AoWW Posted 26 June 2013 Posted 26 June 2013 I think schools or the education system is now recognising things like dyxlexia/ There are many actors that suffer from it so its swings and roundabouts. I think you'll find schools have recognised dyslexia, dyscalculia and dyspraxia, along with a whole host of other special educational needs and disabilities, for quite some time now.
Guest MattP Posted 26 June 2013 Posted 26 June 2013 I think schools or the education system is now recognising things like dyxlexia/ There are many actors that suffer from it so its swings and roundabouts. Most actors actually suffer from schizophrenia quite regularly.
Rincewind Posted 26 June 2013 Posted 26 June 2013 I think you'll find schools have recognised dyslexia, dyscalculia and dyspraxia, along with a whole host of other special educational needs and disabilities, for quite some time now. Yes they have, what I really meant was that sections of the general public need to recognise it
Zingari Posted 26 June 2013 Posted 26 June 2013 I found out I had dyscalculia when I badly pulled a muscle in my back ! I was trying to have oral sex in the 96 position
Corky Posted 26 June 2013 Posted 26 June 2013 Most actors actually suffer from schizophrenia quite regularly. Two in every one person suffers from that.
Alf Bentley Posted 26 June 2013 Posted 26 June 2013 I think schools or the education system is now recognising things like dyxlexia/ There are many actors that suffer from it so its swings and roundabouts. I heard that they're selling off a lot of school playing fields, but opening up new playgrounds. So it's swings and roundabouts, I suppose. I have recently been told I have Dyscalculia, which for those of you that don't know, is the Maths equivalent of Dyslexia. I was diagnosed with a combination of Dyscalculia and Dyslexia - known as Kysdraculia. I kept snogging vampires. Sorry, in a silly mood.... In all seriousness, that's a disgrace about your daughter not being allowed to sit SATs, Webbo, even if I'm not keen on the things. If schools are risking particular kids feeling excluded, just to improve their ranking in the league tables, there's something seriously wrong with their priorities - and probably the system itself.
Guest Bilo Posted 26 June 2013 Posted 26 June 2013 Unfortunately this is a consequence of having league tables in the first place. It might be an easy way to see 'at a glance' how well a school stacks up in terms of its exam results, but the system as a whole needs to realise that there is more to a school than to churn out exam passing machines.
Guest Bilo Posted 26 June 2013 Posted 26 June 2013 Yes she does. In which case she should get a scribe and 25% extra time to complete her papers. She should also, depending upon her individual statement, get support in school through being assigned a teaching assistant to work with her on a one-to-one basis in and out of lessons.
cambridgefox Posted 26 June 2013 Posted 26 June 2013 I found out I had dyscalculia when I badly pulled a muscle in my back ! I was trying to have oral sex in the 96 position Think that was a 69 with 27 ( checks maths)people watching.Half time at the Ricoh?
Webbo Posted 26 June 2013 Posted 26 June 2013 In which case she should get a scribe and 25% extra time to complete her papers. She should also, depending upon her individual statement, get support in school through being assigned a teaching assistant to work with her on a one-to-one basis in and out of lessons. She does get a helper which I sometimes think is too much. She inherits it from her mother who didn't get any help at school, which made her work twice as hard, rewriting everything twice, checking every spelling. I don't see that motivation with my daughter. We're grateful for the help but I wonder if occasionally less would be better.
Xen Posted 26 June 2013 Posted 26 June 2013 My younger brother has dyspraxia (and I think mild dyslexia as well), but they diagnosed it very early (he was about 7/8) and luckily our local schools have specialist speech&language centres, so he was able to get therapy for it. Really affected him in P.E. and writing (doesn't help that he's left handed), but the therapy worked really well and now, apart from messy handwriting and getting an extra 15% time in his exams, it doesn't really affect him too much. He also did karate for a while which helped massively alongside the therapy. He's never been as naturally good/decent academically/physically as me and my other brothers, but now you couldn't really tell much difference from the average person.
Mike Oxlong Posted 26 June 2013 Posted 26 June 2013 I found out I had dyscalculia when I badly pulled a muscle in my back ! I was trying to have oral sex in the 96 position I found out I had dyslexia when the police found me halfway up a goat - I had got confused between oral sex and rural sex.
