Tag: Dyslexia

Nov 10, 2023

What was your favorite subject in school?

 

No. I was a dyslexic student trapped in the education system, unaware of how dyslexia impacted my ability to learn to read. I didn’t receive the appropriate techniques to help me learn to read in my own way or the accommodations to demonstrate what I did know.

So, I was labeled a slow reader because of my poor reading skills, implying that I was a slow learner. Unfortunately, most of my teachers were unwilling to provide extra assistance or take the time to understand my knowledge.

In my memories of attending school, I struggled in all my subjects because learning to read properly is a crucial cornerstone in obtaining an education.

Reading is a crucial cornerstone in education and life, influencing our ability to work, cook, and simply enjoy a good novel. It’s imperative that we ensure every student has the opportunity to learn how to read.

Do you have questions about dyslexia and my experiences? Ask them in the comments.

October 5, 2033

Your life without a computer: what does it look like?

Life without a computer or other technology would be a living nightmare that never ends.

I rely on technology due to being dyslexic and having Rheumatoid Arthritis, as it provides the access and accommodations I need. Also, October is Dyslexia Awareness Month.

I rely on dictation software to type for me, especially due to joint deformity in my fingers and dysgraphia. Speaking sentences is easier than typing them, and it allows me to create longer and clearer sentences. Additionally, my handwriting is nearly illegible, making technology an essential tool for communication.

When it comes to editing, I need technology. I love the feature of text-to-speech where it reads it back to me. That has been an awesome help to help me to improve my grammar, and syntax, and make my thoughts clearer without this technology, I wouldn’t be writing.

Over the years, my reading skills have improved thanks to technology. I use narration on the Kindle App for novels, text-to-speech software on the iPad for articles and other materials, and I also enjoy listening to audiobooks. Without technology, I wouldn’t be reading.

I don’t want to go back to a life without technology.

Prompt’s August 21, 2023

That’s a loaded question for me! In a good way, of course. 😀​

What do you enjoy most about writing?

That’s a loaded question for me! In a good way, of course. 😀

I enjoyed telling stories and I have been blessed with a wonderful imagination. I loved to develop characters, and plots, and create grand places.

Over the past few years, I have acquired a love for writing articles and essays on different topics.

Prompt’s August 11, 2023

I want to make a difference by taking away the stigma of accommodations for people with disabilities.​ Click on the link to continue reading. Like and share too!

What change, big or small, would you like your blog to make in the world?

I want to make a difference by taking away the stigma of accommodations for people with disabilities.

To bring awareness of the struggles of the disabled.

I want society to look at a disabled person to ask what accommodations that person needs to live a happy, independent, and successful life.

Prompt’s July 25, 2023

What would you change about modern society?

I would make accommodations available to the disabled community so that we can live an independent life.

June 23, 2023

One thing that gets on my nerves about being disabled. People try to fix my problems when I have explained why I can’t. Click on the link to read my blog.

One thing that gets on my nerves about being disabled. People try to fix my problems when I have explained why I can’t.

What do I mean “fixing my problems”?

When I have clearly stated why I can’t do something because of financial or health issues, then I receive unwanted advice on how to address the problem.

I understand that my life and my struggles are so different from able body people. Dealing with health and financial issues and fighting against a disease (rheumatoid arthritis) that wants to cripple me.

One reason why some people do this is because it is a coping mechanism. My life and their lives are radically different. Perhaps, they are comparing their lives to mine. There could be a lot of reasons why people are trying to fix my problems.

That I am a reminder that health is fragile, and that terrifies a lot of people.

I just want people to ask me if I need help, to respect my boundaries, and to ask questions. Also, realize that I am human with desires and needs, have a different perspective, and my life as meaning and value.

Best of Sunday Talk with Alexandra Mars June 18, 2023

This is the best of Sunday Talk with Alexandra Mars. Click on the link and then click on the episode you want to listen to.

The dyslexic community needs to embrace reading, how do we change the school system, and why dyslexic professionals need to step out into the light.

https://anchor.fm/alexandra-mars1/episodes/Monday-Topic-We-need-to-embrace-reading–Nov-15–2021-e1a9ifn

I will be discussing my recovery from my surgery, and how iron deficiency anemia, is affecting my life. In the second segment, I will be discussing organizational skills. And how ADHD affects those skills, and the impacts on my life.

https://anchor.fm/alexandra-mars1/episodes/Sunday-Talk-with-Alexandra-Mars-May-7–2023-e23jhsh

Short podcast. A short story of 100 words or less.

https://anchor.fm/alexandra-mars1/episodes/A-short-story-The-Decision-podcast-shorts-e1tast1

June 8, 2023

Do you remember your favorite book from childhood?

It was the first book that I read all the way through when I was a teenager and because of that experience, I realized that I could read. And that experience, ignited of love for reading despite having challenges with dyslexia.

The story taught me how to be brave on life’s journey and that life is filled with good and bad people. And it was OK to be frightened at times on life’s journey, but the important thing was to continue walking on the road.