Good for her! I always failed any math course, from first grade on. I was not tested for disabilities till I transferred to a larger university. I have dyscalcia myself. The University of Pittsburgh helped me learn, and was released from the algebra requirements. I went on to Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, and still love learning today at 71. This is great!
Inspirational history! I have 23 years old and I have the same problem than Savannah, but I never receive special help.. I hope received it in my university
you need to apply and look for the help . speak at university how they acomodate students with disability where to go and who to talk. You need to seek for the help.
Inspirational. It is really good to teach students self-advocacy from a young age. This is really needed in my country and surely we will get there by God's grace.
Hi vinod kumar, thanks for your comment. We understand it can be difficult but know you’re not alone and there are resources that can help you. It sounds like you are trying to take charge of your own learning and thinking differences. Please consider sharing your concerns you expressed to us with your parent, guardian or school counselor. One good article to share with them is: I’m Concerned My Child Might Have learning and thinking differences. Now What? u.org/2a8583R You might also consider checking one of our partner programs, Friends of Quinn (www.friendsofquinn.com/ld-resources), an online community that offers resources and support for young adults with learning differences, as well as for the people who love them.
Savannah and all others, Keep it up. You will be able to Graduate college as I have. You are fortunate to be in a time where we are integrated, supported, and others are made aware of dyscalculia's existence. Work and life skills will be a tad challenging at times, but when is it not?
I am in yr 7 I diagnosed with discalkculia in yr 5 and it really effects my ability to learn but to everyone else who has don't be upset ashamed or confused I dont know why we get it but it makes us unike 😋🙂
I am a grandmother of a 17 year old with this disability. We are struggling with virtual learning failing most classes. She hasn’t gotten driving licenses because she failed the test one time and fearful of failing again. Now I know driving is difficult and I would much rather she not. She wants to go to college but we are petrified at her succeeding. She does have resources to help but not helpful during this pandemic. I would love to connect with Savannah as a mentor for my granddaughter. How to get in touch with her would be so helpful if that information can be passed on or if other resources for mentor ship with expert on this condition or having this condition and succeeding. Thanks for this video.
if you are serious about teaching driving without actually taking on the risks of driving, then use a simulator of any kind. i reccomend just buying a game like forza motorsport and just mess around with a cheap wheel. it sounds silly, but i honestly believe the future of driver education (assuming self driving doesnt take over) lies in this avenue. I believe i have this disorder and am attempting to get a diagnosis, but i am an exceptionally skilled driver despite the symbolic aspects of the tasks being essentially not possible to memorize. sims allow training for the physical aspects of conducting a vehicle which frees up mental horsepower for things like memorizing sign symbology.
I have dyscalculia and I believe that it's not a disadvantage its actually an advantage god gave these students these learning disabilities because he knows that they can overcome them he know in the future every person with a learning disability can succeed in college or even get into college he wouldn't just give this learning disabilitie to just anyone he chooses the people who can handle it and knows they can succed people with learning disabilities are just like people without it they are not different it's how they learn people with learning disabilities learn differently and they are really interested in school like me. god knows that when people overcome their learning disabilities they can succed in life and be an inspiration to other young people who have learning disabilities.
Hi Corey Leung, thanks for your question. Unfortunately, we don't know of specific schools with programs. But if you're looking for college programs, check out this piece: 15 College Programs for Kids With Learning and Attention Issues u.org/29qOQi3 You may also want to check out one of our founding partners, GreatSchools. With profiles of more than 200,000 Pre-K-12 schools and more than one million parent and community ratings and reviews of schools, GreatSchools provides information, activities and tools that help parents get the best possible education for their children: www.understood.org/en/about/our-founding-partners/greatschools We hope this helps.
I have the same problem than her since I was a child. I dont know how I can get in the best universities in America or in the others countries of the World like China, Japan, South Korea.. it could be difficult for me because I am a French Student, a international student so I don't know how i can get in the best universities in America or in others coutries in the World even if I really work hard...
