getting a DYSLEXIA ASSESSMENT as an ADULT. *it's today!

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

The relief of knowing! It will help with the next Degree just knowing, not to mention the extra help. Thank you for the video.

[@vegemitegirl1971]

My husband is also dyslexic, and ADHD. He is now 54 but at age 34 he started an adult apprenticeship for diesel mechanic. He would take exams on paper but then would retake them orally. His oral scores were almost 100%, the exact opposite of his written results. He'd have homework to do, which I had to help him with. I never gave hubby answers but would correct grammar and spelling. Hubby would read a question and the paragraph. When stuck for anything, I would then read the question and then the paragraph, which is far easier for hubby to comprehend. You'd be surprised how much knowledge I've retained from his course.

[@pirenet]

Isn’t it nice to finally know!

[@carolineharry6605]

It’s good that now you know Imo. And you will get the help and benefits that you’re entitled to. X

[@butterflyj1967]

Isn't it frustrating how much school misses. My son started his Masters degree only to have to stop because of difficulties. Turns out he's had ADHD all his life . Apparently a lot of people only pick things up such as Dyslexia and ADHD at a higher level because in my son's lecturers words you can't wing it anymore. He had to get his diagnosis privately and medication and restart another year for his Masters. He's been able to get special things for disabilities too.

[@craftymamma3392]

I would say get your dsa application in asap, it can take ages to get sorted. My son had problems getting Student Finance Wales to accept his evidence, even though it met all their requirements. Once that was sorted, the process was easy and provided some fantastic software that has made a massive difference to his learning. It amazes me the difference in support for Uni students, if only the software was made available sooner in the education system it would change young peoples outcome in education. Goid luck with it all X

[@annpritchard1567]

Hi Imo, Glad you got things sorted. Thank you for the flashing lights warning x

[@WormsEyeView]

I'm playing catch up. Oh not nice having pain in your knee. Glad you got help finding your way out, through the wee staircase 😆

[@theshaulfamily]

I was holding my breath for you on them carpark stairs haha I am so glad you have got your diagnosis ,so you can get everything you need in place at uni and in day to day life ❤

[@David.M.]

I'm glad you confirmed the dyslexia. That should help you in University. Cheers

[@joannedavies4958]

I live in Neath area and work in Swansea. I’m familiar with that car park. 😂 Yes it stinks of wee. I was getting anxious watching the video… but you can’t hear me shouting ‘no! Don’t go back, you need to go down to the bottom of those stinking stairs!’ 🤣 I’m glad you finally have your dx now. I think it makes a difference to know for definite if your have a neurodivergence… you’ll have to learn the lingo now lol. Normal people = neurotypical. Those with dyslexia, dyspraxia,ADHD etc = neurodiverse… or as a nickname neuro spicy. X

[@rebeccacorser-wallace9885]

Knowing you're dyslexic must really help. I was diagnosed as a child. It took me a long time to feel confident to say it. I was definitely treated like I was stupid at time at school.

[@TheThriftyGma]

You turn being lost into an adventure. Myself, I would have been triggered, and set myself into an anxiety episode. I have a deep rooted fear of being lost.. not sure why, but I've always been like that since a child. When hubby and I go somewhere, and I need to use the washroom, he knows to stay put, and not wander around, as I will have a "small" meltdown if I can't find/see him. I know it sounds so weird, but it is so real too. Am happy for you that you got the results of being dyslexic, and hopefully it will make things easier for you as you go to uni. It was sad listening to you talk about your feelings and how you felt inept as a child. :(

[@helengordon6927]

Hi I had an week long dyslexia assessment in the 70's in a private hospital in London which the NHS paid thanks to a good GP. ( I lived in Surrey at the time) Hospital said I should go to Millfield School as they had a whole house of dyslexics. My parents asked the LEA to pay the education fees and my parents said they would pay the boarding fees, but LEA said no, so I went to a local private day school which took 2 dyslexic a year. I was there for 4 years till we moved to Wales. 1993 I went to college they said the assessment that I had in 1973 was too old so THEY paid for another one, also when I requested a copy and a copy of the old one too they did, as long I didn't let anyone else use it. The diamond test was a big fail for me, I still to this day can not do jigsaws, I can read but like you I am slower, but I knew that. Something I was told at the last assessment, I had not realise, but makes sense . Because somethings are more challening for dyslexics we tirer easier. ( I am 10 years older than you.)

[@teresaevans993]

I think you're totally Aamazing girl !!! & as I always say Very Talented ❤ ❤❤❤

[@rebeccacorser-wallace9885]

I remembered doing something liken the diamonds thing. I was really good at puzzles as a kid and still am today.

