Table Of Contents 1. Introduction 2. How to Use This Module 3. Important Note for Adults with Both LD and ADD 4. Equipment and Supplies 5. Stages of Grief – Accepting your LD/ADD 6 What Stage am I at? 7. LD/ADD Gifts – Recognizing Your Strengths 8. Creativity Time! – LD/ADD Envelopes Exercise 9. Ready […]
We believe LD Pride is… Knowing that being learning disabled is nothing to be ashamed about Not being ashamed to advocate for accommodations you need Believing that you are smart and have lots of thing to offer the the world Recognizing talents and abilities that may be linked to your LD such as: Artistic ability […]
Be social… Arrange a social group for LD and ADD youth/adults to meet regularly for social activities… …including: picnics bike rides/ walking bowling movie nights arts and crafts dances horseback riding rock climbing, etc. etc. etc….. Arrange a comedy night or talent show performed by LD/ADD people (This could be a fund raiser). Help […]
Tearing Down the Wall By Jodi Becker Kinner I would like to share my story with you about how “the wall” applies to my life. When my mother explained to me about my “wall” and how it affected my academic potential, I looked back and thought about how “the wall” applies to me. After […]
This is the place where you can find out what other people think LD Pride is all about… Thank you for your contribution! Contribute your definition: info@ldpride.net. In the subject line of your email, please use the phrase, “LD Pride Definition”. According to You, LD Pride is… … knowing that your learning difference gives a […]
When you are first diagnosed with learning disabilities or Attention Deficit Disorder, you will likely feel a great sense of relief that you can finally put a name to your difficulties. You will feel validated that you do, in fact, have a bona fide disability and your problems are not a matter of being lazy […]
LD/ADD Gifts – Recognizing Your Strengths Please note: The following is only one section of my latest self-help module ” Finding your LD/ADD Pride! Accepting Your LD/ADD” Many adults with LD/ADD are so overwhelmed by their weaknesses, they forget to recognize their strengths and abilities. This is an understandable reaction (most people tend to focus […]
By Tim Vaughan, Life Coach 1. Create a dynamic support structure It is imperative to have people surrounding you that both understand and nurture you. It is awfully lonely and frustrating to feel like a square peg in a round world. These feelings can be lessened once you build a support structure that satisfies your […]
“We are now going to go chapter by chapter and review just the very most important information that we have discovered on this case.” So, without any further ado… (what is ado, anyway?)…………… Chapter 1 – What is a Learning Disability? We learned that a learning disability is a difference in the way your brain […]
“You might wonder how your future can be part of the mystery of your learning disability. But really, what is more, mysterious than the future? Of course, we can’t really see into your future, but when you have a learning disability it is extremely important to plan ahead.” “As you have learned, a learning disability does […]