[Uglybaruja]

The question "What does 'dyslexia' mean to you? was first posted on the beesthewrongwayround.com furom on Thursday Nov 03, 2005 at 8:44 am. To view the origional post visit: http://beesthewrongw...ewtopic.php?t=3

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Over the years I have asked the question "what does 'dyslexia' mean to you?" to hundreds of dyslexic and non-dyslexic alike. Despite many similarities in the answers I have recieved, it has become evident to me that each individual puts their own personal slant on 'dyslexia'. It is the individuals slant, or perspective to put it in another way, that I am very intrested in.

I have found in my work (as a dyslexic researcher and tutor) that the clearer the individual is about how they are seeing 'dyslexia' the better able they are at overcoming their dyslexic difficulties. Therefore, I try and encourage all the student on our tutoring programmes to work towards the point where they are able to clearly express their personal perspective of dyslexia (that is, if they havn't already got a clear perspective of dyslexia).

I'm curious to know what the hive [and Being Dyslexic] members feel about this. Also, I would be very intrested to find out how you are seeing your dyslexia. If you are intrested to share your perspective of dyslexia then please don't hesitate to send me an email, if you want it to be in confiedence, or post something here if you want to share it with other hive [and Being Dyslexic] members. My email adress is antonio@beesthewrongwayround.com

Thanks


uglybaruja

[dolfrog]

Uglybaruja, on Dec 31 2005, 11:10 AM, said:

The question "What does 'dyslexia' mean to you? was first posted on the beesthewrongwayround.com furom on Thursday Nov 03, 2005 at 8:44 am. To view the origional post visit: http://beesthewrongw...ewtopic.php?t=3

_______________________________________________________________________________

Over the years I have asked the question "what does 'dyslexia' mean to you?" to hundreds of dyslexic and non-dyslexic alike. Despite many similarities in the answers I have recieved, it has become evident to me that each individual puts their own personal slant on 'dyslexia'. It is the individuals slant, or perspective to put it in another way, that I am very intrested in.

I have found in my work (as a dyslexic researcher and tutor) that the clearer the individual is about how they are seeing 'dyslexia' the better able they are at overcoming their dyslexic difficulties. Therefore, I try and encourage all the student on our tutoring programmes to work towards the point where they are able to clearly express their personal perspective of dyslexia (that is, if they havn't already got a clear perspective of dyslexia).

I'm curious to know what the hive [and Being Dyslexic] members feel about this. Also, I would be very intrested to find out how you are seeing your dyslexia. If you are intrested to share your perspective of dyslexia then please don't hesitate to send me an email, if you want it to be in confiedence, or post something here if you want to share it with other hive [and Being Dyslexic] members. My email adress is antonio@beesthewrongwayround.com

Thanks


uglybaruja

Hi uglybaruja

Dyslexia can only be the DYS of LEXIA.
Difficulty with reading, writing and spelling.

anything else are the myth creating additions of professionals who have a limited view of what they are trying to describe.

best wishes

dolfrog

[Sam]

I see dyslexia purely as a gift, something which I am grateful off as I appreciate to many people it can appear to be a very negative thing.

Dyslexia has enhanced, if not given me my enthusiam for this site, my passion for creative thinking and entrepenuerial ideas, my depth of three dimmensional thinking, and most importantly my caring towards people who are less fortunate than others in life. All in all I believe it's rounded me off better than if I had not had it!

Sorry, had a few too many Guinness and glasses of Port tonight, not sure if that makes sense at all!

[Uglybaruja]

Hi Sam,

it makes perfect sense and it's straight from your heart.

Happy new year

ulybaruja

[Joseph]

A different way of thinking and doing things. You just never know until you have you have to do it. I never study or take notes. I can learn just about anything. I think it's god's fail prove shield. I feel it makes us different and unique. I have no problem being dyslexic. It gives me challenges, which I over come and become stronger. It gives a sense of pride. Knowing all the things I accomplish.

[bubbles]

myselfasiam, on Apr 7 2006, 03:50 AM, said:

I don't relaly see it as anythingspcific, it is part of me and it explains why my brain don't always work and work the same way to others! I generally use it to explain to people why i struggle on particular days, i talk quite alot so it is hard to get the shes and he's right-and i never do if it is in the sentence more than once... I see it as a differnt way of seeing the world.

despite many peoples' misconceptions of dyslexia, I think it is a gift for talents not "normal" people have. dyslexia can bring drive for success and motivation.

