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Subject: Visual Test Specifically for Dyslexia


Author:
Gary B
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Date Posted: 18:14:48 12/04/10 Sat
I have looked at a number of sites, but I can find no reference to a Visual Test Specifically for Dyslexia. And that a diagnosis for Dyslexia is still just a "possibly" or a "maybe". Specifically one site, when discussing their battery of tests, states: "tests like these cannot be seen as valid tests for dyslexia, but they are very helpful". Frankly, I find this very surprising. Would you attempt to diagnose Color Blindness with questions?

Unfortunately, much of the information on the net about Dyslexia is about treatments (i.e. pay me money and maybe you get some help). And they probably like it that their potential customers are unsure of their condition, so they are not in position to complain when there is just limited results.

Speaking for all mental conditions, because the brain is not a "binary" device, any condition for an individual would have to exists at some level, not just "is" or "is not". Certainly, I suspect from personal observations that Dyslexia is a condition of degrees.

I believe I have the basis of a visual test specifically for Dyslexia. Is there anyone who is aware of people interested in developing such a Visual Test? A test which could give some measure of the level of the condition. Please let me know.
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Subject: laughed at & made fun of at work


Author:
Trisha
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Date Posted: 17:07:48 12/29/10 Wed
Hey,

You know, I found out I had dyslexia when I was a kid and I have tryed meany things to help me to do better in all of it. But I haven't had much luck. I always heard what i'm sure most of us have heard all my life (your stupid,dumd, never going amount to any thing and much more). I never got help when I was younger and I try now.
I don't tell alot of poeple about it becuase I get laughted at and not helped. Even when I use the dang spell check it doesn't know what I mean. It can be frustrating. I try to ask poeple how to spell something or for help at work and I get made fun of and laughted at. I got the comment last week "didn't you learn anything in school". It's hard and alot of the times makes me sad. I get the two different ups shipping way mixed up, not how it gose but the names ups and usps. Almost every body here make light of it and laughs or make me tell them what one I need to ship something. When they do laugh at me I just laugh back, don't say anything and back back to my office mad and upset. My question is my boss belives that how you word something in a emial or how you write something out depicks how smart and how much of a hard worker you are. I bust my butt every day and do my job right. I'm not sure how to handle the other poeple in the office and I freaks me out every time I have to emial, write something or even talk to half the poeple in the office becuase of my spelling, mummbling, talking to fast, writeing every thing. Can some one give me some ideas on how to hande it or what to do.
Subject: Spell checkers


Author:
damefrank
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Date Posted: 22:15:57 12/28/10 Tue
Boy, do I ever feel for any of you out there struggling with lackluster spell checkers for dyslexics. I'm not dyslexic, but I wish there was a way to contact Outlook because my spell checker is absolutely awful, even for me. Normally it makes me laugh at its ridiculous suggestions.

I'm not the best speller in the world (used to be better before I turned 50 and started forgetting how to spell)but I do desire a better spellchecker for my email accounts.

But, if all of you would contact Outlook (I have no idea how to get inside that conglomerate) and inform them what an awful spell checker they have, that would be great! I will give $1,000 to any of you who manages to get through to them and asks them to contact me.

I spent 12 years designing a spell checker for dyslexics (written for my daughter). I wish they would employ the "American Wordspeller" into their database...it would be the best spell checker in America because it's phonetic. Outlook needs it the most because it's absolutely the worst!

It's a phonetic dictionary/wordspeller as an app on Android, it's also a book, (it will soon be on iPhone,iPad,iPod and have a Mac plug-in) but it needs another platform so people can write perfect emails and letters. So let's swamp Outlook to compete with the big boys and give us a super great spell checker! Oh, you can contact any of the other competitors also if you'd like...they all need this phonetic database for dyslexics!

Keep your chins up! It's getting better all the time!
Subject: Advice for helping my dyslexic wife


Author:
william (concerned)
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Date Posted: 05:48:34 10/01/10 Fri
2 years ago my wife and I married after some 30 or so years of knowing each other, firstly as students then as an on/off relationship while I lived/worked abroad and we both married others and so on. Anyway, we are now in our mid-fifties, very committed and happy. My point is I believe my wife is more dyslexic than she pretends to be, and I need to know how best to react. As a former infant school teacher, she hides it very, very well. Where domestic friction occurs is when she asks for my help mostly in spelling, composition, spatial perception (and, yes, that old chestnut, map reading!), and aspects of reasoning. When I go through matters like these with her by way of trying to be of help, her normal placid character can change to one of varying degrees of petulance and verbal aggression, as if I shouldn't be challenging her or that I am exposing/ridiculing her sensitivities in some way. As regards myself, my wholly commercial career has entirely depended on a high command of English, plus working in 4 other languages, and verbal/written dissemination of facts - I guess I am as far away from being dyslexic as it is possible to be, so I am frequently astonished at the need to point out or correct frequently simple and repetitive errors. To summarise, I want to help her, but to do so in such a subtle way as not to provoke or embarass, or "expose" her well-hidden dyslexia. I have tried humour with sporadic success, mostly the response is that I am belittling her own efforts. Any advice from anyone out there would be gratefully received. Thank you for reading this.
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Subject: Need a good spellechecket to use with G-mail/docs HELP!


Author:
Matt (sad)
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Date Posted: 12:19:13 12/16/10 Thu
Hi all, need some suggestions badly. I have really bad dyslexia, did not even learn to read or write my own name till after i was 10. Failed out of school, the whole story you all know to well. When computers and spell checkrs came along I went back to school at age 30 and now, eight years later have a BS, MS, and just passed the bar exam. All thaks to MS Word.

Wel recently I had to swtich from by beloved Outlook to g-mail so I can check my mail on any computer and my phine and work in google docs.

But the g-mail spellchecker is overwhellemdby my writing, it never has any suggestions, its getting so fruistrationg and I am making mistakles that make me look bad to cleints, jusgde and potnetial emplyers.

Its horrible Im getting so frsutrated I want to scream/cray (we all know what that's like when your trying to type something) I don't allways have the time or abilty to cut and past my stuff to word and check it before I send.

Does anyone know of any good spell cherker sftware that will work withing g-mail or other programs? I have tried a few but they have the samelimiations, its so frustrating. I just need a spell chejer software or plug in that will underatnd me!

Thx so much -Matt
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Subject: Help Save the Adult Dyslexia Organisation


Author:
Donald (Alert for Adult Dyslexics)
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Date Posted: 05:37:18 12/18/10 Sat
The Adult Dyslexia Organisation (ADO) is reminding you that it is continuing its fundraising appeal until the end of the UK Disability History Month - 22nd November - 22nd December 2010, to prevent closing its doors forever.

We've been making a significant difference to the lives of dyslexic adults for twenty years. Now we're asking for your help, to keep us going to continue our work on your behalf. Unless we raise some immediate funds to cover our rent and phone costs for the next two months.

PLEASE send your Donation to: ADO Ground Floor, Secker House, Minet Road, London SW9 7TP or Pay directly through PayPal on ADO’s www.adult-dyslexia.org. Please pass it on!

See www.adult-dyslexia.org/about.html and the list of Events/Activities www.adult-dyslexia.org/events.html that would be of interest.

Kind regards, Donald
Subject: my son


Author:
nell
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Date Posted: 16:18:49 12/05/10 Sun
my son is 9yrs old and one of the sweetest children i have every known,but he has dyslexia yet i cant get his school or anyone else to hear me out. he's struggling in school and feels like theres something wrong with him. please can anyone give me some advice on what to do to get the school to hear me out and help my son.he's been retained twice already and its hurting him.
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Subject: unhelpful reaction from family


Author:
Rose (regretful)
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Date Posted: 17:43:34 10/04/10 Mon
I was (finally) disgnosed with dyslexia when I started a PhD a few months ago. My family and partner are utterly dismissive of the diagnosis, and my partner has started making caustic comments that I really resent ('you didn't do x until you were disgnosed with dyslexia'). I'm glad I had the diagnosis, but regret telling anyone else about it. Has / is anyone else experiencing anything similar and do you have any words of wisdom (or empathy) ?
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Subject: the dore programme


Author:
teresa
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Date Posted: 09:30:55 11/14/10 Sun
Has anyone on here been through the DOre programme? I've heard lots of good things about it through testimonials, but not so good from the scientists.
Subject: Brain Functioning and Treatment


Author:
Tasha
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Date Posted: 12:48:59 11/12/10 Fri
I wrote an article that discusses the differences in dyslexia, brain functioning for the dyslexic, and treatment. You can read it at

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/6001150/dyslexia_differences_and_treatment.html?cat=4
Subject: Davis Dyslexia


Author:
Allison
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Date Posted: 01:22:50 10/10/10 Sun
I have struggle all my life with Dyslexia. I was diagnosed when I was 10 years old, recieved very little help at school as dyslexia is dirty word within the schools of Australia.

