if yo qualify and schedule an appointment, contact Catharina Brandwijk, MA, graduate student at Rosemead School of Psychology at cabrandwijk@yahoo.com. Look forward to hearing from you.

All information obtained remains strictly confidential

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Subject: Acting and I'm Dyslexia


Author:
Stephon
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 15:29:40 06/20/04 Sun
Hi, I'm 29 yrs old from London (UK) and I'm dyslexia. I'm training to become an actor but I feel my reading is letting me down in a big way. When I know I have to read the scripts outloud with the other person in front of everyone in the class I get this funny feeling in my stomach because I know that I am going to stumble on some of the words which make me feel uncomfortable. We have to read scripts in class all the time and I fine it very difficult to read and take it all in and also try to actor at the same time. It can be really frustrating. Can anyone offer some sound advice.

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: I have a friend with dyslexia


Author:
Michael A Sugawa
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 19:20:50 03/14/05 Mon
I have a friend with dyslexia, i have heared a lot from her about how she is treated unfairly. She has had two instructors i know of that have told her litteraly to leave their class because they didnt want to have to deal with her, that she was too stupid to be in their class. She is trying to go into EKU, as far as i know she has never gotten any accomidations for her dyslexia. Recently her gpa dropped below 2.0. The class that did this she had on her tests 3 c's and an F. she does her school work and gets passing grades and she has been given an f for that class. That doesnt add up to me at all. She feels like she cant argue the grade because that instructor is the dean of the socialogy dept. for the past 5 semesters she has been fighting a loosing battle with instructors about her performance, her dyslexia being ignored. She is at the point of giving up. She trys so hard it saddens and angers me to see this happen to her. Is there anything at all that can be done to help her. I cant think of anything myself. Please if anyone can help me respond to this post. Thank you.


Michael

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: coping in college


Author:
barry
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 16:33:44 12/07/04 Tue
i am Dyslexia and i was wondering now people are coping in college. i am doing a computer course and i am finding it really hard and the second year is not getting any easy.

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: Needing college students. La Mirada/Los Angeles, CA


Author:
Catharina Brandwijk
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 16:58:46 03/08/05 Tue
Are you a college student with dyslexia? And would you like to earn $35? Then you are needed asap.

I am looking for college students age 18-39 with official diagnosis of dyslexia for my dissertation. My disseration involves the development of a new test that could be useful in early diagnosis of dyslexia and increase our understanding of this learning disability.

1. You will be given a variety of tasks
2. Assessment is on a one-to-one basis
3. It will take about 90 to 120 minutes
4. Preferred location: Rosemead School of Psychology, La Mirada, California (but willing to meet you)

To find out if yo qualify and schedule an appointment, contact Catharina Brandwijk, MA, graduate student at Rosemead School of Psychology at cabrandwijk@yahoo.com

All information obtained remains strictly confidential

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: Stats


Author:
Tamatha
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 04:29:03 05/17/04 Mon
Like you i am a 3rd year student in psychology. I study at murdoch uni in Western Australia.I was diagnosised with servere dyslexia when i was 24, 3 years. Of course I alway knew I had it. I just need to get enough self worth before finding out what was quite obvious.I know how you feel. I too have put in the wrong numbers and not relised that I have done it until my correlation comes out wrong. It is so frustrating ha, you feel like you are doing so much work thatn everybody else. And you are , your not just imagining which makes things worse.The only solution that I have found that helps a little is checking and re-checking. Also if you can find a learning and education centre at your uni. I have found that the extra tutoring has helped some what. And the people work there have more time than you your lecture and tutor to help you.I am good at maths but i suck at stats. The way they ask the questions are confusing and I find it hard to deconstruct it, and then find out what they are asking for , so i can calutlated it. Do you find the some problem?
Just do your best, I have faith in you.
Good luck . I have my stat exam in 4 weeks so I should get back it.
Tamatha

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: money advice etc.


Author:
Anna Klein
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 05:50:42 01/10/05 Mon
Hey,
I am a high school student starting to worry about college, I was wondering if any of you could give me some advice in which university support and consider dyslexia both in application and offer support threw out college. I would also greatly appreciate any hints to possible scholarships or other support (i.e. computer/lab top) available for dyslexic students. I would greatly apriechiate any advice! thank you!

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: Disability groups at a college level


Author:
Val
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 21:14:59 01/02/05 Sun
Hi,

I am the current president of the Council for students with Disabilities at Michigan State University. I am dyslexic myself and of the 1,000 registered students with disabilities at MSU about half or more are dyslexic. Mainly my organization trys to educate the university on Disability issues, work to improve our accessibility, and act as a support group for people trying to get accomodations. I have found that students with LD are the lowest average of people however in our group which doesn't make much sense to me. Does anyone work with a disability rights organization at your college any advice? Why do you think that people with learning disabilities seem less likely to fight for accomodations?

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: The lack of reading in kidhood years?


Author:
Jon
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 18:15:58 03/03/05 Thu
hi
does any one have links on lack of any early reading and dyslexia?
I have dyslexia. I have had no special help. growing up I only read what I had to very little.
and now I am able to read the bible with the same understanding and speed as green eggs and ham.
I tend to focus on the text and not the story(not a good thing) when I try not to sound out loud each word in my head and just focus on the story I can't do it for more then 30 seconds allthuo I read the page at a rate 10 times it gives me a killer headack
its alot eaiser to do it with books that are at a second grade level I am wondering before I take the time to Fill myself in on all the kid books I never read. as to focus on the story not on the words and develep that pattern in my brain will it help me at all?

