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Subject: Help with Dyslexia Author: Leigh [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 16:19:17 01/30/08 Wed I was wondering if there is help out there for us as Adults with how to deal with this problem. I have not been offically diganosed by last week I sent an email and my boss asked me if I wanted her to proof it before I sent it and I said no. I re-read the email 8 times and I thought it was perfect. Well I was wrong it had typos/mistakes in it. I was very upset and my husband said maybe it your dyxlexia that is causing the problem. Well I went on-line and found a ton of informaiton and for the first time I though....wow this is what's wrong with me. Is there a test your dr. can give to determine if you have dyslexia? I had most of the childhood symptons, pusgatti, hangaburger, very hard time learning to tie my shoes, telling time was not until the 5th grade, slow reader, insert words that are not there etc. Anyway I'm 46 and I've struggle in my work with writing emails. I'm horrible at it, I keep sending work out with words left out or wrong tenses and this makes my work evaluation poor because of this. So, is there any coping skills out there that can help me? [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> Subject: Re: Help with Dyslexia Author: Sarah Patnode (Bloody-Minded) [Edit] Date Posted: 04:07:23 01/31/08 Thu This is a repost of some earlier suggestions with Bobby’s addition of voice recognition software. Bobby likes Dragon Naturally Speaking 9. Dragon is good on Windows machines; the Mac version is not so good. I will be getting a new Mac version of it called MacSpeak due out soon, and post a review here. A) Make sure your word processing program has a grammar check (in Microsoft Word it is under tools) and that it is turned on (click on the Word menu on your tool bar, then click on Preferences, then click on Spelling and Grammar, check at least the box for Check Grammar with Spelling, I also have Check Grammar as You Type on). B) Try spelling MORE phonetically. Ironically spell checks usually do better helping to distinguish words with similar spellings like *there* and *their* if you type it in as *thair*. C) Write everything in your word processor with the grammar check on FIRST and then copy and paste. Especially emails. D) Use the phone. If someone says email me just say: “I find one phone call is more efficient than five emails.” This has the benefit of being true. E) Whenever possible put any writing aside for a while and proof read it later. This can help give you time to see what you actually wrote, rather than what you intended to write. F) Find a coworker you can exchange services with; if they will proofread for you, you will do X (that they hate and you do well) for them. G) For anything you do often develop form letters for where you can do minimal editing for each new use. Keep looking; coping mechanisms can turn up in the strangest places. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: Help with Dyslexia Author: Jo-Anne [Edit] Date Posted: 21:58:07 02/25/08 Mon Hi I was woundering if anyone has refrences of Voice recognition,Reading software,Planning software in french I live in Canada Québec Montreal and I work in a french invironnement, as you can read I to have dyslexia and I am in a new job in a position were I have to write a lot and I do not have a secretary to proof read my work so I really need to find programmes to support my bad writting. Thanks for your help. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: Help with Dyslexia Author: Mike [Edit] Date Posted: 07:38:23 02/01/08 Fri I spent most of my working life working in a clinical field and moved into an office-based job where I had exactly the same issues as you. Emails with missing words, reports all over the place, wrong tense in sentences. Sentences that weren’t grammatically correct or didn’t make sense. I was diagnosed with Dyslexia about a year ago at the age of 38. I found that using voice recognition software, software that reads to you and a digital voice recorder has transformed my working life to the point where I actually enjoying writing long reports. I am now able to write documents pretty close to first draft at the first attempt. I had some session of NLP which helped me to control my anxiety and stress around written communication and helped to come to terms with Dyslexia. The other suggestions in the previous reply helped a lot prior to using the equipment. IT equipment may not be the answer for everyone and it takes some time to get the hang of it but it help me [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: Help with Dyslexia Author: Joe [Edit] Date Posted: 09:29:13 02/01/08 Fri Mike- Would you happen to have the names of the voice recognition software and software that reads to you? I would very much appreciate your recommendations. Thanks Joe [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: Help with Dyslexia Author: Mike [Edit] Date Posted: 06:44:18 02/05/08 Tue Hi Joe, The names of the software are Voice recognition : Dragon Reading software : Read and Write Gold Planning software: Inspiration. It i sreallty down to personal perference but I found these equipment very useful. Cheers Mike [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: Help with Dyslexia Author: Margaret [Edit] Date Posted: 10:58:41 02/03/08 Sun I also have this problem - one way that has helped me is by using the use SIGNATURE function on outlook. To set up: To got Tools, Options, Mail format, Click on the SIGNATURE button (at bottom of the box) Click on the NEW button Give it a short form (eg TEST) - something you will know it is.., click NEXT Type in the saying or words - you can choose the format as per buttons at the bottom of the box. When completed, click the FINISH button. (before using I get some to check the spelling and grammer of the text) To use everyday: Open the blank e-mail Go to Insert and selectSIGNATURE and click on the line of text (as per your short form used eg TEST) This will go on your e-mail (note the format of this can be changed and extra words added or removed) I have found this function really helpful in my job as I have a few texts that I get wrong and this overcomes this problem (also makes typing the e-mail faster). Hope this helps in your job [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: Help with Dyslexia Author: Deirdre [Edit] Date Posted: 18:29:55 02/26/08 Tue leigh, i am 36 and was diagnosed with dyslexia when i was in first grade. i did have help in school to get me reading on the correct level for my age. it took three yrs of special reading classes. i was always told i would grow out of it. i have noticed over the past couple of years during stressful times and more recently i'm having harder times explaining and speaking to others. if you could please let me know what sites you found out helpful info. on adult dyslexia i would much appreciate it. sincerely, Deirdre [ Post a Reply to This Message ]