Dyslexia
<div class="IPBDescription">Common, and now a problem for me?</div> I was replying to Spacer not so long ago and I realised when he pointed out a simple mistake in one of my posts, how stupid it was. For example I am an A-Level English Literature student (for the mean time anyway) and I really should have noticed my mistake. I then pondered on what could have be the cause, one thing I thought of was dyslexia. After viewing <a href='http://www.dyslexia.com/library/symptoms.htm' target='_blank'>http://www.dyslexia.com/library/symptoms.htm</a> I found myself ticking off 22 out of the 37. I have never once before thought I could be dyslexic, even though I know how common it is. This might also prove useful for others.
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Regarding the error, it could easily be a simple slip in concentration.
Even though you may suffer from most of those symptoms, it doesn't mean you definitely have dyslexia, as those can be caused by genetics and the like.
Dyslexia is a bit like A.D.H.D. it's hard to diagnose, and people are often diagnosed as having when they are just energetic people, and find it hard to concentrate.
If you are genuinely concerned, see a doctor about it. The advice a doctor gives is going to be way more useful and in-depth than anyone on these forums. Unless anyone on these forums is a doctor of course.
People I know CAN'T spell. Only way they can "learn" to spell a word is by purememorization. Even after that they tend to forget it <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo--> (after their paper is done)
I would guess you just sliped up <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
GASP! IT'S SPREADING!
I could write English nearly perfectly without effort a few years ago, but now I have to make an effort if I want to avoid typos or grammatic errors.
only 22 out of 33 I had like all of them but two, yet I dont think I should be diagnosed with dyslexia
I have that problem, i cant get my point across corectly when writing it on paper alot of times.
Doesent really mean anything.
It lists basically everything, apart from the norm as being possible symptoms.
And with the statement that Dyslectics show around 10 of these, basically everyone could be counted in accourding to this.
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-Difficulty sustaining attention; seems "hyper" or "daydreamer."
-Extremely keen sighted and observant, or lacks depth perception and peripheral vision.
-difficulties with fine and/or gross motor skills and tasks; prone to motion-sickness.
-Extremely disorderly or compulsively orderly.
-Prone to ear infections WTH???
-Can be class clown, trouble-maker, or too quiet.
-Unusually high or low tolerance for pain.
-Can be an extra deep or light sleeper
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Well, i wouldn´t count on this.
If you truly want to know if your Dyslexic let yourself test (if thats possible), but do not believe these internet things.
According to that im Dyslexic, too, having about a third of the points.
But that didn´t stop me attending to a University ;p
I don't have too many issues with spelling (though ever so often I'll look at a work, knowing that its spelt correctly but still feeling there is something completely and totally wrong about it). My problem is getting the words in the right order.
A simple example would be earlier today I saw a headline in the newspaper that said "Bust or Boom". I stood there for a moment pondering just what the hell they ment by that. Then on a second glance, the words magically rearranged themselves to "Boom or bust" which made a lot more sense.
Some times it can be a bit more complex though, with larger groups of words things can become more jumbled up. It sucks because a lot of times I'll respond to something and people will tell me I didn't read through it, because a certain key part got jumbled up in my mind =/
I could be completely wrong here. I've only heard about that phenomenon in that one place. Has anyone else heard of this?
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GASP! IT'S SPREADING! <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
"Mommy mommy, spacer gave me dyslexia!"
"Well that's just too ****ing bad son."
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Where do you get these tests?
I wanna take them all, too ^^
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Where do you get these tests?
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I wonder if there's any way to fail them. I need another shot to my ego.
Nope
I'm just flippin hyper, at 1:45 am, with ADHD and a 12 pack of cola in my system <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
SELF ASSESSMENTS do not help...
And I don't think you're dislexic
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Could well be true. I didn't realise I had double vision until I was around ten. I assumed that everyone had to concentrate to keep normal vision.
Word.
Anyway, to go on from what Pithlit said earlier, that list's a pile of something steaming, and I'll prove it by showing how it defines Superman as having Motor Neurone Disease (a.k.a. dyslexia).
