Types of Dyslexic Adults [different ways to grow into dyslexia]

[@djohnson3910]

Thank you God it's about time that somebody understand me and relate to me tell the truth instead of me fighting against my dyslexia I learned to deal with

[@carolinesaunders6656]

I'm in my 60's and knew nothing about dyslexia until I had dyslexic children. Years later I too was diagnosed. I thought I was someone who was just a good starter at things in education: I could pick up the idea very quickly but never achieved good marks. Turns out I was very bright and very dyslexic, the two things hid each other, especially from me. I shall think about your 4 categories and see how they might apply to me. I'm enjoying your videos.

[@samann9]

i over compensated with my unique gift. visual, pattern understanding, investments

[@wkt2506]

Dyslexic strengths. Two sides of the same coin. The dyslexia research needs to get with the program! Even companies are hiring for dyslexia but the science description most used is deficit-based. Tsk

[@michaelorfanos7416]

I relate to all of these groups, not just one but all of them. I think we play in everyone of these groups but also have the emotional issue that we care more about what we do. When you love something then you excel. I also have Maslov as a file folder in my brain. His hierarchy of needs taught me so much and I always use his teachings in my life.

[@chriscohlmeyer4735]

The best advice I ever received was from a tutor I had in grade three - read, read, read many different subjects. She spotted that once I figured out a multi syllable word any subsequent word that had a similar first syllable I assumed was the same word. I suspect her goal was to let me work that same way but increase my vocabulary in different subject areas so that I could make a better "educated guess" of what that multi syllable word would be. Then after each sentence ask myself if the sentence made sense which helped in other ways for comprehending difficult or new subjects. In my late 60's now and I still use that strategy but can still get a laugh out of my first interpretations of a headline or unfamiliar subject.

[@ArijeAikedeHaas]

I see myself as a mix of all four types in different ways. What about you?

[@kopitegs]

I asked the British dyslexic association yrs ago why do we dyslexic not have a symbol we can use on lins to show people read the person who wrote it is dyslexic. The abuse I had even for a thick skinned person is a lot. Even on thifn like dating app. Just seem to totally deyoned me why not. Sprend more understanding, make persona who writing less worrying, which in turn helps. Etc. I ask at time can you tell me one negative for having it, there non. But there plenty for. Crazy. (D) some things as simple as that and get like of Google behind it...

[@ArijeAikedeHaas]

@@kopitegs I agree, it would be great to have some kind of symbol to indicate that the writer online is dyslexic. We kind of do have a dyslexic symbol but it's not used in the way you're describing.

[@kopitegs]

@@ArijeAikedeHaas yes!! I emailed reddit and tinder last night to say they should start. I tried online dating. You are 100% judged my your ability to communicate via writing. So they should definitely look to Inc use D folk. Am going to speak to BDA and trying Google. I think for people ike me it would be very empowering.

[@ArijeAikedeHaas]

@@kopitegs I’m crossing my fingers. And let me know how it goes..

[@kopitegs]

@@ArijeAikedeHaas Got on Email. It been sent up the chain and to someone higher on Redit. I guess I just keep knocking. Thank you for boost.

[@charlottegurnell2628]

This is so interesting! I struggled a lot when i first started school and had private turtoring my first 3 years but i eventually caught up and by high school overtook my peers. My mum always told me i have dyslexia but grew out of it (i now know that's not a thing). But now I have children and my eldest is neurodivergent and I'm relooking at it and if I have dyslexia or not. These coping strategies make sense for me

[@leannedoherty6959]

Brilliant video, I found that I'm in categories 2-4. But strongly in 2. I work extremely hard, so I don't feel stupid and try to hide the fact I have problems with processing information quickly plus also have problems in pronunciation ( I try to avoid anything thats orally related). I also have ADHD and loose concentration nearly immediately. Although I have these problems, I worked hard enough to end up in a medical degree, which I'm very proud of. But I still face many challenges every day. I didn't have any help with my conditions throughout my life. At school, I was told I was lazy. Sometimes, I just get exhausted working so hard that I don't put in the same effort, and it shows. But this never stopped me from wanting to be a doctor, and I turned the negative words into fuel to reach my personal goals. Never let anyone stop you from achieving your dreams because you are more than capable of achieving them. Room for thought: "Impossible doesn't triumph, if possibly is stronger"

[@amyj.4992]

Oh my gawd Alternative Compensation for sure. Gifted compensation absolutely, especially with art and particularly dance. Compensation for certain during my educational journey, especially. Tentative compensation, there have been plenty of those struggles but I am growing through that finally.

