Need help for an adult with dyslexia

[cynatnite]

My sister is dyslexic and is finally frustrated about where she is in life that she wants more. She told me she wishes she could go to college, but can't. She's never been helped by a professional in order to manage this.

I'm about the only person who can decipher her emails, she can barely do basic math because it's like a foreign language, right and left get confusing and even dialing a telephone is a struggle. There is more.

She was treated as dumb by teachers who didn't know any better plus there were a few who were just rotten teachers. Because she was struggling so much, one teacher told her she would go to hell if she didn't get her school work finished. School was hell for my sister which is why she quit at 16.

She's still scared to death of going to school even now, but believes if she got a better handle on this, she would be able to get some kind of eduation. No matter what anyone says, she is a bright capable woman with a good head on her shoulders. I'm hoping she can overcome this in order to improve her life.

I want to have a lot of information to supply her with so she'll know she isn't alone in this struggle. Can anyone offer resources that I can pass on to her?

[Rabrrrrrr]

1. So much has been for adults with dyslexia, she should be able to find

help with college and with her reading and math.

It's amazing how much has changed in the last ten-twenty years to the better for dyslexics, and for any adult who would like to get a GED and/or return to college at a non-traditional age.

Best wishes to her!

[proud2BlibKansan]

2. I am a special ed teacher

First of all, dyslexia is actually a very rare medical condition. This term is misused. Your sister likely has very severe learning disabilities. There is a lot of info online and many organizations for adults and children with learning disabilities. A simple google search should turn up some resources that would be helpful to you and your sister.

I am also so sorry to hear about her teachers. We are trained to recognize and refer students with the types of problems your sister has. It is disappointing to hear she did not receive the help she was entitled to in school.

PM me anytime if I can help. Good luck!

[ray of light]

3. she probably excells at auditory learning and

kinetic learning. She needs to have a tutor who will help her learn in the style that suits her strong points. She can have someone read the books onto tape. She could ask for a note taker and/or she can bring tapes to class and record them. Some teachers will allow videos.

She may need to get designated LD so that she can have her special needs addressed in the manner which suits her best.

There's other things dyslexic people can do that can help. Take math for instance: someone could read the problems to her and have her do a combination of head/paper work. Sometimes large flashcards help. They also should allow her to use computer programs that have things like spell check..etc that will help with written assignments.

The thing is...she'll need individual tutoring to help her discover the style that she uses best to learn and then she and the tutor will work to find a way to incorporate those styles into her study habits. That's where getting the LD label will help because schools are obligated to provide disabled students with additional help--tutors, notetakers, ect...

[Tanuki]

4. Contact the Disablity Resource department

in your state (it may be called something slightly different). Dyslexia is considered a disability, and she has rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Your sister may be eligible for a thorough evaluation and support services that will enable her to enroll in a suitable educational program and prepare for a more satisfying life.

[cynatnite]

5. That did the trick!

I googled and found it for the state of NB. They linked directly to a branch of the International Dyslexic Association and it has a branch not far from where my sister lives. I got on the phone, spoke to a very nice woman who was very eager to help. She had loads of information that we couldn't find on the net.

My sister is probably on the phone with her right now.

Thank You!

[Kali]

6. DU + THE INTERNETS

= SOLUTIONS. Never fails!