Dyslexic Me( poem)

I was dignosed with a "learning disability" as a young child however before that my parents were told I was mentally handicapp and that I would never make it pass the 8th grade.I did make it pass the 8th grade. In fact, I graduated high school at the age of 20 and went on to graduate from College with a degree in Special Education. As adult, I view this as the greatest gift god has ever given because it has lead to greater tolerance and understanding of the world around, it has given me patience and a lead me to a career as a Special Education Teacher. Many people get learning disabilities and mental handicaps confused because of political correctness and inconsistent practices in the understanding and dealings of these lifetime difficulties. This has led to problems for me.
So here are some definitions:
Learning Disability: A person who has an average (100) or above average IQ and a severe deficit in achievement. formly known as minmal brain damage BEFORE 1969.
MENTAllY DISABLED: An IQ of 70 or below and has difficultly functioning in society.
I hope as an educator this enlightens some people out there.

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[moomay11649]

What a beautiful, Carmen. I still think you were misdiagnosed.

Moomay

[woodlandpoet]

Thanks,I have been told that before but in order recieve special education in the USA a student has to be re-evaluated every three years. My mother had me evaluated every year.

[cliffhere]

like what your doing .. keep it up if ya can!

[woodlandpoet]

I will thanks!!

[HeartlessArchAngel69]

I have dyslexia too!! teachers called me a retard and so eventually my peers started to too

[woodlandpoet]

I am sorry that happened to you. I have visual perception defect which is a type of dyslexia. I hope that you have been able to overcome that. Words can hurt sometimes but knowledge is power. Keep in touch.

[1itsybitsybutterfly]

Thank you for sharing this information with me! Very eductional! 5 stars!

[cliffhere]

thats grand so

[HeartlessArchAngel69]

yes I dont get it much not i finished highschool but I feel failed because didnt pass 7th form or last year highschool! knowledge is power!! i agree! I write songs about my feelings but i cant write the music notes just lyrics!

[woodlandpoet]

Thank-you!!! What a nice thing to say!