[@amyj.4992]

I still fight with if my best will be good enough, but it seems like it is🥰

[@RadanovicDanijel]

I'm so happy to discover your channel. I decided to switch career after finishing college(music) , even though I was above average. I just wasn't challenged enough, but on another hand I still love it, but I don't have a feeling any more, that I have to prove myself in the field. My mother tells me often that I just want to make my life harder, and after watching this video, it makes sence. Even though I know it's probably not good for me and too risky to live like this, when I look back on my decisions, I also love it and I feel that it's what makes my life worth living. I'm thinking about this everyday, if I should settle for a quite life or live this challenging life madness.

[@douglange6863]

Are you saying your music degree was for the purpose of proving that you are intelligent and have talents? Or did you settle for a music degree because someone said you had some musical talent and should pursue it because you didn't recognize any talents in yourself? What was your career change? I went through music school and then taught in schools for 27 years. Part of me feels like I settled on an easy career path that occasionally sparked an intense inner passion. However, my students frequently reignited my passion for music. Whatever your career choice may be, enjoy the moments it sparks your inner passion and be with those who will help you reignite it.

[@davidcooper7163]

Good video. I can relate to the categories but I am in my late 60’s and most of my trama was when starting school (1st, 2nd and 3rd grades). I have a category not mentioned. 5 - Ignored compensation. Still struggle with some things but really only focus on the strengths. Has served me well!

[@winros]

I just realized a few days ago that this is what I have! I'm going to be 62 years old! I have FAKED my way through life! Especially when it comes to reading and spelling! My sentence direction I have I have none it's gone there's no direction I get lost every time! I don't know what I'm feeling I think I'm feeling angry right now because I suffered so much to life! Let alone I was born a lefty! I'm a hairdresser 98% of the classes that I went to throughout my life as a hairdresser I was the only left-handed person in class! I cut upside down however I do kick ass when I come to HAIR! IS IT JUST BEING MINDFUL AND DIFFERENT TOOLS THAT I HAVE TO USE? THANK YOU SO MUCH! The only reason I realized that I might have directional dyslexia is because my sister told me that she is under the spectrum and we had some of the same symptoms as far as getting lost and don't know right from or left! ✌🏻

[@TheRosewin]

Three and four for me. I have to put a lot of tools in place to be able to do my job but get frustrated when I can't access them in certain situations. I don't do well with verbal instructions, I need visual and tactile as well and also need time to cement new information into place. Having said that I love my job and am doing something I thought I would never be capable off. Having worked in factories most of my adult life I am now working as a bookkeeper. I also have a employer who knows me, as we used to be study partners.

[@ArijeAikedeHaas]

Thanks for sharing and I’m glad you found a job that you like. A Dyslexic bookkeeper also has a fun ring to it 😊

[@MrSting21]

Finally someone to relate to, I too struggle at times with verbal instructions. May I please ask how you deal with it? Congrats by the way with your bookkeeping job, happy for you! 😊👍

[@cquarman]

I would like to hear something similar about undiagnosed/late diagnosed dyslexics. Presumably without the awareness of the groups mentioned here, they may have compensated in a slightly different fashion?

[@wkt2506]

Yeah it would be interesting to see if those people have invented strategies (or maybe picked them up from friends & family) - strategies that may be different or good things other dyslexic people could try. I think we need more sharing between dyslexics to help each other, like there is in the autism communities online.

[@wkt2506]

It's a pity none of the groups are in a category of putting their success due to their dyslexia. Branson has been a good advocate in the UK and there's lots of other 'celebrity' dyslexics who are highly successful such as Jamie Oliver. Thanks for the work you're doing on your channel.

[@victoriaschrock3041]

Great video! I can relate to categories 2-4. I have been a hardcore overcompensater (2) throughout much of my higher education, and man it can be exhausting! It felt so essential, especially early on, to prove that I was smart by getting near perfect grades. Now, I’m about to graduate with a master’s degree and I’m so ready for a world without letter grades. I know entering the full-time professional wold will be challenging in many ways, but I’m pretty determined not to set arbitrarily high standards for myself.

[@ArijeAikedeHaas]

I definitely feel you when it comes to the overcompensation. I hope you will be able to shake it a bit in the workforce. I think I’m still kind of doing it. 🙈

[@Maxxmentum]

I had no ideas there were types, thank you for doing the legwork. I would say I am closer to Type 2.

