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dyslexia at uni
ok i have dyslexia (which is a disability) i am going to uni in october and ive been fro some test for proof for the uni and i might get up to 15k i think graint (means you dont have to pay back) the money i will get will pay for any special equipment that i may need for because such as ditor phone, laptop,exatra time in exams up 45% more time, a personal scribe to write down all the work for you ect what ever the test say i might need for my course.
do you think this is a advantage or disadvantage when i go to uni
and how is other people is coping whith it
do you think this is a advantage or disadvantage when i go to uni
and how is other people is coping whith it
the_sand_man
do you think this is a advantage or disadvantage when i go to uni
and how is other people is coping whith it
do you think this is a advantage or disadvantage when i go to uni
and how is other people is coping whith it
well, the point of the Disabled Student Allowance & uni-specific exam concessions are to try & minimise any disadvantages of your disability...
so hopefully the results of the assessment & the implementations should advantage you personally.
but obviously, being dyslexic will be a bit of a disadvantage in general! have you tried many techniques to improve your reading/spelling? if the uni you're going to has any research groups investigating dyslexia then they might be of some help.
yer but all my friends think that is unfar they think its like cheating geting more time in exams having more time to do assimets i do see there point i was just wondreing what other people thort
Hi! Don't worry about being dyslexic, it doesn't stop you from doing anything at all at university! I started at Durham last October and I found I was dyslexic in December. I had to go for all sorts of tests and had different people come and talk to me about DSA. I still have to sort a few things out when I get back up to Durham myself. It is a long process but definitely worth it. In terms of it being an advantage/disadvantage, I don't think you should view in this way, because at the end of the day you are getting extra time in exams etc, because you need it. They would n't give it to you if you didn't require it. All my friends at uni have been absolutely fine about it and there isn't any discrimination at all. At the end of the day, you're a student just like them. Don't worry about it at all! If you have any more questions, feel free to ask!
I don't see how its an advantage really as long as you are really dyslexic I guess if you were borderline and got loads of money it would be a bit unfair but if you are truly dyslexi c you need the spelling stuff I meanI don't know how to say this in a politically correct manner and I don't want to offend people but really it is a disability its not like you never learned how to spell you have a disability where you can't no matter how intelligent you are or how hard you try. It just puts you on an even playing field.
the_sand_man
ok i have dyslexia (which is a disability) i am going to uni in october and ive been fro some test for proof for the uni and i might get up to 15k i think graint (means you dont have to pay back) the money i will get will pay for any special equipment that i may need for because such as ditor phone, laptop,exatra time in exams up 45% more time, a personal scribe to write down all the work for you ect what ever the test say i might need for my course.
do you think this is a advantage or disadvantage when i go to uni
and how is other people is coping whith it
do you think this is a advantage or disadvantage when i go to uni
and how is other people is coping whith it
Not 100% sure - after already completing 2 degrees without any support apart from finding my own coping strategies, and being 99% sure I was dyslexic but never having been officially assessed, I bit the bullet a few weeks back and and got my confirmation from an educational psychologist.
I have yet to see what I will be offered - I've been told more time in exams - 10% is the maximum allowed (not 45%!!!), and I might be entitled to specific software and a decent dictaphone (the later will come in very handy as the one I use is old and crap and has a habit of turning itself off!). You may also be entitled to a small (but no where near £15k, no idea where you got that one from!!!) grant for text books. If you are severely dyslexic, as you said, your assessment might cover a scribe.
Personally, at the moment extra time in exams will not make much difference as the work isn't too hard at the moment. However, that will more than likely change as my course prgresses. Learning how to cope with lengthy PBL scenarios will be the most benefit I'll probably get from an official diagnosis. I'm just hoping it doesn't hurt my career progression - but I can always argue I got through my D.Phil without help...
fluffy
ive been told that for me it could be from 25% to 45% but i have a server dyslexia
"for full time undergraduate student
specialist equipment allowance _ up to £4.565 for the whole of your course.
Non-mediclal helper's allwance -up to £11,550 a year.
General Disabled students allowace - up to £1,525 a year"
info From Brudging the gap: a guide to the Disabled Students Allowance (DSAs) in higher education
Guide for 2004/2005 page 19
ive been told i might get all 3 to some digrea
ive been told that for me it could be from 25% to 45% but i have a server dyslexia
"for full time undergraduate student
specialist equipment allowance _ up to £4.565 for the whole of your course.
Non-mediclal helper's allwance -up to £11,550 a year.
