Last year, my school informed me that I have dyscalculia, a learning disability that affects the way I process math. Having an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) isn't the easiest thing to cope with. Having an IEP means that I need a secondary resource teacher to make sure I understand what is going on in the classroom. I have more work than other students because everyday after school I need to go over the notes I took in class and write another set of notes in the way I understand them. Having the disability sometimes makes me doubt myself and wonder, “Why can't I learn like everyone else? My life would be much easier.” Sometimes I come across people who treat me differently because I don’t learn in the same way, but I’m really just a regular student like them. I ignore their behavior and don’t let it affect me. People’s negative opinions make my passion to conquer this disability stronger.
My teachers expect a lot from me academically. They hold me to a high standard to prepare me for college, where I may not have the same resources. When I go to college, my learning disability won't affect any goals I want to accomplish. I’m the type of individual that likes to challenge myself, so I know I will succeed in the next phase of my education. I want to prove to kids that also have a disability that they can make it too.
Girl you need to say this to yourself "I am smart and beautiful". I am glad you don't let what other people say affect you and I believe that its amazing when you said your disability wont affect your goal. I don't know if I'm correct but you want to be an accountant? Don't let your disability stop you from your dream because I believe in you and so does a lot of other people. then when you grow up you can show off too everyone who put you down. :)
ReplyDeleteIt's good you don't let this disability stop you. Keep your head up and don't question yourself ever, you are just as smart as everyone else. Lastly, keep striving to prove the doubters wrong.
ReplyDeleteYES, I definitely agree with Brittney and Sean. Just keep your head up and do what ever you need to do to make you happy and to be successful in your life. When you reach that point of your career it will prove to others that having a disability can actually help you in life and show how your no different from others because if you can do it anybody else can too.
ReplyDeleteThanks guys! I really appreciate it :-)
ReplyDeleteSo long as you can access the resources you need, an IEP can actually help you develop better long-term skills!
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