This Davis Program sounds pretty good, but I wondering if it worth as an adult. Is there any one out there who has completed this program as an adult, and what your opinnion on it?

Will it help me to achieve in life?
Will it help me to get a job and to keep it?

Any help would greatly appreaciated.
Thanks
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Subject: Oganizing my to do list.


Author:
Drew
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Date Posted: 07:52:17 10/21/10 Thu
Hi, I am 33 years old and just found out I'm Dyslexic. My wife is 100% sure and a nero psycologist (Dyslexic Specialist) is also 100% sure, but I still struggle with the fact that I am. I guess I don't fully believe it and just look at some of my issues as problems that everyone has that I can just overcome like I always have. The problem is School was easy to get through because I just failed through it with no actual consequenses. My 20's were also easy to get through because I had a simple job and had no real responsibilities. Now 30 married with 3 kids and own my own business my dyslexic issues had bubbled to the surface as I need to be extremely organized and things seem to just fall through the cracks.

I get frustraded easily because I rely on my memory to store everything I had to do for that day. I have so many things that need to get done that I literally have hundreds of things in my head and can't even start them without feeling like I have to do another first. Here is an example of my todo/worry list today, my wife also asked me to write how I feel about each thing.(it seems insane to me but here it is):
1. Best Man Speech, wedding next week. (Dumb/lazy)
2. Clean Basement (Lazy)
3. Electrical work in basement (Dumb/bad with money)
4. Put up shelves in basement (Lazy)
5. Personal Budget (Unorganized/dumb)
6. Drain Spout needs fixed on house. (bad with money/dumb)
7. Credit Card Debt (get rid of it) (bad with money/dumb)
8. Savings (get more) (bad with money/dumb)
9. Play with Kids (guilty)
10.Paint Bathroom/Laundry room (lazy)
11. Date Night (bad with money/dumb)
12. Read book I have been not reading (dumb)
13. Insulate Basement (lazy)
14. Put up ceiling in Basement (lazy/bad with money/dumb))
15. Organize personal budget (Dumb)

I can't do the little things on this list because i feel like I should be doing the big things first so I feel guilty. I can't do the big things because I feel I should be doing the little things. With most things on the list such as something simple like painting the laundry room I have a list of little things that go along with it like, pick out paint, get all the things I need, prep area, get the kids somewhere and so on and so on. I feel paralized by it and then get frustrated to the point where i get nothing done and just feel exhausted and worthless. In my mind every item goes together. I can't pay to have the drain pipe fixed because my personal budget is not organized in my head. I can't clean the basement because I need to do that electrical work, I can't do the electrical work because of budget issues and I have to do the isulation, ceiling and clean it first anyway. This is the kind of stuff that is in my brain everyday and just writing it here sounds insane to me. I feel like my issue is not dyslexia but just poor organization and planning and then feel dumb that I can not fix it. I guess I'm writing this to see if any other adults experience this and if it is in fact a dyslexic trait that I am explaining.
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Subject: Going back to school


Author:
Gary
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Date Posted: 17:04:08 11/12/09 Thu
Hi,
I need some help. I am going to college this spring. I have not been in the classroom for about 20 years. I have suffer with dyslexia all my life, and had a terrible time in school. I would not be going back if it was not necessary. For those of you who have taken it on to go back to school. Would you have any good suggestions about taking notes in class. This is my biggest fear. Back when I was in school copying off the blackboard just didn't work. Any suggestions are very much welcome.
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Subject: Son starting college


Author:
tanya
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Date Posted: 14:56:38 09/01/10 Wed
My son is dyslexic and started college last week. We are currently learning that we should have asked for e-books. He is using Kurzweil software, when we get the books. He is being given some accommodations. He is currently frustrated and homesick. Does anyone have some advice on how to navigate college, we did okay navigating the public school system, but this is a whole new thing. Between the two of us our nerves are about shot and the stress level is high. Thanks.
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Subject: Computer Programs for the work place


Author:
Robin (Frusterate)
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Date Posted: 09:29:30 09/06/10 Mon
I am 46 old and was dignos with dyslexia in 3rd grade. I have had my current job for 13 years and lately it has been getting harder and harder to deal with. My boss is like the teachers you had in school that just didn't get it. I need my job just like all of you, but I hate going to work, but I love what I do.

I am looking for a computer program that I could download on to my computer at work that would help me with my writing and spelling. It can not be a verble program since I work in a cubical. Do you have any suggestions.

Frustrated.
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Subject: DYS-PLA Festival of Plays


Author:
Lennie Varvarides (Very Excited)
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Date Posted: 03:46:19 10/30/10 Sat
RE: Invitation to the DYS-PLA Festival of plays by dyslexic playwrights

GALA & Wine Reception will be held on 2 November at 7pm
Theatro Technis, 26 Crowndale, Road London, NW1 1TT

My name is Lennie Varvarides, the dyslexic producer behind the DYS-PLA FESTIVAL of new plays by dyslexic writers. We would like to connect with other Dyslexic writers and invite them to the DYS-PLA Festival GALA and Wine Reception, on 2 November 2010 at 7pm. more info at http://bit.ly/a1s8hj
Subject: Dyslexic? Yes or No.


Author:
Emetib (Puzzled)
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Date Posted: 04:23:34 06/09/10 Wed
I am a 44 year old female. I have been told since Junior High that I am Dyslexic. I have been able to compensate for my type, form, whatever you wish to call it by Typing most everything. I can read and understand at a 4th year college level. I have taught myself to memorize most things I read after the 4th or 5th time. It has been very difficult. My mother taught me Phonics(<-- Unsure of this word) when I was 12 years old. She then taught me to speed read when I was 15 year old. Her teaching me all this had and has put a strain on our relationship. Her teaching method was NOT gentle. But it worked for me. I still have problems, But not with reading.
They are..
1) My hand eye co-ordination is terrible. I cant walk across a room without tripping on my own feet. Or pick up a coffee cup without dropping it or spilling it.
2) I cant write. I can not get the shapes of the letters from my head to my hand. And no I can not draw or paint.
3) I cant spell words with more then 10 to 12 letters. And sometimes simple words are very hard to spell correctly.
4) I am photophobic. Light hurts my eyes. It also gives me Migrains.
5) Hyper Auditory. I hear high pitched sounds. Neon lights have a high pitched hum, but to my ears its a dull deep hum that is very distracting. But I also have a problem sometimes, mostly when tired, at understanding when someone talks to me. Normal speech and tones are not understood. I have found myself reading their lips to understand some of what their saying and then guessing the rest. Phone conversations(Took 5 tries to get this spelled correctly) are a bit of a trial.
6) I have a lack in my sense of direction. North, south, east and west are just words. Left, right (hand with watch), forwards or backwards are what I and my family use with me. I get turned around in a Walmart. Been going to that store for 7 years and I still get mixed up.
7) I invert numbers and letters when typing, dialing a phone number or repeating a memorized number to someone. And I dont mean 6's turn into 9's. I mean 47 becomes 74. Like becomes Liek. I have had my phone number changed so the last 2 numbers are the same. They seem to be the only ones I invert on phone numbers.
8) I can add, subtract basic numbers. I can divide and multiply to a point. But not at the level you would expect from an adult with 3 years High school(Flunked out of 9th grade algebra after only 3 weeks).
All of these problems I have been managed to work around for the most part. Since I can read and understand 99% of what I read I have been told I am NOT Dyslexic. But they cant tell me what Is the problem.
So here it is... Am I or Am I not Dyslexic? If I am, is it a sub category? If not then what is wrong?
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Subject: The best job site!


Author:
omegapp (happy)
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Date Posted: 17:34:28 10/25/10 Mon
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EducationCrossing.com is your best choice if you are searching for a job somewhat “rare” or “unique”, then EducationCrossing.com is your best choice; there you will find government, recruiter, employer jobs that are on newspaper, but in a single site.

EducationCrossing.com has been for around four years and clients email us about the great service it has.

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Subject: My dyslexia story


Author:
Doug bursch
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Date Posted: 12:06:04 10/20/10 Wed
Wanted to share with you my story. I host a radio show and write a weekly column. I'm also dyslexic and have just began to understand the full implications. I've linked the story below. I think it will encourage someone.

http://themoderatevoice.com/89379/im-not-ashamed-of-my-dyslexia/
Subject: Dyslexic son


Author:
T. O'Neal
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Date Posted: 19:35:07 10/17/10 Sun
My son, now 12 was diagnosed at age 6 but only recognized in our school district last year. Although he has been in Resouce classes, tutoring, etc., he is 3-4 years behind in reading and math. A great student and scout, he is struggling terribly in school. I do not feel he is receiving the education he deserves, but don't know where to turn from here. A good child, no behavior issues, that I feel is being swept under the rug and pushed through the system. I need advice, legal council and options. We are considering a Due Process Hearing. Suggestions?
Subject: i want to get my ged.


