ADHD Spelling Help

ADHD Spelling Help:

People with learning disabilities might have difficulty spelling, which can manifest itself in letter reversals, letter transposition, omission of letters or words, or illegible handwriting

• Allow use of reference materials such as dictionary or thesaurus


• Provide electronic and talking dictionaries


• Use word prediction software that displays a list of words that typically follow the word that was entered in a document


• Use word completion software that displays sample words after someone starts typing part of a word


• Allow buddy, coworker, or supervisor to proofread written material

This information was provided by the Job Accommodation Network Website.

There are many different things that I notice about the way I spell. Sometimes I spell words completely backwards correctly, leave letters out of words or just leave the words out. I think this happens because my brain is wired and moves fast than my fingers/hands.

When I am under pressure, it happens more frequently.

Here is some examples of what I am talking about.

I went to th store yesterday and forgot to yub what I fro. (I went to the store yesterday and forgot to buy what I went for)

I don't usually see all of these in the same sentence. I see letters and words left out more than the other errors.

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