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Subject: Re: looking for competitive entry level work as a dyslexic Author: Leola Henry (Happy) [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 07:11:25 03/21/09 Sat In reply to: Tara 's message, "looking for competitive entry level work as a dyslexic" on 16:31:30 03/10/09 Tue Hi Here are a few things that have been working for me: 1. Natural Reader Software (turns written text to speech). And, a set of headphone so that you can listen to your memos, letter and report, privately. I work in a cubicle ƒº 2. Buy a good dictionary software (for around $20) that will pronounce your words for you. I personally use Merriam-Webster¡¦s 11th Collegiate. You can use the free version by clicking the following link: http://www.mw.com 3. Note pad/journal always in hand to write everything down even if you can not spell the words correctly write it down like you think it should be spelled (with a little note like: sps) Just in case it look strange when you like back at your notes later. 4. Always take your time and do your best, please remember you are no longer in school and no one is watching over you. So, start developing your work one day then review the draft/changes the next day, I¡¦m sure you will find a few things you can do better. 5. I personally have a problem with my memory (that sucks) so I try to get plenty of sleep, surround myself with positive people and writing/printing everything down/out. Even if I¡¦m typing/work in front of my computer. 6. Start your day off (I recommend when you first wake-up) with a to-do-list. Try to focus on your list and completing all the task that you have listed. Modifying and updating that list needs to be routine, so make this a daily thing even for personal things. I have several tricks. I first found-out I was dyslexic when I was in the 8th grade, 1983. But, back then they thought dyslexic people saw everything backwards. So, just recently with much pain and effort I have come to have a better understanding of coping with my condition. I have a lot of theories maybe one day I will write a book about it. It was nice to hear that you learned a different language. I¡¦m working on doing the same, with God¡¦s help I feel pretty confident. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me back. [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> [> Subject: Re: looking for competitive entry level work as a dyslexic Author: Ofer (Never Ever Ever Give Up) [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 05:37:46 04/22/09 Wed I am a 42-year old dyslexic, who has struggled throughout his career with TERRIBLE SPELLING. I am sorry to say that at least from my experience, workplaces have no real sympathy for dyslexics... For a long time I understood what would assist me in my work environment. It took 10 years or so but finally with help from my friends we developed a writing assistant tool developed by dyslexics for dyslexics. It includes: - Identification of really poorly spelled words - Context spell checking for (correctly spelled) out of context words - Integrated Talk To Speech - Integrated Dictionary We just released a Microsoft Word plugin... You can try it at: www.ghotit.com