Author:
theresa (can anyone help me .)
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Date Posted: 20:24:19 10/12/10 Tue
hello iam dyslexia and been try to ged my ged can anyone help.am sad this is all i need to made me happy book i have class i,ve taking.
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Subject: 27 but think I have it(never diagnosed)


Author:
GradStudent (:()
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Date Posted: 22:00:12 10/11/10 Mon
I am in gradschool and 27 and have been never diagnosed with dislexia(probally dont even know how to spell it right) but as a kid I'd have some minor issues flipping letters or even whole words. I'd double check upon correction and be ok that time and wrote it off as no big deal. A few times I mentioned it to adults they got mad like I was belitting those "truely" with it. So I stopped bringing it up.

I'm noticing it more now though. I was reading as article online of Kim Kardashian "New Bowling dress" and I kept reading "blowing dress"(didnt make any sense so I came back a few minutes latter, still saw it that way) but finally clicked on it saw my mistake, went back and reread it proper. Now I notice that when it happens even if my wife points it out, it still looks wrong to me while I focus on it untill I come back awhile latter. Is this common to progress into adulthood? Could it help explain my slipping grades? Is it common to happen to BOTH letters and words? I suspect thats why some adults got mad since they claimed it ONLY happened with letters, but I swear to God I sometimes see(for example) what should say "big book" and I'll see "book big". Is it common to do both as well? I am kind of scared and need advice. How bad can it get? What should I do?
Subject: Computer Software to Help with Writing/Editing Documents


Author:
Laura Fidler
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Date Posted: 11:48:06 07/10/10 Sat
I am an adult with dyslexia and am looking for computer software that will help me with editing documents that I draft on the computer. Is there software that will read out loud documents and suggest correct spellling or grammer. Recommondations wellcome.
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Subject: Need help determining if I am dyslexic


Author:
Dexter (Jumbalaya)
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Date Posted: 17:09:06 02/07/10 Sun
I am glad I found this forum. I think I am dyslexic. I would like to get feedback on my symptoms or tendencies.
1. My hand writing is rough. People have described it as "bad". When I write words they are often not straight or on the line. Some letters will be above the line, others right on, and some letters below.
2. I often must concentrate on numbers that have repetitive sequentual numbers. For example: 55393 , 885751,322350. I easily can transpose numbers. Numbers will at times swim or seem out of focus, unless I deliberately focus and concentrate on the number. Which I often do to overcome this issue.
3. I use my hands to count at times and will triple check counting things like money. Or, another good example is when I play poker, I have difficulty seeing straights in Texas Hold'em. Either playing against the straight I have difficulty seing it, or when I have a straight I often rely on counting with my hand or must go over the sequence in my mind several times to confirm to myself that I have it. I have memorized the "ends" of straights with face cards for example: Queen 8, Jack 7, King 9 in an effort to help me.
4. I am not a good speller of words and I often doubt my spelling even though the spelling is correct. Some examples would be: perform vs preform, Exellent vs exelent, Possible vs posible, repetitive vs repatitive or mezzanine vs mesonine.
5. Complex math problems are challenging because of stress or concern about getting the right answer but also how I organize or break down the information on paper. Interpretation of the equation will get jumbled in my mind and my thoughts will race. I will often misplace data, write down answers wrong which I calculated correctly on multi step problems, use correctly calculated data in a portion of a formula in the wrong way in another part of the math problem or be off by a few decimal places for example.
6. At times, especially if I am stressed or running late (Which I srtive to avoid most of the time) I may not be able to find things that are in plain site. I could walk by a particular item four times and not see it. I will look for the item in different locations but not be able to see it sitting on the table. Ugh..! When it is bad at times, it is like my thoughts or emotions will cloud my brain's interpretation of the visiual stimuli my eyes are seeing.
7. I am not an organized person by any means.
8. I do at times have problems expressing myself or draw a blank for a word I am searching for especially when anxious or nervous.
9. When I was a child. I played baseball and basketball but was terribly uncoordinated.
It's funny, after writing this and typing out my thoughts and thinking about my feelings, I think anyone who replies to my question will resoundingly say "YES YOU HAVE DYSLEXIA".
So, what do you think?

Thank you for reading and responding to my question in advance
-Dexter
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Subject: Dyslexia and ??dyspraxia


Author:
Jane Nicholson
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Date Posted: 01:15:49 01/05/10 Tue
Hi!
I was diagnosed, to my relief, with dyslexia some 12 + years ago (in my early 40's). Though this explained many difficulties and ambiguities in my life, one problem remained. I have never been able to learn to drive and don't think I ever will. Am just not safe on the road. Could it be that as well as dyslexia I also have dyspraxia?

Anyone with any thoughts / experiences / advice, etc. I'd be pleased to hear from you.

Thanks in advance.

Jane.
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Subject: please help


Author:
Foday
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Date Posted: 19:21:05 04/10/10 Sat
Hi
I have never been diagnose with dyslexia simlely I started my education in africa I have done qiute a few courses in UK but I think I am dyslexic but I did not know where to go in uk for proper diagnoses and help I want to start my uni study this september can some one advice me
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Subject: feeling stupid


Author:
Emily (fustrated)
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Date Posted: 09:56:31 05/13/10 Thu
I found out i was dyslexic while at university. I was happy when i discovered this as i had a reason why i got things mixed up had bad memory etc.
Most of the time i simply forget im dyslexic,sounds silly i know. I get a sharp reminder when I cant do things others take for granted such as following directions.
this example is from the other day. I was in a London( im not used to this place) and needed to get to a certain place for a certain time.I needed to be there at 11 so I set off at 9. I thought i was doing well, id navigated the tube and got off at the right station, then I went to look in my bag then realised i didnt have the map. I struggled to remember where this place was situated, so I rang my friend for help.I rang him 4 times as I couldnt remember the directions he gave me. I still got lost. It took me a hour and half to find this place. I nearly missed my appointment. by the time i got there i was nearly in tears. I kept saying to myself how stupid i was for forgetting the map and even worse that i failed to follow directions that were given to me 4 times!
Anyway when i got back home my friend said ' im worried about you we really need to sort your organiseation out'feeling hurt i didnt even mention dyslexia to him and instantly felt dumb which was made even worse when said he ' it was embarrasing today really im worried about you'
does anyone else feel this way? so stupid that you cant do what others do? I feel so ashamed and it really does effect my self esteem when these things happen
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Subject: Dyslexia Correction For


Author:
Kieran Kelly
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Date Posted: 06:40:27 09/30/10 Thu
Hi my name is Kieran Kelly, residing in South London,
I'm a Therapist in Bio-Energy, Touch for Health Kinesiology, and The Dawson program. All these therapies deal with the Body's energies and its flow. Within the protocols for Bio-Energy and the Dawson Program there is a Correction for Dyslexia and it is also hugely effective in assisting people who have ADD and ADHD.
Subject: Dyslexic, Dyscalculic, Gifted (2e) Music writer and producer


Author:
Allen Williams (frustrated)
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Date Posted: 15:39:30 09/29/10 Wed
Hello, my name is Allen Williams and I'm a music writer and producer. I have come to the conclusion that rather than just rely so much on telling people what Dyslexic, Dyscalculic, and Gifted people can do, why don't we show them more. We are the visual individuals, so lets do what we do best. With that in mind, I produced a music CD entitled "Creative Mind". It is available at Amazon. It's instrumental, dance, jazz, and more. My belief is that if many people purchase the CD, then there will be a spike on Amazon. That would draw people to talking about LD individuals. The inside cover gives information about LD's. You can listen to it and purchase it at the following links I believe this approach will work, but I CAN'T DO IT ALONE. I need your help. I'm not trying to be famous or anything like that. I don't like to be out in public so that certainly isn't it. This is the only way to get it out and with the help of word of mouth it might help.

Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Creative-Mind-Allen-Williams/dp/B003XVYLJO/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1283928151&sr=1-5

Listen:

http://www.musicsubmit.com/DINER-MATEMUSIC2


Thank you very much for your help.
Allen
Subject: I used to dyslexic


Author:
Janet
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Date Posted: 16:49:45 09/21/10 Tue
Somehow I thought my dyslexia was something from the past, like growing up, like I forgot it even existed. Until a started a job with NUMBERS. I made the mistake of letting someone know that "i used to be Dyslexic" and after that averytime a file got lost-it was my fault. Ok 50% was my fault. I look at my work that has numbers like 10 times to make sure I didn't make a mistake.
I had help with my dyslexia growing up. I get my left and right confused too. Sometimes I'm driving somewhere and the street or highway looks familiar but I can't tell which way I should be going. So I used spent a lot time driving up and down the street until I would remember which was was it.
But I have a life saver a GPS.
Subject: Staying with dyslexia person


Author:
marO (Sad)
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Date Posted: 14:43:35 09/17/10 Fri
I am staying with an adult with dyslexia (and he is a student). Most of the time I have to do all house activities and some times I think he is leting me do on purpose. I am also a student, I dont have enough time to take care of the house all the time.
Can I call my self a carer as I am doing a lot to care my mate. If so don't I need to be paid since he is a disabled person.
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Subject: Reversal in numbers


Author:
Kathleen
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Date Posted: 15:04:32 09/19/10 Sun
I reverse words and number alot of the time. I know alot of people do that though. The words I can usually catch with spell check or by having someone else check my writing. I have to do accounting for my job and I reverse numbers when I put them into the computer program I use. I dont know how to catch numbers they are real numbers but I write or type the wrong one. I feel so stupid when a parent point out a mistake that I made and I know it is beacuse I reversed the numbers.
Subject: How to improve adult spelling?


Author:
Lizabeth (cant spell)
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Date Posted: 21:07:53 08/21/10 Sat
I am a professional who often needs to spell on a white board in front other people but am very scared to do so since my spelling is very bad and is worse in such a situation. Are there any computer programs for adults with dyslexia that could help my spelling when spell check is not an option? please help if you can .....I am 42 and have just found out that I am dyslexic and my career is being limited by my spelling and grammar.
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Subject: new public awareness campaign for dyslexia


Author:
Michelle
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Date Posted: 11:03:22 09/16/10 Thu
In Canada we just launched a dyslexia awareness video series on YouTube to put a face on this prevalent learning disability. The 3 minute videos each feature personal stories from individuals with dyslexia plus a call to action for people to get involved!
Please click the link to see the videos:
http://www.youtube.com/dyslexiaassociation
Subject: LOVE


Author:
denise
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Date Posted: 13:09:16 06/27/10 Sun
I am Sr.Denise Vassallo from Malta, l am dyslexia I am nun.
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  • Re: LOVE -- Yvonne Sibley (Same), 03:25:05 09/13/10 Mon
  • Re: LOVE -- Yvonne Sibley (Same), 03:30:09 09/13/10 Mon
Subject: Dyslexia


Author:
Kelly Penton Smith (frustrated, hopeful,)
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Date Posted: 20:55:12 09/10/10 Fri
I found out 1.5 to 2 years ago that I am a Bipolar 2, Dyslexis, and ADHD person. Now on medication, I have a clear view of why I acted like I did growing up and it all makes sense now. I think I would be in such a better place than I am now if someone would have caught it earlier but they didn't.
How come I still make the same stupid remarks and actions now at 51 when I am aware of my issues?
Subject: Lost in my mind!


Author:
Fred
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Date Posted: 22:30:06 03/02/10 Tue
Folks I found this site a couple of years ago and I was happy to find a place to feel not so alone. I wrote a couple of new messages and answered a few I thought I could help with my experiences from my form of dyslexia. all of us that have dyslexia are not the same. we are all different in how we act and think and how we fight this problem. As we grow older and sometimes lucky enough to have good people around us, or not, we either fight to be better or we go further in our hole of depression.
As I got older i got better with seeing numbers backwards. but got worse with remenbering names. but through it all my depressions were there and my confusion with life and the complexities of it all still made me feel different. I got better with somethings and worse with others! I am a loner still today because the world makes me sad and I do not understand why people are the way they are? Even though i understand the reasons why the world is unjust and prejudise to people that are different. It does not change the fact that it is just that way and it has been like that since humans began. there will always be people who do not understand someone that is different and make fun of or put us down. We as dyslexic are not alone there are many differences in the world some better some worse. We just say poor me and go back to hole.
Depression and fear wil always be the hardest thing for me to get rid of. I was not lucky enough when I
was young to have anyone to say to me that you can do it and stick by my side even if it was just in spirit!
I am 56 years old now and am doing better controlling my mind. I now can imagine what it would have been like to know about DYSLEXIA when i was younger! I know i would have been alot better earlier in my life if i did. Our society is not good at finding answers to problems, they just find reason to not have problems at all. If I can be of any help to anyone else, please ask. I am here for you in spirit and mind! Peace and Love to all living things. ftf.
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Subject: Dyslexic Music CD


Author:
Allen Williams (Excited)
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Date Posted: 22:59:43 08/29/10 Sun
Hello, my name is Allen Williams. I'm a music writer and producer with Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, and Giftedness (2e). The reason that I'm writing you is to inform you of a new music CD that I and my company have released. The CD is called "Creative Mind". It's an instrumental, up tempo, smooth jazz, techno, dance CD, which was produced to help show that people with LD's can still fulfill their dreams and goals no matter what others might believe. I'm not a music reader but have been blessed with the ability to write music, play saxophone, keyboards, and vocals. My hope is that teachers, parents, and students can be inspired by a real living music writer and producer of music with LD's. Many times teachers and students only have examples of individuals who have died many years ago for examples of musicians with learning differences (disabilities). Hopefully this CD can also be of help but with a modern technological expression. It's located at www.diner-mate.com and also available at Amazon.com. The inside cover of the CD tells a little about me and gives definitions about Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, and Giftedness. Please listen to the samples on the site. Also, if your non-profit organization would like to know how it can use this CD as a fundraiser, please email us from the site at www.diner-mate.com. Thank you for your time and consideration.
- Allen
Subject: Only starting now?


Author:
Dave (concerned)
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Date Posted: 08:54:50 06/04/10 Fri
I am 59 years old and still working. In the past 6 months or so, I've started to notice that my writing has started to tranpose numbers and letters - and my memory is noticably deteriorating. I don't believe I've had any dyslexia issues during my earlier years. Is it possible for dyslexia to start this late in life or could it be another problem?
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Subject: paper work


Author:
Terri
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Date Posted: 13:33:27 08/28/10 Sat
I need help fling out peper work for a job in prescott AZ
Subject: Helping you write letters


Author:
Malcolm
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Date Posted: 01:12:01 08/25/10 Wed
The latest version of Dragon version 11.
I just brought this version of Dragon version 11 professional with dictaphone.
I've had previous versions of Dragon I was quite impressed that version 11 in a different league. Lowly onto my computer one of the things it did was cross-referenced my previous version to my voice was already activated. Then I tried the dictaphone had not done anything with this to the computer I spell my name and address into the dictaphone plugged into the computer got the computer to read the speech and it appeared in front of me on the screen there was only one small mistake and that was the word five instead of the number five that was the only difference everything else was correct I can highly recommend getting version 11 it is so more superior than version 10 I would like to congratulate the manufacture of this system the person we dyslexic client me it is a godsend it may not be cheap for some people but it is worth every penny to be up to communicate with the world via e-mail and not worry about spelling is a blessing the whole of this e-mail has been dictated using Dragon version 11 I dictated this while listening to the TV in the background as well when you set the system up if you have some background noise it will then cope with a noisy and future so I set this up I purposely have the TV on in the background not that quiet but not that noisy this way I know I can have the TV on in the background or radio and still be up to use the system in confidence with the professional version you can also get the system to read everything back to you all you need to do is highlight the text and it will read it back was when you send letters it is different to when you speak sometimes you just need to change the way you speak so it sounds more like a letter.
I hope someone finds this useful.
Malcolm UK
Subject: hidding dyslexia


Author:
annabelle
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Date Posted: 17:39:14 07/22/10 Thu
Hi All,
I'm curious as to the ways we mask our disability.

I was never diagnosed during school and have learnt to live with the disability. I have little habits that I've developed to hide it. Like if I was asked to fill in a form, I lie and say I've forgotten my glasses and ask to take it home where I can take as long as I like and have it checked by family members then take it back the next day.

What other ways or habits do you have when it comes to being dyslexic.
Annabelle
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Subject: Broken


Author:
Pen
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Date Posted: 00:46:58 04/23/10 Fri
I am broken.
I resigned from a job over a year ago because of the way I had been treated with regards to my dyslexia. I made it clear at the interview stage that I was severely dyslexic and that I might need help. After induction (when I realised it was not going to be addressed) I arranged for a meeting with my HR. I let her know I had done some research my self and I had found funding to support my needs. She suggested I continue with organising everything myself. So I did (it was a time where you were grateful just to have a job).
I organised the funding, wrote a letter to be signed by my HR and got them to sign and post the letter (didnt want to be too much trouble). I organised with the IT staff who to find the equipment from and what to get.

Just so you understand I have a BSc, MSc and NVQ2 to my name so with endurance and hardwork I am able to achieve alot. I am very careful to apply for jobs which are mostly practical or social and without a heavy reading or writing content. This job was no different.

