I R Dyslexic

[mimeticgel]

I just had it confirmed following a 3hr assessment that I am dyslexic. Which is kind of a shock and then again kind of obvious in hindsight.

It all came about after one of the many personality profiling exercises I did at work, my coach suggested I might like to get it checked out. So after a few phone calls and some enquires at work I got the full

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[quondam]

Must be weird!

[mimeticgel]

It is. Many things to work through and adjusting my perceptions about myself.

[sixtine]

Peculiarly, I always thought you were dyslexic. Even in the 'lemon' days. I assumed you knew. How odd.

[mimeticgel]

I think it is one thing to joke about it and another to know it for sure. I often joked about it, mainly my bad spelling. However, the realization and knowing the specifics makes me re-evaluate not only my past but also the decisions I make and way I approach things today. The spelling is just a symptom it's more about the way I think.

I suppose it's knowing I need to do something different in order to cope with my weakness and at the same time accept and embrace my strengths.... now to learn more on using the force ;)

Spelling

[sixtine]

It's your approach and the way you think that made me assume you were dyslexic. You have a very off-centre thought process which is immensely creative and you're so visual in your descriptions. I suspect your coping mechanism has been to strengthen your areas of aptitude because of your general positive attitude to life. Whilst many regard it as stifling and a disability, I'm sure it has contributed to the person you are today in a good way.

It's difficult, but always good, to know that there are ways to improve and even better to be provided with the opportunity to do so.

[purplewizard]

I think it's amazing you have got so far with such a disability and also not to find out 'officially' until this stage in your life...

[mimeticgel]

Avoid spelling
Smudge words to hide spelling
Draw pictures
Use acronyms
Spellcheckers are great but also flawed
WRite several revisions
Mind maps ftw!!