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Subject: Depression and Dyslexia


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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: learning a new language


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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: Re: Need help determining if I am dyslexic


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hana (hi)
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Date Posted: 18:43:38 09/23/12 Sun
hello people i am dyslexic and i need help.

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Subject: I hate Dyslexia


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Brent
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Date Posted: 02:20:31 11/17/12 Sat
Its really making me mad when I see people who say dyslixia is a gift. What is their definition of a gift I wonder?
Would you go to the computer store shopping for a new computer and want to buy one that has something wrong with the CPU so it doesn't transfer information correctly? But it has a good graphics card so it has good pictures. Would you pay good money for this defective computer? Now days its about speed and performance right. So how is it a gift? I have. never seen it as a gift it's a defect that's the way all my school teachers seen it and 40 years latter teachers see it the same way. Our education system in the USA hasn't changed and they call us slow learners.
I don't find it funny when I saw a web sight that had Dyslexia Humer. That's sick and wrong. That's like making fun of a person who can't walk in a wheel chair climbing stairs sliding their body up the stairs pulling their body up the stairs with their elbows. Then having people making fun of how they are climbing the stairs. That's how I feel when I read out loud and people make snickers or get impatient and try to read for me by telling me the words. Like the person who can't walk but can climb stairs with a lot of effort I can read with a lot of effort and don't think it is funny at all and is no joking matter.

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Subject: i want to have a non profit for animals but my dyslexia


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mechelle (what to do)
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Date Posted: 14:07:51 01/08/13 Tue
Hi. Im 45 years old and i have 4 brothers who were born without dyslexia. I lost my job after being there for 9 years after being injured on the job twice that i had to have surgery. I want to be my own boss and open a non profit spay and neuter clinic. I dont understand the stuff online on how to get this dream of mine going. I tried college here in ga. And theh told me they could help me learn but i dropped out because there was no help. Does anyone know how i can find someone to help me and understand what my problem.

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Subject: writing disability


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carol
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Date Posted: 11:28:42 11/11/12 Sun
hey im a college student doing my final year B.A. I would like to have an opinion of yours on my problem. The problem I face is whenever i am writing words with similar alphabets i tend to miss out writing alphabets. For instance
I ate extra today
i may write it as .. I ate xtra today.
So i tend to miss out on alphabets sometimes. I cant figure out why this happens.
Please do assist me with this. Thanks

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Date Posted: 03:51:51 01/02/13 Wed
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Subject: Is there an answer


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Lisa
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Date Posted: 13:27:23 01/01/13 Tue
I was diagnosed as a child with Dyslexia. That was in 1972. Much has changed, but not the stereotype that everything which is written transposed or backward is because of this "miscommunication."
I went back to college and finish a BS is Health Science. (3.48 GPA) and extra credits needed for acceptance into medical school. Writing the copious about of papers did not seem to be a problem for me. Although I had test anxiety, I had been able to stifle it long enough to have descent grades. My grades were strong enough to earn me a seat in a Physician Assistant program. I was so proud of myself, as no one had ever thought I would ever really be academically successful. At 49 I was the first college graduate in my family.
After six months of basically drowning in class work, and having to sit exams where each question was allotted one minute to answer, I WITHDREW. My cumulative GPA was not strong enough to keep me in the program. ( 3.0 was needed, I had a 2.85) My heart is broken, and once again it seems the dyslexia has yanked away my confidence.
I am writing this; not for answers, but for a need to share. No one knew about what I have struggled with over the past 40 years. I did get retested between semesters so there would be some sort of accommodation for me, but only to extend each question on the exams by 30 seconds. All the reevaluation did was make me feel as if I was "that kid" who was different. ( although I am 49).
Right now....at this moment, I feel defeated. Is there anyone else out there who has pushed themselves past their learning capability? Is it possible? I still have a desire to work as a Mid-level clinician. As a veteran of Respiratory Therapy, I have been very successful and accomplished, but the fire is still there to provide more to people in need.
Are there any programs or seminars which can increase or help one learn at the fast pace required in Med School?
Thank you...

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Subject: Dyslexia course


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John Bradford
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Date Posted: 11:08:07 11/07/12 Wed
Readers who are a parent of a child with dyslexia may be interested to know about the Dyslexia Certificate course which has been running for over ten years now. The course explains the symptoms of dyslexia and provides you with the techniques you need to support a dyslexic child or teenager. The course has been taken by over 2,000 students in over 80 countries, and we have received many, many emails with positive feedback about the course. Do take a look at our Dyslexia website and send us an email if you have any questions.

