Dyslexia testing?

x-st said:
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.
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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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always wondered why I hate paper work (well can't do it ) but yet I can strip an engine or make a 12 course meal any thing with my hands is fine ...also hate lots of people around
so do you just go see your doctor ? always thought I was .. lets see if im right
 
I was diagnosed whilst in the forces. I had trouble remembering information in written form and was diagnosed with Short term memory retention issues and mild dyslexia. I was sent on a course at Headley Court which tbh was fantastic and really opened my eyes a bit more as I was not really believing I had an issue. The course helped lots and although I still have issues I have learnt ways to help and even overcome them.
 
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...
 
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.
 
garsands said:
What will it achieve if you find out that you have dyslexia?
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There is a lot of support available to dyslexic students. It can even be as simple as printing handouts on different coloured paper to ensure the material is accessible.
 
SexyGreyFox said:
For some people blue tinted glasses help, I'm sure you knew that.
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Being dyslexic myself, yes, I did ;-)

The advantage with different coloured paper is that all the students get treated the same, rather than the kid with blue tinted glasses standing out as having dyslexia.
 
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.
 
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