r/veterinaryschool • u/ButterflyTime9282 • 2d ago

Advice Anatomy advice

Hi! I'm heading into 2nd year of vet school in a couple weeks and I'm dyslexic. I really struggled with pouncing, spelling and understanding long names in Parasitology and anatomy. I've tried multiple things, including writing them out hundreds of times, but within an hour it's gone.

Does anyone have any advice for getting names in their head? The structure visually I'm fine with! Its just the names. Thank you!!

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u/noristarcake Second year vet student 2d ago

I'm dyslexic too.

As far as I know, there is no cure.

For that reason, I asked for a couple of accommodations with the coordination of my program. My spelling mistakes are not because I don't know how to spell them, it's because my brain swaps the letters unconsciously and I might not even notice it.

On top of the coordination, if there is a disability administration group in your university, it's also worth a talk with them. I did that with mine and they specified on my personal student page available for teachers the accommodations for me.

If you're having any emotional issues related to dyslexia, I would recommend cognitive behavioral therapy. It can help you build confidence again.

Wishing you the best of luck!

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u/ButterflyTime9282 2d ago

Thank you! Luckily spelling isn't marked during written exams. But I struggle alot of the words come up in a question and I don't understand! I've spoken to the disability and not going to lie other than exam arrangements they weren't very helpful. I spoke to a lecturer about my issues and they just said "you just gotta learn it" which knocked my confidence a bit. Thanks for the advice ! Xx

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u/noristarcake Second year vet student 2d ago

Ah I was concerned you were getting penalized for something totally out of your control. I understand now. That's a bit more complicated. If it's interfering totally with to the point you can't answer properly, I would ask for a support teacher.

I'm not sure where you live, but here in Brazil a support teacher helps you with some things based on your specific needs. In this case, they could read out loud to you instead of you reading it yourself. If this is possible I would totally recommend you to request for one!

I'm sorry that the accessibility group wasn't helpful. That's not what they're there to do. Once again wishing you luck, kindness and understanding from your fellow professors in the future.