That intensity — Rabil refers to himself as “cutthroat determined” — has informed his approach to lacrosse and is guiding his new effort to help young people with learning differences thrive through athletics, and to raise public awareness about the need for early diagnosis and intervention.

“I want kids with learning differences to know that they can do great things,” said Rabil, who lives in Baltimore. “It may sound like a cliche, but I don’t look at my condition as a disability, but as something that made me work hard to get where I wanted to go.”

Learning disabilities are caused by differences in brain structure. Estimates vary on the percentage of Americans with a disability; government agencies cite 10 to 15 percent. The most common disability is dyslexia, an inherited disorder in which the brain does not properly recognize and process symbols, making it difficult to read and write. Those with auditory processing disorder can hear, but their brains do not properly process some sounds.

These disorders have nothing to do with a child’s vision or intelligence. there is no cure, but there are successful treatments. Katherine Schantz, principal of the private Lab School in Northwest Washington, one of the nation’s premier schools for children with learning disabilities, said that modern brain research can show how a brain has changed after specific interventions, helping target them to individuals.

Rabil, whose new foundation is starting a lacrosse program at the Lab School, knows he is one of the lucky ones. his sister, who attended Lab, has dyslexia, and his brother has auditory processing disorder. he received his diagnosis when he was young enough to avail himself of tutors, note-takers and other accommodations as he went through school, graduating from private DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville. An invaluable tool that helped him at Hopkins, he said, was the Kurzwell 3000, a program that scans a document, displays it and reads it aloud while highlighting the image of the print as it is being read.

Because the key to helping people learn to live and thrive with dyslexia is early detection and intervention — along with strong family support — Rabil plans to advocate with lawmakers in Maryland for universal dyslexia screening among school children. he is starting a lacrosse program at Lab and plans to raise funds for an annual scholarship there.

Philip Schultz wasn’t as lucky as Rabil. Schultz, of New York, did not learn he had dyslexia until he was in his 50s and his son, then in second grade, received a diagnosis.

As he heard the doctor describe his son’s symptoms, it sounded like his own life story. he remembers being put with other kids who had trouble learning at “the dummy table.” Held back twice and kicked out once for fighting with bullies, Schultz says he was “a big disappointment” to his parents.

But he persevered, becoming a writer who won the 2008 Pulitzer Prize in poetry. He’s authored eight books, the latest a memoir called “My Dyslexia.” his work ethic echoes Rabil’s: he writes slowly, and rewrites over and over and over.

Rabil and Schultz visited the Lab School last week as two of five honorees at the annual gala. Schultz, founder and director of the Writers Studio, a private school for fiction and poetry writing based in New York City, was most struck by the environment at the Lab School, where every student can understand what the rest are going through.

“I wonder what that would have been like, to have that kind of support, and what a difference it would have made,” he said.

I realized that I just suffered from some form of heat exhaustion, because my symptoms included:

-shortness of breath
-vision started blacking out
-dizzy
-wanted to vomit
-fatigued, extremely tired

I was wondering if this one episode of heat exhaustion would have a detrimental effect on my mental capabilities….I know it seems like a weird question, but I *really* can't afford any drop in intelligence right now. (that was a strangely worded sentence, but don't try to infer anything from it)

Thanks!

Diabetes makes you feel Tired, Dizzy and causes Kidney problems.
get checked for diabetes. Avoid sugar and high amounts of carbohydrates.

I like to read and I don't have problems speaking or anything like that it's just that I always get my letters mixed up when reading and I read the words as another word. Is this a symptom of dyslexia?

You can find a pretty good list here:
dys-add.com/symptoms.html

Dyslexia is generally diagnosed based on a failure to achieve up to potential in certain academic areas (primarily reading, writing, and spelling) despite adequate instruction. What that basically means is that a child of average or above average intelligence is preforming significantly below where he should be based on his ability and classroom setting only in certain areas.

Dyslexia, like most other learning disabilities, is diagnosed based on a deficit in certain areas relative to overall ability, and doesn't necessarily require that any skills be even below average. That means that a kid who's about average in certain areas that are effected by dyslexia might still be diagnosed as dyslexic if his overall IQ is significantly higher than average.

Not sure if that helps, but I guess the point that I was trying to make is that it's about a deficit in skills relative to what you should be able to do if you weren't dyslexic, rather than relative to the general population of people your age (which is how standardized assessments are scored).

Have you been tested for it
As you said you have a problem so maybe you should get it checked out however in this day and age it does not really matter if you can spell as long as you can read

It has been porven taht if you hvae the frist and lsat ltteer in the rgiht plcace you can raed it

Try It

The word ‘dyslexia’ means ‘difficulty with words or language’, and is frequently used to refer to a child — or adult — who seems much brighter than what his reading and written work suggest. the symptoms or signs below indicate that a child has dyslexia and therefore needs help:

Signs are as Follows:
(1) Directional Confusion
(2)Sequencing Difficulties
(3)Difficulties with little Words
(4)Bizzare Reading and Spelling
(5)Late talking or immature Speech
(6)Difficulties with Math
(7)Makes up a story, based on the illustrations, which bears no relation to the text.
(8)Reads very slowly and hesitantly.
(9)Loses orientation on a line or page while reading, missing lines or reading previously-read lines again.
(10)Reads aloud hesitantly, word by word, monotonously.
(11)Tries to sound the letters of the word, but is then unable to say the correct word. for example, sounds the letters ‘c-a-t’ but then says cold.
(12)Mispronounces words, or puts stress on the wrong syllables.
(13) Reads only in the present tense although the text is in the past.
(14)Foreshortens words, for example ‘portion’ for proportion.
(15) Substitutes another word of similar meaning, for example dog for pup.
(16)Omits prefixes, omits suffixes or adds suffixes.
(17)Reads with poor comprehension, due to spending so much energy trying to read the words.
(18)Remembers little of what he reads.
(19)Spells words as they sound, for example ‘rite’ for right.
(20)Cannot write or match the appropriate letter when given the sound.
(21)Often ignores punctuation. he may omit full stops or commas and fail to see the need for capital letters.
(22) Poor at copying from the board.
(23)Has trouble attaching names to things and people.