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Subject: glad to find people like me


Author:
keri christopher
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 11:54:52 02/24/05 Thu
im 20 and im a freshman at ETBU and it was an act of congress to get modification since entering college
i think it is messed up that even though i was dislexic in grade school and high school i had to pay to get evaluated again to only get half my modification.
more later
keri

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Subject: Help need testing


Author:
Roxanne Parise
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 02:18:18 02/14/05 Mon
I would like to be tested for adult dyslexia but I have no money for this

I an in college at Lake Superior and having a very hard time with my grades, I feel like a failor in every way

Help

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: Im finding it hard


Author:
Kerry O'Malley
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 14:31:19 02/02/05 Wed
i am 21 and at college and am finding the work lode hard as it takes me so long to right i have bad dyslexia and have always strugald with riten work i fine it so frustrating that this part of the corse is holding me bake as i am verey good at what i do but get marked on my righting ablatey my teacher knows i have dyslexia but does not seem to undresand what it intals i have expresan the lack of knowlege throught out my acodemic carear buy teachers and do not know why that is why dont are teacher seem to know what it is?. I relly would like to know about any seport "am I intaltaled to a grunt to by computere progras to help me at college ?"

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: Short term memory


Author:
Craig Heyworth
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 07:22:44 01/31/05 Mon
Hey there,
I just thought that i would visit this web site as i was told about it today after my dyslexia test which needed an update. I noticed one thing in my test which had dramatically improved since the last and i used the following technique. I thought that it might assist some with simular problems. I found that my short term memory for numbers was really poor. I pictured a telephone keypad in my head and then when the numbers are read to me i pictured dialing them. What i found in my test is that i was even able to recite the number backwards. This was due to being able to see the pattern that the number made on the keypad in my head. It's the image of the numbers being pressed and the pattern it makes (eg: 713264 would be corner corner corner triangle).
Hope this helps some of you as it has me.
Craig

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Subject: statistics


Author:
Julie
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 05:01:56 03/30/04 Tue
Hi,I was diagnosed with having sever dyslexia 3 years ago,
I'm doing a 3rd year psychology degree course with the OU and am having quite a few problems on the way, I have a very bad short term memory and terrible organisation , my main problem is with stats, I just cannot get my head round them, my maths is very bad too, numbers mean nothing to me, and confuse me greatly, I really cannot understand stats, I informed my tutor by email, (he wqas never in when I needed help)so i got a very bad mark for my assignemet, when I did get a reply, well after the assignment was due in whe said "well, all students find stats difficult and that he was doing a visit to my county (which is in the sticks ) in two months!!, many students said they got 80% or more, I got 50% he knows I have severe dyslexia but doesn't aknowledge it at all.
does anyone else have these sort of problems, and could anyone offer advice on stats?
your in hope
Julie

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: Dyslexic needs software for inputing math equations


Author:
Cathy
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 08:01:55 01/11/05 Tue
 I have a 16 year old Junior that is college bound but is struggling with math. He is dyslexic and has attention deficit. I have had him tested recently and he score in the 98%ile for math reasoning and in the 58%ile for basic calculations. He is currently taking Algebra 2/trigonometry and can figure the problems out in his head and get the correct answer most of the time but is required to show his work. This is where the problem is: he gets lost on the paper and has poor attention to detail. For spelling being able to use the computer so that he did not have to think about how the letters were formed made all the difference in the world and I feel that being able to type in equations and work them on the computer would be a big help for math as well. Has anyone had experience with this problem and had success in dealing with it? Is there software available that will allow him to input and do the work on the computer without having to learn all the idiosyncrasies of excel or other such programs? We would greatly appreciate any help you can give us, Thanks!

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: college stuff


Author:
Maia
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 15:33:29 11/03/04 Wed
Hello!
I am a 17 year old high school senior. I am knee deep in the college application prosess. I have overcome a lot with my dyslexia in the reading department. I can now read better and with more comprehension then my teachers, but dyslexia is still a force to be reconded with in my life.
The college processing is really demadinding especially because I can't spell to save my soul. I was wondering if anyone knew of scolarships that could helpe me out. Our just in geneal how does dyslexia affect the life of a college student. I still fell sort of ashamed to having a learing, well lets say difference. DOes anyone know how i should include my dyslexia in the college application process? Anything at all would help me.
thanks so much
maia

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: Dyslexia questionnaire


Author:
lorraine
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 08:55:43 12/28/04 Tue
As a dyslexic student myself I am interested in finding out people have found using the library whilst at university. If you would be able to help please email me and I will send you a copy of the questionnaire.

lorraine.lentell@unn.ac.uk

Many Thanks,

Lorraine

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Subject: difficulty writting accademically


Author:
lou
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 19:16:18 12/06/04 Mon
i am very frustrated! im a 3rd yr psychology student but i agonise over every written essay i get. i understand everything that i read but when it comes to rephrasing what i hav read in order to put it in written form my mind goes blank. i can sometimes write it how i would say it but this is not accademic writing. in oral presentations i get really high grades but my uni doesnt allow me to do my written assessments orally, they say they dont have time! ha, just because they dont have the time i have to sufer with poor grades that stop me from being able to get into post grad studies even though i have a strng understanding of the coures material. ARRRRRRRR!!! anyone got any suggestions?

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: Looking for work


Author:
Wanell
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 14:34:45 10/20/04 Wed
HI!


My name is Wanell and I can not find work that will except me, because I dysleixc. I do have a master degree, but it seen that I can not give back to those who will learn from my experinces and education.