General Disabled students allowace - up to £1,525 a year"
info From Brudging the gap: a guide to the Disabled Students Allowance (DSAs) in higher education
Guide for 2004/2005 page 19
ive been told i might get all 3 to some digrea
the_sand_man
fluffy
ive been told that for me it could be from 25% to 45% but i have a server dyslexia
"for full time undergraduate student
specialist equipment allowance _ up to £4.565 for the whole of your course.
Non-mediclal helper's allwance -up to £11,550 a year.
General Disabled students allowace - up to £1,525 a year"
info From Brudging the gap: a guide to the Disabled Students Allowance (DSAs) in higher education
Guide for 2004/2005 page 19
ive been told i might get all 3 to some digrea
ive been told that for me it could be from 25% to 45% but i have a server dyslexia
"for full time undergraduate student
specialist equipment allowance _ up to £4.565 for the whole of your course.
Non-mediclal helper's allwance -up to £11,550 a year.
General Disabled students allowace - up to £1,525 a year"
info From Brudging the gap: a guide to the Disabled Students Allowance (DSAs) in higher education
Guide for 2004/2005 page 19
ive been told i might get all 3 to some digrea
From what I was told (I had my dyslexia diagnosed at Uni, after being forwarded on to an educational psychologist by the Uni Disability Coordinator),even with severe dyslexia, you won't get half of that!
It's not some free for all pot of money, so it's probably best that you don't start counting on that amount of money being there.
What university gives upto 45% more time in exams? That's almost unheard of.
Wow Fluffy you did really well to get through Uni with undiagnosed dyslexia, good on ya girl! 
The_Sand_Man, I'm afraid I don't know anything about grants/loans, but I just wanted to wish you all the luck in your Uni course, its great that you are not letting dyslexia stop you from where you are wanting to go
The_Sand_Man, I'm afraid I don't know anything about grants/loans, but I just wanted to wish you all the luck in your Uni course, its great that you are not letting dyslexia stop you from where you are wanting to go
hey, i'm dyslexic too! yeh! I think its good to get the help you need to make it easier. On the extra tiem frount i was quoted 25% - 50% but i have decided to do a degree with no exams so it won't be needed. has anyone had their assement for dsa yet i have mine soon. sand man have you had yours? was it at oxford and cherwell college? thats were mine is.
I'm currently studying at Essex University and I have dyslexia. I was awarded funding for a laptop, dictophone and some specialist software - I can safely say without these items I would not be able to perform to my full potential.
The extra time in exams sounds daunting - but it allows you to relax in a comfortable enviroment and gives you that bit extra to go over and spell / grammar check your work. Also when handing in assignments it allows you to not be penalised for poor grammar etc...
All in all very good - there are some very useful tips on this site. For example taking notes in lectures, readign hard books etc. etc.
http://www.beingdyslexic.co.uk/test/information/students.php
Please note this site is the new one and still under heavy developement! Hope that helps
The extra time in exams sounds daunting - but it allows you to relax in a comfortable enviroment and gives you that bit extra to go over and spell / grammar check your work. Also when handing in assignments it allows you to not be penalised for poor grammar etc...
All in all very good - there are some very useful tips on this site. For example taking notes in lectures, readign hard books etc. etc.
http://www.beingdyslexic.co.uk/test/information/students.php
Please note this site is the new one and still under heavy developement! Hope that helps
hi I've not got dyslexia but I am disabled and have done the DSA thing and got the extra time in exams. The extra support the DSA gives is really useful and the assessment is great as the people I dealt with were very experienced ands were able to anticipate my needs well. Just because circumstances are a little different doesnt mean that things are going to be a struggle, and I've found people on the whole are really supportive and helpful. Don't be afraid to let people know if you need assistance with stuff or are finding stuff difficult though, because there are some things only you can assess and let people know about.
As for extra time in exams - I had 50% at uni because I used to get really, really tired under exam conditions. With a break for lunch it meant that I started at 9.30am and often didnt finish till about 2 or 3! It sounds awful but its not really, the paper is in front of you so you just do it at a pace you can manage. The hardest bit is keeping concentration for that length of time, but again, its doable, even if you have exams on consecutive days, just make sure you leave enough time to revise and get lots of sleep in addition to eating properly over the exam period. All in all, my circumstances didn't get in the way and I had a top time at 2 great uni's, and hope to at my third as well If you want to know anything or any advice or whatever, pm me and i'll do my best to help! Sorry for the long post.