John Bradford.

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Subject: Dyslexia course


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John Bradford
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Date Posted: 10:51:46 11/07/12 Wed
Readers with a child with dyslexia may be interested to know about the Dyslexia Certificate course which has been running for over ten years now. The course explains the symptoms of dyslexia and provides you with the techniques you need to support a dyslexic child or teenager. The course has been taken by over 2,000 students in over 80 countries, and we have received innumerable emails with positive feedback about the course. Do take a look at our Dyslexia website and send us an email if you have any questions.

John Bradford.

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Subject: NYC Dyslexia Research: Participants Needed


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DyslexiaStudyNY
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Date Posted: 09:14:34 08/31/12 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 or call 347-446-7838 if you are interested or would like more information

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Subject: need help


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lutricia
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Date Posted: 16:01:16 10/30/12 Tue
hello I am dysleyia, and I was never treated for it I just learn to hide it, as a kid. now I am 52 and was never treated for it. I want help I try to go to college i have not found a school or treatment for it as an adult. I also have ambyoplia in the right eye. where can I go in Michigan

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Subject: Teaching adults with dyslexia


Author:
Sue (Confused)
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Date Posted: 18:30:21 09/20/12 Thu
My training is teaching children with dyslexia. I'm a Reading Therapist trained in the Ortan-Gillingham methods. I retired from the public school system and now teach adults who can't read. Most seem to be dyslexic. But my trainig methods don't seem to work with my adults. Any advice? I'm frustrated and really want to help these people. Thanks.

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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: Problems at work


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Christina
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Date Posted: 12:56:57 10/14/12 Sun
I found out that I was dyslexic upon entering college (20+yrs ago) I was very successful in school and landed a great job soon after. I have been at my place of work for 16 yrs now. I never gave them any formal information about me being dyslexic. I had shared it with some of my supervisors and colleagues. I have been labeled as a trouble maker because I tend to question everything. Not to be difficult but to help me processes events, policy changes, and other information.
I have gotten into a few problems usually around communication. When I feel like I'm being attacked, I get extremely frustrated because of my inability to express my self in a logical manner. I can organize my thoughts and tend to confuse whoever is listening. So, I tend to give up and take whatever they throw at me.
After some serious reflection, I have identified one of the reasons for this break down. It is my company's communication guidelines. It is very specific with use of word choices (should use and over but because "but" has a negative feeling associated to it.) I have to be aware of my body language, use I messages, seak clarification, avoid defensiveness to name a few. I am so paranoid to talk because I'm more focused on the process rather then the content.
Well, needless to say I have found myself in trouble and I really feel I have no support from my supervisor . I am going into a disciplinary action meeting and I am scared to death because I am not sure if I'm going to be able to process everything and explain myself well. I feel I am going to be bulldozed into admitting something I didn't do.
I feel if I share my dyslexia now they are going to say I am making iexcuses. I threw away the documentation about my dyslexia a few yrs back so I really have no proof.
I don't know what to do and feel like a complete loser. So, I'm just wondering if anyone might be able to offer some advice for me.
Thank you

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Subject: problem with numbers


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Michael
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Date Posted: 16:16:32 10/13/12 Sat
I'm 56 yrs old and learning i have dyslexia(not just stupid) Does anyone have a trick for numbers. I do a lot of cutting with a tape measure and mess up a lot. will read 46" as 4'-6" or if a number has a1/2" and not the next, i will add it to the next. If anyone learn a trick i would love to hear from you. Thanks

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Subject: Stealth Dyslexia???


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Kate (Baffled)
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Date Posted: 08:08:30 10/09/12 Tue
Many parents learn things about themselves as they work through the guiding and raising of their children. My dd was diagnosed with Dysgraphia & ADD a few years ago & has has found success with using a laptop in school. We recently met the parent of another laptop-carrying bright student who said that her son was diagnosed with "Stealth Dyslexia," a term that I was infamiliar with. What struck a chord with me was that this new concept of "stealth dyslexia" seemed to possibly provide answers to my own learning history. I'm a mom in my mid-forties who was the student who always "didn't work up to my potential." I went to a private school & then on to a very good university where I avoided all classes with a lot of required reading because I could never get through it let alone remember what I had read. I chose a major that would require the least amount of reading possible and I still had to study constantly to stay on top of the work. ADD runs through my family (so I know now) and so I had always struggled with daydreaming and attention anyway. For me to learn through the written word is really really hard. That being said, I have an excellent personal memory & often recall details of other's lives (as well as my own) that even they can't remember. I recall conversations, situations as scenes...quite a bit. I had studied for GMAT grad school tests, which I took twice, and did progressively worse (reading comprehension was such a low score - always re-reading the same line or getting through the passage & not knowing what I really read)that I was too perplexed to know how to proceed & ashamed that I was such a self-labled moron. Father is a doctor & mom has a grad degree.