Hi, Thanks for your question. Understood is based in the United States, so all our information on family rights and advocacy pertain to the educational and civil rights laws of the United States. International users are welcome to access our content and tools. However, you can access most of Understood, including Parenting Coach, Through Your Child's Eyes and Tech Finder without creating a profile. Please note: If you reside in or are located within the EU, please be aware that the privacy laws in the United States are different from the laws in the EU. If you are visiting our website from the EU, please do not create an account or provide Understood.org with any personal information, including your email address. If you live in the EU and have created a profile, please email privacyofficer@understood.org to close this Understood account. If you are currently signed up for our email list, please unsubscribe. [LINK: click.email.understood.org/?qs=dc10df7e0ead42ba73324a73a8a05542b28ffc12534e36545fdd05119fddaaa3abf40f64615ec23713fde0e49ae96af60dfaaaa75e1c7489]
Hi @Deena Dream, Thanks for your question. The first place you can start to find help is with your doctor or pediatrician (for your child). University campuses often have counselors you can talk to as well. Schools will give kids with dyscalculia accommodations. You can learn more about them in this article "Classroom accommodations for dyscalculia" u.org/2QwnmkP We hope that helps. If you have other questions don't hesitate to ask or send them to support@understood.org. Best, The team at Understood
Hi Froot Bat, We're sorry to hear this. That sounds really frustrating. Have you taken your written diagnosis to your school's disability services department? Savannah wrote more about her experience and how she spoke up for herself in this article on Understood: "How self-advocacy helped me fight for my rights in college" u.org/3ggKSMI It might help you find other ways to get your dyscalculia recognized. I saw you mentioned in another post that you have a 3.8 average. Do you think it's possible that that is what is making them resistant? It is common for schools to feel that people who are twice exceptional or are already getting good grades do not need accommodations for their learning or thinking differences. While this article addresses parents of K-12 students, it might be something you could show to your university disability services. Just because you're no longer in high school doesn't mean the issues aren't still there. "7 Myths About Twice-Exceptional (2E) Students" u.org/3ggaOrV Finally, these two articles might help you to get the school to reconsider their accommodations stance. Again, they are targeted at parents of younger students, but you should be able to adjust the suggestions to something that could help you: - How to Convince Your Child’s School Not to Reduce Services u.org/2W0aKFP - 10 Smart Responses for When the School Cuts or Denies Services u.org/3j0E081 We hope these help, and if you need anything else, please don't hesitate to ask. You can also email us at support@understood.org for more private assistance. Best, The team at Understood
@@UnderstoodOrg Thank you so much, they do have my documentation but we’re very resistant to accommodations even though I have a documented diagnosis and an accommodations list from high school. Student disability services at my university were very unhelpful and I had a bad interaction with a Pre-cal professor, who told me to drop my major and that I will never succeed without math. This caused me to reach out to a student led disability organization who published my story on their instagram account. I will definitely show my new professor the article, thank you so much again for the replies
Hi, @Froot Bat Here's some additional detail we've received from our expert, Jennifer Hamblet. I'm sorry to hear that you're having a hard time. I know you said that the disability services office has a copy of your documentation. I just want to be sure that you have actually completed their process to register for accommodations and that they have formally told you (either in a letter or email) that you can't have them. If you haven’t registered, you should do that as soon as you can. If you have done that, the best advice would be to ask what the process is to appeal their decision, and then follow that process right away. They should be able to tell you why they said no to your requests. Maybe there is additional information you could provide that would help you make your case. You may already be aware of this, but sometimes there are accommodations students get in high school that are not considered appropriate at the college level; this might be why the disability services office turned down your request. You can see some accommodations that are often approved here: bit.ly/TypesAcc Sometimes the reason they say no is that the requested accommodations change what the professor is trying to teach and measure. If that’s the case, they may not be able to approve what you wanted. No matter what the reason is why they said no, file an appeal. Maybe they just need more information from you, or they might need to check with the department to see whether the accommodations you asked for are reasonable for that class. (It can vary from class to class.) I can’t guarantee things will go your way, but it’s worth a try! You may find this post from the Office for Civil Rights helpful: www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/transition.html You can contact the Office for Civil Rights to ask them questions about your situation. Find your regional office here: www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/addresses.html
Good for her! I always failed any math course, from first grade on. I was not tested for disabilities till I transferred to a larger university. I have dyscalcia myself. The University of Pittsburgh helped me learn, and was released from the algebra requirements. I went on to Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, and still love learning today at 71. This is great!
Thank you for sharing your story with us! We're so glad you enjoyed the video.💙
Inspirational history! I have 23 years old and I have the same problem than Savannah, but I never receive special help.. I hope received it in my university
you need to apply and look for the help . speak at university how they acomodate students with disability where to go and who to talk. You need to seek for the help.
Inspirational. It is really good to teach students self-advocacy from a young age. This is really needed in my country and surely we will get there by God's grace.
I have this issue too.
But my parents do not believe i have it
Hi vinod kumar, thanks for your comment. We understand it can be difficult but know you’re not alone and there are resources that can help you.
It sounds like you are trying to take charge of your own learning and thinking differences. Please consider sharing your concerns you expressed to us with your parent, guardian or school counselor.
One good article to share with them is: I’m Concerned My Child Might Have learning and thinking differences. Now What? u.org/2a8583R
You might also consider checking one of our partner programs, Friends of Quinn (www.friendsofquinn.com/ld-resources), an online community that offers resources and support for young adults with learning differences, as well as for the people who love them.
I am 14 with dyscalculia and this means so much to me
Savannah and all others,
Keep it up. You will be able to Graduate college as I have. You are fortunate to be in a time where we are integrated, supported, and others are made aware of dyscalculia's existence.
