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<blockquote data-quote="aeroeng" data-source="post: 344591" data-attributes="member: 6557"><p>I am an adult dyslexic. (Someone of normal intelligence that has a difficult time learning to read and write in a traditional environment). In elementary school I could not read or spell even the most simplest of words. Things like "is", "at" or "the". My third grade teacher told my mother that I was probably retarded and would be lucky if I ever made it to a third grade level or knowledge in my entire life. Well I have a BS in aerospace engineering and masters in Technology Management. I think I proved her wrong. </p><p> </p><p> The good news is that there are several programs that help us dyslexics. The frustrating part is that most schools do not use them. They can be expensive and are extremely difficult requiring work every day. The International Dyslexia Association (IDA)(<a href="http://www.interdys.org/" target="_blank">http://www.interdys.org/</a>) maintains a list of effective programs. I am frustrated that the techniques to train dyslexics to read have been around for about 60 years, yet the schools have not caught on yet. A national shame.</p><p> </p><p> [FONT=&quot]I still have nightmares about spelling bees. Everyone else would get very difficult words, I would be asked to spell "ball". I would spell it incorrectly in front of the class, which would break out in a roar of laughter. But I am proof there is hope. PM me for more detailed information, I would be glad to send it.[/FONT]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="aeroeng, post: 344591, member: 6557"] I am an adult dyslexic. (Someone of normal intelligence that has a difficult time learning to read and write in a traditional environment). In elementary school I could not read or spell even the most simplest of words. Things like "is", "at" or "the". My third grade teacher told my mother that I was probably retarded and would be lucky if I ever made it to a third grade level or knowledge in my entire life. Well I have a BS in aerospace engineering and masters in Technology Management. I think I proved her wrong. The good news is that there are several programs that help us dyslexics. The frustrating part is that most schools do not use them. They can be expensive and are extremely difficult requiring work every day. The International Dyslexia Association (IDA)([URL]http://www.interdys.org/[/URL]) maintains a list of effective programs. I am frustrated that the techniques to train dyslexics to read have been around for about 60 years, yet the schools have not caught on yet. A national shame. [FONT="]I still have nightmares about spelling bees. Everyone else would get very difficult words, I would be asked to spell "ball". I would spell it incorrectly in front of the class, which would break out in a roar of laughter. But I am proof there is hope. PM me for more detailed information, I would be glad to send it.[/FONT] [/QUOTE]
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