Although dyslexia does hinder suffers academic abilities (it did mine) it does give them other talents.

[dolfrog]

Hi Antonio and all

Another topic rediscovered while scrolling the archives, which some of our newer members may find interesting.


best wishes


dolfrog

Uglybaruja, on Dec 31 2005, 12:10 PM, said:

The question "What does 'dyslexia' mean to you? was first posted on the beesthewrongwayround.com furom on Thursday Nov 03, 2005 at 8:44 am. To view the origional post visit: http://beesthewrongw...ewtopic.php?t=3

_______________________________________________________________________________

Over the years I have asked the question "what does 'dyslexia' mean to you?" to hundreds of dyslexic and non-dyslexic alike. Despite many similarities in the answers I have recieved, it has become evident to me that each individual puts their own personal slant on 'dyslexia'. It is the individuals slant, or perspective to put it in another way, that I am very intrested in.

I have found in my work (as a dyslexic researcher and tutor) that the clearer the individual is about how they are seeing 'dyslexia' the better able they are at overcoming their dyslexic difficulties. Therefore, I try and encourage all the student on our tutoring programmes to work towards the point where they are able to clearly express their personal perspective of dyslexia (that is, if they havn't already got a clear perspective of dyslexia).

I'm curious to know what the hive [and Being Dyslexic] members feel about this. Also, I would be very intrested to find out how you are seeing your dyslexia. If you are intrested to share your perspective of dyslexia then please don't hesitate to send me an email, if you want it to be in confiedence, or post something here if you want to share it with other hive [and Being Dyslexic] members. My email adress is antonio@beesthewrongwayround.com

Thanks


uglybaruja

[lou73]

It means having to work twice as hard as anyone else to be able to do the same thing.....but being four times as proud of myself when i complete whatever i was working on!!!!

[si82]

I didnt get Diagnosed until 6 months into starting a degree. i didnt get the help i was suppose to so by the end of the firdt year, i performed so badly i had to re-take the year then the retake year the note takers didnt always turn up so i complained. they said they did turn up. uni didnt believe me so i got further and further behind. only one lecturer made allowences for my dyslexia the other told me dyslexia was a myth. by near the end of the year i had failed every exam and was asked to leave.

i have struggled with employement and every thing takes 4 times as long.

[vxx]

No its not a gift, its a pain in the bum which makes me have to work five times as hard and had me growing up thinking I am think. It means I can not explain myself well and that words, feelings and understandings are traped inside my brain and I can not get them out, it sucks. I have not short term memory and I feel frustrated a lot of the time becasue of it. Spelling and reading are hard and i mis-read things, dont read things correctly and often get lost when driving. Ahh I can see anything good.

[Cariad]

Hi Tanya,
Firstly I hope you don't mind but for your own internet safety I have deleted your personal details from your posting. I apologies if this causes you any inconvenience but I hope You know it has only been done for your own safety as you are young.

Don't be afraid of the future because good things happen as well as the not so good things. Life isn't all about looking at the bad/ tough things. Find more positive things to think about. I am dyslexic and have been very lucky to get what I want in life. Many dyslexics have steady good work that they enjoy. Many are very successful, you only have to type famous dyslexics into Google to find them.


I used to be just like you. As I've got older I realise that the world wont come to an end if I spell a word wrong or I make a mistake. I've made loads and loads of mistakes but I'm still here. I am married with three lovely (grown up kids) I've had lots of jobs and I've finally found one I really enjoy.

Yes life isn't easy and some people have to work harder than others in all areas of life.

I'm not good at Math either but I just about managed to scrape a pass to go on the course I wanted. I didn't pass first time but hey, I choose to take the slower route rather than the fast tracks to everything. I did a lower exam and gradually worked my way up to the exam I needed to go on the course I wanted. I get there in the end.

My son has done the same. He left school with very little in exams. He had a few jobs he didn't like but then decided to try schooling again. He went to college and did different courses and enjoyed it better. He is now 26 and in his 1st year at university. He's a bit older than other students but it doesn't matter.

Look at the things you are good at, I bet there are lots of things you are good at . Tell us about them too.

Hope that helps.

[bob]

Fear, lonelyness, frustration, determination, independence, mockery, humiliation, failure and success