Are You Dyslexic?

Alot of people that are dyslexic don't know it and are classed as dumb and stupid. I'm borderline dyslexic so I don't have too many problems with my reading and spelling but some days are harder than others. I might not have a big problem with reading and writing but some people do. It hinders them until they discover it and can learn to cope with it.

What Is Dyslexia?

The word 'dyslexia' comes from the Greek meaning difficulty with words. Dyslexics usually have problems with spelling and writing, and also sometimes with reading and working with numbers. People who are dyslexic may have problems putting things in order, following instructions, and may confuse left and right.

The Test
If you are thought to have dyslexia, you can be sent for a test. You might have to pay for that test, but knowing is definetly worth it. It can depend on if your school sent you or if your mom or dad noticed it and test you for the test.
You can do the test at home, a school, or at a special centre. The test contains [b]reading and spelling tests (that contain a booklet with an audio tape)[/b] to measure your achievement compared to your age-group. There's also a questionnaire included that looks at the possibility of attention deficit or delayed learning. Then they send your results to a lab for analyzation.

I’m Dyslexic, What Now?
Don’t worry! Depending on what problems you have with reading or writing, or both, they will try and help you accordingly. But remember, just because you are bad at spelling and reading, that doesn’t mean that you are not good at anything. The most important thing to beat dyslexia is confidence. I know it's easier said than done.
There are alot of website for dislexics and their problems. Here are some of the better ones.
http://www.dyslexia-parent.com/magazine.html
http://dyslexia.com/index.htm?gt <
http://www.bda-dyslexia.org.uk/d02adult/a03check.htm (Here you can check a list to see if you display any dyslexic symtoms)