Yeah! Us dyslexics need love too!

I'm glad to see this. School was hell dispite the fact that I was diagnosed, privatly after the school mis diagonosed me as mentally retarded and tried to have me warehoused, and in a special class. It's about time that some thought went into the damage the schools do to children dyslexic and non-dyslexic alike. Thums up to this groupe and a different finger up to the school system, I beat you my forth novel is coming out in March.

Us dyslexics are teople poo

My twin sons, now 27, are extremely bright, and severely dyslexic. What a struggle school was and continues to be despite every bit of support and effort we could, as parents, provide. Those not connected to this perceptual difference could never imagine the stress and pain dyslexics go through trying to navigate the American school system! My greatest respect and appreciation goes to those who dedicate their lives to resolving the gap between intelligence and 'print blindness' for those who must walk this road. So much has been done in the last 20 years, and so much more must be done. As an educator myself, I feel so strongly that we must stop 'throwing away' some of our most gifted students because they cannot perceive the printed word the same way others do. We must find a way to provide the ladders they need to be successfully become the educated talented leaders they may have the potential for. Thank you to all those who work toward this goal!''

As a parent of a dyslexic son, I used to attend IDA conferences in NYC annually. They had wonderful seminars and speakers, a wealth of information and support. A great organization!

Sarahbeth wrote: "My twin sons, now 27, are extremely bright, and severely dyslexic. What a struggle school was and continues to be despite every bit of support and effort we could, as parents, provide. Those not ..."

Well said Sarabeth-Thanks!

Stephen wrote: "I'm glad to see this. School was hell dispite the fact that I was diagnosed, privatly after the school mis diagonosed me as mentally retarded and tried to have me warehoused, and in a special class..."

What did you write?

never mind, I found your books.

My brother has dyxlecsia. He was just diogonised. He is a person he needs help.

Hi Ashley H. I don't know what kind of help your brother needs. Is he a child or adult? In either case it's important to find areas that he can express his intelligence and be mentally challenged but not suffer the drag factor his dyslexia represents. Never lose sight that he is a person not a condition which happens all too often. One of the things that helped me the most was my mother read to me and with me. She would read books to me that were suited to my intellect then I would read to her from things suited to my reading level. I also suggest finding some good old spelling lists that make sense. The bat, hat, sat, mat kind instead of the ridiculous new ones with the words all over the place and sharing no relation to one another. Phonics is great for reading and almost useless for spelling because of the multiple ways to make so many sounds in the English language. For homonyms work on sayings like, “Two ohs is too many to do much with” or “Come here you’ll hear the music better”. Having a computer and learning to type are wonderful tools for helping oneself. Contact me here or through good reads if I can be of any further assistance. My level of expertise comes for having lived through it so my knowledge probably has gaps but I’ll do what I can. Ilsa, thanks for checking out my books.

I am a dyslexic and I'm trying to make it as a writer. It's like being a one legged man in an arse kicking contest. I have improved a hell of a lot over the years, but it's like I see the letters that make up words through a wonky imagination. And the spell checker can only help so far, I'm blind to homophones. What I really need is to meet a kind, considerate and generous proof reader (with a strong stomach).

James - Have you thought about a voice synthesizer for your computer? You have the words in your mind, just say them - the computer will write for you. It was very helpful for my boys. The technology has come SOO far - it is really fabulous.

But you're right - you still need a human as a final proofreader. Many highly successful dyslexics had great 'secretaries' that made their lives work. Unfortunately, its hard to make enough as a writer to hire someone. Sounds like you need a good woman! (Maybe an English major????) :)

Sarahbeth wrote: "James - Have you thought about a voice synthesizer for your computer? You have the words in your mind, just say them - the computer will write for you. It was very helpful for my boys. The techn..."
I've tried it the other way round, text to speech helps a lot - I can hear some of my mess-ups. A Major of any nationality would be most welcome and not just major, any rank would do (but no weapons in the bedroom please).

A synthesizer can read it back to you after it is written.

Burning from Within: Inside Kristal McKerrington Conquering RA Rheumatoid Artheritic and Dyslexia

I hope that this might help some of you out there. I have managed to learn how to overcome my own Arthritics and Dyselixa. Now I have written the book and I donate some of the Royalites to the Assocation. I wanted to share it with all of you to see if it helps any of you.

True story, I've not heard another like it. My son is now 40 & was Dyslexic until he was 19. The helps he got in the CPS was useless. Of course many emotional & social problems were also apparrent & rooted in his learning disability. When he was almost 19 his M.D. prescribed Prozac for depression. After 3 months he discovered that the Dyslexia was gone. He was off Prozac after 9 months. The Dyslexia remains gone. He has read over 2000 books, writes, edits etc. Has attended several great schools, Chicago Second City being the latest. What did the Drs. say? One said that maybe Prozac 'rewired' him..who knows. I just wish he could have been saved some stress & tears 35 years ago with some things that are available now. Especially the internet..I tried my best, but there was so little info on any help stategies then. And teachers? They said he was retarded..lazy & many more things that would make it HIS fault.

Sarahbeth wrote: "My twin sons, now 27, are extremely bright, and severely dyslexic. What a struggle school was and continues to be despite every bit of support and effort we could, as parents, provide. Those not ..."

Right On

Alice wrote: "True story, I've not heard another like it. My son is now 40 & was Dyslexic until he was 19. The helps he got in the CPS was useless. Of course many emotional & social problems were also apparrent ..."

I think it can be largely overcome. Mine is only noticeable with occasional random mis-spellings and homophones. If I am tired it can be more noticeable.