i am dyslexic.com -

I am getting so many emails that it is absolutely impossible to reply to all of them. I do try but I thought it might be a good idea to write out some of the most common questions that I get asked and to try and write some answers.
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Thank you.

QUESTION: I think I am dyslexic. Please can you tell me if I am?
ANSWER: I am afraid that I don't know how to tell if you are dyslexic. I know I am and I know all the things that I find hard but I suggest you contact the British Dyslexia Association.

QUESTION: How did you learn to make a web site?
ANSWER: I started to learn at school and then I got keen and started to learn more.

QUESTION: How often do you add the spelling tips?
ANSWER: When I have time, usually about every 2 weeks.

QUESTION: Your spelling seems really good on this website. How is it?
ANSWER: I always use a spell checker and also my mum checks it for me.

QUESTION: Do you find it difficult to read books?
ANSWER: Yes, that is why I listen to tapes mostly. Recently I have started to read some books that are published by Barrington Stoke ( www.barringtonstoke.co.uk) and also some that are published by Eprint ( www.eprint.co.uk)

QUESTION:Are you allowed to use a laptop at school?
ANSWER: Yes, as much as I want which is nearly all the time.

QUESTION: You say that you have written a cricket scoring programme on Microsoft Excel. How did you learn to do it?
ANSWER: I taught myself and my brother also helped me a bit. The scoring programme actually works!!

QUESTION: How come your school let you give up French? my school won't let me.
ANSWER: My school does not just stick to the National Curriculum - it works out what is best for each pupil.

QUESTION: Have you ever been bullied at school?
ANSWER: Yes and it was horrid and in the end I just refused to go to school. When I eventually told someone it got sorted out. If you have a problem with this you could try Bullying Online. Click here to go to it.

QUESTION: I teach dyslexic pupils. Can you remember any of the things that have helped you?
ANSWER: I have got a new page called Teachers where I have tried to write down some of the things that I have found helpful. Click here to go to it

QUESTION: How do you think of your maths and Spelling quizes?
ANSWER: I find it really hard. If anyone has any good ideas please let me know.

QUESTION: I am just going to university and I am dyslexic. I have been told that I can be given a computer etc. Do you know anything about this?
ANSWER: I don't really but I do know my cousin (who is also dyslexic) was given one by his Local Education Authority when he went to uni. If anyone knows any more please let me know.

QUESTION: What products have you tried and which have helped the most?
ANSWER: I have a products page where I have written about this. Click here to go to it. If anyone would like me to try something else out please let me know.

QUESTION: I think you should add some games.
ANSWER: I will do this when I can but I must learn how to first!

QUESTION: I have been told that if I buy a computer for my son that I do not have to pay VAT. Do you know anything about this?
ANSWER: I think that if your son is dyslexic and if the computer has some 'dyslexic software' on it then you don't have to pay VAT. I suggest that you contact Dyslexic.com who have more info about this. Please say you saw this on my site. Thanks. Click here to go to dyslexic.com

QUESTION: I am doing a project about dyslexia and I wonder if I could ask you a few questions?
ANSWER: I do actually get a lot of emails mostly from uni students who are doing a dissertation on dyslexia. I am really sorry but I just cannot reply to lots of different questions as it takes me absolutely ages and I also have to do all my school work and also I like to do other things in my free time. I am sure there are lots of answers on my website which I hope might help you. There is even an example of my terrible spelling! I do not want my website copied but you are welcome to get any info that you want from it. If you have a special question and the answer is not on my site then do please email me and I will try and answer it. Good luck with your project!

QUESTION: Can you give me some hints about coping with dyslexia please?
ANSWER: Please look at the teachers page and maybe this might give you some ideas that might help you. You could show your teacher or even print it out for her. There are other tips and things in other places on the site. I actually think that the thing that has made the most difference was learning to touch type and now I am very lucky as I can use a computer all the time and this makes things much better.

QUESTION: Is it true that you started school with a statement of Special Educational needs?
ANSWER: Yes it is. It was mainly for my speech and language as nobody could understand what I said. It was recommended that I went to a school with a special unit as they didn't think I would be able to manage in a mainstream class. In fact there was no room in the unit and so I had to manage!