Dyslexia

Re: Dyslexia

Kirsten Clements — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 13:05:40 GMT

I have taken a test myself online and paid for it and it come back as borderline dyslexic, thanks everyone for your advice and comments.

Re: Dyslexia

bongo — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 21:02:27 GMT

I would find it hard to believe your college has nothing in place for this sort of support, it may be just because you have remained quiet about it that support hasn't made itself obvious. My advice is to speak up, talk to someone confidentially about it, there is certainly nothing to be ashamed of. My husband is dyslexic and at uni he got loads of support including a computer and software to help him.

you may find some people in a similar situation, its not uncommon. Good luck and don't worry about it- be proud of who you are if it turns out that all is okay then you won't have wasted anyones time, its always best to check these things out.

Re: Dyslexia

Mark Hedberg — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 16:56:39 GMT

[quote user="Kirsten Clements"]I don't think my college does but I will look into that's why I have taken it upon myself to have a test. It's a big step to talking about it and realsing that I may have a learning difficulty. I just hope it's worth speaking up about and that if I do have the test it wasn't all just for a waste of time.

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It is worth speaking up. Getting help is never a waste of time. :) Check with your college before you pay to have any tests done, you may find they have a program in place. (They won't tell you about it if they don' t know you're having a problem ,will they? )

Re: Dyslexia

Kirsten Clements — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 12:25:31 GMT

I don't think my college does but I will look into that's why I have taken it upon myself to have a test. It's a big step to talking about it and realsing that I may have a learning difficulty. I just hope it's worth speaking up about and that if I do have the test it wasn't all just for a waste of time.

Re: Dyslexia

Jacquelyn Smith — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 08:01:37 GMT

Most colleges have a 'learning support' department that should be able to test for dyslexia and then meet your support needs! There is nothing to be ashamed of. Some of the greatest mind are considered to have learning difficultiesm take temple grandin, the most famous animal behaviourist in the world in my opinion, not only is she autistic but she herself admits that she wouldn't be any where near as good at her job if she wasn't autistic. Go to LS at your college, get some answers then learn how to use it to your advantage.

Re: Dyslexia

James Colver Cert. Ed, RVN — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 07:53:45 GMT

I had a student in her 3rd year who kept it hidden because she was embarrassed, and when I asked her about whether she might be dyslexic she cried and admitted that she was. Once the ice was broken, she agreed to go to additional support, and the change was immediate. She had been struggling away for two years and then suddenly she was flying along, once the appropriate support strategies were put in place. Things that can help can be as simple as your lecturers giving you your notes on a certain colour paper. Talk to your lecturing staff, I really think you won't regret it!

Good luck! (P.S. That girl is now qualified :)

Re: Dyslexia

Mark Hedberg — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 22:54:27 GMT

Check with them - they should be able to give you some guidance - student support is quite important. Good luck!

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Kirsten Clements — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 21:50:03 GMT

I just don't want to make a big issue if it then turns out I don't have one if that's understandable? But the certain information on the dyslexia Wales website I do do some or most of what the answers are. Abbeydale located in Monmouth ?😊

Re: Dyslexia

Mark Hedberg — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 21:39:02 GMT

Talk to your lecturer or the staff member who visits your practice - help is available for you. Dyslexia is nothing to be embarrassed about and you can get exercises and special therapies to help. Don't delay - dyslexia is NOT your fault and you don't have to have it affect your studies, I promise. (What college do you study at?)

Cheers,
Mark