Dyslexia

I'm 34 and desperate to finish college, but I will NEVER pass the math (or an entrance exam for any University)
No... not so... You need to speak to the Dean of Students... at any college or university... you have to apply to the school but you need a special accommodations letter to follow from your testing doctor or your "High School Child Studies Team"... proof you have the disability, and proof you have a history of... 5 Jan 2007 15:02

Adult onset dyslexia
Is there such a thing as adult onset dyslexia? I am a 51 year old man who has always been very literate and an excellent speller. Over the past couple of years, I notice that I am making an increasing number of spelling and grammatical errors. Is this a symptom of dyslexia? What should I do? Graham ... 12 Mar 2006 14:36

Dyslexia Test for Five year olds?
Hi, I'm new to this group and have joined because my wife and mother-in-law have wondered aloud if our daughter might be dyslexic. She is very clever verbally, but struggles with letters. Can anyone recommend a way of assessing this? I have searched online, but it looks like a minefield of commercial outfit... 13 Jan 2006 12:28

List of cerebellum exercises?
I've read about a series of exercises which are designed to activate the cerebellum part of the brain. The theory being that a underactive cerebellum contributes to dyslexia. Are there any lists of these exercises on the web? Also, has anyone here benefitted (dyslexia-wise) from taking fish oil capsules? What ot... 4 Jan 2006 17:12

Reading with 'verdana' font is so much easier. oh my god - such a simple and effective solution
I can't beleive I have only just noticed the difference. try it out now. In mozilla firefox (mac) to go prefs - 'always use my fonts' and select verdana. I'm so surprised a the result! This is SUCH a SIMPLE thing to try... ... 7 Dec 2005 03:00

(Dyslexics only please) Macintosh Computers
Dyslexics are picture thinkers - think using pictures instead of words. They excel at processing non-verbal information Loads of dyslexics are apparently the creative types - into art. Aparently many are computer experts, architects, graphic designers... I know that Rogger Meriman is... anyone else? I be... 1 Nov 2005 15:04

Dyslexia Myth
Did anyone see tonight's (8 Sept) Channel 4 programme "Dyslexia Myth"? If so what did you think about it? For those who did not see it, basically it said our common understanding of dyslexia is a myth and that the problem is that dyslexics are poor readers. For more info see http://www.channel4.com/news/microsi... 7 Oct 2005 20:19

homeschooling my gifted/dyslexic daughter
is anyone else out there homeschooling their dyslexic child. My daughter just turned 10 and I am using something called "Spelling Power" but doesn't like it. I just started homeschooling her this week for the first time. Any advice, comments would be great. ... 7 Oct 2005 20:19

bright child/ average ability
A problem i am trying to sort out - In which category for support would one put a child who: Has a diagnosis of moderate dyslexia Has a high IQ Is working at a level for his chronological age. I do not feel he comes under the category of Special Educational Needs as he is performing at an age appropria... 7 Oct 2005 20:19

Calling all people with both dyslexia & adhd only - Changing the background colour - WHY does it make such a big difference
I am still utterly astounded. I'm 24years old. A few months ago I was diagnosed with Irlens. I CANNOT believe the difference. You can go into Control Panel and change the "Window" colour to make almost all background colours easier to read Does anyone know any websites that explain this in simple terms. ... 7 Oct 2005 20:19