[@KatUsher-x4m]

I’m not surprised you got the diamonds ..your a great puzzler. X 🤗

[@janetsmith2094]

Well done Imo, it couldn't have been easy for you to go to your assessment in Swansea I get that knee thing sometimes it goes with age unfortunately 😂

[@howareyou857]

Late dx ADHDer here. I'm most likely Dyspraxic too. My kids are dx with ADHD and Dyspraxia. I'm intrigued that you have found learning to drive anxiety making. It's probs linked. You may find you are on a neurodivergent spectrum too. Hence the curating of your lifestyle. You will manage this course. You have tenacity and wisdom. You will find a way. The DSA is pretty good you can get study coaches and all sorts. I'm assuming your daughter did the ax process before she went? It takes a while to get all the stuff through though.

[@howareyou857]

I struggled learning to drive and although I have been doing it for over 30 years..I loathe it only do it out of necessity

[@clareclark6535]

I'm ND myself and struggled with driving

[@cerithomas2032]

Glad you got your diagnosis and can get some extra help at uni .you were probably good at the diamonds cos you do a lot of jigsaws x

[@jenlfc9720]

Bless you ❤

[@donnysweekendvanlifetravel7854]

Welcome to the dyslexic club imo a warm welcome I was called thick by my school would never amount to anything I was diagnosed at 34 it feels a releife when they tell you mine was numbers maths and spelling all the best donny xx

[@PlanetImo]

Oh bless you. Why would they call you that? You’re one of the most resourceful and inventive people I’ve met! Thanks, Donny.

[@donnysweekendvanlifetravel7854]

@@PlanetImo crazy but the teachers only wanted the easy cleaver kids to teach thanks imo x

[@Helen-tz5ue]

Must be good to know after all those years Imo. I’m 56 so a little older than you but teachers were so cruel back then, I suffered from extreme shyness and got constant criticism at school.

[@tyreesetjjoyner1995]

Good video, imo 💛💜

[@PlanetImo]

Thanks 😁

[@Electrowave]

There's years of a waiting list for ASD and ADHD as well. I only got my daughter assessed by getting social services involved, who had the power to bring her appointment forward. I wish I had my diagnoses as a child. Good luck with yours. My brother is dyslexic.

[@clareclark6535]

Me too about directions. They go straight out of my head. Yup i write things down

[@clareclark6535]

I'm AS myself too but I mask too much at times

[@MargaretMckenna-jc1ee]

My daughter has a learning disability and part of it is dyslexic and dyspraxis we 2aited ages for this to be confirmed as the doctors didn't like to tell parents but it got her a statement of education which helped her she now has a N V Q level 2 good luck Imo xx😊

[@teresadavies8795]

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[@mariannetuite7411]

Some phenomenal musicians with dyslexia include Tom Jones, Lou Reed , Chris Robinson, Stewart Copeland, and god himself, Ozzy Osbourne You’re in incredibly good company

[@helenwilson9622]

My job is to advise students about how to access disability support and DSA. Get your DSA form sent in as soon as you can as it can take a while. Your university will have disability services support that can help with this.

[@PlanetImo]

☺️ Thanks!

[@paulinemccoll8169]

These car park stair wells are fecking disgusting, I try and hold my breath when I enter them and don’t touch hand rails or doors until I get to the outside in the fresh air, it’s really hard to run and hold your breath at the same time though 😂😂 ❤️

[@kathrynbroome5966]

no few kids with it and one non verble and charrign to her mum yesterday and she said everyone has trates of it in them im the same like tins lined up like things layed out my way so dotn worry

[@joshuajeffrey1843]

Yes imgeon I know that since I started watching your channel

[@TheKdkrs]

😂😂😂

[@joshuajeffrey1843]

@@TheKdkrs who is this

[@Elaine-y4i]

Look how you organise your bands music do your taxes do you tube why would you think like that . Normal people would not be able to do all this so give yourself a pat on the back and say " well done me " x😊

[@lornajoy8765]

As well as applying for DSA, you need to register with your university's student support service, so that you can also get extensions to assignments etc if needed. With DSA I think you will get a laptop, printer (and your printing costs covered), Dragon software, and a study skills tutor. I'm not dyslexic myself, but I am neurodivergent in other ways and thanks to the support I was given I managed to gain distinctions at degree and master's level (whilst in my 40s). Overall, my advice is to go with the flow and work WITH your brain, rather than AGAINST it. Advocate for what you need to be successful

[@TheKdkrs]

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