Do I have Dyslexia?

December 18th, 2008

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

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