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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
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Peter Kyle wrote and spoke about his dyslexia earlier this week:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-50206103 and other publications.
I knew his earlier work on economic development before he became an MP and had no idea about his journey.
It's worth a read and a discussion about the judgements we make (I am guilty of this).
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
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"dyslexia try going to school 30 years ago and be the only English kid in a Soctish school all good fun ......  "
Peter is a similar age but I don't think he had to cope with being English in Scottish schools.
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"dyslexia try going to school 30 years ago and be the only English kid in a Soctish school all good fun ...... "
Yeah my little bro was dyslexic but was just told he was stupid and/or naughty.
Glad things have changed. |
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"I got it but wasnt at school enough to be picked up on wasnt till i tried a college corse it was picked up"
Luckily there were a number kid's that took the attention of the bullies it was more the fact that that being written me off.. |
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By *uxom redCouple
over a year ago
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I was lucky in one respect both my parents were teachers and both taught children with ' special needs' so my dyslexia was picked up at around the age of 9.
Then I became a 'guinea pig' for methods of teaching, paired reading schemes etc. |
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I recognised that my daughter had dyslexia and had to pay for a private diagnosis. Considering the government sets targets for English and maths the L.A’s here have been trying to downgrade dyslexia. X |
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"I recognised that my daughter had dyslexia and had to pay for a private diagnosis. Considering the government sets targets for English and maths the L.A’s here have been trying to downgrade dyslexia. X "
I know things have changed but be undiagnosed can be a benefit has once it is in your medical record to have to disclose it on any job application there is still a lot of ignorance and stigma . |
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"I recognised that my daughter had dyslexia and had to pay for a private diagnosis. Considering the government sets targets for English and maths the L.A’s here have been trying to downgrade dyslexia. X
I know things have changed but be undiagnosed can be a benefit has once it is in your medical record to have to disclose it on any job application there is still a lot of ignorance and stigma ."
Yes there is, I know my daughter has been turned down for jobs because of her dyslexia x |
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By *uxom redCouple
over a year ago
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"I recognised that my daughter had dyslexia and had to pay for a private diagnosis. Considering the government sets targets for English and maths the L.A’s here have been trying to downgrade dyslexia. X
I know things have changed but be undiagnosed can be a benefit has once it is in your medical record to have to disclose it on any job application there is still a lot of ignorance and stigma .
Yes there is, I know my daughter has been turned down for jobs because of her dyslexia x "
If that's the case they can be done for discrimination.
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I got diagnosed last year (first year in University) throughout school and adulthood I just thought I was a bit thick. Although, my speech is articulate so managed to mask the symptoms. |
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"I recognised that my daughter had dyslexia and had to pay for a private diagnosis. Considering the government sets targets for English and maths the L.A’s here have been trying to downgrade dyslexia. X
I know things have changed but be undiagnosed can be a benefit has once it is in your medical record to have to disclose it on any job application there is still a lot of ignorance and stigma .
Yes there is, I know my daughter has been turned down for jobs because of her dyslexia x
If that's the case they can be done for discrimination.
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It’s hard to prove it x |
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By *uxom redCouple
over a year ago
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"I recognised that my daughter had dyslexia and had to pay for a private diagnosis. Considering the government sets targets for English and maths the L.A’s here have been trying to downgrade dyslexia. X
I know things have changed but be undiagnosed can be a benefit has once it is in your medical record to have to disclose it on any job application there is still a lot of ignorance and stigma .
Yes there is, I know my daughter has been turned down for jobs because of her dyslexia x
If that's the case they can be done for discrimination.
It’s hard to prove it x "
I know it is.
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My son is dyslexic only got pickes up at work and had a test done. Their really good with him. Hes also doing nvqs now as well. He gets more time and does everything with a dicophone. His hand writing is really bad |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
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"My son is dyslexic only got pickes up at work and had a test done. Their really good with him. Hes also doing nvqs now as well. He gets more time and does everything with a dicophone. His hand writing is really bad"
When I was a secretary, 35 years ago, I used to write the exam papers for two students with dyslexia.