[@wkt2506]

I think they are kinda patterns of *coping strategies* so we can move between the groups in our lifetime, *rather than subtypes* of dyslexia. Hope that makes sense

[@thisisme2681]

I never realized I was dyslexic until high school when I was visiting with my birth mother's side of the family. Something came up and my grandma said, "Oh you're dyslexic too". 😮 Found out it is common on that side of the family. I worked my butt off and still excelled in my studies, so I think that is why it was never diagnosed. I couldn't pass the times table in tests and have trouble sounding out new words if I don't hear them first. However, the school just let it pass because I was still "gifted" academically. I have all these little random coping mechanisms that hide it. I saw one of my nieces doing something I do when she was 6 and told my sister. A few months later the school had her in an extra class to help her with reading. I'm so happy she got help 😊

[@wkt2506]

But maybe your dyslexia is responsible for your success too, due to the dyslexic advantages.

[@DavidJVMusic]

Arije, thanks for finding this information. As for me I think I have fallen in and out of all of the catagories continually throughout my life, even from day to day. And then I run into that brick wall that destroys all the positives I have accomplished recently, yay life. I do like to cook and I am told I am good at it. I am usually really good at my job too, after I figure out how to make it work for me. I like to draw but it doesn't turn out how I want it so I rarely do it. I do write music/songs but I get frustrated with it, mostly the writing and rememberting how I played it part.

[@ArijeAikedeHaas]

Hey, thanks for sharing. I can imagine that most of us can see ourselves in multiple categories.

[@cynthiajohnson9412]

I'm assuming that all four groups had a relatively early diagnosis. I'd like to hear more about people who got diagnosed very late.

[@jsofsj]

Hey Arije, very helpful video. This is an interesting topic. This is the first time commenting. But anyways thank you for all your videos, your videos have helped me to explain dyslexia to others around me. I am Jasper, a Singaporean who is currently studying my Bachelors in philosophy in the Philippines. I showed signs of dyslexia at 5 and was clinically diagnosed with dyslexia at the age of 10. Going back to studying and particularly philosophy have made me review and understand my dyslexia. I could relate with almost all of the things mentioned as well. At different parts of my life I felt the activation of the different stages. Now, I notice myself overcompensating(2) when it comes to particular things especially with reading really complex text. While at times moving towards compensating(3) as I fell like i am engaged sufficiently with my intelligence. Thank you again for all the work you put into your videos, I am grateful for you and the work you do for us dyslexics.

[@ArijeAikedeHaas]

Glad you liked it :) What was it about studying philosophy that helped you with your dyslexia?

[@sharafsuhayl4439]

Hi, Arije I wanted to share my experience on traits of dyslexia. Even tho I'm not diagnosed yet- *I find kinesthetic work very hard. I get confused whenever I'm trying to play any type of sports. Or crossing roads/escalators *I constantly have to stitch words in my mind to form a sentence and say out loud. Without doing that my tongue twists a lot *I find words/letter/sentences/ passages confusing. It’s like I find it difficult to pronounce it/read it. Each and every words/letters looks very similar to me *Numbers! I find numbers veryyy confusing, which is why prolly I'm bad at math. They all look so similar

[@ArijeAikedeHaas]

Have you ever considered having a combination of different learning differences. I for example have dyslexia as well as dyscalculia which explains my trouble with math as well as reading and writing. On my channel you find two videos in which I talk about the most common combinations. Experiencing Tongue twisters it’s quite common for dyslexics. Your issues with sports sounds more like dyspraxia to me.

[@danmalone5365]

3 and 4 if dyslexia was the only issue life likely would have been a breeze. Unfortunately for me it was not and I suspect a lot of other people who have a learning difference or learning disability based on the Neurotypical approach to the education system more than likely experienced a lot of other abuses. I was fortunate I found a job by pure accident that fit my dyslexia perfectly telecommunication copper and optical networks. I was able to perform as well or better than any other person. But the systemic psychological abuse inflicted on me by the Neurotypical educational system was horrendous. I ran away from my impairments. I was made to feel ashamed of my learning disabilities. In fact, at 12 years old I thought they were going to put me in a institution because my mom felt that I couldn't learn anything strange what the threat of being locked up in a state run institution does to your mind. I was sent away at 12 years old for a week for evaluation. What that did to my 12-year-old mind confirmed your freak a retard pretty much what I experienced every day in the Neurotypical educational system. Today I recognize I am ADHD, SCT dyslexic. SCT, sluggish cognitive tempo disorder may be just the fact that I am extremely off the charts when it comes to analytical thinking. That's why I did fairly well in telephony it's either is 100% right or is 100% wrong no gray areas. But social interaction was like being on a alien planet with all the strange aliens around me. I am retired today worked 57 years in various jobs cattle ranching telecommunication cellular radio commercial truck driving medical transport and I was a single father who raised 2 children on his own. Life as a pack mule with blinders.