I've not got dyslexia but I am disabled and have done the DSA thing and got the extra time in exams. The extra support the DSA gives is really useful and the assessment is great as the people I dealt with were very experienced ands were able to anticipate my needs well. Just because circumstances are a little different doesnt mean that things are going to be a struggle, and I've found people on the whole are really supportive and helpful. Don't be afraid to let people know if you need assistance with stuff or are finding stuff difficult though, because there are some things only you can assess and let people know about.As for extra time in exams - I had 50% at uni because I used to get really, really tired under exam conditions. With a break for lunch it meant that I started at 9.30am and often didnt finish till about 2 or 3! It sounds awful but its not really, the paper is in front of you so you just do it at a pace you can manage. The hardest bit is keeping concentration for that length of time, but again, its doable, even if you have exams on consecutive days, just make sure you leave enough time to revise and get lots of sleep in addition to eating properly over the exam period. All in all, my circumstances didn't get in the way and I had a top time at 2 great uni's, and hope to at my third as well
If you want to know anything or any advice or whatever, pm me and i'll do my best to help! Sorry for the long post.
Interesting Comments.
I do have a condition called speech dyslexia (apparently). Have been tested numerous times in regards to dyslexia and nothing found. Everyone knew I had a problem as I would find exams extremely hard. (It was the way it was written) I knew the answer, but couldn't complete the question due to the way it was formed. I was then recognised having this condition when I attended college by several enthused teachers.
I never stated to my Uni I had this condition incase they begrudged me. I know I'm silly, but sceptical.
I urge people not to be scared or defeated by this monsterous defect, but to be willing and be ready to be challenged. It will always affect you somewhere in your life, whether it be now or at your work place. You just have to slip it aside and rethink.
I can't do an presentation without stuttering or totally cocking up my sentence. The more under pressure I feel, the worse it is. I feel this will be a demon in my particular chosen subject.
I do have a condition called speech dyslexia (apparently). Have been tested numerous times in regards to dyslexia and nothing found. Everyone knew I had a problem as I would find exams extremely hard. (It was the way it was written) I knew the answer, but couldn't complete the question due to the way it was formed. I was then recognised having this condition when I attended college by several enthused teachers.
I never stated to my Uni I had this condition incase they begrudged me. I know I'm silly, but sceptical.
I urge people not to be scared or defeated by this monsterous defect, but to be willing and be ready to be challenged. It will always affect you somewhere in your life, whether it be now or at your work place. You just have to slip it aside and rethink.
I can't do an presentation without stuttering or totally cocking up my sentence. The more under pressure I feel, the worse it is. I feel this will be a demon in my particular chosen subject.
Extra time is 25%. I've had it from before GCSE's onwards (maybe the % varies, but anyone I've ever me with it has 25%). Need it or not, no matter - its nice to have!
I applied for a DSA (money!) one year before graduation when I finally found out such a beast existed...better late than never! I got a over £1000 to blow on a laptop, a £200 dicatphone and mic, £200 to spend on photocopying/books and still had my extra time. I didn't bother claiming another £1000's worth of study skills lessons - i was getting straight 1sts quiet happily without them!
The cost of the assesment (hundreds) was shouldered by the Uni/LEA.
It does not get recorded anywhere official (exam certificates/degrees). I think I might even be able to use the 25% in my corporate finance exams over the next few years!
Screw the morals - get assesed and get the gear. My assesors last year said it was only a matter of time before the government really tightened up on it. I was recommended for an assesment by teachers as they thought I had learning difficulties with remembering equations (nope, i just couldnt be arsed learning them). As it happens they found dyslexia (and I'd agree my short term memory is less than perfect regardless)...but thats because EVERYONE is dyslexic to some extent. Some people underperformed intnetionally in one 'aspect' of the test (eg short auditory memory) and got the goodies.
I applied for a DSA (money!) one year before graduation when I finally found out such a beast existed...better late than never! I got a over £1000 to blow on a laptop, a £200 dicatphone and mic, £200 to spend on photocopying/books and still had my extra time. I didn't bother claiming another £1000's worth of study skills lessons - i was getting straight 1sts quiet happily without them!
The cost of the assesment (hundreds) was shouldered by the Uni/LEA.
It does not get recorded anywhere official (exam certificates/degrees). I think I might even be able to use the 25% in my corporate finance exams over the next few years!
Screw the morals - get assesed and get the gear. My assesors last year said it was only a matter of time before the government really tightened up on it. I was recommended for an assesment by teachers as they thought I had learning difficulties with remembering equations (nope, i just couldnt be arsed learning them). As it happens they found dyslexia (and I'd agree my short term memory is less than perfect regardless)...but thats because EVERYONE is dyslexic to some extent. Some people underperformed intnetionally in one 'aspect' of the test (eg short auditory memory) and got the goodies.
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