Orkneyfox Posted 26 June 2013 Posted 26 June 2013 My son in law got special software for his laptop, I think his employer paid for it. That was for moderate dyslexia but I expect there is stuff for dyscalcula as well
I am Rod Hull Posted 26 June 2013 Posted 26 June 2013 My son in law got special software for his laptop, I think his employer paid for it. That was for moderate dyslexia but I expect there is stuff for dyscalcula as well A calculator?
Rincewind Posted 26 June 2013 Posted 26 June 2013 All I know is George Osborne has it... Risky statement to make on here. Lips my sealed are.
flowwolf Posted 26 June 2013 Posted 26 June 2013 Howdy all. I have recently been told I have Dyscalculia, which for those of you that don't know, is the Maths equivalent of Dyslexia. I was wondering if anyone else suffers from this. I have struggled and struggled all my life with maths, even the most basic maths and if there is anyone else on here that has this, how did you/are you overcoming it? Cheers MikeyT. It's no joking matter the damage done to the lives of people suffering from Dyscalculia is incalculable .
FoxesAreBlue Posted 27 June 2013 Posted 27 June 2013 I've probably got it, I'm SHIT with numbers. If I ever play (lose at) blackjack then I sit the the last seat so I have time to count the numbers together because even numbers that low I can't add together instantly. Embarrassing I know.
MikeyT Posted 27 June 2013 Author Posted 27 June 2013 I've probably got it, I'm SHIT with numbers. If I ever play (lose at) blackjack then I sit the the last seat so I have time to count the numbers together because even numbers that low I can't add together instantly. Embarrassing I know. Not embarrassing mate. Some of us have things we are better at than others and vice versa. Can't help it at the end of the day, it's just how things are. It's annoying and very frustrating, but I wouldn't ever feel embarrassed by it.
Mike Oxlong Posted 27 June 2013 Posted 27 June 2013 My Internet date had it. Her profile had significantly underestimated her vital statistics.
Rincewind Posted 27 June 2013 Posted 27 June 2013 True. I was never any good at physical stuff at school, PE football sports etc and things like woodwork and metalwork so it is doubtful I could have made a career out of them but my forte was in other areas although I did not realise it to start with. Over the years I have always had an interest in reading and writing and even photography for a while. I have always been willing to have a go. Could not run a marathon but I've done charity walks. Never thought I'd make a security officer but I tried it and found that it does not require you to be a 20 stone hulk but have the ability to stay calm and avoid confrontation by not losing your temper. I think schools should be able to access where a child's ability lies and encourage that area as well as the normal ones. Even some people that struggle with maths when written down have the ability to memorise them as those who memorise lines for a play can. Embrace the gifts that you have.
Rincewind Posted 27 June 2013 Posted 27 June 2013 Theres a programme on the Community channel about Dyslexia. Can't get the video to work. May be on another day.
Alf Bentley Posted 27 June 2013 Posted 27 June 2013 It's no joking matter the damage done to the lives of people suffering from Dyscalculia is incalculable . Is that a witty retort from Mr. Wolf? My finger is hovering over the "plus" icon here, but I fear that the damage to my reputation might be incalculable...by those with or without dyscalculia.
Rincewind Posted 27 June 2013 Posted 27 June 2013 I agree but I am looking at it in a serious way and how it affects those who do not have good parents like Webbo or teachers that can help. Some are discriminated against and labelled 'stupid' and told it is their own fault their skills in the workplace are less than others. That doc on Dyslexia on the Community Channel is also on Saturday.
Guest MattP Posted 27 June 2013 Posted 27 June 2013 I agree but I am looking at it in a serious way and how it affects those who do not have good parents like Webbo or teachers that can help. Some are discriminated against and labelled 'stupid' and told it is their own fault their skills in the workplace are less than others. That doc on Dyslexia on the Community Channel is also on Saturday. Really? I've never met anyone in life that has nothing but sympathy for anyone with dyslexia or something similar. What workplaces are these that discriminate? They should be named and shamed.
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