I am long past schooling but have difficulty reading busines articles or anything, really, that I don't have a huge interest in. I have never done book club because I'm a slow & inattentive reader for the most part. I'm highly verbal & can spell and write well enough. People just assume I have a grad degree...some even tell me that they think that I'm really smart. My reading problems have always been like a dirty little secret.

I would have never considered anything like dyslexia - ignorance on my part & no obvious classic symptoms. And maybe it's not that. I don't know. Can anyone offer any insight? Thanks so much. Kate

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Subject: Certificate in the teaching of Children with Dyslexia


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Jane (over-the-moon)
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Date Posted: 07:31:42 07/23/12 Mon
Hi all,

Just a short introduction about myself and to say hello. I'm a native English teacher who emigrated to Bulgaria in 2007. I'm about to start module 3 towards the certificate in teaching children with dyslexia. The course so far has been extremely interesting and fascinating. I'm working alongside a couple of students at the moment and the knowledge I've gained so far from this course has been very helpful and beneficial for them. I hope eventually to expand because alot of these children are neglected or treated as "dumb or stupid" and as we know they are far from it.
If you're studying toward the certificate, how are you finding the course and what's the most interesting thing you've learnt so far?

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Subject: dyslexic or liar?


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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: help with writing


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Melodie
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Date Posted: 15:00:50 06/03/12 Sun
My son has dyslexia, but is hesitant to write if he has to submit it to someone at work or even compose an email. I'm wondering if there is any software out there that will help correct his punctuation and spelling. He is a college graduate and was fortunate to not have spelling count against him in many situations. He also was able to get help in proofreading and for grammar on his papers.

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Subject: Reasonable adjustments for interviews


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Adrian
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Date Posted: 03:53:10 08/08/12 Wed
I am supporting a client into employment. They have a written interview and the employer has no idea what adjustments to allow. I believe additional time (up to 25%?) may be reasonable. Any ideas gratefully received.

AdeG

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Subject: Any suggestions on a job for a young man with dyslexia?


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Janet
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Date Posted: 20:18:35 08/15/12 Wed
My 26 year old son is having a tough time out in the world. He has such a hard time to find a boss that understands his dyslexia. Does anyone have any suggestions on what kind of job he needs to look for. He is incredibly smart but has a problem remembering everything he is suppose to do. He is a very hard worker. Any suggestions will greatly be appreciated.

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Subject: Dyslexic in Job Interviews


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Lara (sad, frustrated, tired)
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Date Posted: 07:47:44 09/14/12 Fri
Hello,
I was just wandering if anyone could give me some advice/support/anything/to say they have been in the same situation even. On Wednesday, I attended an interview for a graduate job at a University. I told them in advance I was dyslexic, explaining that one way it manifests itself is in my ability to answer on the spot questions, even if I know the answers, I get confused, struggle to bring in the relevance to the job description and struggle to explain myself. I linked them to a British Dyslexic Assoiation document on employment. I requested the question areas in advance. I spent days preparing, put together a portifilio of evidence. Firstly, during the interview, they did not explain when they were changing subject areas, further, they asked the questions in a confusing way, not clearly so I could interpret them easily. They also did not stick to these question areas. For an entry level job, they also asked alot of questions about the role and how I react in situations I couldn't possibly even have been in before. I am a recent graduate, but they did not seem to acknowledge that.

They warned me in advance that the interview would also include a test. I didn't think I'd need extra time on it, because it was an office based post so I didn't think I'd be set anything ridicious. I was set 4 tasks to complete in 30 minutes, these tasks included reading, putting together an email, interpretting information. I was also given alot of papers and felt completely overwelmed. I couldn't read the information properly, I became very confused and distressed because of the time pressure. I just felt that they didn't give any consideration to how much I struggled. The lady said, if I had any questions that speak to her but then she disapeared. Also, this time pressure is not representitive of a job where I'd have things explained to me properly and be able to interpret the information properly. Obviously, I was not offered the job, nor would I actually have wanted to take it up if this was the way they felt they could treat there staff.

