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Subject: DO DYSLEXICS have Socialization Problems? Author: Tally Haugen (Worried) [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] 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. [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> Subject: Re: DO DYSLEXICS have Socialization Problems? Author: Fred [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 11:04:37 03/18/10 Thu Dear Tally; I am not an expert but I do have Dyslexia. My younger years were filled with fears and confusion. I did not get along very well with other children because I felt different and afraid to interact with others. At that time in my life i had no idea what was wrong with me. I just kept everything inside of me. Just knowing what your son is up against can be a great help! As I grew older it got harder! Why, well I still did not know what i was up against. My memory was bad, I saw numbers backwards, and I could not keep my consentration on anything that was difficult. Being different should not be hidden. Life should be cherished at all times. Just keep instilling in your son to find what his genuious is and never quit looking. For God has given us all a great gift to acquire if we just try. Treat him normally and always show him your love. Don't feel sorry for him for he has opportunities that others (so called normal) may not have. As for you, what you have beaten medically is a sign in itself of great strength and perseverance. Teach your son what it means to presevier and keep going!!!! With Love and energy, Fred

[> Subject: Re: DO DYSLEXICS have Socialization Problems? Author: PARAM ESWARAN (CONFIDENT OF HELPING HIM with yoga/meditation) [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 10:52:32 03/26/10 Fri Dear friend If I am able to give a routine, a schedule of trainings, you may check up and follow up with him to improve his condition. It may work, when I combine, the course of treatment with diet changes, yoga and meditation, practises. thanks yours and for the world, param eswaran projectdirector www.sunflowerdance.com

[> Subject: Re: DO DYSLEXICS have Socialization Problems? Author: wendy (You can only be knocked so many times) [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 20:49:30 04/03/10 Sat After being bullied repeatedly throughout my life from the age of 5, treated like an air head and outcast for being different I think that social withdrawal may be a natural method of self protection. My responses to bullies and adversity has always been to stand up and confront which had got me through. I have always spoken up for the underdog and more recently I became a wildlife activist with a relatively high media profile and ran for local council. Unfortunately as the years wear on and the bullies you tackle particularly if political are often powerful and use methods to destroy that are very damaging including cybercrime the vulnerability and veneer of strength that comes with dyslexia becomes less able to protect. Socialise and work for and with other species has been my method of healing and coping and making my life worthwhile.I shall always stand forward to speak up but it is sad how few people are there at the end. As dyslexia comes with empathy I gather we are more sensitive to the tragedy and suffering. Do your part in this area as you shall continue to get beyond your own small world that can occur through social isolation. Rally mates who are other species they shall restore your faith possibly not in human nature but we are only one of millions of species and probably the least interesting. all the best Wendy

[> [> Subject: Are dyslexia impulse control and overspending related? Author: Elaine Morris (frustrated) [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 17:54:54 07/07/10 Wed My daughter was diagnosed with dyslexia as a child. With accommodations,she was able to graduate from college and has a good job. She is very disorganized but manages to do well with a job that requires a great deal of organization. Her major problem, now, is money management. She shows no self control when it comes to money. If she wants it, she buys it. She is constantly in financial distress. She tells me her money management problems are related to dyslexia and not her fault. I always end up bailing her out as I feel she does so well in other aspects of her life despite having dyslexia. Is there any information on dyslexia and money management or dyslexia and impulse control.