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Subject: The need for direct personal support Author: John (Compassion) [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 14:10:22 04/19/09 Sun I am learning patience watching this site. It takes a while to get through a loop of discussion, doesn't it? I am, what I would call, within the spectrum of dyslexia. I am trying to form a support group in Melbourne, Australia. This forum could be an international support group but I find the response time and the impersonal void it leaves difficult. Do you agree? I think I need a direct support group, do you? [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> Subject: Re: The need for direct personal support Author: Tim [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 21:23:38 05/02/09 Sat I think it would be very helpful if there was a web site for dyslexic people to be able to post topics that are pertinant to our needs regarding comunicating w/ other dyslexic people. I'm 40 and have no friends, not that I'm a bad person, just that I don't socialize very well. I recentaly found a web site called EMO cornor, now I don't relate to their music, dress, or sense of darkness. But I do relate to their feeling diferent. problemb there is it's a bunch of children who would rather beat up on each other, they as would be expected are very leary of adults. However it has been of some help as I found that I realy want to be able to comunicate with anyone. But it has goten old real fast. if anyone has some good ideas for a website or how to start one please let me know I include my Email adress but please only reply if serrious about trying to mabey start something to help others. I find I feel better about myself when I'm helping others ! the adress is timc333@gmail.com

[> [> Subject: Re: The need for direct personal support Author: John (Absolute Agreement) [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 19:51:00 05/05/09 Tue Yahoo! (I hope that's not a breach of copyright. It's a very old exclamation.) Thank you for answering, Tim. I am in absolute agreement with your view that the first person to benefit from the act of helping others is the 'giver'. (I could not think of a better word for a person who extends their hand in good faith, friendship and without direct self benefit in mind.) I will e-mail you as well, but I think it is good for others like me to see the flow that may be commencing, a flow that could be the growth of a community of people with similar issues and the aim of helping each other.

[> Subject: Re: The need for direct personal support Author: Jean [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 18:33:51 05/11/09 Mon Hi John, I need your help.I live in Melbourne too and I'm wondering if I'm dyslexic.Who diagnosis a patient with dyslexia and where in Melbourne would you suggest to find help. Where to seek support to deal with dyslexia in Melbourne? Regards Jean

[> [> Subject: Re: The need for direct personal support Author: John (Interest) [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 20:48:29 05/12/09 Tue Hi Jean, Diagnosis is not everything. We are who we are. It's all a matter of what purpose a diagnosis would fulfil. If you need a 'clinical diagnosis' you will need that clinical psychologist. An educational psychologist can assess you for dyslexia. Use the following website to gain further information. The Melbourne telephone number for SPELD Victoria is 9489-4344. [International telephone number +61 3 94894344] SPELD Victoria is a not-for-profit organisation that has supported children and adults with dyslexia and other learning disabilities for over 40 years. Our core objective is to ensure that people with dyslexia and other learning disabilities receive the understanding, acceptance, equality and support they are entitled, in order to reach their potential. [http://www.speldvic.org.au/index.html] Diagnostic assessments information: http://www.speldvic.org.au/DiagnosticServices.html I have had difficulty over my educational assessment, but my assessment was not straightforward dyslexia. Email me, if you would like to discuss my experience further. Regards, John

[> [> [> Subject: Re: The need for direct personal support Author: John (P.S. Interest) [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 23:28:51 05/13/09 Wed Jean, I forgot to mention that clinical psychology charges can be expensive. University teaching departments for clinical psychology may provide assessments through their educational psychology training programs. These programs would operate at a reduced cost while being supervised by highly qualified teaching staff. I wish you all the best with your enquiries, John