I would like to teach child development courses in a colleges or universities. Because dyslexia no one will hire me. Even those I got through the educaton.

Please give me a respond thank you!

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: Questionnaire


Author:
Ian Storrie
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 08:59:12 10/24/03 Fri
Hi I am student in Glasgow UK and I would appreciate if you could take the time to consider this questionnaire.
Please indicate your Country Of Origin as this would be useful for my project.
Thank you for your help.

Please tick the appropriate box

Question 1: Are you male [ ] or female [ ]

Question 2: Are you;
16-24 [ ] 25-33 [ ] 34-42 [ ] or over [ ]

Question 3: Do you consider dyslexia to be a result of or in line with a mental disorder; Yes [ ] No [ ] Not sure [ ]

Question 4: Do you believe that there is a medical cure for dyslexia; Yes [ ] No [ ] Not sure [ ]

Question 5: At what age were you diagnosed with dyslexia; Before 15 [ ] 16-24 [ ] 25-33 [ ] 34-42 [ ] or over [ ]

Question 6: Do you find it difficult to tell other people that you have dyslexia; Yes [ ] No [ ]

Question 7: Within the education system do you feel that the 'Disabled student’s allowance' is a prompt service for dyslexia (Applies to UK student's only);
Yes [ ] No [ ] I do not know that it exits [ ]

Question 8: Do you believe that people do not understand the problems that people with dyslexia suffer; Yes [ ] No [ ]

Question 9: Do you know of any support groups for dyslexia; Yes [ ] No [ ]

Question 10: Have you ever suffered any discrimination at the hand of a tutor/lecturer due to your dyslexia; Yes [ ] No [ ] or with a fellow student; Yes [ ] No [ ]

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: Dyslexia Questionnaire


Author:
Leanne
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 10:20:15 11/25/04 Thu
Hi everyone,

Im a 3rd student at uni and my dissertation is based on Dyslexia. I want to find out if any of you would be interested in answering a questionnaire? If so you can email me indiegal25@hotmail.com

Thanks

Leanne

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: Dislexia Testing


Author:
Ian
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 18:36:03 08/26/04 Thu
Does anyone know where I can get free online dislexia testing?
ihutchinson@avenuecable.com

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: Help Needed - Dyslexia


Author:
Mathew Enoch Mount
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 18:40:22 10/16/04 Sat
Hello,

I have dyslexia in a way that greatly affects reading and writing, and I feel that no matter how much I try I cannot get the accommodations that I need for my learning disability for a university level classical Greek language course at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. The problem that I am having with self-advocacy is becoming so bad that recently when I asked for more than one day to do a difficult classical Greek translation assignment for a class taught by Doctor Fredric Williams my instructor addressed the class asking if my accommodation was reasonable. I do not know how to advocate for reasonable accommodations when an instructor is as powerful and unwilling to compromise as Doctor Williams is.

When I approach the university departments about my problem, the departments do not appear to do anything that is helpful. I made a web sight about my feelings, letters, and university correspondence regarding the subject. The link for the web sight appears below.

http://siuc.mathew-mount.com/

Please help me my evaluating my web sight and offering suggestions.

Thank you,

Mathew Enoch Mount
mmount@siu.edu

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: As I have learned from Dyslexics


Author:
Jim Ryan
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 13:25:53 11/14/04 Sun
Let me first clarify, I am not a doctor, but my granddaughter has dyslexia. I have written one very extensive piece from observing her and making considerations, based on that.

From that and all the other surrounding date, I believe that it all comes down to Dyslexics learning to balance everything, both mentally and physically, to succeed. Many of you will most definately accell in very specific fields, so I would say to you, choose well and then target your learning and preperation, in that direction. In life, it is all about selling yourself, when it gets right down to it, well, at least from what little I know of life.

If I can be of any help, please feel free to ask. If nothing else, you may get a good laugh at my expense.

Be well.

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Subject: Browse with own font and background colour


Author:
Tristan White
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 17:07:27 11/13/04 Sat
Hello I am making a way to browse the web from any pc with your own page format settings ( you can set text ( size / colour / font ) background ( colour ) highlight ( let you
highlight page line by line with rollover )). I'm making a quick survey of peoples colour preferences. If you follow the link below you can set some sample text in the style you like. Then all you need to do is paste your choice into the email form and send them through to me. If you could take the time to do this I would be really grateful. I hope to have a full version on the web for you early next year. Thanks Tristan White
http://www.mn8studios.com/uni/surveyformat.html

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: Diagnosis


Author:
Dan Dixon
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 07:17:12 08/22/04 Sun
I have suspected that my oldest daughter has dyslexia since she was about 5. She is now 18 and about to enter college. I have always avoided having her officially diagnosed because I wanted to avoid any stigma, but I now believe it is time to change that. I will give some history in a minute, but let me start with a question: Where do I go, or to whom do I go to get her tested and to get an official diagnosis? The university she will be attending will make accommodations (the only accomodation is additional time on timed tests) if she has an "official" diagnosis.

History: In kindergarten, she was very excited about reading and language, but as soon as she actually started reading she became very discouraged and had great difficulty learning to read. To this day she is an extremely slow reader. Her spelling is AWFUL. She is capable of mispelling the same word in four different ways in the same paragraph. She is incredibly tenacious. Despite the slow pace at which she reads, she graduated high school a member of the national honor society, and received numerous academic scholarships. Her math scores on the SAT were in the top 1% for women, but her verbal scores were in the 50% range. After reviewing the analysis of her scores I realized that she had only answered about half of the questions in the reading section. Her accomplishment has been by sheer force of will. She studies harder, but mostly LONGER than any of her peers. When she received reading assignments in high school, she would be up until very late for days or weeks at a time in order to complete them. She has been admitted to a very competitive program, biomedical engineering, at the University of Cincinnati. I know (as an engineer, myself) that the program she is in will be challenging for everyone, but fear that her slow pace of reading may be an insurmountable challenge if she is not given some accommodation.

