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Subject: Depression and Dyslexia


Author:
Joan
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Date Posted: 19:34:47 03/03/10 Wed
I am curious about depression and dyslexia and how these two medical conditions interrelate with one another. When I ask doctors about this they all give me the same answer. They have nothing to do with each other. I say hog wash. Is there information out there that can back up me belief?

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Subject: Extra Support for Dyslexia children


Author:
Tonya Slee
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Date Posted: 01:03:46 05/12/12 Sat
Providing my son with regular time with a tutor has been vital for his learning, self esteem, confidence and ability to acknowledge his strengths but also to see areas where he needs further help.
However it has been paramount to provide the right tutor, one who understands him and relates to how he feels, acknowledging the difficulties he has but giving him the right strategies to empower him to move through his difficutlties and providing him with much needed confidence boosts to learn in the regular class room environment.
Tonya

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Subject: Participants Needed for NYC Dyslexia Research


Author:
DyslexiaStudyNY
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Date Posted: 21:58:57 01/19/12 Thu
Are you interested in participating in research about DYSLEXIA?

Language researchers at Brooklyn College and The Graduate Center are looking for:
• People who ONLY HAVE dyslexia
• People who HAVE dyslexia as well as another learning disability or multiple learning disabilities (ADD/ADHD, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, etc.)
• People who DO NOT have dyslexia, but have a PARENT, SIBLING, or CHILD with dyslexia

Information about the Research:
• This study involves mainly verbal and reading tasks
• Duration: Approximately 2 hours
• Location: Brooklyn College

Eligibility:
• Age criteria: between 18 and 35
• Language: learned English before age 5

Compensation:
• Individuals who participate will be compensated $20 ($10/hour)

Please email rel-haddad@gc.cuny.edu if you are interested or would like more information

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Subject: Dyslexic, Failure and Lost


Author:
Yazan Ghanem (Not Bad)
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Date Posted: 01:25:11 02/09/12 Thu
Dear All,

I come to you from a long 23 years journey that has resulted nothing but failure to this day, I am 23 years old and I am severely dyslexic (as who did the test for me said: i am one of the severest dyslexics she had seen) My school were very very hard days involving sucidel thoughts, in my first grade i barely had friends, and it really bugged me that the teacher used to ask my classmates to be friends with me, of course my exam grades were horrible i still remember the zeros on my spelling tests, later in school i was very poppular and i had alot of friends but of course bad marks, i finished school with poor marks but was accepted at a university i the UK but then becasue i am from the Middle east people (teachers, parents friends....) didnt believe in dyslexia so i ignored it totally and failed my university, i did four years, my dad paid a fortune but i failed, now i went back home a lost, depressed person, i am working in my dads company with no salary, just trying to learn anything to hold on to, the other day i started thinking about everything and came back to read about dyslexia, because I KNOW I AM SMART, and smarter than alot of people around me but somthing is wrong, now I have all the determination in the world to succeeded, i dont know if i am late or if i should go back to university alot of dyslexics has made it without college but they had a skill and knew what they want, for me i know i have skills including presentation, communication and creative out of the box problem solving but i dnt know how to utilize or use my skills,but i dont know what i want, money is the least of my problems but its my future that worries me, Failure is not an option for my future the only option is success....and i am ready to give everything in my life to succeed and i am ready to work both hard and smart but i dont see the way or the correct path......please help me

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Subject: i have had dyslexia for 67 years


Author:
daph (anlezark)
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Date Posted: 23:36:39 04/09/12 Mon
I live with this awful thing for 67 years that's how old i am,never could get good jobs my main thing is spelling, unless i can"t rember it i am hopeless, i have run business work in all areas but the spelling held me back, is it to late for me?daph xx

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Subject: Reading?


Author:
Christine Grace (Inquizitive)
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Date Posted: 21:23:50 04/05/12 Thu
I noticed many adults with dyslexia are using text-to-speech programs for reading things online. I downloaded a free one, and was frustrated that the computer voice didn't make normal conversational fluctuations in speech patterns (such as the fluctuation of a question when written), it made it very difficult for me to pick up what was being said.
Which, I'm not an Auditory learner in the first place; I'm a Visual-Spatial learner. It kind of surprised me that the text-to-speech was the most popular alternative as a reading assistance because I thought most dyslexics where Visual-Spatial and not Auditory.

Does anyone use any other type of reading aids besides the text-to-speech programs, or at least knows a more advance one that does proper conversational fluctuations and pauses?

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Subject: Dyslexic learning languages


Author:
Lara H (interested)
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Date Posted: 05:12:52 03/18/12 Sun
Heya, as a dyslexic i find it hard learning new words. i really want to get to grips with a language this year, but i have have some real trouble with rememebering.
Any ideas? Is there any language based course tailered to dyslexics?
Lara

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Subject: depretion and dyslexia


Author:
naomi
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Date Posted: 01:56:38 04/11/12 Wed
well i am dyslexic and i find dyslexia and depresion gose hand in hand it afects school life and if school isent stresful anuff for a normal kid throw in dyslexia and you get a mess i find i cant remember what i read but i know i read it i often right down notes then read bake and say to myself WTF this is sooo scrambled i cant pull out info fast and cant do annything under presher i find myself crying alot in class over nuthing but the fact i cant think clearly in a crowded inviorment and i can work my butt off and get no resolts you start to feel hope is lost just give up whats the point.....but in reality its the schools fault they wand everyone to fit in a certain shape but some kids dont and thoughs kids are labled dumb and fail but when i think of it we are all controled by the goverment kids get put in the prison called school so the parents can work and pay the goverment by paying school bills and other bills kids when their old anuf to work go straight out of school into the working sosiety they have babies and their kid go through the ciycle of paying the rich and in most cases strugling themselfs to get buy is this fair the world was made for all of us and yet few people cuntrol it so i say NO no to the school not to being told im just not good anuf no im going to live off the land and not pay taxes not give in to shit because if you folow people like them your handing your life away when i get older im gona send them a meseg they wont forget >:)

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Subject: Question


Author:
paul Ross (I will never difine myself by thinks I can not do.)
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Date Posted: 07:50:55 03/26/12 Mon
13 schools by 11 shit, leant to read at 21 spelling still over the rainbow. I'm 48 on this day and husband for just 30years JUNE 5th,father of two angels 27 & 16 and Granpa to Emmley, chimneysweeping, salsa dancing, DISLEXIC screenwriting poet who has made a dyslexic book like nothing ells on the market.
MY QUESTION IS - Dose anyone know of a publishing company that will look at my unequck thoughts and work to see if I can get them published...

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Subject: Help with getting a diagnosis of Dyslexia.


