[Closed] Dyslexia testing

What would you do if you discovered that you were dyslexic? £400 is a lot of money for information that you may not be able to do much with. Presumably you function OK the way you are, or do you believe it's holding you back?

Either way, I wouldn't use any on-line tests. I imagine they're geared towards making you think you're dyslexic if they trying to sell you a £400 test.

Depends really, do you need a name for the problems you experience?

I was diagnosed with moderate to severe dyslexia at the age of 25 while in my third year of University. The tests were carried out by a psychologist and it was paid for by SAAS (the funding body for Scottish students). It took about half a day all in. For me it was quite an interesting procedure, but im wierd

The only advantage I found from it was bit of knowing that the teachers who had said i was lazy/thick/stupid/etc were not entirely correct, I was a bit lazy tbh!! 😀 In all seriousness I was given help while studying, access to all Lecturers notes, added reading time, no marks dropped for spelling and some grants for IT equipment and software.

If I wasnt at University then I would never have went for the tests, I would probably still be a little curious to know if I was or not but it hasnt had any real effects on my life. From what I was told from the psychologist and educational support services was that I (and probably others) have developed subconscious coping strategies by this point in life.

Just my experiences/views not necessarily any use or relevant for others. Also thank the lord for spell check!! (and yes i know its not just about bad spelling)

Thanks. I suppose i am just curious but as you have said it will make little difference to my life. I have managed up untill now with various work arounds.
If anything it will probably make me worse as i would have an excuse (im lazy like that!).

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Messiah on a singlespeed, I'd respectfully suggest that if you're going to pay £400 for someone to tell you that you can't spell, you've got more pressing problems with your brain than dyslexia.

I think I'm dyslexic.. the fact that I have to make a strong effort to spell dislexic with a Y is a good sign and likewise I've done a few tests with all fingers pointing to yes! however... I think anyone can work with anything and you don't need a title as an excuse.

Crack on and work on as best as possible.. with everything in life if I can't do something that I want / need to I find a way.. being dyslexic diagnosed or not can have the same mentality applied and that's why I haven't done an official test as I'm still going to be the same guy walking out of that room.

If someone else paid I still wouldn't do it!

I'm dyslexic and think it can be helpful knowing. When you get a good understanding of what dyslexia is you are able to adjust or adapt accordingly. It can be easy to say "Im just rubbish at remembering names" for example, but if you know this can be a trait of dyslexia you can find other ways of processing the information and retaining the names. You can also get coloured lenses which help with reading.

I certainly don't broadcast my dyslexia but would struggle more if either I didn't know or hid it. I automatically know where I need to concentrate more or just work harder or ask for help.
I think there are positives too, dyslexics tend to be more creative, and live in a more visual world overall, so can be better at body language, physical problem solving and better with their hands ( 😆 ).

£400 sounds like a ridiculous amount though. Why should you have to pay? Maybe contact a dyslexia group or even your LEA and see if you can be assessed.

I have it in a mild form, you will often see showing through on here if I type in a hurry or I'm tired. I will use a word that sounds like the one it is supposed to be. They spotted it I was at middle school and I had tuition and things in both middle and high to try to help. I can control it if I'm careful but the odd time it still gets through.

It's never held me back in life and I completed a Degree and Diploma at work without ever declaring it. Although now work seem to recognise it as a condition in exams, those with a certain form for instance get an exam paper on coloured paper. Reading wise if I concentrate I'm fine and have learnt to have pretty good recall but that took a lot patience.

Part the reason I don't read books I suspect is that I have to concentrate otherwise I forget character names or crucial points so I get bored either way.

I'd not worry about it if it's causing you any problems, if it is then have a word with your employer they may fund something for you.

Edit: Or indeed as above it shows with missing words. 😳

Edit: Or indeed as above it shows with missing words

lol, Don't worry about it. I checked my writing on two separate spell checkers and read it through a few times before posting.

What does annoy me though is, if I write a post and nothing is underlined in red I presume spell checker isn't working so then deliberately spell something wrong to see if it gets highlighted 🙂

Hahaha I do that too. I left that post unedited and didn't read through it to try and prove a point. I'm on nights so it's a bit more evident too.

http://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/ is your friend

i had a test at college. glad i did. got extra use of pcs at uni for exams etc. bda are great.