Any information about where or how to go about having her tested, or any other comments would be greatly appreciated. Please feel free to email or call if that is more convenient for you.
Thanks in Advance,
Dan Dixon
dan@TLAser.com
937.602.9748

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: Tutoring


Author:
Jill
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 18:37:01 10/01/04 Fri
Hi everyone, I'm a tutor at our college tutoring service and a dylexic individual has asked for my help in writing papers. This individual is severely dyslexic and has difficulty spelling basic words. (i.e. he writes "ever" instead of "every" etc.) I've been looking for resources regarding this topic so I can assist him effectively. If anyone has any advice or resources that might be helpful, I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks :)

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: Is there such things as Colleges for Deyslexic Students?


Author:
Steven D Shumaker
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 22:02:25 09/26/04 Sun
Is there such thing as Deyslexic colleges or Unversiies?

Place email me back cause i am going in sane and was wondering.

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: GRADUATE SCHOOL/GRE


Author:
Steve
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 14:58:22 07/20/03 Sun
I am interested in Graduate school for Education Administration. I would like to find a school if one exists in the States that specializes in the Dyslexic student. I have a comprehension problem which scares me about the reading in Grad. School and the GRE. Are their Grad. Schools who do not require a min. score on the GRE for the dyslexic student? I would also like to do it all online.

Steve

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: Drawing garden designs


Author:
Sue Crosby
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 01:17:38 02/21/03 Fri
Is any one esle crazy enough to try hand drawing to the standard of garden design! I have just been given a note taker to help me draw, I do not know quite have to use him to help me draw.
I have to add I was found to have dyslexia while I was studing for my Bed(Hons) I taught supply for a year (1994) In 1995 I had a major head injury from a road accident so I am now disabed as well. But I am now in the second year of a UFD Garden Design, so it is not all bad.

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: discontinued from a course for being dyslexic


Author:
Stephen Sutton
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 14:23:16 03/15/04 Mon
It seems strange to say that I have been discontinued from a course that is supposed to promote caring. I refer to a Mental health course in the department of nursing at a University in Manchester. I was discontinued from a course six weeks from the end for failing a research assignment. Tutors considered support to be bullying and critisising and instructing me to go and read books about research, I find research as a foriegn language and have difficulty understanding it completely. so to say read a book seems a bazzaar instruction under the circumbstances, and as such I don't feel I got the support that I deserved. My situation has caused a vast response in support of my problem many feel that I have been discriminated against and should seek compansation.but all I want is the qualification that I deserve which in this case is a diploma in mental health nursing. Why should I not fight for my rights and let them discontinue me from the course for being dyslexic?
I was told that I may have to do the course again but need to be secondered. This is not so easy I need to be in the right place at the right time for this. This requires a drop in wages that I can't afford as I have a wife and four children to support.

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: Could I be dyslexic?


Author:
Lindsay
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 20:48:18 09/08/04 Wed
I'm 18 years old and have always had a problem distinguishing left from right. It never really occured to me that it was a problem until recently when I have been trying to prepare from my driving test. So I got on the interent and started typing in searchwords. I came across a number of sites and found many on dyselxia. What I was surprised to find was the number of things to look for. I cannot read the time off any clock unless it's digital, I always mix up numbers. When reading outloud I always have trouble reading the words and saying them correctly even though I know them. Sometimes I write words backwards, instead of "now" I'll write "won" and vice versa, even when I'm speaking I jumble up words. I am horrible at math and could not complete an equation if my life depended upon it. The only thing is I'm really good at english adn have never had a problem. Is there a possibility that I'm dyslexic?

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: WHAT OCCUPATIONS ARE BETTER SUITED FOR DYSLEXIA ADULTS


Author:
DAVID C.
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 02:02:07 05/21/04 Fri
HAVE BEEN WITH MY PRESENT EMPLOYER NOW FOR FOUR YEARS.ENJOY MY WORK.EACH TIME I MAKE A MISTAKE THEY SAY THEY WILL WRITE ME UP,THEY TRY TO DISCOURAGE ME TO RESIGN.THIS IS A PART-TIME JOB.EMPLOYER KNOWS OF MY BACKGROUND.THE LEARNING DISABLITY.PLEASE ADVISE ME. WORK FOR A LARGE SHIPPING COMPANY.

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: Revising essays


Author:
Kim
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 20:53:01 08/01/04 Sun
I've been working for some time with a dyslexic student who has made a lot of progress in many areas of his English study. However, his major trouble is with revision - he reads back what he thinks he wrote when composing sentences and essays, and doesn't notice his mistakes. If pointed out to him, he can correct them at once, and when tested on spelling words alone, he manages very well. As he reaches his later years of schooling, this is becoming more of a problem when in exam situations.
I'd love to hear any suggestions anyone could offer for helping him in this.

