How can you tell if you are dyslexic?
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What a bunch of jerks people can be (except the posting just before mine...hi, Annie...good recommendation)!\n\nAnyway... someone who is "dyslexic" is someone with normal or high levels of intelligence (able to catch on to ideas, do hands-on activities, etc. well), who has trouble acquiring print skills. For various reasons, print symbols just don't make natural or instinctive sense for some people. Unfortunately, we now live in a print-reliant society. Print skills are more greatly valued than at any other time in history. So....\n\nIf you don't catch on instinctively to all the phonics rules (e.g. the three different sounds of s, the different ways to spell the long I sound, the five different sounds of "ough," etc.)... if you don't automatically recongize words when you see them, but have to go letter by letter even after years of practice... if you have trouble remembering what you just read, and have to re-read often... \n\nThen you should (as Annie recommended) see an Educational Psychologist or a certified Diagnostician to be tested for a Specific Learning Disability. Being diagnosed opens doors to specialized programs that can help you learn to be more efficient in your attack skills for print. Just because you are not an "insticutal" reader, doesn't mean you can't learn to be a fluent reader. That's why we have the special programs we do in the public schools (given an appropriately trained teacher....).
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Hi, I'm not sure at which stage of your education you are but I learnt that I was dyslexic at the age of around 14 and for me it was the ticket to the extra benefits that were essential to getting me to where I am now (Just finished my Masters Degree and qualified with distinction!). I have always been given around 25% extra time from the exam board in order to finish exams in my own time. In addition, there has always been extra support available for me throughout my studies in helping me to plan my work and my time much better than I could have done on my own. And, yes, there is the free computer! Above all this though is the confidence it gives me to never get too hung up about the things I find particularly difficult. Things that I struggle with are simply a quirk of Dyslexia and something that I can work around, rather than a result of me being "thick" or "dumb" (labels that I would have seen as a barrier to success).  I've never made a big deal of my Dyslexia and have never felt that it sets me apart from my friends in any way at all but if I do need a bit of extra help in my work, I'm not afraid to seek it out. I could write all evening as I've learnt a lot about the way I work through my being Dyslexic and really do see the "diagnosis" as an incredibly positive thing. Don't worry about the test itself either, it's just a load of silly games with words and pictures, some of it is quite fun really.
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What is dyslexia? \n\nDyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurological in origin. It is characterized by difficulties with accurate and / or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities. These difficulties typically result from a deficit in the phonological component of language that is often unexpected in relation to other cognitive abilities and the provision of effective classroom instruction. Secondary consequences may include problems in reading comprehension and reduced reading experience that can impede growth of vocabulary and background knowledge.\n\nAdopted by the IDA Board of Directors, Nov. 12, 2002. This Definition is also used by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD).\n\nStudies show that individuals with dyslexia process information in a different area of the brain than do non-dyslexics.\n\nMany people who are dyslexic are of average to above average intelligence. \nAre there other learning disabilities besides dyslexia? \n\nDyslexia is one type of learning disability. Others include... \n\nDyscalculia - a mathematical disability in which a person has unusual difficulty solving arithmetic problems and grasping math concepts.\n\nDysgraphia - a neurological-based writing disability in which a person finds it hard to form letters or write within a defined space. \nAre Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) learning disabilities? \n\nNo, they are behavioral disorders.\n\nAn individual can have more than one learning or behavioral disability. In various studies as many as 50% of those diagnosed with a learning or reading difference have also been diagnosed with ADHD.\n\nAlthough disabilities may co-occur, one is not the cause of the other. \nHow common are language-based learning disabilities? \n\n15-20% of the population have a language-based learning disability.\n\nOf the students with specific learning disabilities receiving special education services, 70-80% have deficits in reading.\n\nDyslexia is the most common cause of reading, writing and spelling difficulties.