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Post by jj on Jul 24, 2007 21:32:45 GMT -5
All right wise guy.  Your right and not everyone would be so great at doing that in their head.  And Jerbear, you posted something! You haven't done that in a long time.  |
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Post by jerbear on Jul 25, 2007 18:32:38 GMT -5
 you know i love you darling!! im just messin'!! yes it's been awhile, but the best things in life are most appreciated in small doses!!  |
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Post by jj on Jul 27, 2007 2:49:38 GMT -5
Are you from Texas darlin'....I know you aren't but you reminded me of a drawling Texan.   Back to the topic!! |
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Post by lostmyshoe on Jul 30, 2007 7:25:47 GMT -5
Hi Laura,
Just wanted to say hello and welcome and that I can certainly identify with some of your math struggles. I too struggled in Math through school but the good news for me is that as I got older I got better at it. I may never be great at it and I accept that but I noticed a great difference when I am not pressured or being tested. For me the easiest way to learn was a little bit at a time. In fact that is the best way I learn in general. I may not learn some things as fast as other people and I may need to go over some things more times but when I do learn I find easier and faster ways to do things and wind up doing them better then someone that may have been doing a job a certain way for years. I also sing and it is the thing I love to do the most. I also like history and social studies and politics. Maybe you could teach in one of the areas you like the best. Even if it takes a little longer then you would like, slowing the pace and learning a little at a time. That really does work sometimes. Being under pressure always made it harder for me but I found that when I am relaxed and learning something at a slower pace it really helps. Of course getting diagnosed properly is of major importance too so you know where your weaknesses and strengths are and your treatment options. One step at a time has always been the best way for me, even if they've been baby steps sometimes. Like Jerbear said "The best things in life are appreciated more in small doses". I couldn't agree more. Best of luck to you and welcome welcome to our board.
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Post by laura on Jul 30, 2007 11:17:23 GMT -5
Hey and thanks lostmyshoe. Fingers cross i improve later on in life- that would be great!! Ye my biggest give away is UNDER PRESSURENESS(if this is even a word mind you)  . If under pressure i am more than likely gonna either muck the whole thing up/ get all flustered and take FOREVER or i just cannot do it at all. Great another singer fantastic, i feel like i am a minority these days as people tend to PLAY instruments rather than SING. I have never actually wanted to teach in the areas i am good in ironically. It has never appealed to me. But yes one day i will hopefully be able to teach at least someone . Yes getting tested would be more ideal so i can figure out a career plan etc. However its slightly too dear at the moment for me unfortunately. Anyways thanks for the welcome lostmyshoe |
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Post by lillian on Aug 8, 2007 0:53:49 GMT -5
Laura,
Welcome! I have a fourteen-year-old son who is dyslexic, which includes dysgraphia and dyscalculia for him. With some dyslexics, it includes the "subdisorders" of dyscalculia and dysgraphia and with some it does not. I just say he has all the "dyses." Honestly, with what you are describing--difficulties with reading music, writing, sequencing, reading questions on a test, memorizing, rapidly recalling information, and telling directions--it sounds like you may have all the "dyses," too, meaning it sounds like you have dyslexia, with the "subdisorders" of dysgraphia and dyscalculia. The United Kingdom has an active dyslexia association, from what I have heard. I would suggest contacting the association and finding out how you can be tested for dyslexia.
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Post by laura on Aug 8, 2007 13:09:19 GMT -5
Hey thanks Lillian, wow!! all three dyss. I have never thought of that. No-one has ever told me that before. Although i do get teased a lot for being "dyslexic" especially when i am reading something, which is why i always read in my room and i never read to anyone. Thanks for that though. I'll check out the dyslexia UK site THANKS |
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Post by laura on Aug 15, 2007 8:47:30 GMT -5
Hey i was just wondering would my school's and teacher's not think i had a disability? I know that disabilities/difficulties can be missed but i don't know what to think at the moment. Any clues?
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