I dont quite know where to start. I always had to try really hard at school and didnt really get the marks I though I would. I have always stuggled a bit with english and maths. My spelling can sometimes leave alot to be desired and as for maths unless I have a calcuator forget it.
I have found the last few years work has been an issue. I am a product manager for a stationery company which means that there is a bit of checking samples and proof reading involved. I absolutely hate it because no matter how hard I try there is always something that I miss.
I just dont seem to see the words properly and therefore mistakes are made.
My husband often makes jokes at me for confusing left and right although I know exactly what I mean it doesnt always come out that way.
It generally takes me along time to read a book and I find that I can read a page and not know what I have just read. The words just dont seem to sink in.
If i am writing numbers or working with numbers I generally transpose the numbers, eg. 385 becomes 358 without me even noticing.
There have been a few things especially at work that have come about that has made me think perhaps I should get tested. My Aunt and Cousin have told me that they are dyslexic and they thing that I am to.
I have always had an artistic streak and this has been the only thing that I have done well at since I was at school.
Having taken all these things into consideration, what should I do, how do I go about getting tested?
I really need help on this one.
Thanks for taking the time to read my message and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
hi,
What you write does sound like a pretty good description of dyslexia to me. however why don’t you do the tick test on Dyslexia Testing and then you will have a better idea.
it is an inherited condition. they have isolated the gene.
thanks
dawn
December 18th, 2008
This came through to us but I wanted to share incase it assists anyone else.
My ten year old son is having trouble with his spelling, reading, and writing. I have had concerns with this since he was in grade one but have always been advised that he’ll catch up in the end. During a family holiday this year I encourage my son to write a journal, the task became too difficult and his spelling was terrible, worse than his 6 year old sisters. How can I have him tested for dyslexia? What else can I do to help him? I don’t know where to go from here and his school have advised that he will require outside help.
hi,
there are tick tests on our site – Dyslexia Testing and more tests in the book ‘dyslexia how to win’. if he is dyslexic and that is the single most likley cause then all you ned to teach him literacy is in the dyslexia pack and the phonics course which is about to be published.
get you back to me if want more help. cheers
dawn
December 18th, 2008
This came through to us but I wanted to share incase it assists anyone else.
I am a mother of an 8 year old who seem really bright, but lately, we have been told that he is 18 months behind his classmates. We want him tested for dyslexia.
We live in Melbourne and was hoping you could help point us to a place to get him tested.
hi,
thanks for your email.
there are tick box tests on the site and further tests in the book Dyslexia How to Win. unfortunately i have tried to track down other testing centres but have not found any in melbourne. if anyone knows of a good centre there please contact me.
however it is not the label that is important it is in knowing how to teach your child and how he thinks and learns that is important. so if he is dyslexic, and this is the most common cause of bright kids failing at school, this book and the other materials i have for sale on this site, will show you how to teach him and catch him up.
i have just finished a complete phonics course for dyslexic and dypraxic kids and this will for sale downloadable soon at $20.
the dyslexic package plus this will then enable you to teach your kid yourself in literacy. i am working on a maths program but this will not be finished for a while as i am so very busy.
hope this helps. get back to me if you have any problems.
yours
dawn
December 18th, 2008
This came through to us but I wanted to share, just incase anyone else can assist.
Hi, my son has quite severe learning diffulculties in reading,writing and maths. He has been tested for dyslexia and the report shows he is dyslexic.
He is going to high school next year on the Gold Coast. Does anyone know of a school that would be good for him. We have found some schools so far don’t want to take on children with dyslexia and can’t offer any support.
hi,
thanks for your email. sorry, i do not know individual schools there. it has been my experience that you have t educate the teachers yourself. this is why i wrote the books in plain english to make it easy for them to understand.
let us know if you find a god one and we can then pass that information on to others.
thanks
dawn
December 18th, 2008
