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Beth Zimmerman (new at dyslexia)
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Date Posted: 09:47:30 04/18/09 Sat
Hi there, I read your message and really empathize with you. I am fortunate in that I am not dyslexic, but my 9 year old daughter has just been diagnosed with it. I haven't told her she is "dyslexic" yet. I don't want her to feel labeled, different or be afraid she has a disease. But i have no problem telling friends, family or colleagues about it. Maybe i can help you...First of all, really only tell those who will be of support to you. If there is someone in your workplace who is not supportive of you in general, telling him or her this information won't be helpful to you. I am fortunate in that I work for a social services organization that serves children, so everyone in my workplace was very supportive when I told them. However, one of my close "friends" told me that my daugter has a chemical imbalance and psychological "defect" and told me I shouldn't be frustrated with the public school system that refused to test her. Therefore, she and I aren't speaking right now until she learns more about learning differences! So far as family, they are family...Typical responses in my case-sympathetic, but get over it. So, I think in general you can expect people to respond to your telling them this news in the way they would normally respond to you. You would probably be best served telling a small number of friends who are very supportive of you in general, and then as you gain confidence, tell others. Now, a question for you, how did you tell your daughter about this? What age was she when diagnosed? Thanks!
A friend in Texas
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