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 I am relearning BSL as have forgotten so much, as It's a lot harder than l remember form 30 Years ago. But that was a short night school introduction course. I have so much still to learn.  It's a very expressive language that in a ideal world would be  available as a language at school.  As a dental nurse a want to be able to communicate better with all my patients.  Finger spelling is very hard for my as I am Dyslexic.  But l  still want to learn and be helpful. How can I  say l am Dyslexic in sign. Or do I have to finger spell it. Thanks for any advice. 

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Thank you for taking time to reply to my question.  It sad because many don't see Dyslexia as a disability. I will have to learn to finger spell it. I don't want to let it hold be back from trying to help people. 

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Hi, there is actually a sign for dyslexia! 

Both left and right hands making a 'C' shape with thumb and index finger in front of your chest area (a bit like how you would sign 'word') and overlapping them x2 to show that the words are mixed together. 

Hope this helps :)

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