Dyslexia...?

Question

I'm 16 years old and i've just started doing my AS levels at a sixthform. On the second day we had to take a diagnosis test [testing for undetected dyslexia and other such disorders], which i thought went well, but it seems not.

I received a letter through my tutor from the Student Support office, stating that they think i might benefit from their support.

The thing is...I've never had a problem like this before, i've always excelled at English. I recieved an A in my English Language GCSE, where grammar and spelling are important factors, but these people seem to think there's something wrong with me...

I don't know what i'm asking...

Are there different types of dyslexia?

This is crushing me, because English is/was the only subject that i felt i had a good ability in, and now it's as if that was all an illusion..

Maybe i've never really been good at it =/

I bet this whole section is filled with spelling errors

*sighs*

Thank you.

Answer 1

try going to Google im about 100 % you could probably find what your looking for.

Answer 2

speak to your special needs tutor they will help you

Answer 3

I wouldn't let it worry you. There are different levels of dyslexia. I have mild dyslexia and sometimes I transpose letters. On the whole it never bothers me and doesn't get in the way of my working life. You can always ask for a second opinion if you have any doubts. Good luck.

Answer 4

You need to get clear on exactly what support they are meaning and what it is for. It might not be what you think. Just ask them in what ways do they think you might benefit from their support.

I would be surprised if it is dyslexia because you spell and write well, and you excel in English.

Answer 5

Don't worry about it... dyslexia doesn't mean your retarded to any degree at all... it simply means that you may see numbers and letters backwards or out of place...

Look on the bright side, you can always use this as a means of getting extra time to take exams and such as your handicapped now... enjoy the benefits.

Answer 6

you may have just had an off day, take them up on their offer, they will test you further and probably discover you don't need the support, go on prove them wrong. :-)

Answer 7

there are different levels of dyslexia - you might have been misdiagnosed.  Dyslexia does not affect intelligence - you may have triggered a minor minor point.

go along and talk to the support.  just think you are already excellent at english, if it transpires you do have a difficulty just think what those grades will be like WITH support!!!

if someone is offering support - go along andcheck it out.  take it on if you want to or to decide its not for you.  there's no harm (or shame) in getting extra support.

good luck

Answer 8

You are not dyslexic. My daughter is, but the school she goes to Will not acknowledge it. She is always in trouble because of the way she reads and writes. Her verbal knowledge is very good.

Answer 9

Dear 16 year old.

I'm assuming you are in the UK.  The British may define dyslexia a bit differently than we Americans do - seems like they may have a bit more of a visual component to their definition.  In America we generally define dyslexia as having a problem with reading and spelling most often due to weak phonological processing.  This means that one may have trouble being "aware" of individual sounds within words so that it hampers correctly and automatically spelling or sounding-out a word.  If one is very bright with a good vocabulary, using context clues can mask dyslexia by being able to look a bit ahead in the text and make good guesses of unknown words.   When writing, if you don't need to resort to spell-check AND if you are able to read fluently - from a book and from a list of words -(smoothly and accurately at a good rate) AND you are able to learn a second language easily, I would say you are not dyslexic.  Under the British definition, perhaps you have something going on visually that makes them suspect dyslexia.  Taking the initiative to open a dialog with the examiner would be a good place to start.  Please remember this though: in America or any other country, one can be brilliant and dyslexic at the same time.  Having a learning difference does not constitute as necessarily being a handicap or a learning "disability".  Good luck.  For more info. check out the International Dyslexia Associatian at www.interdys.org

Answer 10

I really wouldn't worry about it. My son has dyslexia and he got 12 A* in his GCSE exams, 4 A's at A level and he has gone on to get  MSc ( Honor's) in Engineering. He was given help with his GCSE's in respect of 25% extra time, but with all the other exams he did them with out any help.

Answer 11

i have dyscalculia, its like dyslexia but with number...

its never affected me that much, I've retained a 3.9 GPA all through high school so i don't think you should worry about it. if you've always done well, why should that change?

Answer 12

If you're dyslexic, I'm Britney Spears.

Answer 13

If you've done well in English before then don't worry, don't let your confidence be affected, you must be good at that subject. If I were you I'd ask them what their test showed, ask them to be specific. It doesn't matter if you have dyslexia, they will support you anyway but it's no use worrying about things when you don't know what the tests show.

And regarding your writing, there is only one spelling mistake that I can see so it looks like they may have made a wrong diagnosis

Answer 14

Your orthography is impeccable! They may have misdiagnosed. Ask them for more specific examples of what they are referring to.  List, as you have here, the excellent grades you have in English and that you have never had any problem with anything even resembling dyslexia. Defend yourself if you are convinced  you are right. I wish you the best!

Answer 15

I have dyslexia, and I have been good in English as well.  There are varying degrees of it.  I have two brothers who have more difficulties than I do.  

You have two choices at this point.  Accept what they say, or question it more.  Challenge them to prove it.  