While I was only a month in the job my boss started to give me jobs which were out of my comfort zone and not on my job description. Writing reports, developing strategies and other large written work. When I showed her the results she was displeased with my efforts and would pass my tasks onto someone else. Soon she was picking me out for public humiliation in front of my collogues. Once she invited me to a meeting where she had invited her boss without letting me know. there she completely undermined me in front of him. My opinion of her had gone through the floor but I quite respected her boss so the whole experience was disgusting. On Friday late afternoon too.

Anyway I soon fell apart, i was having nightmares, headaches, I was being sick and I was crying all the time and even got a little agoraphobic (fear of going outside).
I couldnt do my job so I became what she though I was.. a waste of space. So I resigned! I have a very strong belief that I do not want to become the people I dont like so I decided not to follow it up. I told the chief ex what I though was going on but I cried the whole way through to the point I think it would have been difficult to understand what i was saying. But I tried to put it straight. I did not have the energy to do anything else.

Now over a year down the line I am still very effected by it. I have no confidence, self-worth or motivation. I used to be able to do anything but now I am so unsure of myself I can hardly do daily tasks. I have spent the last year in the company of my family and have removed myself from my social circle, actually any social circle.

Please tell me how to get my confidence back. Something so natural in my life now seems to evade me completely. has this happened to anyone else?

Sorry to be doom and gloom but I thought if anyone will be able to give me some light hearted direction.

Pen

PS this is the second time I have posted this but noone responded I think because i put it in the wrong place.
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Subject: 46 and just realized I'm dyslexic!


Author:
Jim
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Date Posted: 22:44:51 08/16/10 Mon
This weekend I was at a group theropy session to support my wifes anerxia rehab, and they were talking about genetic influences and when they were talking about issues with complexity and dyslexia, I recognized that was me? When ever I mad transpositional mistakes i joked that i must be dyslexic, but never really know what dyslexia really was. Anyhow, I started researching dyslexia, and I have almost all the symptoms. Looking back at my school grades I excelled in most subjects except reading and writing, and I also had a speach impedament. Although I had trouble with math I was able to eventually get my BSEE degree.
I am just unsure if my dyslexia is genetic or as a result of a head injery I had as a child?

I guess I will ask my doctor what he thinks, and see if he recommends any theropy.
Subject: Keda Publications


Author:
Julie (This book is a lifesaver!!!)
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Date Posted: 07:51:46 08/12/10 Thu
Please take a look at this website. The manuals here are brilliant. They are used all over the world and in many institutions. The Shannon Trust is a charity that supplies prisoners with the Toe-By-Toe manuals. They have Buddy schemes. If you know someone who is a fluent reader, they can teach any child or adult to read. Our website is www.kedapublications.co.uk Try it and beleive it.
Subject: are there electronic spelling tools?


Author:
Helen Sovereign
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Date Posted: 19:51:33 08/11/10 Wed
My adult son is dyslexic and I was wondering if there is an electronic device that he could speak the word in question into and the device would spell the word correctly for him?
Subject: dyslexia


Author:
ruth (sad)
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Date Posted: 12:23:26 07/26/10 Mon
hi
i have aways had a problem with spelling, i was always in xtra english, its not until the last five years that i have come to think i am dyslexic, i can not spell at all, hard words or i spell like they sound, or i find a easier word, when i have had a long day and i am feeling shattered, i just can not think how to spell simple words, i can do this on a normal day to, even if i feel ok... i am 38 and would love 2 be more able, instead of people correcting me or laughing at me, what can i do
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Subject: Financial aide


Author:
Anthony (Worried)
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Date Posted: 14:57:37 08/04/10 Wed
I need help trying to find financial aide for dyslexic college bound student. I really need help in location financial assistance or any grants to go to college. Does anyone know what to do and where to go? Need grants because when looking for a job and once someone finds out I am dyslexic they don't hire me. Jobs are limited for people with a learning disability. Thought I would go to college to better myself
Subject: college dyslexia


Author:
lee (excited about going to college)
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Date Posted: 10:24:36 08/03/10 Tue
need help finding a college that adyslexic person like me could attend.I need help and advice on a college and finacial ass.
Subject: dyslexia


Author:
Amanda (FRUSTRATED)
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Date Posted: 06:49:23 08/01/10 Sun
I am a big day dreamer and at work i have to try really hard to let my mind wander and to keep focus.As a result i feel like i am missing out on parts of converstions or if i write important documents this makes me extremly stressful which really effect my mood which in turn knocks my confidence and self esteem.when i try to talk about this my vocabulary is lacking which sends me into panick mode. I know the right words are there but i cant reach them when under pressure, also i suffer from b12 diffencicy which when i try to read or write i forget what i said.So i become less focused on all areas i find more diffcult, so it can become a vicious circle.What i trying to say is how do i over come this as i really want to improve my life and live and not just exsist there is so much i want do but i finding it really hard to know were to start.
Subject: Dyslexic memorization


Author:
Hope (hope)
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Date Posted: 11:33:08 07/30/10 Fri
Good Afternoon,

My name is Hope and I am a dyslexic adult who so both in college and pursuing a career as an actress. As you may know there is a lot of line memorization to be done in both school and acting. When it's time for me to learn my lines or study I find myself filled with anxiety. Can you give me some ideas for memorizing?
Subject: depressed 58 year old woman


Author:
Ruth
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Date Posted: 22:24:13 12/30/09 Wed
I am a 58 year old woman who is a dyslexic. Despite my disability I managed to earn an Masters of Arts degree in education; however I never pursued a job in education. My goal was to get the degree not a job. All my life I had hope that things in my life will get better. At this time, I have come to the conclusion that nothing is going to get better. I'm a loser and will always be loser. My self-esteem is so low that I do not know how I am going to ever get past this. I never married because I never ever wanted a man to know how stupid I am. I had many dates and a few boyfriends. When I was younger I had a much better attitude about life than I do now. For some unknown reason, I feel the samy way I felt when I was in grade school--STUPID.Why do dyslexics feel so stupid? Do other people make dyslexics feel inept. Where does this horrible feeling come from? When I was a child, I hated school.
Many people like me and would never believe that I am dyslexic. I have many of the charteristics that describe dyslexics. Creativity and imagination are two of them. I often think outside the box and have a quick mind in sizing up a situation. Reading people is my specialty.

I would like to know if anyone has any ideas to help me get over this sad state that I am currently in.
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Subject: For Parents Who Want To Help There Kids


Author:
mark Kane
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Date Posted: 03:26:14 07/28/10 Wed
I have posted some info on Dyslexia,Title(My Life With Dyslexia)If you have not seen it please go back on this site and look it up.Also have posted an UP Date page.Look for my name.and you will know what I am talking about here.
I have typed out the whole coarse of the dyslexia school I went to. This was a private school and was in the basement of this man's house, who for half his adult life researched
dyslexia.I want to know how many parents would like this on a CD-Microsoft Word doc OR Printed out on paper.This will not be free,It cost my dad $1,000.00 per/month.For me to go there.But I will not be teaching it you will so I cannot charge that.Don't worry the price will be fare,How could you not invest in your kids future.Please reply to my e-mail only. Thanks Mark

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Subject: How do i get diagnosed whith Dyslexia?


Author:
xXZXx
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Date Posted: 19:50:42 05/10/10 Mon
How do i get diagnosed with Dyslexia?. what type of doctor do i go to?
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Subject: I'LL be 60 this 8/1/11


Author:
Charles Allen (Cunfusd ?)
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Date Posted: 11:29:34 07/26/10 Mon
I've bin dienous as server dyslexic in 1977 or about but
I kep forgating till I git to go to the senor center and
used the computer on hi speed I've help build 2 house
and desind 2 one for myself I was going to build under ground but hit granit so desind above ground a 38000 sq. ft
home but on dail up it just cunfusd me I cound not communacat with the computer til I git on hi speed I love hi-speed my brain can work thir but had to quit going the new 2 pepole trit the senoers horribly and my bran cand stan that I'll ben said to go to the outher ceners but can not afod to I'm on lower form if SSI but ovor seaz they sem to resat the dyslexic pepole as a intilgint humman in the USA you go to the MD office you tal them about dyslexic they tail you to fill out the forms thin the MD in the past givs you zanex becouse you say your brain going to fast you can mac them understan all you uncoverd
about dyslexic minbere and not hearing the intucos how to take the madcin and the side affates thin you forgit to fill the pill and gitting cunfusd mades the brain go blak
or run to fast bin to audut reading programs 3 times git a GED it tok 7 times and over 40 hours tuok one page all day long until they said I hade to lev ther win they opend
in school they pass me on and i kude not spell a 3 letter word thers no place to git help in the south east USA thit semz for pepole of dyslexica.