Author:
Jennifer (:'()
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Date Posted: 22:59:31 11/19/11 Sat
Hello, My name is Jennifer. I am 25 yrs old and I live in Gettysburg, Pa. I have had severe struggles with reading when I was younger. Academics have been extremely hard. I have managed to complete my Associates degree this past June after 4 long years. I started at a University this year and have been noticing my academic struggles getting worse or maybe they are showing up more bc of the demanding course work. Almost as if Im regressing. I have been having more problems spelling. Simple words. Words I should know. Im switching i's and e's around. Leaving letters out. Trying to spell the words the way I pronounce them. I even read words like their spelled which has been embarrassing when I read aloud and make a noticeable mistake in front of my peers. I have also been doing assignments wrong because I dont "read" the questions right. I feel as though someone has changed the question after I turned in my paper or test. My memory has always been bad, but is getting worse bc I have to be very selective that I feel like I cant retain all this information. This has been taking a toll on my relationship because I cant remember centimental things about our previous experiences unles he "jogs" my memory. Still, I cant remember everything. I have had these issues before, but never this bad. I feel as though Im falling apart.
I want to get tested to see if I possibly have dyslexia. I just dont know where to go for a health provider in regards to specifically diagnosing dyslexia in adults? I dont want some doctor who is not going to take this seriously. I was overlooked throughout my younger years in school. Finally diagnosed with ADD when I was 19 and now Im starting to think there is more to this picture. I want a clear and acurrate diagnosis. Im mentally and emotionally drained from all of the problems I have to overcome on a daily basis. Ive been overcoming obsticals my entire life and Im exhausted. I just want a answer so I can come to terms if this is what I have and get the support I need from my family.
Thank you
-Jennifer

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Subject: When your Farther doesn't want to know


Author:
Victoria Williams (:))
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Date Posted: 07:37:36 03/22/12 Thu
I'm 24 years and spent most of my childhud in NZ. I've taken some tests thats say if you get 10 questins wrong out of 30 your Dyslexia.

I got all of then wrong. I was crying for a few minutes. I've been told all my life by my Dad that I never try thats why I'm no good at school. He was Shocked when I got 100% in my drving licence theary test. I thought He must think I'm not very bight. I started learning how to help myself at seconary school as my parents where not helping me out. Although my Mum tried bless her. I watched progams on how to balence out my brain.

I started playing the drums and going to Ballet lesions and focusing on things I'm good at like Design and cooking. I intsantly saw an inprovment in my work. I was one of the top students in my Clothing desgin class. I'm abnormaly creative. I dream of things every night some creazy ideas or so intence that i have to write them down but most I can just smile about and keep to myself. No-one will ever truely understand how incredible my brain really is. I think the only chance I had to do well was when I was provided with a reader in my Exams. My College could only provide me with a reader for two terms. When I found out that i could no longer have a reader my heart sunk, it was like I had lost all of the new hope that I had finely been given. I was 16 at this stage. Now that i understand how I work and know more about my condtion I've come to realised I'm very blessed to have a such a gift that has put me through hell and back.
All I can say is if your Child has Dyslexia the best thing you can do for them to to try to undersatnd it. I think this web site is fantastic we need more suport like this. :)

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Subject: need help


Author:
lovelylady (shame)
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Date Posted: 14:02:42 03/05/12 Mon
Hi, not sure what say, feeling a little shame i am in my fortieths and my spelling is real bad. i live in london and i was just wondering if they is a support group with people that dyslexia to help. today i had do some planning i just messed it up i feel so shame no at work knows iam dyslexia. not sure what do felling sad.

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Subject: understanding rhythm


Author:
rick
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Date Posted: 08:14:39 02/29/12 Wed
i'm a 46 year old male. that has dylexia in the last few years i decide to learn to play guitar. but i'm having trouble with rhythm part it seems that i have no timing. is there anything out there that might help me. i have tried something but no help.

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Subject: Book


Author:
Bonita Thomson, Vicki Goodwin
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Date Posted: 12:48:16 03/10/12 Sat
Please note that a new edition of our book: Making Dyslexia Work for You, arrived on the bookshelves in Nov 2011. Material that was on CDROM is now on-line: http://cw.routledge.com/textbooks/9780415597562/

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Subject: adult dyslexic with adults group of dyslexia scotland


Author:
carol reid (:))
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Date Posted: 14:28:36 03/07/12 Wed
hi there looking to chat with some of the adult group we were talking about chat rooms and forums at march meeting this is where the forum is

Carol

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Subject: NYC Dyslexia Study: Participants Needed


Author:
DyslexiaStudyNY
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Date Posted: 11:08:28 03/07/12 Wed
Are you interested in participating in research about DYSLEXIA?

Language researchers at Brooklyn College and The Graduate Center are looking for:
• People who ONLY HAVE dyslexia
• People who HAVE dyslexia as well as another learning disability or multiple learning disabilities (ADD/ADHD, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, etc.)
• People who DO NOT have dyslexia, but have a PARENT, SIBLING, or CHILD with dyslexia

Information about the Research:
• This study involves mainly verbal and reading tasks
• Duration: Approximately 2 hours
• Location: Brooklyn College

Eligibility:
• Age criteria: between 18 and 35
• Language: learned English before age 5

Compensation:
• Individuals who participate will be compensated $20 ($10/hour)

Please email rel-haddad@gc.cuny.edu or call 347-446-7838 if you are interested or would like more information

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Subject: very very basic computer skills


Author:
suzanne ross (help)
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Date Posted: 05:40:37 11/08/11 Tue
Hello ,
I am one of those people diagnosed with Dyslexia in their thirtys, i am now fifty three and the computer age has just passed me by.
I use a Pc every a day for internet resurch and E-mail.

My problem is no matter how many times I am shown by well meaning people the following remain a total mistery to me-


filing anything in a folder, making a folder,. detaching and attaching anything , using anything at all for letters ,lists or any writen work other than E mail.

I print off every thing just becase its the only way I know I have it !!!!

Does anyone know of a teaching astablishment which specilizes in the very!!!!! basic adult computer skills?
i donot mind learning along side children if there is no one who can help from the adult computer world.thank you Suzanne UK.

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Subject: how to learn


Author:
syahiran (question)
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Date Posted: 12:18:17 01/09/12 Mon
hello everyone, i'm 20 years old. from malaysia. i thinks i was dyslexia before, because i have all the symtoms show in the bolliwood movie, taare zamer par. i can't diff between d and b, p and q, can't read well, my hand writing very bad, and so on. but now i realized about that, and i try to make a change of my life, and study hard. i relized that when i'm in 15years old. now i'm university student, so i want to ask someone. How dyslexics learn to understand what they study? my brain so hard to understand new thing.how dyslexics study smart to get succes in thier exam. thanks.

-syahiran
-malaysia

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Subject: Depressed and low self esteem about dyslexia


Author:
Lara H (sad)
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Date Posted: 12:11:39 01/18/12 Wed
I guess my dyslexia never bothered me that badly before I came to uni. My mum has told me it did when i was alot younger but i don't really remember.

I am just tired and frustrated by it. I work really hard at uni, get all the help offered to me by the support services, spend ages on my essays, work ten times harder than all my friends, spend all my time in my room working and still don't get the marks i want. I have asked my lecturers for help but there is little they can do.

I just feel like its impacted on my self esteem massively. I have no faith in my ability any more. When I get bad marks I get so upset because I have huge goals and ambitions for the future.

I just think, I work so hard and get help, yet still don't get great marks. I feel like there must be something fundamentally wrong with me, sometimes even that I am not as intelligent as my friends (they get good marks so easily, with so much less work than me).

I am now in my final year and have started looking at getting a job in my area. However, every job I look at requires lots of reading, or writing, or presenting (i get confused). I just feel like i am lacking all the skills that employers would want.

