My daughter was just diagnosed. I would love to hear your stories of what it meant to you or a loved one. I am worried for her future and what I can do to make it better.
Thanks so much...
2007-03-06 13:27:19 · 14 answers · asked by jessica s 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I and most of my family have dyslexia. We all function quite well and are even avid readers. I don't know what symptoms your daugher has, but my dyslexia affects my spelling(thank goodness for spellchack!), handwriting(I also have disgraphia) spacial awareness, directionality and number functions. I do write some letter backwards, but I have learned not to most of the time. Tell her to be patient and take her time. If she has the same directionality problems as I do, such as not knowing left from right, blanking on which direction to turn a lid to open jar, etc., tell her to trust her gut instinct. She should get the right direction most of the time if she does not try to think. As for numbers, write everything down and triple check. (A quick tip to see if you transposed numbers in addition problems, see if the number is dividible by 9. if it is then you switched numbers somewhere.)
Most of all let her know that she is not alone and that there are many dyslexics who hav acheived greatness. An education is the greatest power she can ever have and overcomming her challenges will just make her a more admirable person. I wish her the best of luck!
2007-03-06 15:13:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many different kinds of dyslexia. And, each kind can be very mild to very severe. It is much more common than was once thought and is not considered to be the terrible disadvantage it once was. Excellent therapies exist today that effectively address the disorder. As the answerers stated above, it's greatly about personal character and determination. It's something that a person can "adjust" to, so, it's important not to sadle a child with the problem as a lable or a disease. Not too much fuss is best. RN
2007-03-06 13:40:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, I only have a bad story, but I hope it will help.
My ex-husband is badly dyslexic and cannot currently read above a third-grade level. This is largely because the schools at the time (70s and 80s) were not educated on the subject. They called his lazy and stupid and now he has no desire to even try because he's embarrassed to try and read.
Most schools today are better educated on how to treat children with learning disabilities. I have noticed small signs that my older child may have a small case of dyslexia, but because of the years of educated teachers and encouragement, she is on the honor roll.
Talk to your daughter's teacher. he/she may have some tips for you to help your daughter at home.
2007-03-06 14:18:40 · answer #3 · answered by thezaylady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have dyslexia myself
you see some # s and letters in the wrong place
it is not hard to learn to do things right
the person is just a bit slower in reading writing
and using numbers dont worry she should have a very good future
2007-03-06 13:33:34 · answer #4 · answered by caffsans 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My nephew was diangnosed with dislexia a few years ago. My sister and the rest of our family try and make everything he does a learning experience even though he doesnt realize it. It seems to me that over the years and with the special classes the school he goes to provides, his dislexia seems to be less noticable than before. best of luck to you and your child.
2007-03-06 13:35:19 · answer #5 · answered by lauriechabot 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi
I have dyslexia . It is all the small letters my ,s ,f,j,b,d,p, are usually backwards, but when I use the computer to type it have the large letters so I can work that way I am 51 yr old and went back and leaned how I could do it and I am doing great . Your daughter will be great they have ways to teach them now.
2007-03-06 15:05:38 · answer #6 · answered by judge5519 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make it better by constantly appreciating her for the smallest efforts she makes to remember the spellings .
I know of a 13 yrs old who can read at the level of grade 2 but with continous nagging he is at the same level for last 4 yrs.
the mother has been advised to find a teacher who can handle such children outside the school for additional lessons, Otherwise he is very good in his academics.
Don t worry , and don t make it a big deal in front of ur child. appreciate and appreciate for wat ever progress she makes.
All the best .
2007-03-06 14:55:36 · answer #7 · answered by jskhandpur 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have it and it's not a mental issue, you just have to learn things differently. When I was in grade school my parents got me a tutor, by the time junior high came I no longer went to a tutor or any special-ed class's (the school I went to didn't offer that). I did fine, I'll be done with college this coming spring.
2007-03-06 13:36:40 · answer #8 · answered by Linds 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've known a couple of people with dyslexia and they all turned out quite well...good luck with your daughter! Don't worry about her future because of the dyslexia...I'm sure you'll do everything necessary to help her cope with it properly.
2007-03-06 13:36:44 · answer #9 · answered by gypzndog 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
one of my teachers at school has dislexia and she's a great teacher. occationally she write a letter backwards or in the wrong place but she usually notices it
2007-03-06 13:46:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