The help I need is how I begin to think about making a complaint to the organisation about the interview and how I was treated. I just feel I'm in such a differcult situation. But I feel I have no leg to stand on because they would have judged my hiring potential on the tasks and the interview, both in which I struggled with not because I couldn't do the job, but because of my dyslexia. I feel like employers say they understand it, then treat me like anyone else. I get the feeling that when I struggled to complete the tasks set, they thought I was disorganised, crumbled under pressure, flappy.

This comes at a long line of interviews and continual rejections after I graduated in July, I am really ambitious and know what I want to do and have done everything I can to gain voluntary work experience in the field. Its becoming very hard for me, because I know I can do the jobs that I am going for, but the whole circumstances of an interview get in the way of that. I also have a problem with my self esteme because of my dyslexia, meaning I take every hit very hard. I have only ever gained employment if I am given a trial day and can actively show that I am a good worker.
I am very tired, very upset and really sick of feeling like I am different. xxxxxxx

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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: dyslexia in the workplace.


Author:
venia (sad)
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Date Posted: 06:48:24 07/02/12 Mon
After being out of work for 4 years. I am very happy to have a job. I love going to work, but I have ran into some problems that make it very hard. As everyone here knows it is difficult for a deslexic in the work place to adjust to taks giving to them. At my job I am in charge of all the mail that comes into the office. It take me longer to process beccaue of the reading and sorting. Sorting takes time becaue I like to sort them by letters and it takes longer. My supervisor and other workmates don;t see it that way.

My supervisor says I'm slow and my workmates tell me, they have never met a person that is so slow on a simple task. All this talk makes me feel alone at work, and kills my confidence. I don't know how to talk to people who don't understand an dyslexic. I know I can do the job but try as I can I just can't do it like them. Any advvice anyone.

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Subject: Phonemic awareness help geared toward adult learners


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Erin
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Date Posted: 23:27:02 09/01/12 Sat
I am dyslexic and currently in school to become a special education teacher, so I feel quite embarrassed that to have to ask this, but does anybody know of any specific websites, programs, etc. that can help me with my phonemic awareness?

I've tried looking online, in workbooks, and even going to the communication disorders clinic on campus, but because they ask use real words when trying to teach me the sounds I am able to "cheat" because I already know the word and what sound it makes, ever though I haven't a clue as to why I pronounce it one way vs. another. I really think I need learn using nonsense words or something, because otherwise I'm never going to get anywhere, and I certainly won't be ready to help my students.

I really need to find a free or really cheap program because I have no money and can't manage to work and go to school at the same time.

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Subject: Phonemic Awareness Resources


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Suzanna Dalton
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Date Posted: 00:22:39 08/06/12 Mon
Hi,
Some good Phonemic Awareness Resources that I have come across for my Year 7 (11-12 year old) students who are dyslexic are:
Jollyphonics programme - excellent work books accompanied by CDs and multisensory teaching strategies. I have seen huge progress in my weaker students using these workbooks.

Milo's Reading Game - a great resource made up of cards that have words on them and a colour and animal. All of the cards are placed in the middle and students take turns at taking a card, saying the word on the card, then they can 'steal' a card from any other student..they then have to say that word also and the aim is to collect as many cards as you can that have the same colour or animal on them. This is great fun and without realising the students are practising saying and sounding out unfamiliar words.

TRUGS is also a useful and practical resource, that also has cards and has many different games that practice reading aloud, looking at words and reading while having a fun game.

I have also made cards for a game we call 'mix and match' which has 5 x each letter in the alphabet in a pile and then 20- 30 cards with 2- 3 letters that are beginning, middle or ends of words. The students have to select the correct letters from the alphabet to create a word, then say it out aloud. I usually give them a practice, then we have a game and you turn over the card and have 20 -30 seconds to quickly try and create a word. If they make a word they get to keep it which equals 2 points. If they are unsuccessful they can have longer or be given some hints ( 2 letters) and if they get it, they still get 1 point.

I hope some of these may help you and be good fun practical games for your lessons!

Suzie Dalton

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Subject: Useful teaching strategies


Author:
Suzanna Dalton
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Date Posted: 01:58:55 08/15/12 Wed
Hi,
If you are interested, here are some teaching strategies which I have found really useful in my first year of teaching students with dyslexia.