I used to be more positive about it, but now its all faded and I just want to be able to achieve like the people around me. I want to be able to get out of uni what I put into it, rather than constantly not feeling good enough.

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Subject: Studying a degree with dyslexia


Author:
Nicki
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Date Posted: 13:58:10 12/28/10 Tue
Hi,

I was wondering if anyone has studied for a degree with the open university firstly or just a degree in general and has any suggestions regarding remembering what you read and writing in your own words?

I still need to have my assessment but I can't afford it at the moment as I have only seen it for £500!!

Thanks in advance

Nicki

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Subject: Help


Author:
David Woodman (Help With Computer)
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Date Posted: 17:04:00 12/20/11 Tue
I'm 69, Have Dyslexia and had part of my brain removed. Is there a computer program that could type for me. I can't remember or read or spell very well. If the program talk I can repeat it to install. "Thank You" David Woodman,8 Mill Street, Brewer,ME 04412, 207-989-!309, dave4297@gmail.com

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Subject: Dyslexia at 68


Author:
Ronald Voights
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Date Posted: 10:24:15 02/29/12 Wed
A few months ago I decided to look up the meaning of dyslexia. I can’t convey my astonishment in finding that just about every dyslectic trait person may have, mirrors the challenges I faced all my life. I somehow manage to complete grade school, high school and at 29, college. Throughout my career in engineering, I solved many issues, and by thinking outside of the box I was able to invent new design concepts. But not all was perfect. I was frustrated because I could have further advanced the technology if I was a better communicator. I now wonder if I had known I was dyslectic then, could I have been able to work around the issues that held me back. I did enjoy working in the engineering environment.

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Subject: Dyslexic participants needed for London study


Author:
Dennis Boateng
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Date Posted: 03:38:35 02/23/12 Thu
Hi,

I am a final year student researcher at a London university looking for dyslexic participants over the age of 18 to participate in a computer-based dyslexia study on-site. Rewards and reimbursements will be given to those who successfully complete testing.

If interested please reply to my message and I will forward you my email and full detailed information will be given.

Thanks

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Subject: Wondering if I might be mildly dyslexic


Author:
Kristin (Confused)
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Date Posted: 23:19:18 02/28/12 Tue
Hello all. I've been reading about dyslexia and wondering if I might have some mild symptoms. I'm a decent speller and I excelled at reading and writing. I'll get mixed up on when an "i" is before or after an "e", but that's it. So I thought I was probably fine.

But, numbers get me. I'll see numbers in the wrong sequence, like reading 1962 as 1926. It'll happen for a split second and then I'll see it in the right order, but this happens to me a lot. I always got C's and D's in math and geometry was the only math that made some sense to me.

I was reading that mixing up right and left was common, having trouble telling time and reading maps. My sense of direction is awful. To this day, I still have to look down at my hands to tell right from left and I really have to think hard about directions.

So yeah, I have trouble with directions and numbers. Not enough to really disrupt my life, but enough to be a bit annoying. Can anyone relate?

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Subject: Dyslexia Dictionary now an App


Author:
damefrank
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Date Posted: 08:27:52 11/08/11 Tue
"American Wordspeller & Phonetic Dictionary" from book to App now on Smartphones. See demo at http://www.dyslexiadictionary.com or http://www.wordspeller.us

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Subject: New Dyslexic


Author:
Claire House
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Date Posted: 14:42:51 02/19/12 Sun
Hi, I've literally just found out that I am dyslexic (I'm 41). I havent a clue what this means for me yet. I've always had trouble concentrating and remembering things, and dont even think about asking me for directions! I've just started a new job and started to study for the first time since school, which is how this has been picked up. The new learning is proving a bit of a challenge! Is there anyone who has been in a simliar situation than can give some advice please.

Thanks, Claire from Wales.

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Subject: Know that this isn't going to easy!!!


Author:
Anton L (Know that this isn't going to be easy!!!)
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Date Posted: 18:33:08 02/22/12 Wed
Adults first off 33! Doesn't know which way he learns researched and has many different learning disabilites. But they look at you and say he looks smart must be good at computers or he's must be smart. They passed me through school cause very likeable. Not being vein by know means! 14 on act. speak well reading and handwriting a mess had docters say depressed bipoloar add name the pill they gave it but did it work noooooooo. Yell at me and I shut down tone of voice is important! Need complaint"s really can tell when trying to speak a foreign laugage. Hand writing is terrible and let me tell you about writng a story easay paper etc spelling so have to use easyer to spell words. Direction's one step then lost! I have ready a few not that many just like mine! Please don't try to sale me something if you are a salesman spam people and people remember YOU go the help you needed and moved on! So remember what happened if you wouldn't have good the help stay humble!!! Thanks for your comments>

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Subject: New Dyslexia Novel on Kindle 'The Deceitful Dyslexic'


Author:
Neil Passe
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Date Posted: 12:46:02 02/20/12 Mon
Hi,

I have just read a new book called 'The Deceitful Dyslexic' by Alex Nile on my Kindle, its a good read about a dyslexic in the workplace who goes through a personal discovery of why he does things.

Its an ebook - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Alex-Nile/e/B0076WCJRC/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1

If you don't have a kindle you can still read it on your pc/mac, as amazon have a downloadable app:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/feature.html/ref=kcp_pc_mkt_lnd?docId=1000423913

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Product Description
This book tell the story of David, an unidentified dyslexic who believes he is stupid and lazy, well that’s what everyone including his teachers called him at school. No one diagnosed him growing up and he slipped through the net for diagnosis at school. He lies to cover up for his inadequacies, and then he forgets what and who he has said these lies to, which gets him into trouble and has wrecked many personal relationships.

Seeing a new counselling practice opening by work, where he is a lowly accounts clerk, he asks what counselling could offer him, to see if he really is stupid and lazy. He wants to discover the truth. His journey is tracked in this book, as he discovers why he lies so much to cover up his difficulties. He investigates if his lies are in fact a mask, and why he might use it to protect himself and those around him.

In his journey of truth he falls in love, is diagnosed by an educational psychologist, goes to college to improve his literacy and numeracy skills, and deals with the many challenges of disclosure at work.

His relationship with his mother and siblings begins to be investigated, which sheds light on why he began to be a secret dyslexic in the first place, hiding his difficulties by lie after lie.

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Subject: dyslexia diagnosis


Author:
Robert Geiger
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Date Posted: 08:06:03 02/17/12 Fri
I am 27 years old, and I have always had a rough time with reading and writing. I am highly intelligent and this pasted year I just received my Ph.D. in chemistry. I made it through HS and 9 years of college without reading a single book and with having great proof readers who understand my writing. When I was two years old I had to go speech therapy classes because I couldn’t pronounce words. When I got to elementary school my teachers suggested to my parents I should be evaluated; however, my mom didn’t want to hear I had a learning disability. It is extremely difficult for me to pronounce first time words and I can’t sound out words while spelling. If I ask someone how to spell a word it’s difficult for me to transfer the letters I hear to paper. When it comes to reading I have to read paragraphs three or more time to understand the context and in most cases it becomes too difficult that I have to stop reading. I was wondering what where peoples thoughts? Also, where could I go to get help?

