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blondiechika05 · Jul 12, 2007, 10:41 AM

I'm in the midst of creating a database of library books for my own future reading. However, I'm noticing that when I type the call numbers into the form from the online catalog, I tend to switch numbers. For example, I'll read a call number with "79" in it and type it in as "97" because that is how the number registeres in my mind. I know dyslexia is a "b" registeres as a "d" and stuff like that, more in terms of letters, but could it be the case for numbers as well? I normally say the number out loud when I read it, then switch windows and type as I remember. I know I should probably use copy/paste but I have other things I need to keep fresh on the clipboard. I also was diagnosed two years ago with a non-verbal learning disability (instead of the performance IQ being much higher than the verbal, it's the other way around). What do you think?

J_9 · Jul 12, 2007, 11:28 AM

I have this problem too and was diagnosed with something similar called Dyscalculia. You can check it out for yourself at Dyscalculia.org to see if you fit into the category.

blondiechika05 · Jul 12, 2007, 11:49 AM

Thank you very much. I don't have all the symptoms, but I have some. I'm good with time and directions for the most part (give me a map and I'm fine) and with simple mental math but anything more complex and I'm terrible at it. I didn't think it was dyslexia but I figured it might be "dys"-something.

J_9 · Jul 12, 2007, 11:52 AM

LOL, I am the same way. Give me a map and I can take you anywhere, I don't have a problem with time either. Yet when I write my numbers, in class for example, I tend to do the same as you.

I have to be very careful and double check everything. Medication calculations can be difficult if I don't take my time.

blondiechika05 · Jul 12, 2007, 12:00 PM

Actually, do you have any idea how I can actually get tested for free? The website has a diagnosis link but I don't have $500 to pay for it.

J_9 · Jul 12, 2007, 12:06 PM

Hmmm, I was tested by a Professor of mine who has his Doctorates in Mathematics as well as Psychology. He suspected it when I was in one of his algebra classes a few years ago and I could recall the procedures to come to an answer one day, but drew a blank the next. I would also do very poorly on all quizzes and tests, but could recite the material if given a verbal exam.

You could try the Psychology Department of your local University. Many have access to different tests with little to no cost as many of the tests are given by students.

Capuchin · Jul 12, 2007, 12:15 PM

It's not dyslexia if you can spell dyslexia! ;)

blondiechika05 · Jul 12, 2007, 12:24 PM

LOL! Well like I said, I know dyslexia is with letters and my problem is with numbers (though I'm good at data entry), but I didn't know any other terms.

I did get the non-verbal LD diagnosis from a doctor at Adelphi so maybe I can try that.

jhawk88 · Jul 29, 2007, 12:25 PM

Hey.. I was diagnosed with dyslexia when I was about 9 and I was reading through you comments and answers... I was taking to a university to do my testing it was either really cheap or free cause it was when my parents were broke so yeah I went to university of Missouri. Also talk with your family and see if they have or had problems with reading in any way