Seems like she could do with some assertiveness guidance /
training.
On Fri, 16 Feb 2001 09:28:48 -0000 ALTMAN DEBORAH
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> Dear Mary
> Thoughts but not very constructive I'm afraid.
> I've not heard of epileptic seizures causing lasting damage, except
> where they're persistent and severe. I do, however, know that the
> effects of medication can impair memory, cause drowsiness and
> speech impairment.
>
> I'd suggest that the memory difficulties could be due to dyslexia,
> but I'd also look into whether her medication is appropriate.
>
> Regarding support: perhaps some kind of interpreter would be
> helpful? One who knows her well enough to be able to assess what
> she's trying to say and work out when she's finished.
>
> Just thoughts. Good luck
>
>
> On 15 Feb 2001, at 23:53, Mary Eld wrote:
>
> > Can you spare a moment?
> > Thoughts on appropriate support please.
> >
> > 2nd year Mature student applying for DSA because of dyslexia.
> > First appointment cancelled due to going into Hospital - believed to
> > be Nervous Break down (at later assessment student did not give a
> > reason). Currently re-co-operating - will be doing "light" modules in
> > summer term, re-starting 2nd year in October (think this is being
> > clarified with LEA at the moment).
> >
> > Of her epilepsy she said it wouldn't effect using screens etc ... it
> > effects the speech area. She had to abandon A levels when she had a
> > fit that wiped any memory of most of her O level subjects.
> >
> > Her dyslexia was not recognised until last year - so her report is up
> > to date(WAIS-III). This refers to the loss of memory at A level as
> > temporary - however that was not quite the impression I've formed.
> > Certainly a number of memory / organising, reading problems exist.
> >
> > Her most preoccupying concern was expressing her self aloud. She
> > talks very slowly and people: assume she's finished; cut her off
> > before she's finish; or finish sentences for her - as she said often
> > attributing her with supporting their own point of view!
> >
> > The dyslexia I can cope with ... I've no experience of Epilepsy and do
> > not know whether something more specific than 1:1 support is needed
> > for the speech issues. Certainly 1:1 support is needed for study
> > skills.
> >
> > Thoughts please
> >
> > Mary Eld
> > CCPD - at Oxford
>
>
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