babymama
12-03-2004, 10:48 AM
So, I think that my DH has some dyslexic tendencies. I want him to realize that he's not dumb, and that he could have a learning disability. His primary and secondary schools didn't test for such things when he was growing up, so how would we get him tested now as an adult?
I've gently hinted over the last few years that he should ask his doctor about it. He hasn't (I think bc he has some shame around it). He gets really frustrated and down bc he can't keep numbers straight (phone #s are especially bad) and makes mistakes in math and grammar all the time, and he has a difficult time remembering things. On top of all that, English is his second language, so he has a hard time with writing. He's incredibly bright and articulate, but I think these mistakes nag at his confidence. I want to help him.
Tell me what you know about dyslexia in adults.
Lydia
Mama to Santiago, born 11/16/03
I've gently hinted over the last few years that he should ask his doctor about it. He hasn't (I think bc he has some shame around it). He gets really frustrated and down bc he can't keep numbers straight (phone #s are especially bad) and makes mistakes in math and grammar all the time, and he has a difficult time remembering things. On top of all that, English is his second language, so he has a hard time with writing. He's incredibly bright and articulate, but I think these mistakes nag at his confidence. I want to help him.
Tell me what you know about dyslexia in adults.
Lydia
Mama to Santiago, born 11/16/03