Many thanks, Kim

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: Is this dyslexia or something else,


Author:
Maria
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 11:52:20 08/18/04 Wed
H, I'm new to this so I don't know really where to start. I'm 16years old and in the last while I have started to wonder if I'm dyslexic. Even though I have never had trouble spelling, my reading in the last while, though still really good, I've started seeing words wrong and mixing up sentances when looking at a book, but this is still infrequent. Mainly what it is is,I came accross a web site stating signs of dyslexia and it described the personality, the way a dyslexic person thinks and there mind works and other signs and it seemed to be almost like myself exactly. I'm wondering if maybe it didnt devolp untill my teens since then everything about me seemed to develop these signs of dyslexia,however mildley or severely. could it just be mild dyslexia or something else? Maybe it was that I luckily got such a good foundation in english as a child?
When I saw these symptoms it came as such a relief that I had finally idnetifies why I was different to most people and felt calm but then the thoughts of maybe I was wrong came into my head. I've reached a point now that I really need to know if it is or it isnt to have some peace of mind.

Thank you a lot for reading this post and for your help.

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: MATH


Author:
RACHEL
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 19:27:01 08/03/04 Tue
I AM LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON DYSLEXIA BUT FOR MATH
I NEED TO FIND AN AGENCY THAT WILL HELP ME IN NEW YORK CITY
I AM AN ADULT BUT I'VE NEVER BEEN TESTED FOR THIS. I BELIEVE I MAY BE DSYLEXIC. I'VE HAD TO DROP COLLEGE BECUASE I CAN'T PASS THE MATH TESTS. PLEASE HELP IF YOU CAN

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: Need advice


Author:
Mz Davis
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 12:49:39 06/30/04 Wed
My boyfriend is dyslexic but he has improved a lot since he was diagnosed back in high school. Yet, he is in college and has problems with his writing. Does anyone have any suggestions that would help him to improve his writing ability? His main problem is that he can not clearly express his ideas on paper. If anyone has any suggestions, please email them to me and type "HELP WITH BOYFRIEND" in the subject line so that I won't delete it. Thank you so very much.

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: Twins with Dyslexia


Author:
Jessica
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 19:25:58 01/14/04 Wed
I have 9 year old twins (Boy & Girl)with dyslexia, and they are approching the State assessment test. They recently took the practice test and did not do very well. One (the boy) scored a 44 on reading & 55 on math and the other (girl)scored a 46 on reading & 58 on math. I am very concerned that they will not pass the test that will be taken in the spring. My son says things like; I read slow and I will have to repeat the 3rd grade if I don't pass the TASK test. My daughter seems to be doing alot better than my son, and she is not worried, about the test as much.
I was reading Dot's Diary and I came across a section where she stated that there was a computer program that read the state assessment test out loud (through headphones) the test was taken on-line. I would like to know what type of program this was and where I can get more information. If anyone can help I would appreciate it. Thanks A concerned mother.

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: Unconventional Education


Author:
Josh
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 21:49:26 08/23/04 Mon
Hello, this is my firs time at this site, actually the first time researching dyslexia in general. I have a mild case which for the most part I have been able to tame, but still struggle in school. I am also ADD, and so is my girlfriend. I believe this more so than the dyslexia is what hinders us. I was wondering if there are any colleges out there that cater to the unconventional student. I hear all these things about schools that take new approaches to teaching and would like to know where I can learn more about them. Feel free to e-mail me if you have any information that might help because with my luck I would never find my own string again in this site's forum.

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Subject: World authority on dyslexia doing evaluations in MA


Author:
John Conroy III
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 19:17:08 08/23/04 Mon
Hi there. Dr. Laurie Cestnick is conducting clinical evaluations for persons with potential dyslexia here in MA. She is a scientist at Harvard and M.I.T. and a world authority on dyslexia. Apparently she is doing clinical evaluations out of a clinic in Fitchburg called North Worcester Psychological Consultants and most medical insurance covers the cost of the evaluation. If you want to be tested by one of the best, I highly recommend her. I went to China to hear her speak at the Rodin Academy Conference (a prestigious dyslexia conference where world-leaders tell us the latest about dyslexia research findings) and people were talking about how happy they were that she was taking her knowledge into clinical settings. Just thought I'd share that. I looked up the number at NWPC, it is 978-342-4344

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Subject: Understanding the dyslexic brain


Author:
G. Stringer
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 17:30:06 07/11/04 Sun
Did you know, the dyslexic reads from a different area of the brain? The average reader reads from the lower back area. The dyslexic reads from the frontal area where speech is formed. This was proven by MRI's of the readers.Next, did you know a dyslexic has overdeveloped periperal vision. This makes it difficult to focus to center and then read left to right. This also makes it difficult to concentrate.To prove this, roll a paper into a funnel, read one word at a time.The dyslexic has impaired depth perception as well. Dyslexia is a physical problem and needs to be treated as one. If all this makes sense to you, please respond. I have more answers!

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: creativity


Author:
sally
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 03:56:34 07/20/04 Tue
Hello,

I am currently doing a graphic design degree and am researching for my disitation of which i am doing on dyslexia and students, and its associations with being creative. I've been reading up on and looking at lots of websites to do with the subject and was wondering if anyone had any information and what your thoughts are etc etc. I would really appreciate your help!

Also, funnily enough throught reading up on the subject, i think that I may be dyslexic myself as the difficulty with reading and spelling has always been tough, my short term memory is completely off this planet, and I get loads of things muddled up- left, right, salt, pepper, etc... always see things as the 'whole' and constently put different words into sentences than what realistically makes sence(dyspraxia?)I have somehow been able to develop various strategies to help with this though.) I think I'll be getting a test done when i return to uni as if i was diagnosed this could prove to be very helpful for my 3rd and final year.

x

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Subject: Interviewing students with dyslexia


Author:
Erica
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 12:00:44 07/07/04 Wed
Hi,

I am currently taking classes towards a teaching license. I am doing research on students with dyslexia for a project and would like to talk to a student with dyslexia to find out information from someone with first hand knowledge on the subject. If anyone is interested please respond to this message.