Hope I made cents I bin teaching pepole on hi speed to us the computer I can kumuncat on Hi-speed they dont no of my
dyslexic


Charlie

P.S. cait fegar some if this out reading
Subject: I think I could be


Author:
Vicky (Worried)
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Date Posted: 12:26:59 07/21/10 Wed
My boss recently had a one to one with me and during the meeting was quite rude about the fact that I made repeated errors with the same or similar words in my work. They said they had expected me to know these things. I have known since school that writting is not my thing. I hate Reading out in public and I find ways to work around not spelling certain words. After doing some research I found some books to support my spelling problems but from Reading the reviews, it appears I could be suffering with dyslexia. I have not had any official tests but the More I read about symtoms I think I could have found the reason behind it all. Any thoughts?
Subject: how to approach when suspect dyslexia


Author:
Kim
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Date Posted: 19:37:58 07/13/10 Tue
I suspect that someone I know has dsylexia. I do not
want to offend them in suggeting it might be what they have.

Any suggestions on how to approach this?
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Subject: personality traits


Author:
Debbie Van
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Date Posted: 22:08:03 07/18/10 Sun
my dyslexic son can be blunt though he is kind & considerate as well..he has trouble understanding what is inappropriate to say even at 12 years of age....seems to be a dyslexic thing..am I right?
Subject: Is there nothing to make it better?


Author:
Alicia
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Date Posted: 22:54:31 07/16/10 Fri
To me dyslexia is the worse thing that could ever happen to me and I've been reading your blogs and there is no way to make forgetting stop or unable to read numbers in the right form, there always wrong and now people at my work are starting to make fun of me. They look at me as a nice piece off ass but dumb as a door nob. I use to be really smart throughout my teens, its so embarrasing.
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Subject: Dyslexic and headed to college


Author:
Melissa (Help needed....advice anyone?)
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Date Posted: 17:02:44 07/12/10 Mon
My daughter, who is dyslexic, recently graduated from High School and we are applying to colleges. I am feeling very defeated in that she does not test well and I'm afraid she will never be accepted to any four-year college, much less a nursing program. Her SAT scores are very low! She is very bright, warm and caring. Her desire has always been to become a nurse. She went through the nursing program offered by our school district and passed her CNA certification exam in April. All of her HSTE teachers highly recomend her and say she is a natural. They have even said that they would rather have a "C" student with her desire to care for patients than some "A" students. How can this be portrayed to help her get her foot in the door at the college level? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Subject: treat dyslexia


Author:
andy (great)
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Date Posted: 03:53:15 07/12/10 Mon
i found the following site to be very helpful in treating dyslexia:

http://dyslexiatreatments.org/
Subject: dyslexia success storie


Author:
Daniel Waddon (Happy)
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Date Posted: 00:03:38 07/12/10 Mon
Hi

I was diagnosed with dyslexia at young age, i could not even spell words like "and the" or let alone read them i went to a special needs school and collage, im now running my own company as a dyslexic web designer, specialists in accessible web design for more info have a look at my acessible web site

http://www.dyslexiawebs.co.uk
Subject: DO DYSLEXICS have Socialization Problems?


Author:
Tally Haugen (Worried)
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Date Posted: 22:20:50 03/05/10 Fri
Please advise if possible, a worrying Mum in North Carolina. I have a 20-year old Boy (next month) who was diagnosed severe dyslexic at age 6. He has been the Light of my Life, and always will be. We adopted him at 3 days old, and since then he has been sensitive, kind, loving, opionated as a teen (typical), deeply helpful, although his room is a"disaster area". and he doesnt shave as often as Id like, but those are typical probs with a young man!My worry is SOCIALIZATION; Bobby was always liked in school, yet after moving with us 3 times growing up and having no sisters or bros in the house, he has NOBODY to emulate aside from me,or his dad, and what young man would listen to his Mum readily? He hasnt had any friends; in 10 years living here, just good aquaintances even tho he did finish High School on time, and Liked Drama very much, Had a good time..Now he is STUBBORN, has a couch potato streak, and Im WORRIED.Are there SOCIALIZATION issues at this age with the condition, and can anybody offer help. I need to talk to somebody with experience in how to MOTIVATE these young people, likely MOST young people I guess.Please, being a Mum was all I wanted to be, from a little girl.And God is keeping me alive for a very important reason, many times I should have been dead from extreme low bloodsugars on the road,and 2 cancers, but Im STILL HERE... I want to make the time worth something by HELPING HIM!Please, can you offer some ideas or places to get in touch with?
Grateful thanks..
Tally H.
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Subject: I hate being Dyslexic


Author:
Mark Jennings
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Date Posted: 08:57:35 06/24/10 Thu
Hi Guys

I was diagnosed with moderate dyslexia at young age and was able to see a specialist tutor who helped me with my education. Though I have enjoyed a successful academic career I have struggled in the real world and have been let go from two different jobs as result of my dyslexia getting the better of me.

I would suggest to dyslexic people not to go to university unless you are studying something that is design related or is a specific career.

Education is supposed to get you out of poverty not put you in it.

I now face the stark reality that after losing two jobs I will never get a job that I can cope with and will earn me enough money to make going to University pay off.

Not being able to do what you want to do and realising that its very unlucky that you will be a successful individual in the working world is quite a depressing reality.

If there are any academics out there looking to do some research I would like some to find out the success rate of dyslexic graduates compared to non dyslexic graduates in the work place.
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Subject: just a little help...


Author:
Lisa
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Date Posted: 18:12:51 06/29/10 Tue
Finally figuare out that I am not stupit...hadnt have a test, but I have alot of the problems..high school a nightmare...tried to join the army fail the test...so when to work in a plant...they where very verb abusit to the empolyes..told we where stupit..couldnt work anywhere else..etc...work for 24 years there, knew I couldnt do anything else only manly labor..while there I hurt my back..werent sure I did it there, it was slowly coming on...so I didnt go on workman com..{know better now] wanted to be fair...after the sucery I came back..but emotional I was a mess...all the stress working there Ihad a breking point...I have depression also...so I quit couldnt do it anymore...walk out with nothing...have been in conseling....now what am I going to do...with this dysexial my brain want work...only think I had was working manuely...now thats gone...I live with my mother..any help would be greatful...I am lost, doctor said I dont need to be on disablity, but he really doesnt listen and I am tried of trying to explain it to him...I just need some advice from people understand what I am going through...thanks..
Subject: test for college being dyslexic


Author:
Kim (Sacared to Death)
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Date Posted: 20:58:37 05/10/10 Mon
I am 43 years old and my daughter gust graduated college. I have not. I will never pass the test to get into college. I can not spell my reading is horrid I have been able to hide this for years. I would love to attend an online college because I can read and reread the assignments online. Unfortunatly, I will not pass the assessment test to get in, but I graduated High School and know one noticed I could not read or write.What do I do.
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Subject: Help suport


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Ann (Sad)
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Date Posted: 10:41:03 04/15/10 Thu
My husbund is dyslexia,has not been to the doctor that I know of this is what I was told when we got married, I am so unhappy cause it seems to me that he's not really understanding me Or just being stubor. I can not explane anything to him, cause it just starts a fight. I'm I just reading too much in to this or do I just except it what do I do, he is so on the defecive.
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Subject: Better understanding dyslexia


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Kiera
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Date Posted: 14:49:58 02/07/10 Sun
Hi all,

I am not dyslexic but i have recently started started dating a guy who is.... i don't know much about dyslexia which is sad for me to say cause i'm well educated and intelligent so i feel i should know more. Anyway what i wanted to find out what do all people dyslexia have trouble reading and can they read numbers? i'd love to hear from people with varying degrees of the condition.

thanks
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Subject: Help for Adults with Dyslexia


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Ruth L
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Date Posted: 15:19:18 01/14/10 Thu
My friend is 52 and was diagnosed in High School with Dyslexia. He lives in Northern Illinois and I am trying to find where to look for classes or something towards home teaching to help him. Anyone have any suggestions? I would appreciate it.
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Subject: Beat Adult Dyslexia article


Author:
Ambrose
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Date Posted: 20:39:15 05/30/10 Sun
This article gives some tips on dealing with adult dyslexia
Adult Dyslexia
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Subject: voice to do typing


Author:
David Woodman
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Date Posted: 14:22:05 05/29/10 Sat
Need a program to do voice typing for my new computer. I have dyslexia and brain problems. Would like it not hard to install. Also is there a program that would read thing of my compute to me. I have very low income. thank you
Subject: A fictional book that might be interest for Dyslexic people


Author:
Toby Whaymand (Happy)
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Date Posted: 10:11:11 05/29/10 Sat
I have dyslexia and so imagine my delight when I discovered that my fictional book was going to be published. I then had the realization that because I am dyslexic myself and the book is only 52 pages with words written by a dyslexic person which make my book easy to read; So there might be a market for people who have dyslexic who enjoy reading but do not enjoy big books. On my website there is the first three chapters so that you can see how the book is written.

