A little about me you may never have known. Early in elementary school I was diagnosed with APD. Here is a little about what that entails Processing disorders, like auditory processing disorder, visual processing disorder, and sensory processing disorder are caused by a deficiency in a person’s ability to effectively use the information gathered by the senses. The issue is not the result of impaired hearing, impaired vision, attention disorders, intellectual disability, or cognitive deficit. If the brain cannot properly process the auditory, visual, and sensory information it receives, a child’s ability to learn and thrive in an academic setting is affected, often leading to low self-esteem and social withdrawal. Types of Processing Disorders ~Auditory Processing Disorder (APD), also called central auditory processing disorder, is characterized by an inability to process, interpret, and retain what a person hears. Children with APD may struggle to understand speech in noisy environments, mix up similar speech sounds, fail to follow directions, and misunderstand verbal instruction in the classroom, all of which lead to difficulty in task completion, both at home and at school. ~Visual Processing Disorder is characterized by an abnormality in the brain’s ability to process and interpret what the eyes see. A child with visual processing issues may struggle to differentiate between size, shape, and color of objects, confuse written symbols like those used in calculations, misjudge distance, and experience poor spatial awareness, often resulting in frequent falls or bumping into objects despite normal vision tests. So with that said, In first grade I was held back to take it over again. At this point of school I hadnt been tested yet and was learning very quickly that I needed to be because things were hard and I wasnt getting anywhere. I Failed my First Grade. My Mother was my best advocate and pushed for testing. I was Successful at finding a Diagnosis and where my Strengths were. I learned with getting tested a lot about myself and how I would need to go about my School Career. I was in Special Education Classes from third grade up to graduating high school. I had smaller classes with less kids and more help with one on one teacher student time. Every quarter I had a teacher parent principle and some others teacher meetings on how I was doing and progressing. Because of God, My Mother and all her support, all my wonderful teachers and mentors along the way throughout school I was able to succeed. I wouldnt have been able to do it with out you!!! Having a learning disability has not hurt me its helped me become the person I was supposed to be. I hated every minute of it but I got through it and am glad to know I just need to try that much harder in what ever I put my heart and mind to. Through all this I have found strength in God, Gymnastics, and Art in Drawing and Painting and recently Sewing. Thank you for being apart of my life and ever growing experiences and friendships. I am a stronger person today than I have ever been and with that Im grateful to be the person I am today. As of Today I have a beautiful new job working with young little ones and Ive started a child development class at Moorpark College. I am excited to be taking this big step back into school but I know what I need to do now! Love you all and cherish you friends and family Traci
Posted on: Tue, 20 Jan 2015 05:39:19 +0000
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