It always surprises me that some employers still don't accommodate additional time for tests when someone has documented dyslexia.
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By *uxom redCouple
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"My son is dyslexic only got pickes up at work and had a test done. Their really good with him. Hes also doing nvqs now as well. He gets more time and does everything with a dicophone. His hand writing is really bad"
My handwriting is pretty neat.
My brother who isn't dyslexic has appalling writing. Both my children are on the autistic spectrum which is where dyslexia, dyscalculas, dyspraxia all are contained in, both have appalling handwriting. |
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"dyslexia try going to school 30 years ago and be the only English kid in a Soctish school all good fun ......
Yeah my little bro was dyslexic but was just told he was stupid and/or naughty.
Glad things have changed."
Must of been the same school i went too |
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"I recognised that my daughter had dyslexia and had to pay for a private diagnosis. Considering the government sets targets for English and maths the L.A’s here have been trying to downgrade dyslexia. X
I know things have changed but be undiagnosed can be a benefit has once it is in your medical record to have to disclose it on any job application there is still a lot of ignorance and stigma ."
I’m surprised at that, as I’ve never been compelled to disclosed it to my employer. So does my son with autism, doesn’t need to disclose his diagnosis either, unless he decides to.
Is it because of certain professions? |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
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"I recognised that my daughter had dyslexia and had to pay for a private diagnosis. Considering the government sets targets for English and maths the L.A’s here have been trying to downgrade dyslexia. X
I know things have changed but be undiagnosed can be a benefit has once it is in your medical record to have to disclose it on any job application there is still a lot of ignorance and stigma .
I’m surprised at that, as I’ve never been compelled to disclosed it to my employer. So does my son with autism, doesn’t need to disclose his diagnosis either, unless he decides to.
Is it because of certain professions?"
Legally, you don't need to disclose for most jobs. If you do disclose it can get you additional time for tests or arrangements can be made to test in different ways.
Disclosure should never be a risk but, sadly, it still is sometimes.
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I'm dyslexic was constantly told I was slow in school as it was undiagnosed. Was told I would fail my GCSEs and should think of non academic jobs. I ignored their advice and did my a levels. Didn't do brilliantly but well enough. I excelled at uni at passed my degree with a 1st class and then went on to progress to a PhD. Was only diagnosed whilst studying my PhD, it's not something I disclose to my employers but also something I'm open about if asked. |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
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"I'm dyslexic was constantly told I was slow in school as it was undiagnosed. Was told I would fail my GCSEs and should think of non academic jobs. I ignored their advice and did my a levels. Didn't do brilliantly but well enough. I excelled at uni at passed my degree with a 1st class and then went on to progress to a PhD. Was only diagnosed whilst studying my PhD, it's not something I disclose to my employers but also something I'm open about if asked."
I was reading an article about students who perform poorly at A level going on to get Firsts. Conversely, great A Level results aren't a perfect indicator of who will do well at university. It was a challenge to some universities to look beyond A Level results to get diversity AND high performing students.
Congratulations on your achievements.
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"I'm dyslexic was constantly told I was slow in school as it was undiagnosed. Was told I would fail my GCSEs and should think of non academic jobs. I ignored their advice and did my a levels. Didn't do brilliantly but well enough. I excelled at uni at passed my degree with a 1st class and then went on to progress to a PhD. Was only diagnosed whilst studying my PhD, it's not something I disclose to my employers but also something I'm open about if asked.
I was reading an article about students who perform poorly at A level going on to get Firsts. Conversely, great A Level results aren't a perfect indicator of who will do well at university. It was a challenge to some universities to look beyond A Level results to get diversity AND high performing students.
Congratulations on your achievements.
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Thank you, just wanted to emphasize it's not related to intelligence, and if you have passion for your subject you'll get there x |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"I'm dyslexic was constantly told I was slow in school as it was undiagnosed. Was told I would fail my GCSEs and should think of non academic jobs. I ignored their advice and did my a levels. Didn't do brilliantly but well enough. I excelled at uni at passed my degree with a 1st class and then went on to progress to a PhD. Was only diagnosed whilst studying my PhD, it's not something I disclose to my employers but also something I'm open about if asked.