Thanks,

Erica

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Subject: Dyslexia Assessment


Author:
Louise
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 07:02:55 05/29/04 Sat
I was diagnosed with dyslexia aome years agao and i have recntly had my needs asesment done for uni. The needs assesor was don like evil she put me down and had a go at me abotu everything including my fuuter plans. About my stress levels ect. SHe made me feel that I was thick (despite my Iq putting me in top 2% of Briotain) I am now really duishertened and upset.

Ive also got way too many essays to get dowe includeing a 10000 one and I cnat do them at the minute. Its like i read the book and as soon as ive finsihed a page ive already forgotten it.

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: MATH


Author:
SARAH ANDERSSON
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 13:11:52 05/19/03 Mon
My name is Sarah Andersson, I am 26 a currant student at Mount Wachusett Community College in Gardner MA. I was underdisosied with dyslexia at the at of 24, in which time I took the wilson reading program that helped my reading disability. In the spring, i enrolled in a math 120 introduction to agelibra. In which i had to drop the math course, because i was reading the math problems wrong, for the first two test, and for the second two tests, I did the problems backwards. Now I am going to try to take the math course over the web during the summer, I was wondering if anyone at all had any ideas as to how i can correct the problem that I am having with math. please e mail me if you have any ideas at all, I also have ADHD in which I am currantly be mediciated for that

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: Could i be a dyslexic


Author:
lucy
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 13:04:58 06/01/04 Tue
Hi i was wondering what everyone thought, as it has been worring me recently. i was doing my geography coursework , u know the ten thousand word sort of stuff and everthing was going great or so i thought. My dyslexic geography teacher -who is immense by the way suggested that due to my poor sentence structure - consistantly throughout the whole project, my auful spelling when writing and my lack in picking up his misakes that i could be a dyslexic. he also noticed that i mix up p's and b's commonly and m and w occasionly. The he said what about ur english i said all A* ecept da one where u test spelling and puntuation and grammer which i got unusualy low marks on. So could this be it ??? are there any courses ot guide books to help this cos i dont have a clue.Thanxs to any1 who answers

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Subject: Brothers or sisters who may be dyslexic too?


Author:
John Bradford
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 07:53:05 05/12/04 Wed
If you have a brother or sister who may be dyslexic, your family may be interested in our website 'Dyslexia Parents Resource'. It's at:

Dyslexia Parents Resource

John Bradford

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Subject: Thank to all


Author:
Ian Storrie
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 03:00:18 05/01/04 Sat
Thanks to all who took part and kindly helped me with this subject matter. I will try to post the result of this project in a summary version as the final version was very in depth and had some complex results.
It is fair to say that I was encouraged by the help from this forum.
Thank you.
Ian.

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Subject: The backround color


Author:
Jessica Harper
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 07:34:31 01/12/04 Mon
Is it just me or does it seem that staring at a white backround starts to hurt yuor eyes it seems to be better when I'm staring at a blue or green backround though. Is this just me or do Other people notice the same problems?

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: Web based software for dyslexic users


Author:
Tim Berryman
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 06:53:14 02/04/04 Wed
I am a student at Nottingham Trent University in England.

I am currently working on my disertation which is aimed at dealing with the problems dyslexic sufferers encouter whilst using the internet. This will hopefully lead to a tool that will be able to provide some assistance whilst searching, viewing, analysing and comprehending the textual content of the web pages.

I would be interested to hear of the most common problems that people encouter whilst using the internet and how such a tool would help benefit users.

Any other opinions and views on the way web sites are designed with people with dyslexia or learning difficulties in-mind would be very welcome.

Thankyou for your help.

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: dyslexia adult


Author:
Kris
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 12:59:31 12/02/03 Tue
I recently met a wonderful man,(47 yrs old)and he told me he was dyslexic. I am trying to educate myself in how I can help him because he wants to learn how to read better. What do I do? Thanks!

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: help with study groups


Author:
Skye
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 20:34:02 03/18/04 Thu
Hi,

One of my fellow students has dyslexia, and as we regularly get together in groups for study sessions, I was wondering what we could do to assist him to get the most out of these sessions? Does anyone have any suggestions/advice/want to share their experiences on this?

Thank you.

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Subject: dyslexic child wonts help


Author:
meraj
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 04:21:13 02/25/04 Wed
i am a dyslexic i face lot of problem in studing remembering writing and recalling from my childwhood i have been understamated by my teachers but i most of the time ignore them but i wont to over come my dificulties if aney one understands me plz healp he how to over come it

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: computer software


Author:
Barbara Iehl
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 18:29:45 10/21/03 Tue
My son is in his sophomore year at a 4-year college. He has serious language learning disabilities...dyslexia...we are looking for one software program that will allow him to scan in text and have it read to him, and also a program that will help him write. Has anyone had any good experiences with software? He also wants to transfer to a smaller school for his junior year. Any suggestions? He's very interested in anthropology and photography.

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: Finding out your Dislexic Hurts


Author:
Eamo
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 13:28:49 01/29/04 Thu
Hi,
I found out last month that im Dyslexic . Im just 21 and have endured a hard life . im in college in Ireland studing Humanities . If any young people out there who are dyslexic and want to talk to someone who knows where there coming from and the sh.it theyve been through , give us a bell. The websites great , Goodluck.