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Subject: dyslexia and temper


Author:
Alese
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Date Posted: 17:04:41 02/16/12 Thu
I just found this site and I am looking for any info anyone wants to share. My brother has been diagnosed with dyslexia since he was 6 yrs old, he is now 50. I'm sure there is more to his story than I know, but this is all I know. He has depression and a very short fuse, he is also a little awkward in social situations. He is so quick to get angry and has lost several jobs because of this. I'm trying so hard to help, but it is feeling very useless. Does anyone know what resources are available to us in Memphis? Thanks for any help you may have. Alese

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Subject: Dyslexia


Author:
Sherry (Education needed)
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Date Posted: 11:53:18 02/14/12 Tue
My grandson is 28 and has absolutely no education at all. His mother fought the school system for years trying to get help but there was very little help and very little interest in helping him. I think he went thru the 6th grade and then nothing more. He is not stupid and is a very hard worker. He has worked in construction and now a dishwasher. His employers have liked him and said he was their hardest worker. But, he now realizes he will never be able to take care of himself without better job opportunities and there are none without education and reading. His lack of comprehension is also a problem. We do not have the funds for someone to teach and I don't know where to begin to help him. I am 70 and retired. I live a distance from him but I know I might be his only help. Please advise.

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Subject: job


Author:
heather (exasperated)
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Date Posted: 16:08:58 01/01/12 Sun
Hi, I came across this sight while looking for info on discrimination and dyslexia.My job of 9 yrs has passed me over again for a 24 yr old boy.(I am 45) who has only worked here for 9 months to work over time and get the training for an inside job they told me it was because he's better with the computer(they still have to train him ) I'm pissed, angry,and can't stop crying that yet again Im fighting for just the right for a chance to get ahead of the game.there is of course more to this story than just this little bit but its the jist of a day to day BS. thanks for letting me vent H

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Subject: Dyslexia and writing


Author:
Ben H.
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Date Posted: 09:07:41 02/03/12 Fri
My question is related to dyslexia and writing. I enjoy writing - that is, being able to relate certain experiences through the written word. The problem is that I I often get a large headache after even small periods of doing any writing. Does anyone have any suggestions for ameliorating this condition - that is, to be able to write without getting a headache?

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Subject: NYC Dyslexia Research


Author:
DyslexiaStudyNY
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Date Posted: 08:57:17 02/10/12 Fri
Are you interested in participating in research about DYSLEXIA?

Language researchers at Brooklyn College and The Graduate Center are looking for:
• People who ONLY HAVE dyslexia
• People who HAVE dyslexia as well as another learning disability or multiple learning disabilities (ADD/ADHD, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, etc.)
• People who DO NOT have dyslexia, but have a PARENT, SIBLING, or CHILD with dyslexia

Information about the Research:
• This study involves mainly verbal and reading tasks
• Duration: Approximately 2 hours
• Location: Brooklyn College

Eligibility:
• Age criteria: between 18 and 35
• Language: learned English before age 5

Compensation:
• Individuals who participate will be compensated $20 ($10/hour)

Please email rel-haddad@gc.cuny.edu if you are interested or would like more information

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Subject: Teacher Learning about Dyslexia


Author:
Joanne
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Date Posted: 21:09:00 02/08/12 Wed
Wow! I just want to thank everyone for sharing such person information about themselves and their families. I am an elementary teacher and to tell the truth, I am amazed at how many kids and adults have dyslexia. I will now look at my class make up a lot differently. I will take more time to assess kids that may take longer to complete their work or work through assignments and tests or show difficulties in reading or writing processing. I can't help but feel I must have failed some of my past students as I was unaware of the difficulties and struggles they were going through. I know now what to look for and how to help and support these kids.

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Subject: how to get dyslexia diagnosised...


Author:
Susan
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Date Posted: 20:20:42 02/07/12 Tue
hi=) i`m 41 yrs old, i have diagnosis of ADD but didn`t get that till i was almost 27yrs old=( @ time of diagnosis of ADD got voc rehab to do testing to verify disabilty but could not get them to say i have a reading learning disability. i have a college educatution and they said won`t diagnosis reading learning disability. i have always struggled with reading! i have always struggled with spelling., time telling on clock w/ hands, and knowing right from left amoung other things. @ 27 yrs w/ college educatution reading level tested @ 8th grade level and today they say 10th grade which i am not sure i agree as i continue to struggle with reading, spelling, and other issues such as being able to get right phone numbers. i frequently struggle in my job and think if i could get someone to diagnoisis dyslexia then i could maybe get some job accomidations that would keep my bosses from getting frustrated with me over my reading problems. any suggestions?

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Subject: Pocket Pc's


Author:
Stephen Geach
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Date Posted: 00:28:16 02/06/12 Mon
Hi when I was 50 I was dianoised as being dyslex and have been admazed by the amount of IT support that is available. I currently use a Blackberry to keep track of my appointments and tasks. This is good as I can add things on the go as and when I think of them. It's linked to my work PC so when I'm in the office it all apears on the sreeen. However I find the buttons and screen on the Blackbery rather small and fiddily to use. Iv'e heard that Pocket Pc's are realy good and helpful for people with Dyslxia and wondered if any one had used one and what they thought of it?
Many Thanks

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Subject: Research


Author:
rachel (happy)
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Date Posted: 06:39:58 02/02/12 Thu
Hey guys
I am currently conducting research into dyslexia and if you have 5 mins to spare please fill out my quikc sruvey

Hey if you have 5 mins spare could you please fill this is (its for my dissertation) http://edu.surveygizmo.com/s3/798659/Diss thanks

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Subject: Dyslexic


Author:
Loquacious
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Date Posted: 12:34:40 01/30/12 Mon
Hi everyone. Well i read some of the posts and its nice to see more people just like me! I am dyslexic and to be honest i wouldn't be anything else. Where i struggle with the written word, i make up for in imagination and an ability to grasp the whole idea of concepts.

We are a group of natural problem solvers and imaginative thinkers. *(this is what society is screaming out for at the moment).

I got my degree and anything else i put my mind to as dyslexics are also very determined. Anyone worried about their children with dyslexia shouldn't! You have amazing children, play to their strengths and watch them thrive.

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Subject: Raising kids as a parent with Dyslexia


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Jill
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Date Posted: 15:38:12 01/23/12 Mon
My boyfriends has dyslexia and while he has managed well in his career it has been painful as his kids are learning to read and he can't help them. As well, he feels like he is missing out by not being able to read them stories at night. He has great imagination when it comes to interpreting pictures into stories and thought it would be terrific gift to get him picture books. I have been searching everywhere for something for him to be able to enjoy the bedtime story but can't find anything!!! Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks so much.

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Subject: Comprehension


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Ben H
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Date Posted: 19:53:28 01/11/12 Wed
My particular form of dyslexia manifests itself as an ability to read (i.e. not mix up letters, understand all vocabulary and read out loud fluently) but an inability to understand what I am reading. It has always seemed quite strange to me and I am wondering what kind of strategies one might recommend for ameliorating this situation. Common ways that I've found on-line for dealing with comprehension issues involve higher levels of meta-cognition - (i.e. making inferences, self-summary, asking question, all common ways for dealing with reading problems imply that one is able to de-code the text well enough to be able to understand what one is reading and eventually put it together into a meaningful cohesive whole). Any ideas would be much appreciated. Thanks a lot!

