Ramblings of a Dyslexic
Or
What if Dyslexics defined the rules?

dyslexic adjective or noun
pronounced: dis-lex-sik or dis-lek-tik (personally I prefer the latter).
: a learning disability involving difficulties in acquiring and processing language that is typically manifested by a lack of proficiency in reading, spelling and writing.

Webster's Dictionary

First let me be clear that I'm only speaking for myself here. I'm not an expert on dyslexia, as in, what defines dyslexia or how to treat dyslexia. But, you could say I'm an expert at what it feels like to be dyslexic.

By the way, what cruel person came up with the spelling of dyslexic & dyslexia?

I've never been officially diagnosed with dyslexia. I mean who wants to be? Then society considers you to have learning disability' or that you are slow'. Learning disability? According to whom (or should that be who?). And as for slow', I don't sit still! Slooow, I mean really!

So what if the roles were reversed and dyslexic's defined what was considered to be Learning Disabilities'?

It might look something like this:

non-dyslexic adjective or noun

: a learning disability involving difficulties in flexible thinking, lack of creativity, rigid standards. Not trusting one's intuition but rather insisting on scientific data as evidence of proof. Obsessiveness in correctness.

Some of the warning signs of the NON-Dyslexic:

No lack of confusion over left/right: They do not use there watch', normally worn on the left hand, as a clue' for which is LEFT. Note: This hinders the person in the ability to associate objects and meaning. Limits them from seeing new places, as they never get lost.

Spelling correctly: They boringly spell the same word the same way all the time (especially within the same sentence). Note: Clearly shows a lack of creativity, not to mention personality.

Proofreading - So focused on looking for correct spelling, grammar, & punctuation that they miss the whole point of the message. Note: Obsessive & neurotic. Can't see the forest for the trees. Missing out on life.

No reversing of numbers: The number 3789 stays as 3789 rather than something more creative like 3897. Note: Shows lack of creative accounting type skills. Limits them from dialling wrong phone numbers and meeting new people.

No ability to substitute a word with a similar meaning: Like mug for cup or trip for journey. Note: Deprives them from being able to

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