\n\nDyslexia affects males and females nearly equally, and people from different ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds as well. \nCan individuals who are dyslexic learn to read? \n\nYes, if children who are dyslexic get effective phonological training in Kindergarten and 1st grade, they will have significantly fewer problems in learning to read at grade level than do children who are not identified or helped until 3rd grade.\n\n74% of the children who are poor readers in 3rd grade remain poor readers in the 9th grade. Often they can't read well as adults either.\n\nIt is never too late for individuals with dyslexia to learn to read, process and express information more efficiently. Research shows that programs utilizing multisensory structured language techniques can help children and adults learn to read. \nHow do people get dyslexia?\n\nThe causes for dyslexia are neurobiological and genetic. Individuals inherit the genetic links for dyslexia. Chances are that one of the child's parents, grandparents, aunts, or uncles is dyslexic. \n\nIs there a cure for dyslexia? \n\nNo, dyslexia is not a disease. There is no cure.\n\nWith proper diagnosis, appropriate instruction, hard work and support from family, teachers, friends, and others, individuals who are dyslexic can succeed in school and later as working adults. \nAre there specific professions people with dyslexia should pursue? \n\nNo, individuals can succeed in varied fields despite their dyslexia. Examples include: \n\nAnn Bancroft - First woman in history to cross the ice to both the North and South Poles.\nWeb site: http://www.yourexpedition.com\n\nDavid Boies - Trial lawyer whose high-profile clients have included former U.S. Vice President Al Gore, Jr., Napster, and the U.S. Justice Dept. in its antitrust suit against Microsoft.\n\nErin Brokovich - Real-life heroine who expose
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Everyone has learning disabilities, some common enough and severe enough to have names (like Dyslexia). The question is: Do you have any? If you're still in school, the counselor can help you with an assessment to discover and treat them. There is hope!
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my brother has dyslexia. he is 40 now, but was fortunate enough to have a good teacher that was able to get him into a special school.  he still has it, it doesnt go away, it has made his life more difficult and downright painful at times, but he overcame it.  he is a surveyer, graduated from a University, and owns his own surveying company. he still has a more challenging time reading and spelling, but he reads a lot and keeps his mind fresh.\ni am so proud of Him.
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I always tell people that schools really not teach us to read. They teach word recognition. To read a person "Reads" it like breathing. When we see words, we automatically read what they say. Take a Message Board. When I see one the first time I stop and read everything on the board. The next time I walk by, I can scan the board for new posts and read only those. In a Doctors office I scan what magazines say on front and pick the most interesting to read as I wait, even if, it a Cosmopolitan. With this said; the characteristics of reading; Is actually reading, checking yourself on comprehension of what you read and retention of the material.
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try the NDA (Dyslexic's National Association) lol!!
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You were the only one to get the Dyslexia cure. So far.\nKMK
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I'm dyslexic and here is the advice I was given\n\nAsk your tutor to pick out the 3-4 MOST useful books and cncentrate on those first.\n\nWhen you read a textbook read the last bit of a chapter first - it's normally a summary of what has been said - you can decide from this if it is relevant.\n\nNotes - don't do them\n\nUse post it notes to identify key ideas that you will come back to - you can get some made for this purpose.\n\nYou can use a highlighter pen to identify key phrases in the text.\n\nIf you aare taking notes use a spider diagram or other pictoral representation.\n\nBTW what subject are you doing? It's not often you have to 'learn' chunks from books. University is about producing your own work that draws on others not just regurgitating someone else's work.
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A lack of dyslexia.\nYuo put the sexy in dyslexia.
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DO YOU KNOW WHAT SPELL CHECK IS?
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Dyslexics--if they were cross-eyed, they could see just fine.
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I am Like that, tell me the best answer, J/K. I'm not trying to make fun of you but by the way you write it seems like if you might have dyslexia. I think I have that sometimes. let me tell you my problem. I read but i read subconciously, my mouth says the words yet my mind thinks of something/someone else. when I read and find out i was daydreaming, i notice that I have read a whole paragraph and I KNOW that paragraph didn't have anything about X-Men or pokemon...i subconciously think while reading. I think music does help but not the songs with lyrics. and have the music low. \nhave a specific time to study and homework. I will try to take my own advise.