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Subject: Could it be Dyslexia?


Author:
Mike
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Date Posted: 23:24:56 01/17/12 Tue
Hi all,
I am new here. It's refreshing to see so many people who may understand what I have gone through. My story is similar to many others. I can actually remember when I was in kindergarten. It was when the teachers started to give us homework. I couldn't grasp the process of spelling words correctly. On top of that I could not understand directions given for a certain task. My parents and teachers made the decision to hold me back while the rest of my friends moved on. While I struggled through school I always felt out of place. I could never complete classroom assignments or tests on time. It wasn't for lack of trying, I just couldn't pick up what I was reading. As I read, the paper would start to get ultra bright. I would get to the end of sentences and have to read them again and again. If I didn't run my finger along the page I would skip words. The premise of whatever I was reading would be lost and before I knew it the time was up and I failed to complete a task or a test. To make things worse I, was exhausted for the next class. I couldn't understand why I was so different. What did everyone else possess to make it so easy to read and understand so fast? In addition, I could barely understand verbal instructions. I didn't tell any of this to the doctors. At the time, I was too aggravated and shut down. In middle school I was diagnosed with ADD. I was prescribed Ritalin along with a list of other medications. I had adverse reactions to them as I became very violent. I had many bouts with my parents (God bless them, they never gave up on me). This went on for years. School was getting harder to understand, I was going through adolescence, and there seemed to be nowhere to go. I made the decision to stop taking medication. I wanted to do things on my own. I then applied to a community college. I was given the option to take a remedial class for Reading and English. I failed at both. I never went to college. After many years I became a pro at hiding my "ADD". I found ways to "Make it by" through the act of BS. There were certain conversations I would avoid. I found ways around taking tests, and If I had to, I found a way to pass by the skin of my teeth. I've always struggled.
Presently, I am 36 years old and hold a good position at a respectable company. It's now getting more difficult to hide. There are tests I have to take for work and I am still the last to complete. I have failed at several and the days are exhausting. Having thought it was always ADD, I never looked at the possibility of Dyslexia. Recently someone at work mentioned that I get tested for Dyslexia. After reading several posts it seems that I have more in common with the issue than I would have thought.
Could anyone advise where I would go to get help? Are you tested for Dyslexia or is it just assumed? Thanks in advance for any help.

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Subject: mom of grown son with dyslexic turned


Author:
terri
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Date Posted: 15:18:19 01/10/12 Tue
How can I help or get through to my son(21)drs treated him as A.D.D. I tried to tell them, I totally believed his was dislexic all through his school years and told drs and teahers this..because it seems to run in the family, my dad and I have it also, of coursed diagnose late in life. I suffered through school thinking I was stupid so I know how he is feeling. They told me he was just lazy. He is so depressed and is self medicating himself with drugs and alchol now.I feel I failed him. does anyone know how to get attention without pushing him farther into depression. please help.

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Subject: Dyslexia help


Author:
Walter Ryan-Purcell
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Date Posted: 07:00:57 01/14/12 Sat
Hello,

In our newsletter this week, the West Cork Local, we have an article and a 30 minute video on the symptoms and corrective procedures for Dyslexia, by kinesiologist Robin Wells.The link to this is www.localcampus.com/westcorklocal.html, and it is on page 8. Robin really helped me enormously with a different type of ailment so I can wholeheartedly recommend him.Please share this with any parents who think that their children might be dyslexic, or any adults with the condition.
Many thanks.
Best regards,
Walter
Walter Ryan-Purcell,
Schull,
Co. Cork.
Ireland

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Subject: I would love an opinion please


Author:
Sue
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Date Posted: 11:49:00 09/16/11 Fri
My daughter is just 6 and had glue ear as a toddler, this caused problems with her learning sounds and concentration.

She has had difficulty reading/writing and although I have managed to get her reading I notice a lot of the words she reads are guesswork or memory although she is doing so much better with her reading having had special help at school and reading at home. Her writing however is pretty much non-existent, it is not her ability to write as if I tell her each letter to write, she will do it quite well but she gets b/d confused and s round the wrong way and sometimes writes the whole word back to front, but she will not write independently and on the rare occasion she does it is ineligible. Does anyone here relate to this with a diagnosed dyslexic child? She is otherwise quite a bright child and so lovely and kind that I want to make sure I don't let her down as she is becoming quite frustrated that she is not able to do what other children in the class can. Any opinions, advice, welcome.

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Subject: dyslexic or liar?


Author:
Elle (confused)
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Date Posted: 12:05:07 01/01/12 Sun
The other day i discovered that the telephone number a male friend/fellow coworker gave me was actually a wrong number. I was really hurt that he'd lied to me and sent him an email letting him know. He responded back and apologized, then blamed the misunderstanding on the fact he is dyslexic.

I have to say, i am a little skeptical about his claim as he didnt write his number down, instead he stated the number and i wrote it down. It was several digita off. Could dyslexia explain this? Or am i dealing with a jerk that i should write off?

I apologize for using this forum for relationship advice, but i know little about dyslexia and am curious about this.

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Subject: How to succeed acidemically


Author:
Anthony
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Date Posted: 05:03:35 01/05/12 Thu
I am 40 years old and was diagnoised as being dyslexic a few years ago. This came to light when i attempted to sit and pass a diploma for my current proffestional job role. I had failed misserably, and since that time have tried different routes such as open assessments which is similar to exam questions but have two weeks to answer these questions. I had also failed this on 3 occastions. I have voice speaking software etc but find it hard to use as this software requires alot of training for it to recognise what i am saying and takes even longer for me to write letters/reports etc. I feel that i have to just except that i cannot succeed acedemically but as a result would leave me in a vunerable position in the future if i either get made redundant or want to move on. I am in a proffestional job but do not have the qualifications to back up my experiance. I want to know if anyone out there nows any other way that i can overcome my failures in being able to pass written exam papers to allow me to be fully recognised proffestional.

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Subject: i'm writing a book need help


Author:
nina (hopeful)
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Date Posted: 04:40:23 01/05/12 Thu
I'm writing a novel. i have much of the story in my mind,and a good portion in text. I need a understanding editor to help with the continuity ,grammar and spelling. someone that will work with me closely without trying to take credit for it as their work. e.g taking advantage. does someone know of any reputable agency or person who works in this area and would be willing to take on the Challenge.

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Subject: Driving Test


Author:
Tracey Newman
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Date Posted: 03:04:50 01/04/12 Wed
I am learning to drive but have problems reading the numberplate. My instructor and I know it is not my eyesight but believe it is my dyslexia as I keep getting the letters mixed up but sometime can read the number plate perfectley. Any help or advice would be appricated.

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Subject: DYSLEXIA


Author:
Chrissy (HAPPY)
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Date Posted: 14:23:33 12/10/11 Sat
Hi, I am a 55-year-old Contracting Officer at a government agency in Maryland area. I do not know if I have dyslexia, however if dyslexia is defined of having trouble of pronounce the correct word or writing the right words, well I been dealing with dyslexia my whole life and some how I have been able to be successful in my job.