[@walkacrosschina]

Wow! This is amazing. Thank you for sharing this information. I am so grateful for this video and the quick information that’s easy to share with people.

[@ArijeAikedeHaas]

Glad you liked it and yes please share I believe a lot of dyslexics could benefit from it 😊

[@hannahteddyschachter7407]

Thanks for the helpful information! 😊

[@ArijeAikedeHaas]

Your welcome 🤗

[@sophiabarbosa3522]

I had to set an out of trouble reading

[@MrSting21]

4:48 Very interesting video! 👍 I only just recently found out about my dyslexia at the age of 35, after being wrongly diagnosed three years ago. Oh well better late then never, I guess! 😵‍💫 I have yet to eknoledge my dyslexia completely, and am studying to become a primary teacher. Fat chance it feels like right bow, I have to admit! 😑 I am most likely a mix between three and four, since I will always struggle with the rigid structuring of the academic world, but at the same time refuse to eknoledge my dyslexic weaknesses. Anyway, love your videos! 😊👍

[@djohnson3910]

That's what I'm going through right now it is taking me so long to get my life 100% together I always come up and I come back down and it's hard for me to climb back up but I'm not going to stop though

[@caroi_cc]

Very related

[@littleshiggi5827]

Hey Arije, great Video :) In primary school I was number 4. In middle school I was more like 1. In high school I was more like 2. Now after my master's degree I'm more like 3. It took me about 20 years to achieve success.

[@ArijeAikedeHaas]

It might be a Long and hard road but we get there :)

[@LusiferSam1]

Like many things with dyslexia, I think people can be a blend of any of these. If I had to pick one I guess I'm closest to group 2. But have elements of groups 3 and 4.

[@johnkelley3027]

I would say that I have done every one of these in some form or another in my life

[@ranidewiyani]

from your test in the other video shows me that i am dyslexic when i was in my teen or even younger age, but now i can see that all the effect seems disappeared..i practice yoga and doing sadhana (on off from university age, but intensively since 2years ago).. it's seem it works for myself..and still working on my kids too..

[@douglaswheatley3512]

As a child growing up in the late 50's & early 60's. When was DYSLEXIA first recognized as a learning issue?

[@tessaalofs9150]

Thank you so much. I tend to be in de compensation group most of the time. But I do sometimes fall back in the tentative group. This is very helpful information. I think focusing in the other groups will definitely help me. :)

[@ArijeAikedeHaas]

Glad you liked it :) and have fun exploring the other types of dyslexic Compensation.

[@shanydror7107]

Thank you so much for sharing. I Wonder to which extent the 4 types correlate with other factors such as the type of disability, age the individual was diagnosed and learning environment.

[@ArijeAikedeHaas]

That would defiantly be interesting to know. However I have not seen any further research on it yet 🤷‍♂️

[@davidrivera1727]

Hello ,I am dyslexic it is pretty severe, but I have found a way to be successful in my business. I’m 57 years old I’m working on being a consultant in the work I do, which is ironic because of how bad my reading and writing are. I’m trying to push myself . The computers have helped me a lot/my iPhone, and iPad using auto dictation and spellcheck. My question is, can you recommend some reading and writing apps? I’m trying to figure out which ones are the best. I really appreciate your videos. It’s always good to know that other people are struggling like I am. Thank you, David.

[@djohnson3910]

Thanks you

[@mikaelmillby7060]

Relate to all categories. Get easily bored at the different work I have had during twenty years. Have difficulties to find something I can enjoy and stay motivated for a long time. Any suggestions what to do? Got a really motivated boost when studying at university and got high grade when finalised a Bachelor degree. Which lead me to get a Masters degree. In this case I did something that was really challenging. But after 2,5 years I did something I only could dream about. Which is also something I am really proud of. Another thing, when I was younger my rescue was sport, which was my savoury in life. But as challenges with injuries arise, and had difficulty to recover from, my self image started to fade. The best thing I have done is to do something, to learn new things and get more knowledge about myself. But, it is somewhat challenging to get there, where I feel that I am really enjoy what I am doing. Any wise word..?

