Yes that was very late in life to be finding out, but I had never been tested before in high school - because well despite being dyslexic I was making good grades. So much so I was 11th in my class - but yet I had to go 18 almost 19 years before finding out something that would have been fairly important to know earlier in life.
Getting tested for dyslexia was the strangest process I have ever done. There were so many random tests where I had to repeat things forwards, backwards, upside down, and side ways. I never know what was going to come up next. But after numerous tests I found out what I had suspected for a while. I mean seriously I can't tie my shoes - something was wrong.
After finding out I have taken some steps in my study habits to help myself out, but I still can't get over how I went so long without knowing.
One of my best friends little sisters is currently getting tested - but it was a long struggling battle with her school to let her. Because well according to them - she is doing just fine (Above average) in school and therefore doesn't need the help. The public schools in the area don't care if you may have a learning disability if you are passing the classes. This bothers me. Instead of helping their students thrive to the greatest of their abilities, they just want these kids to get through the system. Fortunately for people like me it wasn't the hugest problem - because despite it all I was still able to make good enough grades to get into a good school that would then test me. But for others that are so fortunate they are being stepped on and pushed under the rug because the schools don't "have time" to concern themselves with students besides the trouble makers.
It's sad what some school systems have turned into - and it concerns me for the future of these kids.
Just something to think about...
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