I have a lot of trouble with spelling, and pronouncing words, I do not have trouble of retaining and processing information when I read, however I do have problem of pronounce a word or spelling of a word. I do lot of writing in my field, what has helped me is that I would have my writing edit at a writing services it can be expense, however I had to do what I needed to do in order to get the job done. My husband been very supportive, he has helped me a lot. However I am at the point now I want to get help, if this is my problem. I want to be a better read and be able to write without someone else editing my writing, I want to be able to read aloud in a class without having the embarrassment of pronouncing a word wrong.

Is there a treatment center in the Maryland area that been successful with Adults having Dyslexic Adults?

Thank you

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Subject: learning a new language


Author:
bcn (frustrated and exhausted)
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Date Posted: 12:43:39 11/30/11 Wed
hi all, can anyone offer me help, advice or encouragement on my latest problem.i've been living in Spain now for a year and a half and i love it.i decided to learn Spanish so i can involve myself in the community. i was very excited about my new challenge. i started the classes 5 months ago and was quickly reminded of my school days,not in a good way.all the old feelings came rushing back,nerves,pounding heart,dry mouth and panic.how could i not have realised that to learn a new language you need to know all the language terminology,grammar etc. i don't learn them in English so how was i going to understand in another language.one day the teacher asked me to read out loud.....omg i thought but i gave it my best shot, it was terrible and i was rally upset after. the next day i told her a had dyslexia and to please not ask me to read out loud again. i go everyday in the hope that something will click in my head and i'll understand how it all works,academically i mean.the other side of the coin is that i'm actually quite good at the pronunciation and now have a lot of vocabulary but i still struggle to put it all together.is there another method i can use to learn? the classroom environment isn't the place for me it seems the pace is too fast and it makes in feel very uncomfortable. i really want to learn so I'm determined not to give up.

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Subject: Help


Author:
Gracie.gallegos (Sad)
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Date Posted: 22:44:47 11/30/11 Wed
Hello my name gracie and Im 31 y old i struggle with dyslexia i been struggling all my life and i been trying to find places to help me I was wondering the internet and found you guys and i thank god cuz I had a good feeling about this website I really hope u guys can help me cos I'm tired of being nothing for my little girl this is the last chance I have in my life try to be something for me and her :.( thank you for listening

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Subject: adult wants college


Author:
kenneth (good)
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Date Posted: 15:39:17 03/19/11 Sat
I have been dyslexia for 48 yr's and work hard all my life. but now im at a point in my life that I cannot go up any higher in work.
so now I want to go to college but with dyslexia I do not know were to start.
if you do not mind can anybody tell me how you go at it. or a place that may help me.

thanks kenneth

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Subject: Adult dyslexia worked in union, unemployed, no ged


Author:
Laurie Lovasco
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Date Posted: 12:52:49 12/29/11 Thu
My brother in-law was grandfathered in to the union in mass. and has no ged. He is 53 years old now. He can not read. where can he get some help or is there any finanical funds for people in this situation.

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Subject: Needing Help


Author:
Samantha
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Date Posted: 17:34:54 09/02/11 Fri
Hello, I am a 28 year old newly single mother of 2. I was diagnosed with dyslexia in the 1st grade and have stuggled with it all my life. I've worked at the same place for 5 years and was wiyh the same man for 14 years because i felt like I could do no better because if anyone found out that I was dyslexic they would think there was something wrong with me. Now that I have thought about life and how hard I have struggled I wont to do better I thought about even tring to go to collage but I'm afarid that I can't make it and fill the same why I did in high school or having the money to provid for my girls and go to school. I was wondering if anyone knows any collage or any help that the goverment does for single dyslexic weman. Has anyone been in my shoes?

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Subject: IQ TEST for people wth Dyslexia


Author:
Pat (:))
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Date Posted: 05:26:37 12/17/11 Sat
Hi there,

I'm in my 30s and with Dyslexia; I knew I had it since I was a teenager but never brought attention to it as I wanted to "blend".

I am now currently study after my working hours for a master and I took the step of having it diagnosed and officially registered. Now I wish somebody would have noticed it when I was little so my performance and marks would be much more better. So would have been my confidence (I always felt a bit slow like dumb).
Now I have decided I want to take an IQ test to boost my confident; to prove to myself that I'm ok.

I am having difficulties finding where can I do an IQ test that takes into account being dyslexic.

Please if someone have any information it would be very appreciated.

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Subject: Participants Needed for NYC Dyslexia Study


Author:
DyslexiaStudyNY
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Date Posted: 12:20:37 12/09/11 Fri
Are you interested in participating in a study about DYSLEXIA?

Language researchers at Brooklyn College and The Graduate Center are looking for:
• People who HAVE dyslexia
• People with a PARENT, SIBLING, or CHILD with dyslexia
• People who DO NOT have dyslexia or any other learning disorders

Information about the Study:
• This study involves mainly verbal and reading tasks
• Duration: Approximately 2 hours
• Location: Brooklyn College

Eligibility:
• Age criteria: between 18 and 35
• Language: learned English before age 5

Compensation:
• Individuals who participate will be compensated $20 ($10/hour)

Please email rel-haddad@gc.cuny.edu if you are interested or would like more information

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Subject: Could anybody lend me a hand?


Author:
Kendall
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Date Posted: 16:51:13 12/07/11 Wed
Hello, my name is Kendall and I am a Psychology major at Washington College in Maryland. I am currently conducting my senior thesis about whether dyslexia has any underlying effects on facial recognition. Part of my experiment is to have people take a facial recognition test. I have scoured the Internet for facial recognition test and have found a few good ones. I was wondering if a few fine people who contribute to this forum could take about 15 minutes of their time to perhaps take the following test and post their results. The test is quite simple. You'll see two sets of 12 photos and then be asked to identify whether you had seen the photos at the end. The link is posted below:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/sleep/tmt/instructions_1.shtml

I would greatly appreciate any participation. If anyone would like to add any ideas/comments about my study, I welcome it. Thanks for your time.

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Subject: Dyslexia


Author:
Karen (Contented)
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Date Posted: 10:20:27 12/04/11 Sun
Hi to everyone
I am a 52 year old woman with dyslexia. I struggled all through school, I knew I had a problem but what it was, had no idea. Only in my early 40's I came across a book in the library about dyslexia, after reading it I knew that this was what I suffered from. Now it is not only me, but my brother who also suffers; only from a more severe form of dyslexia.Our mother also has dyslexia and so we must of inherited it from her. The learning disability has cause large problems for all three of us. I have only had a job for three years of my life and it was boring. I never got any further education and have struggled to find jobs. My brother and I made pottery till that died out because no one was interested any more. My brother turned to computers and found his niche but dyslexia is still a problem. Because he is to slow he does not get enough jobs to sustain a living.And he has to double even triple check his work.For me I have just given up, maybe I will write a book. Thank goodness for computers they help a lot. I wish they where a round when I was a school, I would of being an ace at school work. I just remembered something, how many of you where told to look in the dictionary for a word; and wondered how you where going to find the word if you could not spell or pronounce it correctly. What help is a dictionary to a Dyslectic?

