Dyslexia, full disclosure?

momofthreeboys
Tue, 04 Oct 2011 18:37:13 +0000

Dyslexics can do wonderfully. Many are above average IQ like my son and others that contribute to the forums. The problem is that many read very slowly albeit with good comprehension and some have trouble getting words onto paper (my son) or words out of their mouth (not my son) even if their thought processes are zooming along. The problem generally is these darn standardized tests that have time restrictions even with time and a half they are pressure packed…or really multiple classes at the same time that have a heavy reading load and multiple papers that have to be written within strict time frames, again more pressure packed than anything.

It really is, ultimately and in the absence of any other LDs just a point of reference and a facet of their life that many dyslexics have come to understand and know how to compensate. I know through the years my son, who was diagnosed at age 6, has fascinated some teachers who just were not familiar with dyslexia and how it can how it can “show itself.” I’m guessing my son will disclose or his GC will, he’s been kind of a success poster child in the system for early intervention as opposed to later intervention. I still think it’s an individual (disclosing) thing and each student has to make that decision for themselves and much is dependent on which course of study they will take in college and what kind of college they will attend. My S would probably have a harder road at a college where he would have many classes with heavy reading and writing required prior to landing in the major. If he can pick and choose his schedule he’s learned how to balance the classes with heavy reading.