[@ArijeAikedeHaas]

To feel good about ourselves, we need progress in some form or another. For example, when you are studying, you are moving toward a goal; when you are swimming, you notice your improvement in technics over time. And the motivation for all of this is a result of your movement. So I can imagine that your work is simply too static in nature. If that is the case, I believe it would be a good idea to introduce goals and challenges for which learning is required. You already know that that is something you enjoy, so try integrating it regularly. :)

[@djohnson3910]

Amen

[@Tycy2014]

Wow. I was a 1 than a 2 than a 3 for a brief time than a 1 for a long time than a 4 and now trying to be a 3 (felt the safest as a 3) but have the monolog of a 2 but i will say its nessasary because i need to work full time and study full time in order to get into the industry i want while doing what i want to do in said industry. Wow im a mess.

[@nats2976]

I'm in group three, i always disclose my dyslexia to my employer but i don't let it define me, i recently tried a different line of work. I was worried as it involved a lot more writing but i realised i could do it, then i realised I wasn't enjoying it. So i left. The point of this comment is sometimes we worry so much about our abilities will people judge us (and yes I was by a particular co worker but she wasn't good at her job, she was using me as a distraction to justify her poor performance.) That we forget to think about the basics, is this really what i want to do.

[@chiisik]

Hi Arijie, I am between Compensation and Tentative Compensation. I am not diagnosed but I suspect I have dyslexia. I told my husband and counsellor about it but they took it the wrong way and think I am trying to limit myself or give excuses for being bad at something. I don’t really want to go for a diagnosis because it is very expensive (more that 1k). I am 40, recently completed my MA in counselling. It boosted my confident but at the back of my mind I am still afraid and often think I will never be good enough. I do not see letters weird, but I read slow and I need to read sentences more than once at times to understand. I have difficulty remembering theories. I have difficult remembering what is written on the board or read out in order to write them down in my note book. I always thought I am just stupid or my English is horrible. I also was made fun by my classmates when I spell things wrongly and no one actually told me. I only found out later when I overheard them saying I always spell crush as crash. I often spell things wrongly and feel very anxious having to text ppl. I had a friend who used to joked that I have dyslexia and every single typo I made (sometimes it’s really just me typing too fast). I told her that I dun feel good when she teased me and she kindly stopped.

[@ArijeAikedeHaas]

Hey Jou, have you seen my dyslexia test video? kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5-YpJ-cmMiViM0 It will help you find out whether you actually have dyslexia. I also made a reading speed test which is also a good indicator for dyslexia kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKWoYqd8jc1ojrs

[@chiisik]

@@ArijeAikedeHaas I will check our the first video. I did the reading speed test and did not complete after 30 seconds ;-;

[@jlb8696]

I got All 4 I got as well ADHD dysgraphia never capable writing more in 20% the last 45 year I try speak with my microphone

[@DreamaBradly]

Well, I'm not quite for sure really, but but I do what?'s best for me.Not always what I want for myself

[@flashhussain7378]

So I feel like I'm dyslexic, I've always wanted to read more books and get into reading but everytime I read a page or a few lines, its like my brain can't process what I'm reading but I'm still reading it. Also lately I've been reading words wrong, like I saw the name Clyde online, but my brain kept on seeing it as cycle, or if I see the word cycle, I spell it or say it as Clyde. Idk what is wrong with me, cuz I passed English in high school with a B, im not certain if this is just something im oherthinking.

[@ArijeAikedeHaas]

On my channel you can find a video called dyslexia test. It will help you understand if you are overthinking it or if it is acutely quit likely that you are dyslexic.

[@ayneedels7749]

I’m 53 and I’m definitely in the tentative group. This is such a difficult existence. Does a through Dyslexia strength assessment exist?

[@ArijeAikedeHaas]

In modern dyslexia diagnosis they look for strengths as well as weaknesses. The nonprofit organization NoticeAbility seems to go in the direction of dyslexic Strength assessment as well At the same time I believe that we need more research on the topic of dyslexic Strengths. We do have some studies that found dyslexic specific strengths however most studies that looked for them didn’t find any.

[@ReenactmentScotland]

Emotional damage 😭 so relatable

[@corsai7506]

Should have referenced the academic papers you are quoting? but a good vid nonetheless

[@ludmilascoles1195]

Me being me I have a little of each😂 I guess dyslexics really do not believe in dog😅😅

[@heathercummins9778]

I don’t think people understand the shame that comes with making mistakes at work.

[@nancybryant6548]

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