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Subject: Jobs for dyslexia


Author:
Metka Sedlar
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Date Posted: 11:47:46 11/19/11 Sat
Hello I was diagnosed with Dyslexia 10 Years ago . I was wondering is there a Not for profit Dyslexia foundation In Ottawa that needs a bookkeeper.I am good but I do run into problems because of my dyslexia. It might take me 3 times the amount of time to complete a task but I will do it. I been working in the field for over 30 Years and I have a hard time. When I was testded they said must Of learn a lot of tricks

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Subject: Grammar and Spell Checker for Dyslexia Users


Author:
Joy
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Date Posted: 04:48:27 11/14/11 Mon
Just wish to introduce Ginger Software to everyone here who are interested in proofreader software (grammar and spelling correction) that is developed with dyslexia users in mind.

Tested on real-life texts, written by people with dyslexia, it demonstrated a significantly high accuracy level of spelling error correction, far surpassing all other dyslexia tools that are currently available on the market. With the help of Ginger, children and adults with learning difficulties can, for the first time ever, compose comprehensible, error-free texts in English all on their own.

Ginger is a partner of the International Dyslexia Association (IDA).Tested and highly regarded by industry professionals, Ginger recently won the prestigious 2010 Tech & Learning award of excellence for best new product, and was an AEP Distinguished Achievement Award 2010 finalist and an EdNET industry award 2010 rookie of the year finalist.

To know more about Ginger, visit our website http://www.gingersoftware.com and try out our 2-day trial software for free.

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Subject: dyslexia software


Author:
Jeff Goodwin
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Date Posted: 22:21:32 11/02/11 Wed
Looking for dyslexia software to help adults and children. Does anybody know any company that will allow us to promote there software to help our connections?

Thanks

Jeff

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Subject: Help


Author:
marta (:))
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Date Posted: 07:33:27 11/10/11 Thu
hello,

i am 33 years old and i find out that i have Dyslexia few months ago. It was aways difficult for me to study and have presentation in front of people is steel impossible. I have short memory problem,make reverse when i write in foreign language and in mine too. i never been to program for dyslexia and i would like to know if it is too late for it.further more my live recently change and now i live in France and i would like to know if there is language course for foreigner people with dyslexia.

I would be glad if some one help me with information.

best regards
Marta

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Subject: It is frustrating


Author:
GS
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Date Posted: 15:14:50 08/22/11 Mon
I know I have a good case of Dyslexia but never really had an official diagnosis past when our daughter was tested some years ago I took it as well just for the heck of it they told me I was textbook. But I never got any sort of report or anything. Not sure what “textbook” is. But the last while I’ve been on the band wagon and doing some investigation on my own. I phoned the American Dyslexic Association (or something like that) and asked what can I do in my mid 50’s. Their response was “nothing, its too late and you probably have learned to live with it”. Wow...so I didn’t bother clicking on that “donate” tab on their site.

So does anyone know if you're older and want to gain some information on what's going on in the old noggin, is there any recourses available? I’m just curious on how a page of text can become a mess of unreadable garbage then all of a sudden turn into words. Or why My car radio knobs I cant just reach for...I have to think about which one is which for a second. Or why I try to read a book and I cant keep focused and I’m thinking of something else. Or To understand a long email I have to read it 10 times. Or....we I’m sure everyone knows the list. I know enough to understand the brain is a complex piece of equipment and much of what happens in there is not 100% known. I’d just like to have someone smart sit me down and say “this is your brain....this is your brain with dyslexia” . Cant believe the answerer is too old..too late.

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Subject: Depression and Dyslexia


Author:
Kim Tooze (Depressed)
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Date Posted: 07:02:54 04/23/11 Sat
Hi,
This is my 1st message on any internet site.
I found this page because I wanted to know if other
dyslexic individuals are as tired and dispirited as I am
about my dyslexia.
Frankly, I find it hard to find much to celebrate about
being dyslexic. I find I have pretty much all the symtoms
of being dyslexicthat I have read from other people. The one symtom I have that drives me to distraction is my short term memory. I don't notice that others write about that. There are people that I have worked with that I will see a few years later and I know I should know
them, but, I can't place them. Wow, is that embarrassing.
Is there anyone else with this problem? I would love to hear from you.
Kim

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Subject: dating an adult with dyslexia


Author:
Ellen Bourque (optimistic)
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Date Posted: 10:09:21 11/06/11 Sun
I am dating an intelligent, successful professional adult (61 yrs) and am finding his disability is severely damaging our relationship.
I want to help this person that I love, but I don't know where to begin. Although he acknowledges his dyslexia, jokes about it often, he minimizes the effects its' having on our relationship.
I am an educator who teaches ESL and I am ready, willing, and able to commit time to helping him and us.

Suggestions?

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Subject: Participants Needed for NYC Dyslexia Study


Author:
DyslexiaStudyNY
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Date Posted: 09:49:16 11/04/11 Fri
Are you interested in participating in a study about DYSLEXIA?

Language researchers at Brooklyn College and The Graduate Center are looking for:
• People who HAVE dyslexia
• People with a PARENT, SIBLING, or CHILD with dyslexia
• People who DO NOT have dyslexia or any other learning disorders

Information about the Study:
• This study involves mainly verbal and reading tasks
• Duration: Approximately 2 hours
• Location: Brooklyn College

Eligibility:
• Age criteria: between 18 and 35
• Language: learned English before age 5

Compensation:
• Individuals who participate will be compensated $20 ($10/hour)

Please email rel-haddad@gc.cuny.edu if you are interested or would like more information

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Subject: Beating Dyslexia


Author:
Brendan (Free practical help for overcoming dyslexia)
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Date Posted: 03:33:38 11/03/11 Thu
Have a look at this video





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Subject: older person with dyslexia


Author:
Angela
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Date Posted: 06:54:02 06/13/11 Mon
I was diagnosed with dyslexia in my forties when I returned to college. I am now 70. I have undergone chemotherapy as cancer treatment and had what is referred to as chemo brain- a temporary cognitive challenge. I also have sleep apnea and hypothyroidism. Aside from this, I seem to be functioning at the level of my peers who are older and without dyslexia. How would I know from my history if I am developing other cognitive challenges related to age? If I took a standard test, I would have failed even at 20 because I do not retain information- even though I consider myself to be bright and creative. Are there any others out there my age who would like to communicate with me? Now I can blame everything on my age as it has been a life long struggle to feel normal.

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Subject: need testing for a adult


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Kenneth from okla (happy and ready to go.)
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Date Posted: 14:07:57 10/03/11 Mon
I'm wanting to go to college but i am 48 and have LD problem but do not know how bad, i need to be tested but need to know were to start, anybody with anybody can help steer me in the right direction would help.
every time i ask someone they say it cost so much and i tell them i do not care i have a goal in mind and i want to get started but do it right getting the right and equipment to do the work i know i can do it and i know i have a leaning problem. need to get going in the right driection one feet at a time.

