Testimonial 5

ABE Student

“I don’t know what it’s like for other people but it is very embarrassing for me having dyslexia.  As an adult and a mother, I felt I should be able to help my sons when they were at school. Having dyslexia meant I couldn’t help them with their homework. This was very hard for me.  

I find that my problems with reading affects everything. I feel lost when I am faced with paper work. Shopping is difficult – it is hard to identify items – what is in some jars etc. I have had to find my own coping strategies and have learned how to find ways around it.

Coming to adult education classes has helped me a lot. The tutors take more time, in small group classes and one to one support too. The tutor explains things to me in a way that I can understand.

The computer classes helped me an awful lot. I am learning now in a different way. I have learned how to use a keyboard and this is helping me with spellings. I practise spellings and do puzzle books online. I used to get bored easily and enjoy this type of ‘training your brain’. It helps me to stay stimulated.

The classes made a lot of difference to me. I am not as panicky now, and feel more relaxed. I am more sure of myself and am not stressing out like I used to – I feel a lot calmer. I am able to relax and look for the letter. When I don’t understand something that somebody says to me, I ask them to explain what they are saying.

My class is time for me and gets me out of the house. That’s what I like, to get out and look at new things. I have never done this before. It is great to be doing things that I’ve never done before!”