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Subject: Re: Adult testing of Dyslexia/Spelling Author: Katy [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 19:27:47 09/06/06 Wed In reply to: Laura 's message, "Adult testing of Dyslexia/Spelling" on 20:14:50 06/13/06 Tue Hi Laura, I am just about to turn 23 and just graduated from college with a degree in political science and economics. I too graduated with a high high school GPA (3.98) and graduated Magna Cum Laude (3.88) from college. Dyslexia has been a challenge for me to overcome since kindergarten. I never understood why I had a difficult time learning how to spell, do math, or why I had such a difficult time memorizing things. I had to work twice as hard as everyone else to get the same thing accomplished. It wasn't until I was in high school that I put two and two together that I had dyslexia. Although never officially tested, I have the exact same symptoms as my aunt who was "officially" tested. Once I realized why I was having a difficult time, I made my life goal to learn how to live in harmony with it. As soo n as I made myself understand it was not going away, things became easier. I too was afriad to go to college as I thought for sure I would not succeed with dyslexia. My advise is go for it! With so much being typed (thank goodness for spell check) it makes the process so much easier. What I have found is when I take notes I know how to spell the words, but I write them wrong and don't percieve it. However typing is much easier for me (although I am not a very good typist) as you are not writing things down (its hard to explain). Don't focus so much on spelling, it will come. The way I have learned to over come it is to look at everything separately and then put it back together. Also when I feel anxiety, I step back for a minute and then I am fine. I could go on and on about my experiences, but I am very proud of what I have accomplished. Today I am a financial analyst for a large company and I NEVER thought I would be able to work with numbers. I still have to work hard and still have to work around my dyslexia, but I don't stress about it and it all works out! Don't let it stop you, as we can be so successful due to our work ethic! [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> [> Subject: Re: Adult testing of Dyslexia/Spelling Author: Val [Edit] Date Posted: 07:23:27 09/10/06 Sun Hi Laura Struggling with reading and spelling can be very frustrating. My daughter had the same struggles. We found that the Irlen method worked for us. Please take the time to check the Irlen website and complete the self check. Many people who have dyslexia, also have Irlen. Some people who THINK they are dyslexic, only need the proper filters to make the print stable. The website is www.irlen.com I would lso be willing to answer any questions you might have. Becoming a techer is a great goal. I am a teacher and know that compassionate understanding people are needed in this profession. Keep working for your goals and don't give up.