Dyslexic and hate to read allowed in class?

Question

It is so embarassing. I hate it i stumble and look like an idiot. I go to an all girls private school and am in 9th grade. It isn't really an option not to read we just go in a circle, but i really don't want to without looking like An idiot for sitting out. thanks

Answer 1

talk to your teacher and ask you to practise at home as well as speech therapist to hlep you over come stumble parts.

Answer 2

Is the school aware you have dyslexia? And have they given you special consideration, or classroom assistance?

Is it possible that you know in advance what your going to read, so you can read it through a few times, prior to having read it out aloud? This will make it a little easier to read which will hopefully prevent stumbling over words etc.

I am not sure if you have help, or been given any tips to help when in class. But my daughter and I found the following very helpful.

Keep a dictionary on hand to check words that we don't know or new words, and write them down in a note book to help remember them.

A list of the most commonly misspelt words, as well as list of words that dyslexics often mix up, because the sound the same, but are spelt differently e.g which, witch, flour, flower etc.

Teachers to write each paragraph in different colours, so students can keep track of were they are if copying from the board. (some teachers were more than happy to do this, other not so).

For reading try different coloured overlays, to see if it make reading easier. My daughter wear Irlens lens which we noticed made a huge difference.

Learn the letters of the alphabet using bright coloured magnetic letters, and learn their placement in the alphabet, and practice spelling basic words.

Class handouts to be on coloured paper, for my daughter and I its a cream or buff colour (you will have to experiment with colours).

Where possible use a computer to do assignments etc, ensuring we use spell check to keep spelling mistakes in check.

When given an assignment start them as soon as possible, so you do a little bit each day, rather than leave it until the last minute.

Both my daughter and I are dyslexic, I could not read until 14 due to undiagnosed dyslexia, and only found out when my daughter was diagnosed.

I hope the tips will help, and don't be afraid to pass on the information to the teachers, as this will help you and others who have dyslexia or learning disability when in the classroom.

Answer 3

My friend at school has dyslexia and she has the same problem. I think you'd be amazed how understanding and accommodating your classmates and teacher can be. But without knowing about your condition, you cant have special allowances, which are valid with your condition. You should speak to your teacher and explain your circumstance. If you dont want to sit out (which is fair enough) im sure your class will be patient and supportive while you read along with them.

Most importantly, you need to remember you are not an idiot.

Answer 4

First of all---you have a valid medical condition.  That is nothing to be embarassed about--no more than having the measles.  So try this--When it's your turn to read state the fact "I have a medical problem that challenges my reading ability.  I am working on improving so please be patient and help if you think you can."  By doing this you relieve some of the stress of reading and you set the "stage" for any challenges you will occur.  Who knows, maybe the group will pitch in and help you to overcome the problem.  Besides you are in good company---These all dyslexic (including 2 of my daughters)

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Answer 5

ask your teacher if you could set it up-so ona given day you will be teh 2nd or 5th  or 10th person to read-than you can prepare teh night before-by having somenehelp you practice the part you will be reading-