I am dyslexic but I am really good at spelling and writing..?

Question

I just have problems with sequencing and memory and have difficulty transposing numbers or other written information. But I can read faster than anyone I know (413 words per minute). At the moment I am reading Anna Karenin by Tolstoy. And I have some trouble with typical words that dyslexic people find difficult but can spell many others that people with most dyslexia can't. Have I been mis-diagnosed? or are there different types of dyslexia?

Answer 1

You have been misdiagnosed.  It sounds like you are an extremely fluent reader.  Dyslexia is characterized by disfluency.  If you can read difficult texts with full comprehension, you don't have the typical problems associated with dyslexia.  Students with dyslexia are poor spellers.  They can think normally, process information normally, and have well developed vocabularies, but when it comes to print, they become dysfunctional.  

Perhaps you are a victim of being in a great hurry!  Your spelling is great, writing coherent, reading speed above average, intelligence - obviously normal or beyond.  

I have many doubts about the competency of my colleagues and you confirm my suspicions that many don't know what they are talking about - being outside their field of expertise.

Answer 2

if you typed the word correctly (without help), then you do not have dyslexia.

Answer 3

my brother is dyslexic and can read great!  he struggles with spellings though,  but he is a very bright person who will go far with the correct help

Answer 4

then you are not dyslexic anymore! congrats!

Answer 5

look into dyscalculia - this could be where you get your problems with sequencing, memory and numbers.

Answer 6

I dont htink you are dyslexic!

Answer 7

you may have been cured. i think that you probably cured yourself by trying to improve. you have got better and better and now it seems you are better than other people! no more dyslexia 4 u!

Answer 8

many many different types of dyslexia. my son can read great but not spell even simple words like are,going ,again. he is very articulate ang bright as long as he can answer orally.

Answer 9

Dyslexia is an odd thing and people can compensate for previous problems, so they improve in skills that were once a challenge. You may have been misdiagnosed, but what is important is that you don't use dyslexia as a crutch or an excuse for not succeeding. Things might take a little longer or you might need to work a little harder, but you can do it!

Also, I suggest not telling other people about your dyslexia when you first meet them, becuase many will expect less of you as a result. Best of luck!

Answer 10

the powers to be (education)  will label any one and in lots of cases it is pathetic all i can say if you are dyslexic or not what is the difference you work to your own ability's and any one who thinks you are failing any ware tell the to bugger off i never went to school as a young person but went to college and finished top of the class above really educated people also i wrote and had a book published even though i don't know grammar  always remember education is a wonder full thing but real education is common sense it will get you through every time Dave

Answer 11

There are in fact different types of dyslexia!  No need to worry.  Tom Cruise was dyslexic, (with letters though.)  No worries!

Answer 12

dyslexia is a general term applied to people who don't fit into the education tick box of normal. reading and spelling are the most common factors recognised but there are many other problems that can be experienced too. Focus on what you are good at and you need to find ways to compensate for problems you encounter with the stuff that is hard for you. I too am dyslexic but enjoy reading my spelling is not bad but using a computer with a spell checker is vital for me. It is also good when writing or taking notes as you put down the info that you need then cut and paste it into the right order later. When reading text books I use post its to pull out info, when possible photocopy and use highligher pens etc. for memory carry a note book, dictaphone or lists with you and have wall calendars and charts where you write down everything you need to do, make lists and priorotise. I have problems with memory, sequencing, left and right and directions and maps, I just can't see it!

Numbers have been a big problem throughout my life but I now take my time, check and recheck Ive got everything in the right order and use calculators. when you've done a piece of work etc, leave it a while and come back to it later - you will see the mistakes then you can rectify them. also get someone to proof read for you.

My mobile phone is great for me - I don't call complete strangers on such a regular basis any more.

Find out what works for you and know that you can achieve anything you want to when you find the strategies to overcome your problems. the symptoms of dyslexia don't go away, they just get easier to deal with until they just become part of your life and not a problem. Just remember you may see things differently than other people, its not wrong or right, just different. Don't use dyslexia as an excuse not to achieve your dreams, its a hiccup not insurmountable.

Good luck