The website is:

wwww.reisebok.com

I am writing this because I think my book could help people by getting people to read a short book and completing it. I know personally it makes me feel good.

I do have dyslexia as you can see by reading this but my book was edited by two editors so there no spelling mistakes in the book.

Thanks

Toby
Subject: Dyslexia in the military


Author:
Tiffany (sad and scared)
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Date Posted: 11:52:05 05/27/10 Thu
Does anyone know of any programs or options an active duty service member has with identifying and coping with dyslexia? My husband has been having trouble with standardized testing and admitted to me to me a few things that sound like this could be the issue. He recounts stories of his reading/writing when he was growing up and says that those anxieties are starting to come up again. I want him to seek help and would like to find whatever information I can to get him help, but he fears it will jeopardize his successful military career (far as we know the military frowns upon any disability). I continue to be positive, encourage and support him but as his wife of 10 yrs I can see the defeat in his eyes. WE NEED HELP!
Subject: My Life Update


Author:
mark kane
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Date Posted: 05:30:29 04/08/10 Thu
The more I read here the more I see that people are being miss lead, THERE IS NO FIX FOR DYSLEXIA!! The only things that are out there are tools to help you live with it.
The things that are hard for people with it are listed here.
Reading,Math
Spelling,Sports,Homework
Holding a good conversation(lack of reading & vocabulary)
Memory
Directions
Left from Right,Letters-B&D-b&d-etc.
Shapes,Puzzles,CoordinationHands & Eye-coordination(ex;video games)
Testing-we tend to freeze up.
Doing projects--We know how to do it, We don’t know How - OR- Where to start.
There may be some I am forgetting. The classes that I went to the teachers are all gone now. The class program had, Exercises, Balance exercise, Crawling, Eye exercise, And
Things to do in front of a chalk board. When I say exercise I don’t mean like you do @ a gym. The exercise program is for your mind & body to work together. About half way through (6months of being in the class the kids will go through a (crises period) this is when they will not want to go. That is because there body is going through some changes. And that is the most important time to keep up with the classes!! It is also telling you it is working.
I do not get on here everyday, if you want you can use my e-mail for faster reply.markane502@comcast.net

Streamwood ILL USA
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Subject: Dyslexic Joy


Author:
Carole Miles (Happy)
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Date Posted: 11:01:50 01/05/10 Tue
hi all

I can't be the only one happy about my dyslexia are there any adults that think that the gifts of dyslexia outweighs the disability of dyslexic.

just curious
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Subject: Surprised


Author:
Valerie
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Date Posted: 12:54:39 04/13/10 Tue
About a week ago I posted a message asking for any feedback regarding Ronald Davis’s book “The Gift of Dyslexia” along with his workshops. I was very surprised that no one responded. I’m curious to know if anyone has ever heard of him or read the book or even attended a workshop of his? I’m really looking for some help here. I’m 27 yrs old and truly feel stuck at where I’m at in my life because I’m dyslexic. Please, any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks again,
Valerie
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Subject: interview


Author:
Annette Berry
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Date Posted: 21:26:32 05/10/10 Mon
How can I best conduct a Marriage interview with a person who has dyslexia.
Subject: Dyslexia Test


Author:
mark kane
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Date Posted: 04:02:20 05/09/10 Sun
Dyslexia Test
1- Get flashcards numbers & letters see how long it takes for them to say them right. Be sure to mix them up all numbers & letters.If it takes them more than 45sec per/ card=15 points.

2- Get a glass of water fill it ½ Then ask them how much water is in it.( it is either ½ empty or ½ full.( Both answers are right) If they say the one that you did not say=2 points.

3- Put them in front of a chalk board, stand straight keep head & eyes straight, chalk in hand make a straight line from top to bottom,
Then a line side to side. If the lines are more than a ½ ins off from being straight=3 points.

4- Have them read to you if they put there own words in=5points

5- Give them 4 things to do. After 5min if they forget all four or just don’t know where or how to start=10points

6- Now write down the 4 things to do & show them how to do all them. If they now can do all four right=15points

There is a total of 50 points if they get 40 or more points they have a 90 percent chance of having Dyslexia.
Subject: Looking for A Match


Author:
Vikas Nanda (Let us settle in Life we are also humans.)
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Date Posted: 01:52:21 05/07/10 Fri
I (D.O.B.2 Dec. 1981)tall (6'1")healthy, very handsome, fair, having my own beautiful Row House, fixed handsome income, non-veg, very religious looking for a loving sweet partner who can settle in life. I have no other problems. I am perfectly normal now, respect elders, females & children.
If interested parents or elders please send details of family, girl background, disability if any. Caste creed religion no issue. Please e-mail the details to: crnanda@eth.net
Nanda
Subject: Just A Quick Note


Author:
mark kane (Happy)
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Date Posted: 04:57:41 05/06/10 Thu
I just wanted to say that after reading things on this site and others, I have to say to some of you out there,( There is nothing wrong with being dyslexic,remember you were born with it.It is a legal disability and for kids you can get a 504.For people who work let your boss know and if you are let go because of performance,you can file for discrimination. My son has ADHD and in high school we got him a 504(modified school work) You need to speak up people, if they don't know they cannot help you! THE LAW IS ON YOUR SIDE!!!
Subject: Advice


Author:
Ilene
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Date Posted: 01:58:48 04/15/10 Thu
I feel very bad about my dyslexia. It has affected me so much of my life. I had a job that I liked and thought I did okay but It didnt work out so good due to my dyslexia. I decided to leave that job. Also no one really knew about this LD and there was one women that enjoyed mocking me on a daily basis. I would like to know what kind of job is good for someone with this condition. Also how can I prevent myself from being emotionaly abused by people that know nothing about this problem. I really dont want to tell people about my LD some are imature and will not be senstive to this condition.
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Subject: Is there a dyslexia adult group in Fredericksburg VA?


Author:
Gary
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Date Posted: 15:26:08 03/12/10 Fri
I'm looking for adults with dyslexia that might want to form a group in Fredericksburg VA. If you are interested please wright back.
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Subject: Where do I go from here?


Author:
Angela (Anxious)
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Date Posted: 17:29:43 12/20/09 Sun
I turned 20 this year. I was wondering if there is a different way in determing if one is dyslexic. I know there is a test fourm on this site for about $800. Other sites are just as bad. I work at an minimun wage job and can not afford something like this.
What are my other options?
I am afraid to ask a doctor or even bring it up to my parents. I am afraid it is not dyslexia, and I am just a little stupid. I know my relatives notice they way I talk, I just loose my train of thought all the time. I am horrible at counting back change at work, even though I have worked there for over a year. I even have costumers mock me because they wanted it counted back the correct way. When a sutiuation like this arises my mind just freezes and I bet I could not even spell my own name for that instant. I have struggled through the years with this and more. Ever since I have found this disability I have noticed the same difficulties in my father. I struggle with it every day.
I want to know if dyslexia is issue for me, but can not afford that exensive test. I want this block I feel to stop. Where do I go from here?
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Subject: speak into computer and it type


Author:
laurabright
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Date Posted: 17:41:43 04/28/10 Wed
need some advice on what i can get to help me < best price> with my computer .is there anything that i can get to help me speak into my computer and it type for me . i want to connect to people , but i am dyslexia and i am not a good speller. thank you .you may email me laurabright90@gmail.com , Laura
Subject: Dyslexia/ want to meet people !


Author:
laura bright
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Date Posted: 16:57:22 04/28/10 Wed
i am dyslexia . i would like to meet people like myself. Does anyone know of dateing website or website , for people with learning disabily? Thanks for your help! You may email me laurabright90@gmail.com I live in Kings mtn. N.C.
Subject: Dyslexia within the Workplace


Author:
Mandy
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Date Posted: 08:11:24 04/09/10 Fri
I am an Employment Law and Practice Masters Student from The Roberts Gordon University based in Aberdeen, Scotland, and as mentioned has recently been diagnosed with moderate dyslexic. My Masters Dissertation topic is on Dyslexia within the Workplace: Disability or Talent – How has the DDA 1995 and subsequent legislation influenced Dyslexia Discrimination in the field of Today’s Employment Market (Working Title).

I have set up a survey surrounding research on the above which follows on from the BDA's and Business Link for London Advisory Service Survey in 2007 highlighting the discrimination felt by BDA members within the workplace. It is the intention to compare the results and analysis from the survey conducted in 2007 noting any significant differences regarding the discrimination felt.

