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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DC is dyslexic and both the school and private counselor said not to disclose.  They were applying to top 50 colleges (but not top 20). I also disagree with seeking accommodations in college unless they are absolutely needed. Things like spell check and grammarly are available to everyone.  It’s not like the working world is going to give you time and a half on work projects.  [/quote]

Colleges generally don't give extra time for assignments either.

Without accommodations, spell check and grammarly may not be available during exams. Other accommodations that a dyslexic students may need that are also available in the work world include note taking software (ie, glean or otter) and audiobooks or other alternative format textbooks. Extra time on exams has no equivalent in most jobs. My autistic child needs a single room, which is irrelevant in the working world (and likely not necessary for dyslexia).[/quote]

Prof here.  Not true on the extra time for assignments: it's a frequent accommodation but requires maintaining contact with the instructor in order to flex a limited number of deadlines (it doesn't just allow turning everything in at the end of the course).  And we don't have spell check ir Grammarly (or similar) as accommodations, either: the accommodation is not grading certain types of writing mechanics if they're not immediately germane to the subject being tested.  (For example, spelling in a Shakespeare paper is not as crucial as spelling in a chemical equation, where no allowance for error can reasonably be given if the student's command of the material is to be assessed.)

Ultimately, just ask your school, register with the accommodations office, and plan ahead.  Most faculty are able to meet accommodations without any trouble, especially with the advance notice that students are supposed to provide.  And accommodations offices tend to be tenacious advocates if a student needs their help.[/quote]

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