So we need 10 points ey:<ol type='1'><li>Labelled lazy, dumb, careless, immature, "not trying hard enough," or "behavior problem."
<span style='color:orange'>I'd call wearing a red and blue combo of skin-tight leotard, pants and boots and having a holiday retreat ice palace a <i>behaviour problem</i>.</span>
</li><li>Feels dumb; has poor self-esteem; hides or covers up weaknesses with ingenious compensatory strategies.
<span style='color:orange'>Woman trouble can always lead to a low self-esteem, and for Superman leading a double-life isn't the ideal way to keep the ladies happy. They say "treat 'em mean, keep 'em keen" but in this case the main problem with that theory is that you have to be around enough to show 'em the scoundrel in you.</span>
</li><li>Talented in art, drama, music, sports, mechanics, story-telling, sales, business, designing, building, or engineering.
<span style='color:orange'>Yes! His talents do include drama (he plays the role of generic man-in-a-suit reportter Clark Kent); sport (superhuman strength and lightning speed mean he's the best choice for goalie/attack/wing/defence/full back/...); storytelling (just ask him about his life story sometime...)</span>
</li><li>Difficulty sustaining attention; seems "hyper" or "daydreamer."</li><li>Has difficulty telling time, managing time, learning sequenced information or tasks, or being on time.
<span style='color:orange'>With women and friends he's always being torn away to the bathroom, he's frequently late to appointments and when he does show up sometimes it seems that he can hear voices in his head <!--emo&???--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/confused-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='confused-fix.gif' /><!--endemo--> </span>
</li><li>Extremely keen sighted and observant.
<span style='color:orange'>Yep, his eyesight kinda kicks ****!</span>
</li><li>Has extended hearing; hears things not said or apparent to others; easily distracted by sounds.
<span style='color:orange'>This is just too easy</span>
</li><li>Thinks primarily with images and feeling, not sounds or words (little internal dialogue).
<span style='color:orange'>When your 'internal dialogue' is manifest in an alternate identity, there's not much need for you to converse with <i>the inner you</i>.</span>
</li><li>Extremely disorderly or compulsively orderly.
<span style='color:orange'>Have you seen the guy's appartment?</span>
</li><li>Unusually high or low tolerance for pain.
<span style='color:orange'>It's more than just unusual.</span>
</li><li>Strong sense of justice; emotionally sensitive; strives for perfection.
<span style='color:orange'>As self-appointed guardian of <b>Earth</b>, I'm guessing he holds justice in quite a high regard.</span>
</li><li>Prone to ear infections; sensitive to foods, additives, and chemical products.
<span style='color:orange'>Can you say <b><span style='font-size:14pt;line-height:100%'>K·R·Y·P·T·O·N·I·T·E</span></b> ?
But, seriously, did you read Issue #278 when Superman gets <i>Otitis Media</i>?</span>
</li><li>Mistakes and symptoms increase dramatically with confusion, time pressure, emotional stress, or poor health.
<span style='color:orange'>-and that just about rounds it off. By my calculations that gives us a score of 13.</span></li></ol>LO AND BEHOLD: SUPERMAN IS DYSLEXIC <!--emo&:0--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wow.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wow.gif' /><!--endemo-->
P.S. I was just kidding with the "Motor Neurone Disease" part, so don't spaz out on me...
P.P.S. I scored 11 or 12, I can't remember.
P.P.P.S. I linked my brother to the site, and while he was too dyslexic to actually do the one in the link (he took the free online dyslexia test), he did say that his results seemed to indicate that his dyslexia is subsiding, so there's hope for you yet, Thursday.
I was scrolling down, I stopped right at where align's post was at the bottom of the screen as I read what snidely said. Then when I read align's post I took it all seriously because it is a thought provoking question.
Then I scrolled down and saw this masterpiece. Thanks for a straight 2 minutes of laughter.
...screw it. I can't be bothered reading it highlighted.