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: 45 Dyslexic and going back to school for MS


Author:
RJolley
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 16:01:58 01/30/04 Fri
I am 45 years old and have dyslexia all my life. Although while I was groing up there was no dyslexia you where just stuped so I naver recived any training over the years. I got my BS in Busness Admen HRM do to the help of some very good friends back in 1981. Sence then I have lost many jobs do to my dyslexia. I thought that I had it but was naver tested for it. 2 years ago I was working at the airport as a fuller for 8.25 an hr. I messet up my right arm and had to have 2 operations on it. Here in CA the state payes 15000.00 for rehab. I said that I wated to go back to callege for my MS in MBA/HRM after I told the counsoler about my right arm and that I thank that I have dyslexia she sent me to be tested. I can now say after all these years that I do have dyslexia. And for the 1st time in my life I feel batter about my self. I am still on work comp but last tue's I started on back to school on my master degree. It is very hard and I am very sceard but at the same time I am happy and I looking forword to the chalige as only an Irish men can. I do not know if this help anyone. I you wont to please write me and we will talk.

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Subject: Why do the letters always change?


Author:
c-gal
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 18:13:19 10/14/03 Tue
I am a 21 year old and I can write in beautiful cursive but printing is another story. All through school I wrote in cursive once i learned. In college when I print I get told that my letters are backwards and the words dont make sence. I have a hard time copying words for words from boards and textbook. My reading is not so great either. I just don't understand. I mannaged to get through highschool being on the honnor society but i was also in mostly all special education classes throughout school. I was able to hide my reading problem in high school because I would never read out loud. I did tell mom and teachers a couple of times that reading is hard. When I had my 3 year re evaluation done, the doctor guy said that it doesn't look like a reading problem, it was only my memory that was a problem. i am attending a four year college and my english professor asked the class to write a writting sample at the last ten minutes of class. I felt rushed and knew I couldn't get extra time, so i quickly printed down what came to my mind and handed it in. I had an appoinment with the lady who runs the disability services to pick up my L.D.reports to give to my professors to inform them about my disability and on that day she told me that my english professor showed her my paper. I saw the paper and was so ashamed of my writting. We then set up a meeting with the three of us to discuss accomondations. I am now doing better but why didn't anyone during my school years pick up this problem? How do I find out if I do have dyslexia?

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: Gettin motivated to study for an upcoming exam.


Author:
Paul V.
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 02:14:20 01/08/04 Thu
I am studying for my MA and have an upcoming exam. I just can't appear to get myself to concentrate long enough or remember enough to stand any chance of passing this module. I work full time in an office and the bus/train journey to/from work is also stressfull and so by the time I get home I am really tired. I just find everything to be too much pressure, any help or advice would be appreciated.

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: Hi


Author:
Ian Storrie
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 09:11:40 10/08/03 Wed
Hi my name is Ian I am a mature student in Glasgow UK, I was diagnosed with DYSLEXIA just a year a go. I am attending Stow College studding Social Science, this college has a great support system in places I think. Prayer to attending college I had little academic skills. If it wasn’t for spell-check this would not look as good.

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
  • Re: Hi -- Ian Storrie, 11:37:26 10/08/03 Wed
  • Re: Hi -- Jimmy, 11:48:13 10/08/03 Wed
  • Re: Hi -- karen, 20:57:15 01/11/04 Sun
Subject: psycological assesments


Author:
karen
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 13:53:22 01/11/04 Sun
I am attending college and have contacted the disability officer as I believe I may be dyslexic. They did a prelimanary assesment with leads her to belive I may be dyslexic. I am been sent for an psycological assesment soon and am worried about what it entales. Could anyone allay my fears

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Subject: My 17 year old kid may have a reading disability - please advise


Author:
Jim
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 07:53:48 04/27/03 Sun
Last night my 17 year old, college-bound daughter was reading "Song of Myself" aloud. She substituted the wrong polysylabic words for the ones in the text. Granted, the poem doesn't make sense in and of itself, but inserting the wrong words makes any text nonsensical. For example, substituting potholder for potato, "french fried potholders" doesn't make sense. My kid exhibited this exact same behavior when she was learning to read. 12 years later, the identical behavior survives, which is why i had the thought, "Is this a form of dyslexia?" Has my poor kid been struggling with dyslexia for the past 12 years? Please advise! thank you

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: Need Some Help, in education


Author:
Terri
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 07:36:50 06/25/03 Wed
Hello My names Terri Williams and im 17 i have just recently found out that i have a mild form of dyslexia. My main problem is to do with Spelling and Grammer and Reading out in fornt of a group.

The problem went un-noticed from the time i started my secondary school as i was told that i found 'coping statergie' but now that i have started Sixth Form i an un-able to use these same straterge i was wondering if people could help to come up with statergie that i may be able to do, or could people tell me some that they use, which my help me?

Hope people are able to help me! Thank you

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: University


Author:
Shirley
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 15:06:52 10/15/03 Wed
As there are substantial grants in the UK for student with dyslexia it is best if you get in there early, so when you are acsepted then contact there lerning suport department. You must keep on at them some, are better than others although I did not get my equipment until june just as I finished my first year which I nealy failed

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Subject: my dyslexic grandson


Author:
Ama
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 07:07:50 10/05/03 Sun
i am trying to help my grandson with reading, any suggestions? he complains of not being challenged at school.

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Subject: HELP!


Author:
J.FIELDS
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 15:51:07 09/27/03 Sat
IM IN SCHOOL AT A FOUR YEAR INSTITUTION AND I DONT THINK I CAN MAKE HEAR! DOES ANYONE KNOW OF ANY SCHOOL FOR PEOPLE LIKE US?
JOHN

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: UK College for A levels


Author:
MUM
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 05:14:19 10/01/03 Wed
I am looking for a college in UK that specialises in assisting dyslexic students gain A-Levels any recomendations
gratefully recieved. We live overseas thus student boarding facilities would be a bonus but for the right college we would make other arrangements

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Subject: Help!