To participate, just click into: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DyslexiawithintheWorkplace-DisabilityorTalent

Thank you for taking time out to read this message and for participating in the research.
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Subject: first time here


Author:
Sheila (:-()
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Date Posted: 13:08:04 04/13/10 Tue
hi
this is my first time here, i was diagnosed modret to severly dyslexic a few months ago, i am surprised as i have managed to get myself through uni ect and every thing is a little raw. tomorow my boss is bringing someone in to help me do my job better, this has upsrt me coz i thought i was very good at it. hope you dont mind me having a mone and thanks for lisining.
Subject: My name is Ray and I'm Dyslexic


Author:
Ray ((happy, but still wondering))
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Date Posted: 22:09:45 04/09/10 Fri
I made my last dyslexic mistake two days ago...

I sounds like alcoholics anonymous, except that I'll always be dyslexic. That actually sounds wrong - an alcoholic may WANT a drink for years, but DECIDE not to have one. I guess what I mean is that I can't DECIDE not to make dyslexic mistakes.

Like most others, I started having trouble at age 10. In fact, the school decided that my reading was behind, so there may have been trouble before that. Age 10 is where I see the line in the sand though. At that point I was moved into a special class. I don't think they knew of dyslexia, but this move was good for me. I was happy and still didn't mind going to school.

By High School I hated reading and did very poorly in English. I did well in all other subjects, but always knew I could do better. I'd get the math test back and most all wrong answers involved mixing up my numbers. I'd mean to write 5526 and instead write 5562.

I learned to cope with this by the end of high school. It wasn't easy though. At first I couldn't see the mistake. I would re-read 5562 and hear in my head 5526. Somehow I managed to read with an echo. As my mind heard the numbers, the back of my mind was checking and double checking.

I still amde (I was just about to correct that - I think I'll leave it). I still made mistakes, but was determined. I wrote the grade 13 Calculus exam and finished in 20 minutes. I turned the papers over and wrote it again. I wrote it a third time and then compared the answers for any dyslexic mistakes. I got 100%!

Like a lot of people here, I don't have a lot of friends, but I don't seem to have the depression. I'm lucky to have strengths in the right areas, to not have been beaten down by parents, teachers or peers and, most importantly found a mechanism to cope.

BTW the reason I was looking for this is that dyslexia reared it's ugly head recently. I'd always had problems with direction, but didn't realize how bad or that it was related to my problem. I started classes with a personal fitness trainer. The class size was only 5 people. There were a lot of quick direction changes to left and right. It was comedic, and actually quite shocking to me, that I couldn't discern right from left fast enough. I'm glad they didn't make a video and post it on youtube ;-)

I'm not an alcoholic, I'm a dyslexic - and I made my last dyslexic mistake a few moments ago...
Subject: Standarized Test : GRE


Author:
Maricela Sullivan (Anxious but determined)
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Date Posted: 08:04:40 08/23/09 Sun
I have a very mild form of dyslexia. Taking a multiple choice test is incredibly difficult. The extra time does not help much since I can not break up the syntax if the question or the answer are built with ambivalence. It is a 50-50 choice to my concrete thinking. I have the ambition of pursuing a Neuropsychology degree and become a scientist.
If you found or have experience this challenge, please share them!
I am an older student with great passion for the field and can not let my brain stop me! (or my fears for that matter...)
MS
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Subject: Help with Certification Test


Author:
Beth
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Date Posted: 16:35:17 01/23/10 Sat
My wife was tested and diagnosed with dyslexia as a child. She was in the special education classes and had an IEP all through school. We live in Maryland. After graduating highschool she went to the Baltimore School of Massage and graduated. However, she now has to pass her board certification tests in order to be a practicing massage therapist. The test involves most of the questions that would be on the board tests for nurses. Though she studies like crazy she has failed the test 4 times. She now has to go back and take 30 more hours of school before trying again at the tests. Each time she is only off by 30-60 points out of 300. I truly believe that the reason she is not passing has to do with her dislexia. We have no idea where to start in order to seek help for this. Can she get any assistance? The test is timed and that is a huge part of the failure. If she had time to finish all the questions, I really think she would be a certified massage therapist by now. This is her dream and she's so close to achieving it. I just want to help her take that last step over the finish line. She knows her stuff, she just struggles with the test. HELP!
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Subject: Support Groups for Parents (Michigan-based)


Author:
M. E. Nouafo
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Date Posted: 19:19:19 04/08/10 Thu
Have a newly diagnosed dyslectic member in the family. Looking for resource material, books and support groups. Live in Michigan. Any help and suggestion is welcome. Thank you in advance.
Subject: Looking for feedback


Author:
Valerie (:))
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Date Posted: 23:19:54 04/06/10 Tue
Hello everyone,

I’m fairly new to this site and like the majority…I’m looking for support on how to deal with everyday life as a dyslexic individual. I’ve recently spent a lot of time online researching books, support groups, college programs, and other programs in hope of finding something that could help me out.

I came across a book by Ronald Davis, “The Gift Of Dyslexia” I’m about half way through the book and curious about his workshops he speaks of in the book. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,
Valerie
Subject: My Life With Dyslexia


Author:
mark kane
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Date Posted: 05:40:43 03/29/10 Mon
My Life With Dyslexia
When I was 5yrs old I lived in Northbrook IL and went to West Northfield School.(now under a new name and new building) I had a hard time and that was the first school that I was kept behind. Later we moved to Stanford Conn. Where I went to a Montessori school this was a school where the kids can learn at there own speed and not have to worry about the kids being ahead or behind them. I left that school when I was 13yrs.
Then I was over in Europe lived in Belgium for 5yrs and for two of those years I went to a boarding school in England for kids with dyslexia. Then in 1971 I came back to Ill and went to high school @ Oak Park Riverforest. I was in special Ed, each day after school I would go to another school for dyslexic, one of them was for crawling, (There is a right way to crawl.) This teaches your brain to work with your body in the right way. The other school was for your motor skills. First you would start with some exercises while being blindfolded, so you could not see what the other kid next to you was doing. The next thing was the balance beam while still being blindfolded you has to walk on it, sounds easy but it is not. Then we would have to go stand in front of the caulk- board and do some things with your right & left hand. The first class for crawling was 1hr the 2nd class was 2hrs. I did this for three years, and with out it I would not have gotten my HS diploma. I am now 55yrs old and live in Streamwood IL and have a wife and two boys. I was a garbage man for 18yrs and I still have a hard time being dyslexic but I have learn to find different ways to get to what I want it just takes longer.

I have done a lot of research on dyslexia because one of my sons has ADHD. Come to find out that Dyslexia is the Mother of all learning disabilities; ADHD & ADD etc are all under Dyslexia. That is the only way my son can have ADHD, you are born with it. Someone in the family has to have some form of Dyslexia.

Anyway as I was looking around online about this and read about some schools who claim to help kids with this. Not anyone has ever said anything about going back to where it all started, I mean you have to go back to when you were a baby and learn to crawl the right way. It is all about retraining your brain & body to work together.( at age 16 I was learning how to crawl.) Dyslexic kids are very smart; they just see things in a different way & get from point A to B in a way that is best for them even if it takes longer. Another thing is a glass of water, you may say the glass is half full, they will say it is half empty. Both are right we just see it in another way. Reading is also hard (left-To-right is the correct way) dyslexic kids will be all over the page and put words in it. That is because they did not learn to crawl the right way, so there brain has a hard time with Right & Left. Dyslexic kids are 90% hands on & picture minded. I much rather look at a picture menu than read one. If you show us what to do we can pick it up faster than just telling us. We are visual people, If we don’t see it, We don’t get it. I can look at someone for 10mins and tell you he or she is or is not dyslexic. If you do not have dyslexia you will never know all about it like we do.

All I have is a HS diploma (no masters or bachelors degree) but I would love to teach the classes that I went to. I really believe you have to go back before you can go forward. I though about getting a grant and starting my own school but being dyslexia it is like hitting a brick wall.(I don’t know where or how to start). But I still may look into it because I can not do a class with 30 + kids. I was thinking two classes am-pm 10 kids per/ class.
As it picked up I would take on some help. Is there anyone out there who wants to take a chance for our kids and hire me?( Not one on one in home)

That is about it for now, I just wanted to share some of my life with people who have dyslexia and maybe some parents who are looking to try something else for there kids. Please feel free to use my e-mail.

Written by
Mark W Kane
e-mail--- markane502@comcast.net
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Subject: Dyslexic depression


Author:
Fred
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Date Posted: 11:16:39 04/04/10 Sun
Does depression which is caused by dyslexia come from having dyslexia or is it a part of the disease it self?
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Subject: ???


Author:
Someone
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Date Posted: 23:54:23 08/11/09 Tue
Does anyone know if there is a link between dyslexia and being ADD/ADHD??? Doctors want me to try all these different medacations for my add, but they aren't teling me if it is going to affect me and my dyslexic problems...
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