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Subject: Career options for people with dyslexia


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Barbara
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Date Posted: 22:19:17 09/27/11 Tue
My son is a 21 year old college student with severe dyslexia. He can read however cannot spell. He also cannot do higher level math because of his short term memory problems. He is getting through his courses with a lot of work and most of it is absolute torture. He is not coordinated so working with his hands is not a path for him. He isnt artistic either. He is a wonderful sweet person and everyone loves him - he is great with people. He is very worried about his future and has lost hope that anyone will give him a job or that he will be able to support a family. I would appreciate any ideas about career options for him. I am also wondering if anyone knows of any career counselors that could help him- or even if there is such a thing. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Subject: Helping an adult with severe dyslexia- online resources


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Kirsty
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Date Posted: 01:22:20 10/12/11 Wed
Hi,My partner suffers from severe dyslexia and is trying to improve on his reading and writing. I was wondering if anyone knew of any good websites/programmes online that can help with this? At the moment I have some basic reading books that might help but I think a more interactive way of learning may be better.
Thanks!

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Subject: Going back to college with dyslexia


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Cynthia
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Date Posted: 11:45:49 10/02/11 Sun
I've gone back to college at the age of 47 to get a degree in Human Resourse Management, I'm finding it takes me a very long time to get new information in my head, It's fustrating the amount of time I have to spend to keep up with each course, I know I can get it, but the amount of time is rediculous, I also wonder how much my dyslexia has held me back through the years, is there a way to help me improve or speed up the amount of time it takes me to comprehend new information., and does dyslexia cause you to be more emotional the most. PS sorry about my spelling

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Subject: Intervention


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Tess (happy)
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Date Posted: 01:35:23 10/09/11 Sun
Hiya,

I teach literacy full time and have decided to take dyslxia' as one of my core papers....

My problem is: I am not sure where or what step to take next...I have done some assessments with a learner that does show symptoms of being dyslexic but moving on to the next step to help him is my problem...any suggestions...?? cheers

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Subject: i need to justify a blackberry


Author:
adi
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Date Posted: 23:56:12 10/03/11 Mon
Hi, Iam 46years old and have found out only this year I am dyslexic. I work for the Royal Air Force and they have paid for the tests and reasonable changes /ajustments in my work life to help me cope. one recommendation was i have a PDA devise to help me organise mysef. I cant have one because we just cant have that sort of devise for security, Does anyone have any ideas how to manage time better and organise themselves.?
Iam Late, I am early, Iremind my self at 09.00 of a meeting by 10.00 I ve forgot, I cant remember passwords
i have used a book diary but that doesent work with my outlook diary and i enter appointments in one then not the other resulting in i miss a meeting! its so fustrating

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Subject: Has Anyone Tried The Irlen Method?


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Christine Grace (cautious & frugal)
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Date Posted: 22:34:41 09/30/11 Fri
Has anyone tried the Irlen Method (http://www.irlen.com/) for improved reading comprehension? The Irlen Method theories that looking through a specific color can greatly improve focus and comprehension when reading for people with learning disorders. Does it really make a difference? Is it worth the price to get screened and the corrective colored lenses?

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Subject: Correction of dyslexia


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pthutah
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Date Posted: 20:14:10 09/28/11 Wed
All suffering with dyslexia need to be aware of Crossinology, Brain Integration Technique, a revolutionary process that permanently improves the flow of information in the brain without medication. The technique has been shown to successfully correct Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome and other dyslexia problems. For more information see the following websites. crossinology.com and pthutah.com

The technique is also used to treat ADD, ADHD, and autism.
It enhances learning abilities, and improves reading, comprehension, and spelling.

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Subject: Personal editing and proofreading for folks with dyslexia


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Breck J Swords (Happy)
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Date Posted: 12:01:18 09/28/11 Wed
Students, professionals, and others:

If you are struggling to write documents that are critical to your career, I CAN HELP.

For just 1.5 cents per word, I offer professional editing and proofreading services.

I can help you with ANY document!

Please visit my web site at swordproof.com

Thanks!
Breck Swords

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Subject: University Dissertation Help.


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Sian Whitehead
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Date Posted: 14:25:22 05/09/11 Mon
Hi,

I'm a second year student at the University of Portsmouth, studying English Language. My dissertation surrounds the nature of computer technology aiding people who have been diagnosed as dyslexic. Would anyone be willing to participate in a questionnaire answering questions on this subject?

Thanks for your time,

S. Whitehead

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Subject: learning to drice


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joanne V (:/)
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Date Posted: 05:54:09 08/21/11 Sun
Hello, I recently moved to NY from the UK, I'm 33 yrs old and desperately want to drive. I began driving lessons aged 17 and until now I've had so many, I even did a 1wk intensive course. I was able to drive confidently, but naturally a little nervous, the problem for my lays with not passing the theory test, in the UK I failed it 3times each time id fail by 1 point.
Now I've immigrated to the US I must drive, my husband is in the military and its vital for myself and the children I learn. But the very thought of picking up the book freaks me out, the past years of failure concerning driving has done zero for my confidence and all this because I'm dyslexic, can anyone offer some advice, id appreciate it. Thank you for reading.

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Subject: Participants Needed for NYC Dyslexia Study


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DyslexiaStudyNY
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Date Posted: 14:09:32 09/25/11 Sun
Are you interested in participating in a study about DYSLEXIA?

Language researchers at Brooklyn College and The Graduate Center are looking for:
• People who HAVE dyslexia
• People with a PARENT, SIBLING, or CHILD with dyslexia
• People who DO NOT have dyslexia or any other learning disorders

Information about the Study:
• This study involves mainly verbal and reading tasks
• Duration: Approximately 2 hours
• Location: Brooklyn College

Eligibility:
• Age criteria: between 18 and 35
• Language: learned English before age 5

Compensation:
• Individuals who participate will be compensated $20 ($10/hour)

Please email rel-haddad@gc.cuny.edu if you are interested or would like more information

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Subject: speak to text


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mikkel
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Date Posted: 21:11:39 09/12/11 Mon
i found software for text to speak but now i need some software for speech to text now i know windows has it but its not very good any ideas ?

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Subject: How can a school psychologist be an advocate for dyslexics?


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Emmi
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Date Posted: 11:27:44 09/18/11 Sun
I am a first-year graduate student studying to become a school psychologist. I read through a lot of your posts on dyslexia and found that the most common problems that parents have with the schools are 1) difficulty getting their child tested, 2) difficulty getting corrective services and support, and 3) teachers and school board that are not complying. I am very interested in advocating for children with dyslexia and their families, and would love to know how I would be able to help in the future. Please respond with suggestions. Thank you!

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Subject: typing dyslexia


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Gary (?)
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Date Posted: 23:02:31 09/14/11 Wed
I find that I often type with dyslexia syndrome.
For example I'll type a 'r' for a 'u' or other letters with the opposite hand/finger; or I'll type 're' instead of 'er' and frequently transpose ei for ie and have to constantly correct myself. E.G. most often I'll type becasue instead of because. I'm 57. Is this an aging thing or a form of mild dyslexia? BTW I've done it all my life but seem to be doing it more as I age. I also transpose numbers by space, e.g., I'll type 54 instead of 45.

Any ideas?

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Subject: Pre-Algebra


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Juanita gutierrez
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Date Posted: 16:50:04 09/13/11 Tue
I cn't understand pre-algebra at the junior collge. Does anyone know any tutors in the Alhambra ,California that do not chrge 100 dollrs an hour. I cn't graduate unless I pass with math classes. This is my first one. The college is not equited to help dyslexic students. Any hopeful thoughts for me.....Juanita

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