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Living with Learning Disabilites - or....(part 1)Read the article this discussion is about
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» SmileyD38 - Living with Learning Disabilites - or....(part 1) First off I would like to say that you very eloquently described your life... The power of your words is incredible, as I can almost see the highlighted points in your life...I wonder, if when you were in school with dyslexia and ADHD, if ever they would have believed that you would become a writer... A woman who is able to reveal her soul on paper... What do you think? Your story shows us many things...one being that our children are able to overcome so many harsh obstacles an become a stong individual... As my mind wanders over your words I also begin to question how many children today are lost within oversized classrooms??? I wonder how many children sitting in the hall or in the principals office are there because of something that they cannot help... Although many more teachers today are able to pinpoint problems in our childrens education, and some are extremely helpful in "designing" a program that gives our special children (and they all are special) a chance to shine from the begining, I find that there are too many who feel that they must treat every child exactly the same as if they cut from gingerbread... As a parent I had to find ways to educate myself, and still I find myself in a battle with educators when all I want is what is best for all concerned... I truely feel that the attention that my child receives early on will not only benifit him, but his entire classroom as the distractions will be less and less allowing every student an opportunity to learn... I realize that your struggles made you much of who you are today, yet at the same time I am not convinced that my child needs to miss out on his childhood in order to become a man... This is where my struggle begins... Thank you for sharing... -- posted by SmileyD38 » TxWoman99 - I know from where you speak. I am a 28 year old woman, with A.D.D., and some depressivness. My oldest daughter also has the disorder. I grew up believing I was stupid, and I am working really hard to make sure my daughter doesn't ever feel the same way. Unfortunatly, I can't keep children from being children, so there are times she is teased at school. And, I find that still teachers are not as educated as they should be on this subject. I believe in my heart, that it is people like us, that will help make this world a better place for our children and others to come with this disorder. Thankyou Shea Beebe-- posted by TxWoman99 » Red - Lisa, what a great... article. I enjoyed it very much and thank you for submitting it to the Childhood Memories Event. It is a welcome addition.Part One and Part Two will be under the category, "Overcoming Obstacles." It is an honor to add this to the event. You have come a long way. I commend you. -- posted by Red
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