I was reading an article about students who perform poorly at A level going on to get Firsts. Conversely, great A Level results aren't a perfect indicator of who will do well at university. It was a challenge to some universities to look beyond A Level results to get diversity AND high performing students.
Congratulations on your achievements.
Thank you, just wanted to emphasize it's not related to intelligence, and if you have passion for your subject you'll get there x "
Absolutely. I've just employed someone with a very similar story. They really impressed with their passion, intelligence and applied knowledge. I know I will learn a lot from them.
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"I'm dyslexic was constantly told I was slow in school as it was undiagnosed. Was told I would fail my GCSEs and should think of non academic jobs. I ignored their advice and did my a levels. Didn't do brilliantly but well enough. I excelled at uni at passed my degree with a 1st class and then went on to progress to a PhD. Was only diagnosed whilst studying my PhD, it's not something I disclose to my employers but also something I'm open about if asked.
I was reading an article about students who perform poorly at A level going on to get Firsts. Conversely, great A Level results aren't a perfect indicator of who will do well at university. It was a challenge to some universities to look beyond A Level results to get diversity AND high performing students.
Congratulations on your achievements.
Thank you, just wanted to emphasize it's not related to intelligence, and if you have passion for your subject you'll get there x
Absolutely. I've just employed someone with a very similar story. They really impressed with their passion, intelligence and applied knowledge. I know I will learn a lot from them.
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Many dyslexics have quite a few extraordinary abilities that can be invaluable to employers. I for one have a photographic memory; I can read, listen to someone or watch something on tv, forget about it and then, recall it weeks or years later. Only wished I noticed and harvested it when I was at school nearly 35 years ago.
Unfortunately, back in the 80s, the support for dyslexics was pretty poor, if any. I always wanted to be an archaeologist, but was told by my career officer, not to aspire to higher education, but settled for jobs up to college diplomas. At the age of 40, I went back to college and 7 years later, I graduated with an MA in Cultural Archaeology. Presently, I’m studying an MSc in Osteoarchaeology full time.
If they could only see me now!  |
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"We also need to talk about dyspraxia...
This goes along with dyslexia it often makes it difficult for to for co-ordinate that eyes and hands and form friendships.
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My son has dyspraxia .. it's a challenge for him sometimes even though he's in his 20s now. Learning to drive was a particular challenge especially when the course he booked himself on still took his money and then told him he'd never drive a manual.. but he's so good at so many other things and did finally pass his test. Dyspraxia comes with many other challenges and he is also a little obsessive and fixates on the most random stuff. Music is his thing though and random movie trivia for some reason. He's moving into a new place with his gf this week too. |
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I am Dyslexic, It has been a roller coaster of a ride..
Aged 13 expelled from an all girls school which was based on the old grammer school system. Got thrown into special school's hated them as I was am clever yet was scared to speak out in class as got builled
Managed to get into a main stream 6th form, then onto college which I left with a NVQ level 3
Fast forward a 20 year gap year and a lot of jobs I hated, got fired from etc. Went to Uni, managed to leave there with a First Class degree in Event Management, now struggling to secure employment as I am hopeless at the interviews and answering the tell me a time when you gave good customer service, tell me when you dealt with an awkward customer... etc.. My head goes blank and I think of the most ridiculous things...
I will get there, has it advantages though... seeing things in a different way to others, being able to preempt problems outcomes, reading peoples body language etc
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I think being dyslexic is a super power .I see things different from normal people ,that helps me design and build .it's a bit of a pain when trying to write at speed .for instance on hear .but predictive text does help . |
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Oh I love Siri, he is my best friend I ask him how do you spell connoisseur and he tells me Connor Saw! 
He can be helpful though, and its funny when I ask him how to spell something and a "human voice' pipes up C o n n... I then say I was asking Siri  |
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