hay im dislexic so i find skool really hard cuz i cnt take part in da lessions cuz i cant remember the questions some times and i get imparrest when i have to read out cuz i miss out lines and my teachers always imparrise me and try and read it out with me to help bt it doesnt last week a new girl had a go at me cuz she chose me to read something out for my grouup and she sayed i messed it out and said im 14 so i should be able to read i just dont think i fit into my school cuz my mates try and cheer me up by saying it could be worst but i dont think it can what shell i do i havent actally talked with me mum cuz she says im lucky to go to that school so i cant really complain but i feel like im the thickest person there
2007-11-12 06:47:18 · 9 answers · asked by sharkgirl5 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
You are not thick. You are doing the best that you can with your illness. Keep on trying and do not get discouraged.
2007-11-12 06:53:45 · answer #1 · answered by DrIG 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK, I'm a teacher (of 12 years) at a secondary school. I wouldn't say you are thick at all and you are pulling yourself further down for saying so.
You obviously need to talk to someone about it. There should be someone other than a teacher, like a tutor or a teacher you like. There are many systems in place to help, you've just got to got to be part of it.
I know just how hard it can be and i am not being nasty but there are things you can do. Sounding like an old man now, but i don't think writing in the 'text speak' helps you battle what is a very hard thing to cope with. Try to write everything in full text and not this 'cuz' for 'because'. You will start to see 'cuz' as the only way of writing it and this will show people the wrong way of thinking.
All i can say is that there WILL be people you can talk to and don't be afraid to do this. A lot of people have difficulty with their words and how they look on a page. There is no harm in taking a few minutes to check the work.
Keep smiling.
2007-11-12 14:56:49 · answer #2 · answered by martin j 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hello. I am a teacher as well. I think that the other teacher is right, stop using text language like skool for school. Dyslexia does not mean thick, it means that for you spelling is double hard!! So text language is a waste of time. Talk to your Mum about your troubles, ask her to make an appointment to see your headteacher so you can get some help in class. Good luck
2007-11-12 15:05:01 · answer #3 · answered by JIM M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter is also dyslexic but has managed to get to fourth year in college at only 20 years of age. She has a degree and hopes to get a Masters in a Science subject. She had it hard for the first few years of school but after extra school tuition in a special class for dyslexics she gained confidence and does not let it bother her anymore. The only problem is that it takes her twice as long to do all her work and her mates find this strange. Yes she has to miss out on nights out but it will be worth it in the end. Stick with it and try not to let it get you down. Teachers can be a bit nasty too and you just have to get over it and get on with learning as much as you can. When you are older you will not need to spell so much, the spell checker on computers is a help. Try to talk to your mam and your teachers and see if there is any special help you can get. Class notes for example so that you can concentrate on what the teacher is saying instead of labouring over getting notes down before they stop talking. Using a ruler when reading will help you from wandering up and down the page when reading. Highlighting paragraphs can also help but you need to be assessed so that proper help can be given for your own difficulties. Good Luck and keep trying. It WILL be worth it in the end.
2007-11-12 15:08:39 · answer #4 · answered by rustynail 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello,and good on you for being brave enough to sit and write your question that so many people will see.Would it be possible to have a chat with your mum ,and tell her how you feel,maybe let her see what you have written here,so that she will know exactly how you feel,then perhaps she can go and see your teacher and maybe get some extra help for you.You are not thick,or stupid and don`t let anyone tell you that you are ok..Dyslexia is now a recognised problem so people should be made aware of this and treat people with more respect.
2007-11-12 15:01:40 · answer #5 · answered by her with the mad ginger hair 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are not dumb,not at all! maybe talk to your class teachers and head teacher and explain your situatiton... dont be hung up on it so bad.. plenty of people are dyslexic... a lot of famous people actually are... so dont put yourself down... and dont let idiots in your class do the same... you stand tall and do your best and you will gradually progress with a little help.. good luck.
2007-11-14 18:03:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry wee pet! All those lot... are a bunch of dick heads! I used to get treated the same! I too have a learning disability, I have dyscalculia... which means I find maths difficult :(
2007-11-12 16:30:11 · answer #7 · answered by Nails 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't pretend to understand your dilemma. I have dyslexic friends, who feel the same. I would go to your headteacher, and demand help.
Hope I helped.
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2007-11-12 14:51:35 · answer #8 · answered by jasyboi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a counseler.
2007-11-13 18:52:49 · answer #9 · answered by shygirl93 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