I have mild dyscalculia, but ive always been fine with words. Reading was always my strongest asset in school. I suck at math though.

I was wondering how big a detriment mild dyslexia is. I know a “NEET of 8 years” who basically won’t try at anything because of this. I kind of feel like its an excuse to be lazy, but I can’t say for sure.

  • sleepmode@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    10 hours ago

    Friend has it and they describe reading as quite painful. I only discovered this after recommending a book and they said they never read any unless they were forced to.

    I helped them find a special font that made it much easier on their brain and sanity. Difficult part was setting up their OS and apps to use it. There needs to be more awareness for that IMO. They’re a programmer and highly advanced in math, FWIW.

    Dad also has it. I suspect he also has what you have. Was in the trades as a result. Getting texts from him requires a lot of translation because he also can’t spell… at all. Oddly enough he’s a bit obsessed with money and his calculator.