Dyslexia testing?

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Hi all,
I've been informed that I may have a form of dyslexia which has been kinda confirmed online by a tool I was asked to use by support staff.
I need to get properly tested by a psychologist but after googling I cannot find much information out on local services.

For those who have dyslexia. how were you tested and by who please (if you are able to tell me, no worries if not)?

I will be told but I wanted to get ahead of the curve and investigate local alternatives.

 

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How dab do you think you have it?

not with reading words.

 

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if you're at a university (which I'm pretty sure you've posted about before) then pop in and speak to your student disability services

you might well find that for stuff like this (and indeed for mental health related services) you can get quicker access to services via the university than via the NHS or your local authority

It is the uni that arranged things so far and proposed the initial test. A proper test if quite expensive and they have provided funding but if I can see if one is local to me it saves me the 100 miles round trip.

 

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I got tested for dyslexia at university. It does not affect my reading too much, or my spelling to be honest, but remembering words and other things. After doing a short written exam, I got asked by a psychologist to do a series of tests (which test your overall intelligence as well as some being dyslexia sensitive) and it showed without any doubt that I was dyslexic. It's a bit of a shock when you learn this at 20...

However it was organised by the uni (Teesside in Middlesbrough in my case), I did not have to organise anything. Hope this helps you in some way.

In terms of paying for all the testing etc did you have to pay for it? I seem to be organising a lot and paying for it. The uni has given me money for the testing now though.

Q for OP. (Serious)

Are you good with machines, 3D puzzles, etc ?

Were you bad at ball games, riding a bike, etc as a child?

I had a head injury aged 26 and done ok since but this has pushed my brain far more and stressed me so much. I used to play in kids football, raced motorbikes until my accident and was a gamer. No games really in last 10 years.

You need to get a DNA test (National Dyslexia Association)

I'll look into that. Found lots of dyslexia web sites but that never came up.

Hello,
Another dyslexic here, I was only diagnosed whilst doing my PhD. University student support made all the arrangements to get tested. It consisted of a number of general knowledge questions, an IQ test and lots of remembering sequences of things tests.

Knowing I’m dyslexic made very little difference to my life other than the university buying me a PC.

I expect very little and am very shocked i have it. I figured it was wired up wrong because it don't see things the same as other students and constantly misinterpreting things.

Thanks for everyone's input.

 

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I think you've just confirmed the diagnosis

Doh lol.

 

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Thanks for the reply.

I know very little about the condition.

How does it manifest itself to the dyslexic person? Is there a realisation to them that suddenly they can't do something that others can?

I'm colourblind and I remember exactly the moment I realised I couldnt name/see colours that others could. I'm wondering if its similar for dyslexic people?

Each one is different, much like a spectrum of autism I guess.
For me it was the head injury and changes in my brain that seemed to cause an issue because I could look at a question, and find a different answer. Part of my head injury is memory issues, depression and 'alternative thinking'. Which just led me down a dark path as no one offered help so I just think I'm stupid.

I used to think it was ''out of the box thinking' until I failed everything at uni in spite of being good in class.

I genuinely hadn't considered myself to be dyslexic for the same reason you don't. Been a heck of a wake-up call at 37yrs old!!

 

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OP have you ruled out Visual Stress? Sometimes there's a confusion between the two and many opticians will be able to do some form of visual stress testing. It's certainly worth comparing your symptoms and those that this form of visual dyslexia creates.

If there's any doubt, and you want the best assessment and solutions I'd highly recommend the chap who's basically written the book on dyslexia and visual difficulties - Professor Bruce Evans. His practice is in Essex which isn't ideal for you but if you ever travel it might be worth a look in.

An interesting point. I broke my eye socket which in combination with the head injury causes issues with tiredness, fatigue and double vision.
It wasn't until this year that I insisted, after passing all eye sight tests, that they look deeper that I now have glasses.

 

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After all this hassle I have been given the money and dyslexia assessment next week which I've had to arrange myself.

'Aquired dyslexia' is the term I might have. Still not convinced but would explain a lot...

 

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I seem to be good at remembering numbers, not so good letters. Rubbish backwards...

After several hours of testing on multiple occasions, I have Acquired Dyslexia and I need to be reassessed by my neurosurgeon. That changes things.

 

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At least now I know and what the university has been refusing to do is backed up with proof for me.

Because of the severity of the head injury she has recommended I have further tests with the neurosurgeon.

I have problems with cognitive function, working memory and a few other things.

She said it's amazing I qualified for university, let alone go there.

Fingers crossed something good can come of it.