If you are dyslexic, you are in great company.  Dyslexia is something that occurs in people who are either average or above average in intelligence.  Many times, people can be intelligent enough to remediate for their shortcomings on their own.

You can choose to be crushed by this, or you can choose to look objectively about the situation.  If you do have dyslexia, then you have an opportunity to help your skills get even better than they are.  If you don't, you and the tutors will know soon enough.

Answer 16

i dont think that there are different types of dyslexia.dyslexia basically means difficulty in reading.mild,moderate, severe-couldnt be applicable in  this case, ya ,your right grammar, spelling maybe important,but it is not just reading one can learn, you could learn by listening, watching and by experience, and also by people around you.tom cruise (he also has dylexia)doesnt read scripts you know, someone has to read for him , thats how he rehearse his part but he is successful.

Answer 17

Don't be disheartened by this as Dyslexia isn't that bad.

If they have told you they THINK you have Dyslexia ( I say the word think as it could be a way of the collage claiming for funding from the LEA when they don't pass on this to the student to the extent they claim) then ask them to refer you for a full assesment. a full assesment takes about 2 hours.

Having know my eldest had Dyslexia at 7 it took till 19 before the collage told me it was Dyslexia so i asked for an irleens test which they said no way but after the test for Irleens which was picked up and the help of tinted lenses everything slotted into place.

Recently gained a place at University only to discover the collage failed to get a full assesment for Dyslexia and is now awaitting an assesment at uni.

The diffrence between a collages basic idea of having dyslexia and a full assesment means that if you do go on to uni then more support will be there and proper funding for your needs.

There is no shame in having dyslexia and you will benefit for life if it is picked up now as your classed as an adult being over 16 the diagnosis either way will not hamper your learning only impove it.

Good Luck and don't worry.

Answer 18

I would question if the results are correct on the basis of your question which is well constructed. However there are many different degrees of Dyslexia. There many tests for Dyslexia and it would not be possible to diagnose you on such simple examinations. It is hereditary so if it is in the family then you will have it to some extent. It is in my family (my brother was diagnosed recently) but it has taken 55 years for anyone to notice. In his case it only showed in that he was slow at learning French.

Answer 19

I can understand what you`re saying. Maybe you lack confidence in your abilities somewhat. I don`t see a problem with your communication skills. You will get better. I see you getting a job as a Journalist some day. Keep at it!

Answer 20

Really, don't worry honey. I've been diagnosed with almost everything! Those tests are never fair, and don't take into account off-days or suronding factors. Think back, where you nervous? Pre-ocupied? If you have never felt a problem with it, chances are that something has affected your mark.

Answer 21

Dyslexia is not a problem that means you have learning diffculties. It has no indication on your ability or intelligence. It just means that sometimes you may get words or letters mixed up. Some of the most brilliant students I have ever known have been dyslexic. Charles Dickens was dyslexic!! A colour filter reader may be all you need or if in doubt talk to your tutor about it. Don't worry it's not a bad thing.

Answer 22

I wouldn't worry about it I can't spell to save my life and your spelling is a 100 times better than mine ever was in fact I could only wish to spell as good as you.

It has never held me back though and I know have a good job and earned 35K last year. Please trust me you have nothing to worry about

Answer 23

I don't know how you spell dyslexia and I'm not dyslexic, so don't worry. My partner is.

  With all due respect, you didn't explain properly. It isn't clear to me if you have a problem with dyslexia or if you just need spelling help. I needed extra spelling help when I was at school.

My partner is a good speaker/reader but he can't actually spell the words he wants. It's a shame because he's really intelligent.

   He get's confused with months as well. He also can't say the alphabet. I probably shouldn't say that - it's not his fault but the dyslexia gives him problems with numerical order as well. He just misses things out (Including the month I was born - my birthday)!

Don't feel crushed... I've been with him for seven years now and I know he is a smart man that just has dyslexia. It's not a big deal in this day and age... it won't stop you from doing what you want to do.

Answer 24

http://www.dyslexia.com/

I would start here. There are different types/degrees. You might just have a mild form. It's not a big deal. you can still excel at school.

Answer 25

I had to look at your question with a mirror because you wrote it all backwards. It's really sad at this day and age it has taken your teachers 10 years to figure out you have a learning disability. Unfortunately this is just going to kill Hillary Clinton being as you ARE a child left behind!

okay in all reality if you are serious I believe aixelsyD is more of a reading disorder because the words look backwards or scrambled so if you have xsdilya you should be able to read only 2 of the words in this paragraph because I have formated them for your specific disorder. Oh yeah get a second opinion and GOOD LUCK!

Answer 26

I have dyslexia. My English is superb but my weakness is numbers and type writers/keyboards. As you received an A in English GCSE how can your understanding of the subject be an illusion? Dyslexia is not just letter and word blindness, it can manifest itself in many different ways.  AS Levels are hard if your being offered extra help grab it with both hands. Good luck with your A Levels.

By the way I became a Teacher and my friend with dyslexia is a Head Theatre Nurse.