Constant throwing up through your eyeballs.

.uoy ot sdrawkcab raeppa lliw srettel rodna sdroW

IF OYU cna dear sith neth ouy vhae ti.

Take it slow and get special classes. I have it too and ened up being a brilliant student.

Did you know dyslexics are smarter than normal people!

Read your astrology prediction for the day 02.01.2011 i.e (Sunday).

Aries: your tenacity and intelligence will make today a very successful one. You will achieve all that you set out to do today. You may be attracted to someone. but it is advisable to hold back your emotions until later. be very sure of your approach or else you may be spurned. Taurus: Today there is a danger of people close to you misunderstanding your intentions. they may even question your loyalty towards them. You may feel saddened by this behavior of theirs. It’s been a long time since you’ve managed to spend time with your partner due to your hectic schedule. Today you will plan for an outing together. this will bring back the passion that has been lacking for some time now. Someone unanticipated may come close to you. this will also bring a lot of positive changes to your life and lifestyle. Gemini: You are going through a rough mental state right now. You will repel even things that are beautiful and peaceful. Meditation can help you get out of this mental state. You have the compassion and empathy that makes people bare all to you. Today you will be able to help an introvert person to talk about the issue s/he is facing. You might also be able to resolve the issue. although you are a person who likes the company of others, today you might be in your own dream world. You might even seek solitude and be happy to be by yourself. If you are planning any changes to your home, it’s advisable to also consult and discuss with your partner. Or else it may lead to misunderstandings which later might be difficult to clear up. You are a person committed to a relationship. The one that you have now forged would be a long one. You will also do whatever is within your means to make it stable. Cancer: You will prefer to spend an evening with your family. You might enjoy a home cooked candlelight dinner with your spouse. It would also assure them of your commitment towards them. You need to relax today. Take a break from all mental and physical activities. a relaxed mind will help you rid of any unnecessary tension. You have an ability to take independent decisions. this would prove very beneficial to you today as you take an important decision. Leo: Weigh you words before you speak. Today you might antagonize someone in your family by saying what you think is right. your stubbornness will upset them. Think over your plans over the next few days before implementing them. Soon you will find favorable time. Take any health warnings seriously. The symptoms may be pointing to some more serious trouble if not checked. Stick to a healthy diet, change your lifestyle to a moderate one and exercise well. Now is the favorable time to take new steps to make changes to your life. but this might also mean that you need to stay away from your current place. Virgo: You have the ability to win the co-operation and trust of others. this will help you in implementing your long-drawn ideas as you will get all the help and resources you require. It wouldn’t do you any good to keep thinking about what has already happened, however bad. It will only keep on bothering you. let go of it. There’s more important issues to deal with. Libra: You have had a tough time emotionally and it may take some time before the wounds on your heart heals completely. but you will receive compassion and empathy from people all around you. And you will be able to come out of it soon. although you are a person who likes the company of others, today you might be in your own dream world. You might even seek solitude and be happy to be by yourself. You are a person committed to a relationship. The one that you have now forged would be a long one. You will also do whatever is within your means to make it stable. Scorpio: Implementing a new idea will gain you the approval of your superiors. your colleagues will also appreciate you and support you in your endeavor to work further on the idea. do not let minor problems overwhelm you. be calm and keep your composure. You will soon receive help to deal with these problems. Sagitarius: You needn’t wait like a puppy in love around your beloved. Just go ahead and propose and you are sure to get a positive response. Mothers will have to work hard today at their jobs, even putting aside their duties by their kids and family. but by the end of the day they can look forward to spending some time with their family. Capricon: It might be better to avoid expressing your opinions today. although you know that you are right, your views may only alienate you from some of your relatives. You have a forceful personality that can easily overpower any enemy that you might have. but try and restrain showing it in public today. Today you will receive some unexpected financial help. It will prompt you to start working on a long-shelved project. You have been low on funds to start this earlier. Aquarius: You are generally very energetic and powerful. but today exhaustion due to your busy schedule of the past few days will slow you down. Take adequate rest and you will soon be fine. Weigh you words before you speak. Today you might antagonize someone in your family by saying what you think is right. your stubbornness will upset them. Fathers need to provide their kids with guidance, love and care. they will also feel capable of fulfilling all their children’s’ needs. It’s high time you entered a stable relationship. Stop flitting now from one romance to another. It will only be a drain on you, mentally, emotionally and even financially. Pisces: The forthright manner in which you speak critically of others will alienate you. this would be the case even in instances where you might be right. Try to be gentle while you speak. Keep your thoughts and opinions to yourself. Attain some clarity before you try and present it to others. You may be appreciated for your ideas but it might come a little late in the day. your ability to make the most of any opportunity that comes by you will benefit you vastly. It would help you build a secure future.