dysTalk Do You Think I Might Be Dyslexic - Dyslexia - Forum - dysTalk

I tried posting this on yahoo answers, but only got one serious reply, so I figured it would be a better idea to post in a community dedicated to this topic.

I'm 20 years old and someone suggested to me that I may be Dyslexic and should look into it. After much online research, I am very suspicious that I may be dyslexic. Here's some of the oddities that I do quite frequently:

-I often completely misread a word as something else. Some recent examples that I remember were mistaking ''buddy'' for ''baby'', and mistaking ''called'' for ''cold''.

-I frequently flip numbers around, for example, on my physics homework just today I had flipped around the numbers of ''714'' to be ''741'', I had caught this mistake later on when I was checking all my answers.

-I find reading difficult and exhausting, despite the fact that I do enjoy reading a good book. It takes me an abnormally long time to read through books while my friends speed through them. I often get stuck on sentences or paragraphs, having to re-read the same line(s) multiple times before I comprehend the meaning. Often I skip lines and words, and after I've read only a few pages, I a feel mentally exhausted and have to take a break.

-throughout my whole life, copying from the board has always been a nightmare. While my peers copy sentence by sentence, I copy letter by letter, looking up after I write each letter.

-I hold my pencil in a ''fist'', with the pencil going between my index and middle fingers, with my thumb resting on top, this causes my hand to cramp up easily during writing.

-I am very unorganized, and lose things frequently. My ''organization'' is just throwing papers in one big pile.

-I am 20 years old and cannot tie my shoes.

-writing is a nightmare, and I have always done poorly in english classes. It takes an abnormally long time to write (this post, for example).

I never thought of any of this as symptoms of a disorder. When it was pointed out to me, I was shocked at how much I fit the symptoms. I'm too embarressed to do anything about it in real life, so I thought I'd start by posting here and asking for your opinions.

02/02/2011 05:09:32
Katarn112 (Member)

I think you are dyslexic because i am dyslexic I know what it fells like so I know were you are coming from I am not an expert so you should go see a specialist like I did to see If I had it and I do so yer. The test is not bad they just ask quesatios and make you do a puzzle and stuff like that I hope I have helped you a bit more with your question good luck xxx

12/04/2011 13:42:17
Alice

I agree it sounds just like my son and he is going through the testing process for dyslexia and has been told by a couple of psychologists that he is dyslexic. This is something that can be hard to diagnose for some so if you do not get the help right away don't give up. Listen to your intuition.

It is very important to get tested so you know what type of dyslexia you have, what your strengths are. There are different types of dyslexic and by discovering tools to do well you will indeed find it is a gift. Often a dyslexic is very very strong in certain areas and can do extremly well when using their strengths.

Go see your doctor, they can ask for testing, talk to your school if you are currently in school as well they may be able to help you.

The testing is usually done by a psychologist so if you have one talk to them.

06/05/2011 22:57:40
c90213 (Member)

Hi Katarn

Sounds like you have symptoms of dyslexia and dyspraxia! To be sure I would get an assessment. Are you working or studying? If you are doing either you may be able to apply for government support. If your working and you are diagnosed with a learning difficulty you might be able to apply for Access to Work and studying a DSA. I know a great assessor if your interested. I've found the company SPELD UK have good rates too.

Hope this helps and all the best!

22/05/2011 12:59:13
Nat (Member)

Hi Katarn,

I agree with Nat, dyslexia and dyspraxia or dysgraphia ( which is handwriting)

Do you have to hand write everything or do you have access to computers? Dragon Dictation is fantastic! It's free on iPad, I think iPhone too. Basically you talk it types and it's very accurate. I'm a teacher and I use it a lot with my dyslexic kids. I'm dyslexic as well and a slow reader, a tip I have for you is, if you are able, i.e. When reading on a pc, shorten the line length to just for or 5 words, much easier for your eyes. Also, you may find coloured overlays easier when you read. www.letmelearn.co.uk/blog

28/05/2011 08:04:15
Sue Kerrigan

i think i'm dyslexic because when i see numbers its like its number and letter soup. i find math confucing and maps too. i did loads of tests online and they all said i'm dyslexic i want to get tested properly but i dont know how to tell my mum or dad. i'm 12.

19/08/2011 19:56:07
billie jo

I am dyslexic to. when I read the words fall of the page and swirls around. I am to embarrassed to tell my parents. I did a book report recently and I could barely read the book. And I can't do simple sums without using my fingers. Also when I read if in math I have to right the number like 234 I write it as 243. I just don't have enough courage to tell my parents. only 10 years old. So if you have any advice or anything just say it. STAY STRONG!!! Ps: it took me a very long time to write this.

17/05/2012 04:00:56
Ellie

I did lots of tests online and they all said I am dyslexic. Math is very confusing and so is maps. When I read the letters float away and fall of the page I am struggling in math and school. But I haven't told my parents because I'm too scared. If anyone has ANY TIPS please share them with me.

17/05/2012 12:51:33
Ellie