Learning disabilities are extremely common. There were a reported 7.5 million reported students between the ages of 3-21 receiving special education or related services in 2022-2023. That’s a lot...
Wait, What are disability accommodations? Some students have physical or mental difficulties that impact their ability to succeed in college. Common examples include (but are certainly not limited to)...
I am a member of the 10% of the global population that is living with a learning disability. Additionally, I am one of the approximately 1.6 million people living...
I always hear stories of “gifted children” who were ahead of the rest of their classmates. They were greatly celebrated by their teachers but experienced burnout later in their...
Tripping over a rock in the decade-long standing UCSB Labyrinth was, I’ll just go ahead and say it, one of my lower points. I’d like to glaze over the...
A diagnosis of combined type ADHD in my second year of university has made me exceptionally aware of the stigma towards ADHD floating around my everyday life. According to...
With October being Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) awareness month, I thought I would share some facts on ADHD and some ways to help you take advantage of your...
Dyslexia. It is a language-based learning disability that causes individuals to struggle with reading. It can also cause difficulties in other skills like spelling, writing, and pronouncing words. This...
Teachers have one of the most important jobs in our society: educating the youth. Some would say that’s easier said than done. As we all know, there is no...
My disorders make me who I am. While they have brought me challenges, I would not change them for the world.