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Comment on To Disclose or Not to Disclose…That is the Question by Denise Goegan by Frank

Frank — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 15:40:07 +0000

HI I’m in the same dilemma. Were you able to get in grad school? Did you disclose your LD in the application?

Thanks

Comment on Advice for Parents of Children with Special Education Needs by Kathryn Burke by usethebrainsgodgiveyou

usethebrainsgodgiveyou — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:59:56 +0000

The best advocate for our kids was a mother who had previously been the head of the district Special Ed department. She said being on the other side of the IEP meeting with her daughter gave her a totally different view of special ed. She ended up creating an award winning schools for kids with “learning differences”. The KIDS won the awards by being who they were meant to be without the constraints of curriculums not meant for them. Ninety-five percent of her “learning disabled” kids went on to college. Although I homeschooled the last 3 years, so is my son. Sometimes advocating means putting those who see your child as something he is not behind you.

My son is intellectually gifted, was “diagnosed” by the school as autistic…turns out he is dyslexic. When we accommodate the dyslexia, he can attend college. I DO know my child best. This is a good post, but I just wanted to say sometimes the snake oil salesman aren’t exactly those who purport to cure, which is obvious, but also those who purport to help…

Comment on You are not normal…..you are exceptional! By Karen Disher by Karen Disher

Karen Disher — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 03:40:17 +0000

Thanks Ron,
It’s so good to hear stories of success! I worry about Aiden long term sometimes but I take comfort in others stories!

Thanks again
Karen

Comment on You are not normal…..you are exceptional! By Karen Disher by Karen Disher

Karen Disher — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 03:36:41 +0000

Hi Rhonda
Please email me at sunflower30@live.ca, I would love to help you with your ADHD journey! We all know it’s a hard one, and all support helps!

Karen

Comment on You are not normal…..you are exceptional! By Karen Disher by Ron Lessard

Ron Lessard — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 18:02:17 +0000

I have walked in some of the same foot steps with my son Adam since kindergarten. He had a Ms. B, Mrs. M, and a Ms. L.; all teachers that ‘get it’. Adam is now in second year of college and doing just fine thank you. Congratulations to Aiden! We all celebrate ‘working together for rising stars’ through positive, constructive advocacy. Great modeling for our children to develop self advocacy. Well done Karen and thank you for sharing!
Ron

Comment on You are not normal…..you are exceptional! By Karen Disher by Rhonda

Rhonda — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:27:16 +0000

Thanks Karen for the wonderful story it s very encouraging! I have a little boy who s started kindergarten this sept and I had my suspicions for a while with my boy that something was going on with him but was hoping that school would help,but so far it s only made life a little harder ! I am happy to hear that there is help it may just take a while so Im glad we re getting on it early! I would love to hear any other tips you have in dealing with ADHD. Thanks again for the story Rhonda Thompson

Comment on Oh, He’ll Never Be Able To Do That! by Kate Steidl by Jeff

Jeff — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 22:31:46 +0000

This is a great story and gives so much hope to so many parents. Sometimes you have to stop listening and trust yourself and your children. A lot of Love goes a long way.

Comment on You are not normal…..you are exceptional! By Karen Disher by Linda Siegel

Linda Siegel — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 22:48:01 +0000

To all parents

I am really not in favor of having a child repeat a grade. I think they should get help as soon as we notice that there is a problem, even a slight one. Of course, the frustrating thing for parents is that help is not always available. But it should be. We keep agitating with schools to make help available early, as early as possible, when it is much easier. Aiden sounds like he is an extraordinary boy – and do are his parents.
Bon courage
Linda

Comment on Fourth Time’s the Charm? Why should there be repeated assessments for Learning Disabilities? by Denise Goegan by Linda Siegel

Linda Siegel — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 04:42:31 +0000

Denise
You are absolutely correct. This repeated assessment serves NO purpose. As you suggest, there are many students who need the first assessment but cannot afford it so it never gets done. Assessments could be useful if they were done with an intervention/accommodation in mind. For example, giving a reading test under timed and untimed conditions might help provide a justification for increased time on examinations. A detailed analysis of samples of written work may help provide clues to strengths and weaknesses in writing. Unfortunately, assessment are rarely, if ever, done with helping students tackle academic difficulties.
There is no reason to repeat them.
There may be some who argue for repeated assessments. It is appropriate to ask why and whether there is a profit motive involved.
You should be proud of your success. I know how hard you have worked. You are an excellent role model. I hope people will listen to your important observations.

Comment on Helping to Develop Phonological Awareness as Your Child Moves into Kindergarten and Grade One – Part Four by Sylvia Hannah by Sylvia Hannah

Sylvia Hannah — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 17:49:22 +0000

Dear Bonnie,

I am very happy that you found my article written in plain language. If the adults in children’s lives have a better understanding about why their children and grandchildren might be experiencing difficulties with reading, spelling, and writing, then we can truly help them to make sense of sound and print. Phonological awareness activities can be so much fun. Children aren’t aware of how much they’re learning but we, as adults, know how valuable these principles are. Thank you so much for helping both of your grandchildren.

Sincerely,
Sylvia Hannah