I think I have dyslexia?

Question

I was talking to a group of friends about an experience I had earlier today. I 'm taking an English presentation skills course. I have excellent writing skills, and my first language is English.... but, when I read aloud I studder and shake, and everyone says I speak very fast. I mix up the begining and end of words, and adjust sentences as I speak. I don't know the exact diagnosis of dyslexia... but there's something wrong. This course isn't fixing it. I still can't read aloud (I always mess up, confuse words, and hurt my voice) Just a while a go, I was reading a childrens book to see if it was true. It was only 52 pages long. It took me a good 40 mins to read each sentence properly. I can read in my head much quicker.

Answer 1

What you have described is NOT dyslexia. What you have described sounds like one of several common communication disorders that can be related to a stressful situation. Here is a link regarding the clinical definition of stuttering and explanations of related speaking issues. Perhaps one of these may give you a clue. You can access a speech/language pathologist at your school no matter what education level you are--or ask for a referral from your regular doctor. Most clinic groups have speech/language therapists on staff who can diagnose what is actually happening with your speaking.

http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/voice/st...

By the way, you are not alone--millions of people have stuttering problems and therapy does help. Best wishes!!

Answer 2

If your still in high school, you're parents should ask for you to be tested for a learning disability.  Once you figure out what the problem is you can learn strategies to deal with the situation and still be successful.