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May 12
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The Importance of Having Same Resource Room Teacher and Requesting Teachers Ahead of Time, by Eileen

By Eileen, NVLD Bloggers

One of things I learned during my high school years as a student with NVLD is that having the same resource room teacher all four years was so helpful.  My resource room teacher had such a clear understanding of my NVLD and it made it easier to truly reach my goals. Another thing I learned was that by speaking to your school counselor ahead of time to request teachers is so helpful too as regrettably not all teachers are so accepting of students with disabilities. Some districts do this automatically and others don’t so it is important to speak up especially if you are a hard working student. Read More

May 10
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Middle Aged Adult with NVLD, by VM

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Hello I am V.M., I’m in my mid-30s and have NVLD. Like many people I was misdiagnosed with ADHD as a child, but always suspected the diagnosis was incorrect, as I did not not have any of the symptoms. I began to conclude I had NVLD in college after I researched LDs that seem to be math specific and the college psychometrician assessed me. Reading social cues and performing complex processes in the correct sequence is a struggle for me, but I use the approved compensatory methods to mitigate the symptoms. Read More

May 03
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What’s Wrong With the School System, by Nathan

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There is little mental health support in school, and this is one of the reasons why a lot of high school students struggle with school and their mental health. They sometimes bring things into the classroom that can affect their work, like things going on at home. Also, there needs to be extra support for, not just mental health, but general well-being, so that people aren’t exerting themselves too much, having too much on their mind, and causing harm. Read More

Apr 26
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Anxiety And Panic, by Oscar

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Welcome back to my blog – after a long absence I’m happy to be back. Today I want to talk about anxiety and panic. And since 2023 started I’ve had my fair share of anxiety/panic attacks and I do believe with NVLD we are prone to these attacks… however, there was one attack that really scared me – so this happened mid-January and I woke up around half 2 in the morning and my heart was racing and I couldn’t figure out why. Read More
Apr 21
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The Misunderstanding of Inclusion, by Eileen

By Eileen, NVLD Bloggers

As a student with an NVLD  I was very grateful to be in a school district that valued inclusion and that they received all their training from Syracuse University, a renowned leader in inclusion. However  like others I am sure,   they  misunderstood the differences between partial and full inclusion especially for the secondary level. Read More

Apr 21
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My Life With NVLD, by Julia

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Hi my name is Julia I was recently diagnosed with NVLD while staying in a psychiatric hospital. I’ve always felt different. I have had a hard time relating to people and have  always been closer and and more comfortable being around animals especially my horse Belle who has been my saving anchor since I was thirteen years old. My childhood was marked with difficulties at school academically and being really shy and having a hard time making friends. Read More

Apr 19
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Turning My Pain Into Purpose, by Michelle

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Many people are familiar with Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. A person who has gone through a trauma, experiences effects after the event is over with. Many people are less familiar with Post Traumatic Growth, which was introduced in the 1990s by Psychologist Richard Tedeschi and Richard Calhoun. Having this type of growth enables survivors to recognize and embrace new connections. This concept of growth after a trauma involves five categories: growing appreciation for life, improved relationships with others, new possibilities in life, personal strength, and a spiritual change. These sections are designed for the person to work through over a long period. Having a Learning Disability has caused me to develop post-traumatic growth, with the stigma and trauma that have accompanied it. Read More

Apr 12
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My Journey With NVLD and Mental Health, by Kaitlyn

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I was diagnosed with NVLD at a young age but did not know what that was tell I got older and began to look things up about it. I do not remember it affecting me too much tell I got a little bit older. I do remember my anxiety was what I struggled with most at a young age. I remember that I had anxiety almost everyday and would come home crying. It took me a few years to finally find medication that worked on me.
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Apr 07
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Exploring the Complexity of my Relationship to Family, by Ben

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Childhood was a tumultuous time for me, rife with emotional chaos and isolation due to a lack of understanding from the outside world (parents, therapists, teachers etc) on how to properly support me. When I was younger, my sensory system would ignite from “zero to one hundred” at  sometimes even the smallest provocation. I didn’t understand my own wiring and felt out of control and at the mercy of these outbursts. I often felt immense guilt after I said or acted in socially impermissible ways. I was emotionally unpredictable and without the proper diagnosis found my family would walk on eggshells around me as they never knew what would set me off. I couldn’t comprehend why my emotions were so painstakingly visceral in my body. I was told that I was just being too sensitive or needed to find healthier ways to calm down. Read More