Like dyslexia, is there a condition that affects ones ability to do math?

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I'm in grade 10 and no matter how hard i try i can't do math. I read and re-read the questions but can't get the numbers to stay in my head and i have lots of problems. I'm fantastic at english and good at other subjects.

Could i have something like dyslexia except affecting my math skills, not my literacy skills?
Yes. There is a learning disorder called Mathematics Disorder.

Discalculia is basically another name for the same thing.

It can be detected through psychological testing.

http://www.athealth.com/Consumer/disorders/Math.html  (+ info)

Is this how people who suffer with Dyslexia think?

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I suffer from Dyslexia and just recently found out that my brain functions exactly like a computer program. I am studying computer programming and finding that the structure and commas are extremely logical and clear.

If you suffer from dyslexia, and know a little about computer programming, do you find that writing down notes (in programming form) is much better, faster than the traditional method of sentence structure, and spelling?

I know some people might say that computer programming is highly dependent on structure and normal English sentence are not so defined. Hey, you try telling my brain that.

Any thoughts? Please share you experience on how you deal with Dyslexia.
I have almost no programming experience at all, although I've been meaning to learn for a quite a while. But I did learn a little Basic when I was maybe 9 or 10 years old, and I find myself occassionally thinking in Basic commands when they fit, which maybe is kind of related to what you're describing.

But it might also have to do with how you learned and practice programming languages as compared to written natural language. Programming languages are written, and they have to be spelled correctly to work, so it might just be that you've learned them primarily as written sequences of letters, rather than as words that have a particular spelling. I'm not sure that really explains it (it made a lot more sense in my head), but maybe you can kind of figure out what I was thinking from that. Either way, I think that it's probably stored differently in your brain, which could well exempt it from the issues that effect writing natural language.

I usually find find it easier to write things when I have a more clearly defined structure for them, but I think that might be related to something else I have going on that I don't think is part of dyslexia. I can't think of any reason why that should be related to dyslexia, but maybe it is (or maybe you have the same "something else" going on that I do, which I don't have a name for, and the psychologist who tested me commented on it but didn't know what it was diagnostic of).  (+ info)

What is involved in a dyslexia screening?

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Hi
I feel as though i have been lied to, and basically i want know what is actually involved in a dyslexia screening? Because apparently i was screened by an optometrist, and i don't believe it. According to the optometrist, i am not dyslexic, yet i have many symptoms of dyslexics and one of my school teachers believes i am and she is trained in screening for dyslexia.
Please help me uncover the truth so i can reach my full potential!
Thanks
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23 years old slipped through all the cracks has dyslexia any ideas?

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My boyfriend is 23 has applied for ssi and also got denied. He has slipped through all the cracks with school and never graduated. We live in a small town and all the people who help with dyslexia only help people who are under the age of 18. Running out of ideas and not sure what to do he wants to get his GED and even the school says they don't have the resources to help him. Any ideas at all would be very helpful.
Many public libraries have Adult Literacy Programs (teaching adults to read). You may want to check with your city and county libraries.

I don't know where you live, but try this...they may help you locate a program that is appropriate for him:

http://proliteracy.com/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=298&srcid=191


Good Luck  (+ info)

What are common symptoms of dyslexia?

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I like to read and I don't have problems speaking or anything like that it's just that I always get my letters mixed up when reading and I read the words as another word. Is this a symptom of dyslexia?
I'm a good reader, I actually like to read and I'm a good speller. Sometimes i just get my words mixed up or read things or write things twice. Or I will read words as words that are similar to them.
I have dyslexia. I know exactly what you are going through. I was one of the lucky ones that it was caught when I was younger. I still have trouble reading and comprehending although if I take my time, somethings i have to read things twice. I still struggle with it but i refuse to let it run my life.

Did you know that most people with disables(learning or handicapped are very smart) It just finding that right people to help unlock that door.

First you need to go the dr and find a specialist who deals with dyselexia they will teach you the tools to help you cope with it.

Adults with dyslexia may:
Hide reading problems.
Spell poorly or rely on others to spell for them.
Avoid writing or not be able to write at all.
Be very competent in oral language.
Rely on memory rather than on reading information.
Have good "people" skills and be very good at "reading" people (intuitive).
Have spatial thinking skills. Examples of professionals who need spatial thinking abilities include engineers, architects, designers, artists and craftspeople, mathematicians, physicists, physicians (especially orthopedists, surgeons), and dentists.
Often work well below their intellectual capacities.
Have difficulty with planning and organization.
Have difficulty with time. For example, they are often too early, late, or forget appointments. They may rely on digital watches due to being unable to tell time.
Be entrepreneurs, although lowered reading skills may result in difficulty maintaining a successful business.  (+ info)

What are some long terme effects of dyslexia?

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Well i have dyslexia i am 15 yr old male. I was wondering what are some of the social and mental effects of dyslexia. Also what are some long term effects of having dyslexia.
Does anyone know any sites? or a reference
You may have a very difficult time expressing yourself properly and could even say the wrong thing accidentally  (+ info)

Is there such a thing as sympathetic dyslexia?

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I was reading a sentence yesterday and came across the word "left" but for a nano-second my eyes read "felt". I re-read the sentence because it didn't make sense. Is it unheard of for someone to have sympathetic dyslexia in the same manner that sometimes a man will have sympathetic pregnancy symptoms. Has anyone ever heard of this?
No. You just misread a word. I do it all the time.
It happens when you are tired or reading to fast or not paying attention . Your brain sees what it thinks it should which is why it is difficult to proofread your own writing.
I have never been diagnosed with dyslexia.  (+ info)

Can dyslexia get worse over time if undiagnosed?

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Im, 18 for the past 6 years ive been showing signs of dyslexia. my only symptoms are backwards letters when I read or write. I nvr told my dr for some reason. I wanted to know if i leave it untreated will it get worse and are there any cures?
It´s not going to get better on it´s own. Don´t your teachers suspect something is up with you. I don´t know where you live but firstly you need to tell someone so that you can be assessed, then if you do have dyslexia you can get help in overcoming it as there are ways. It´s nothing to be ashamed of.  (+ info)

Is there any point in being assessed for Dyscalculia (number blindness) or Dyslexia?

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It's dyslexia for numbers.
I am certain I have it, though I work in a field where I am occasionally expected to use numbers (architecture). I have absolutely all the symptoms.
I don't want to be held back by it in future jobs, but I don't want to get blamed or get any more maths to do.
Yes Yes Yes get tested as soon as possible because it sounds silly going
Oh I can't do it because I struggle with maths, most people would go so do I get on with your maths test.
But if you were able to say sorry I struggle with this because I'm dyscalculic, (You may have to explain what it is) at least people will understand and not just think you are lazy or something.
If you wanted to find out more you could join

www.dyscalculiaforum.com

I'm on it it's a really good website everyone on it's so supportive and you can ask them this question on there to since most of them have dyscalculia.  (+ info)

Does smoking ease some of the effects of dyslexia and dyspraxia?

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I stopped smoking 6 months ago and while the addiction and cravings have gone I have found it difficult to think as clearly as previously. Have realised that when I smoked I used cigarettes at times i needed to think clearly. If this is the case does this mean people with dyslexia and dyspraxia are more likely to smoke & may find it harder to stop?
The reason you can't think clearly anymore is because you were addicted and are experiencing withdrawl symptoms (that for some people, necer really go away). Smoking has no positive benefits. The only thing it does for anyone is make them smell bad and give them lung cancer.  (+ info)

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