Author:
Vicki Strnatka-Knapp
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 10:37:45 03/22/03 Sat
ANNOUNCEMENT:

PLEASE HELP! STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES NEEDED TO VOLUNTEER FOR A RESEARCH STUDY!

YOU CAN COMPLETE THE STUDY ON-LINE AT HOME!

EARN A CHANCE TO WIN $100.00 IN A DRAWING WHEN YOU COMPLETE THIS RESEARCH STUDY!

Would you like to be involved in research that may help colleges better prepare and help students with and without learning disabilities? Vicki Strnatka-Knapp, a Clinical Psychology Graduate Student at George Mason University, is looking for college students with learning disabilities to participate in a study examining the adjustment of students, with and without learning disabilities, to the college environment. Just click on the website link and complete the anonymous survey on line. The opportunity to enter a drawing for $100.00 will be offered to all participants.

To qualify for participation:

- You need to be aged 18 to 25.
- You must currently be enrolled in college.
- You must have completed at least one semester of college
- You have been diagnosed with a specific learning disability in reading, writing, and/or math by a professional.

TO PARTICIPATE, JUST CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE LINK:

http://mike.mikeknapp.net/research

If you have any questions, please e-mail the researcher at vstrnatka@excite.com or call and leave a message with your name and number with her advisor, Dr. Susanne Denham, (703-993-1378).

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: Help with a study on dyslexia


Author:
Leslie
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 14:04:18 07/23/03 Wed
Hello , I am a doctoral student in Adapted Physical Education with dyslexia. I am researching the experiences of people with dyslexia in the areas of leisure, recreation and/or competitive sports. If you have been diagnosed with dyslexia please fill out the survey at the following website. Also if you know if anyone that has been diagnosed with dyslexia please forward this website to them. Thank you for your help with increasing the information on people with dyslexia.

Website- http://www.addaform.com/c/@YrDVcmx6mk9VM/Forms/3779ma9k/3779ma9k.html

Thank you very much,

Leslie M. Waugh
Denton Independent School District
Adapted PE Teacher
Texas Woman's University
Doctorate Student
lwaugh42@yahoo.com

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: College help: grants, scholarships, special help with math


Author:
Beverly Mize
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 08:09:42 07/21/03 Mon
My husband is going to college. We want to know what type of special grants, scholarships, etc. are available.
Also, when he takes a math course, is he able to get special help with the class other than tutoring?
Also, how would you get money to buy special equipment needed with his classes?
Thanks for the information,
Beverly

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Subject: Advice


Author:
Crystal
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 00:41:22 06/05/03 Thu
I recently found out that I'm dyslexic this weekend while visitng my parents. They said I was tested in grade school, what steps do I need to go through to get help now? I'm a college student having difficulty with school. Any help would be much appericated.
Thanks,
Crystal

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Replies:
Subject: Study Skills


Author:
MAX
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 05:30:39 06/17/03 Tue
Hi,

I have just recently found out that i have a mild form of dyslexia. However, the report was not a great help in studying for exams, as no recommedation where given on alternative ways to study.

Could please someone advise me on good study skills, when studying i seem to read a page then forget what i have read. I also find it hard to remember things. But my biggest problem is when note taking i seem to write out word for word and it take me 3hrs to write out a ch. I have heard mind mapping could be a good way for note taking, has anyone else got other recomendations.

I am doing home study so dont go to class at all. I am currently studying for CIMA, is anyone else studying for this and how do you manage it.

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Subject: Ref: I have a dream


Author:
curlysue
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 07:44:35 05/24/03 Sat
My happy personal account of the English F.E.,with having dyslexia,find it on the Dyslexia Adults Link Discussion Board.

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Subject: Need Help!


Author:
Rick Knill
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 06:24:39 04/12/03 Sat
I've come to the assistance of a dilexic college student, who's college will not let him use a calculator for his math class. The student is failing and has appealed to the college board who recently turned him down - we need any help we can get!

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Subject: Dyslexia Survey


Author:
Anne Nelson
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 07:54:34 02/24/03 Mon
Hi!
I am studying for a Bsc Hons in Internet Software Development and for my hons project I am researching the usability and effectiveness of software (primarily voice recognition) for dyslexics.
I have devised a web-based survey which I would be very grateful if anyone with dyslexia would fill in for me, and please pass it on to anyone else you think may be interested.
The survey and additional info on the project ia available at:
http://dyslexiasurvey.netfirms.com
Thanks in advance for your help,
Anne Nelson :-)

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
Subject: Welcome to our new Discussion Board!


Author:
John Bradford
[ Edit | View ]
Date Posted: 07:47:05 01/30/03 Thu
Welcome to our new discussion board!

I hope that you will use this board to put your opinions and questions for other dyslexic students.

We hope to have lively discusssions, as more and more dyslexic students get to hear about our website.

[ Post a Reply to This Message ]
[ Main index ] [ Archives: 1, 2, 3, [4] ]

Post a message:
This forum requires an account to post.
[ Create Account ]
[ Login ]
Forum timezone: GMT-8
VF Version: 3.00b, ConfDB:
Before posting please read our privacy policy.
VoyForums(tm) is a Free Service from Voyager Info-Systems.
Copyright © 1998-2019 Voyager Info-Systems. All Rights Reserved.