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i had a friend with dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyspraxia... the only thing that worked for him to learn was repeated hands on teaching, he also had to be very very interested in what he was learning, because then he would try his hardest to actually comprehend the information given to him. this is a very difficult situation because most children at the age of 10-15 do not enjoy 90% of what is being taught to them.  My recommendation is to have a teacher that he/she  likes.  Someone who is willing to sit down and teach them 1 on 1 and have a lot of patience.  This person also should be very creative with the way he or she teaches due to the backwards mindset of these disorders. The ADD will make it harder to concentrate, but it shouldn't be as much of an issue if the teacher is animated as well.  I know what you are thinking... where can I find someone like that, and as for that i don't know. The one teacher's attention divided among 23 students, i think will not work
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great idea.\n\n((my friend is dyslexic and he is also cross-eyed so he reads perfectly fine))\n\nlol
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About Learning Disabilities\nWhat are the early Warning Signs of Learning Disabilities?\n\nChildren with learning disabilities exhibit a wide range of symptoms. These include problems with reading, mathematics, comprehension, writing, spoken language, or reasoning abilities. Hyperactivity, inattention and perceptual coordination may also be associated with learning disabilities but are not learning disabilities themselves. The primary characteristic of a learning disability is a significant difference between a child's achievement in some areas and his or her overall intelligence. Learning disabilities typically affect five general areas:\n\n   1. Spoken language: delays, disorders, and deviations in listening and speaking.\n   2. Written language: difficulties with reading, writing and spelling.\n   3. Arithmetic: difficulty in performing arithmetic operations or in understanding basic concepts.\n   4. Reasoning: difficulty in organizing and integrating thoughts.\n   5. Memory: difficulty in remembering information and instructions.\n\nAmong the symptoms commonly related to learning disabilities are:\n\n    * poor performance on group tests\n    * difficulty discriminating size, shape, color\n    * difficulty with temporal (time) concepts\n    * distorted concept of body image\n    * reversals in writing and reading\n    * general awkwardness\n    * poor visual-motor coordination\n    * hyperactivity\n    * difficulty copying accurately from a model\n    * slowness in completing work\n    * poor organizational skills\n    * easily confused by instructions\n    * difficulty with abstract reasoning and/or problem solving\n    * disorganized thinking\n    * often obsesses on one topic or idea\n    * poor short-term or long-term memory\n    * impulsive behavior; lack of reflective thought prior to action\n    * low tolerance for frustration\n    * excessive movement during sleep\n    * poor peer relationships\n    * overly excitable during group play\n    * poor social judgment\n    * inappropriate, unselective, and often excessive display of affection\n    * lags in developmental milestones (e.g. motor, language)\n    * behavior often inappropriate for situation\n    * failure to see consequences for his actions\n    * overly gullible; easily led by peers\n    * excessive variation in mood and responsiveness\n    * poor adjustment to environmental changes\n    * overly distractible; difficulty concentrating\n    * difficulty making decisions\n    * lack of hand preference or mixed dominance\n    * difficulty with tasks requiring sequencing\n\nadvertisement\n\nWhen considering these symptoms, it is important to remain mindful of the following:\n\n   1. No one will have all these symptoms.\n   2. Among LD populations, some symptoms are more common than others.\n   3. All people have at least two or three of these problems to some degree.\n   4. The number of symptoms seen in a particular child does not give an indication as whether the disability is mild or severe. It is important to consider if the behaviors are chronic and appear in clusters.\n\nSome of these symptoms may indicate dyslexia. For more information go to ABOUT DYSLEXIA.\n\nSome of these symptoms may indicate attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. For more information go to ABOUT ADHD.\n\nADD is a neuro-development disorder affecting one's ability to learn and appropriately interact with others. Generally appearing before the age of seven, ADD is more prevalent in young males and occurs in about 3-10 percent of the general population.\n\nIf untreated, ADD restricts academic and social functioning. While best assessed by a professional, some of the most common indicators include:\n\n    * Fidgeting\n    * Excessive talking\n    * Poor concentration\n    * Frequent interruptions\n    * Difficulty following instructions\n    * Short attention span\n    * Forgetfulness\n    * Misplacing/losing things\n    * Engaging in high risk activities
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*checks spelling,punctuation and grammar*\n\nYep,I think so! I do know what you mean though.It doesn't make a very good impression if we look like we can't spell.I hope your question makes an impact!