Learning Difficulties and Interesting Conversations

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Date: 29 September 2008 15:08:22

Back in the wilds of last year I had a situation at work which meant I ended up being assessed for dyslexia, basically I had to explain the reasoning behind my wanting to use a particular strategy. I have now had the full report through, which I've passed onto the learning support people up here for an appointment. I am therefore having to add dyslexic with dyspraxic tendencies to the ever growing list that you might want to actually put a line through and just replace with the words "Tractor Girl".

For me it's been challenging get diagnosed, if that is the right term. I was in two minds whether to do anything up here with the report, but realise that it is probably in my interests to do so. Realistically it means nothing, apart from being a reminder I really do need to use my overlay, because life is so much easier if I do. Over the years I have successfully developed so many strategies because it was just how life was.

Yet, I feel it is useful for me to share it on here.
Firstly, it explains to people why some of my spelling and stuff on here is awful at times. No excuse, but hey...
Secondly, I know how hard it has been for me to accept that another label may be required, particularly one which is associated with the words "learning difficulty". I am the sort of person that takes the view with hard work I will achieve my best. I don't want allowances to be made for me.
Thirdly, I want to encourage people about the positive sides of being assessed though. I ended up in the situation on getting assessed because somebody, infact serveral people, were sensitive, yet sensible when they discovered there was "an issue". In the end, particularly with my new adventure having the report may prove useful, also it has explained somethings that I have at times wondered about.

So I don't feel good about the idea of more appointments and stuff, but I guess it's the sensible approach to take, rather than just keeping quiet.