At the start of each day it is beneficial to outline the timetable forthe day, so students are clear on what is happening. On my board Ihave the times and classes written in blue and any differentactivities for the day or therapy for individuals is written in red orgreen. After registration I read through and explain the day and
ensure everyone has the correct equipment and homework completed foreach subject. This makes the students feel they know what to expectand reduces the amount of questions throughout the day! At the start
of each lesson, it is also important to explain what they will bedoing and have a conclusion at the end of the lesson to make it verystructured and clear what is expected, what they are going to do and what they have learnt.

During written work in class, I find brainstorming and graphic organisers a great help. This is still encouraging thinking and getting words ideas written down, but is much easier and quicker than writing sentences. Writing frames, bullet points and boxes also help
students get started quicker and are much less daunting than a blank paper piece of paper.Providing photocopies and highlighting main points, as well as underlining words on the board are helpful. Some students find it easier to read with coloured overlays. Coloured pockets to go over worksheets and also coloured reading rulers may be
helpful to some individuals. I also use coloured cards for students to have infront of them of words they may need to use, but be unsure of spelling to assist with their writing and help them to be able to work more independently. Some students may also benefit from verbally
stating their ideas and having assistance with writing down. This is particularly useful during creative writing as it allows them to use their great imaginations and ideas, which they may not be able to communicate if they had to write it themselves. They can then read aloud the written and take great pride in their long and creative
story.

Suzie Dalton

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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: The Dyslexic Advantage


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Precious
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Date Posted: 01:28:45 08/28/12 Tue
Hi guys, I have just discovered this site and I'm so glad see comments on dyslexia after so many years straggling to understand why can't I learn how to write. I have just completed my BSc(hons) chemistry and my thesis my just a mess my supervisor told to take writing class. (The I had great understand of what I was going that I was one of the best presenter, every one was very impressed by presentation) I have just discovered I'm dyslexic begging of this year and it change the way I look at myself. There is book I find very informative and I would suggest you get one, is called :The Dyslexic Advantage: Unlocking the Hidden Potential of the Dyslexic Brain, By Brock L.and Fernette F. Find this book I'm telling you will be glad your dyslexic, There is a lot I didn't know in this book and it has changed the way I think about dyslexia

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Subject: Driving


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Petra
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Date Posted: 13:11:43 06/30/12 Sat
Hi.
I,m an ex Uk resident who learnt to drive here in Holland. My nightmare is that some day I'll be driving on the left of the road and won't notice till too late.
I refuse to drive in England and shut my eyes as I'm afraid the left hand driving will stick in my mind. Does anyone have similar experieinces?

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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: Wondering if I might be mildly dyslexic


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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: Online Students & Experts:


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Date Posted: 00:36:57 07/14/12 Sat
Good Grades are ever at the top priority for students to gain, but it’s not a cup of tea. Nevertheless, SolutionInn made it very easy for students. Highly professional experts are assisting students in their educational problems.

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Subject: Required Academic Solutions?


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AndrewRobert
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Date Posted: 02:19:03 07/12/12 Thu
Grade maintenance is now become very difficult for students due to highly advanced level of education. Nevertheless, it’s not a big deal. SolutionInn took this matter seriously and developed a platform for global students, where a team of highly Qualified Experts is assisting students and resolving their academic queries.

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Subject: Dyslexic participants needed for London study


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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: Learn to play piano or keyboard


Author:
Martin
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Date Posted: 06:27:06 07/02/12 Mon
Hi,
Does anyone know of any piano or keyboard lessons for dyslexia? I found this course and I'm thinking of trying it out: http://learnpianoandkeyboarddyslexia.com/

It looks quite good and the website is quite easy to use too.

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Subject: Participants needed - please HELP!


Author:
Oshrat Meshulam-madders
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Date Posted: 08:40:33 06/27/12 Wed
Dear all,

Could you please fill out a QUICK online (5-10minutes) questionnaire about your emotions, motivation and goals in everyday life, and your attitudes towards examinations?

Responses will remain confidential and anonymous. Your participation is important for my dissertation in Experimental Psychology Masters at SussexUniversity.

To start https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDMtdE9nOGhzaWdYRVRQSGJaWUlNZkE6MQ

Thank you,
Osh
om64@ssusex.ac.uk

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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: NYC DYSLEXIA RESEARCH: Participants Needed


Author:
DyslexiaStudyNY
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Date Posted: 07:58:15 06/05/12 Tue
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: help!!!!


Author:
jean (sad)
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Date Posted: 06:06:48 06/05/12 Tue
i live in meryland. i need a toter or any wuterl for reding and selling.plecs help.

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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 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: 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


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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


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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.


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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: 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


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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


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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: 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


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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


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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: 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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