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Advocacy

Jun 17
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On being NVLD in Public- A Reaction to Gus Walz, by Kristen

By Advocacy, NVLD Bloggers, Overcoming Obstacles, Personal Stories

I have quite a lot in common with Gus Walz, the son of the former vice presidential nominee, Tim Walz.

Like Gus, I’m the second born in a white, middle-class, Midwestern family. I also come from a family of educators and passionate community organizers. I’m tall and have wavy hair, too.

I also have a non-verbal learning disorder (NVLD), just like Gus Walz.  Read More

May 06
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Lost In Translation A Story Of A Late Diagnosis, by Laura

By Advocacy, Diagnosis, High School/College, Overcoming Obstacles

I have always wondered as a child why I was different from others and struggled to be a part of everyone else world having to face day-to-day tasks at school and home with no support or help from SEN teams. My mother who wanted answers and help would consistently ask for help or support from many people in the sectors to help me never got any response or simply had no interest in assessing me. It went on for many years until high school and a noisy, busy, and crowded classroom full of neurotypical teenagers was my nightmare. Read More