I personally really resonated to today’s class. Tracey brought up some great points that I related to. I could relate to my personal experience and for my parents personal experience.

I was diagnosed with dyslexia when I was in third grade. My third grade teacher talked to my parents about my struggles in class and she suggested to them that I get tested for a learning disabiluty. My teacher was very supportive and kind talking to my parents. My parents gave me the support I needed. I understand this is not the case for some teachers and parents as Tracey mentioned. If the teacher starts off with what their child is struggling with or doing wrong, then the parents will not react well. Addiotanlly in some cases, some parents are not as supportive or belive there is nothing wrong with their child. The result is the child not getting as much support they need.

In my personal experience, when my parents got my test results back, they were scared. They did not know how my future shool career would look like. I am very fortunate to have supportive parents and teachers to help me.

Additoally, technology has been a huge help for my learning. However, I had had lash back from my peers stating that “I do not deserve to have a computer because [I am] not disabled enough,” as they did not et to have one. Tracey brought this up too and it is very harmful and hurtful for students with learning disabilities, it invalidates their struggles.

I hope to use my personal experience to help advocate for my future students learning needs.

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