Work and life skills will be a tad challenging at times, but when is it not?
Thank you so much!
I am in yr 7 I diagnosed with discalkculia in yr 5 and it really effects my ability to learn but to everyone else who has don't be upset ashamed or confused I dont know why we get it but it makes us unike 😋🙂
She's so inspireing ❤️
neat content Understood. I killed that thumbs up on your video. Keep on up the terrific work.
I have dyscalculia
I am a grandmother of a 17 year old with this disability. We are struggling with virtual learning failing most classes. She hasn’t gotten driving licenses because she failed the test one time and fearful of failing again. Now I know driving is difficult and I would much rather she not. She wants to go to college but we are petrified at her succeeding. She does have resources to help but not helpful during this pandemic. I would love to connect with Savannah as a mentor for my granddaughter. How to get in touch with her would be so helpful if that information can be passed on or if other resources for mentor ship with expert on this condition or having this condition and succeeding. Thanks for this video.
if you are serious about teaching driving without actually taking on the risks of driving, then use a simulator of any kind. i reccomend just buying a game like forza motorsport and just mess around with a cheap wheel. it sounds silly, but i honestly believe the future of driver education (assuming self driving doesnt take over) lies in this avenue. I believe i have this disorder and am attempting to get a diagnosis, but i am an exceptionally skilled driver despite the symbolic aspects of the tasks being essentially not possible to memorize. sims allow training for the physical aspects of conducting a vehicle which frees up mental horsepower for things like memorizing sign symbology.
I have dyscalculia and I believe that it's not a disadvantage its actually an advantage god gave these students these learning disabilities because he knows that they can overcome them he know in the future every person with a learning disability can succeed in college or even get into college he wouldn't just give this learning disabilitie to just anyone he chooses the people who can handle it and knows they can succed people with learning disabilities are just like people without it they are not different it's how they learn people with learning disabilities learn differently and they are really interested in school like me. god knows that when people overcome their learning disabilities they can succed in life and be an inspiration to other young people who have learning disabilities.
Is there any other school, have programs for Dyscalculia? Thanks.
Hi Corey Leung, thanks for your question. Unfortunately, we don't know of specific schools with programs. But if you're looking for college programs, check out this piece: 15 College Programs for Kids With Learning and Attention Issues u.org/29qOQi3
You may also want to check out one of our founding partners, GreatSchools. With profiles of more than 200,000 Pre-K-12 schools and more than one million parent and community ratings and reviews of schools, GreatSchools provides information, activities and tools that help parents get the best possible education for their children: www.understood.org/en/about/our-founding-partners/greatschools
We hope this helps.
You can look up dyscalculia tutors in your area
And also am dyslexic
I have the same problem than her since I was a child. I dont know how I can get in the best universities in America or in the others countries of the World like China, Japan, South Korea.. it could be difficult for me because I am a French Student, a international student so I don't know how i can get in the best universities in America or in others coutries in the World even if I really work hard...
Hi,
Thanks for your question. Understood is based in the United States, so all our information on family rights and advocacy pertain to the educational and civil rights laws of the United States. International users are welcome to access our content and tools. However, you can access most of Understood, including Parenting Coach, Through Your Child's Eyes and Tech Finder without creating a profile.
Please note: If you reside in or are located within the EU, please be aware that the privacy laws in the United States are different from the laws in the EU. If you are visiting our website from the EU, please do not create an account or provide Understood.org with any personal information, including your email address.
If you live in the EU and have created a profile, please email privacyofficer@understood.org to close this Understood account. If you are currently signed up for our email list, please unsubscribe. [LINK: click.email.understood.org/?qs=dc10df7e0ead42ba73324a73a8a05542b28ffc12534e36545fdd05119fddaaa3abf40f64615ec23713fde0e49ae96af60dfaaaa75e1c7489]
Make a video on NVLD.
Hi Justin Stoner, thanks for your comment. We will share this with our editorial team.
WHERE DO WE GET HELP???
Hi @Deena Dream, Thanks for your question. The first place you can start to find help is with your doctor or pediatrician (for your child). University campuses often have counselors you can talk to as well. Schools will give kids with dyscalculia accommodations. You can learn more about them in this article "Classroom accommodations for dyscalculia" u.org/2QwnmkP
We hope that helps. If you have other questions don't hesitate to ask or send them to support@understood.org.
Best,
The team at Understood
oh i find hard to explains in a written exam not American
I have Dyspraxia
Thanks for your comment gillian owens. If there are any resources you may be looking for, please let us know. We'd be happy to help.
i have dyscalculia and my university rejected my accommodations-
Hi Froot Bat, We're sorry to hear this. That sounds really frustrating. Have you taken your written diagnosis to your school's disability services department? Savannah wrote more about her experience and how she spoke up for herself in this article on Understood: "How self-advocacy helped me fight for my rights in college" u.org/3ggKSMI It might help you find other ways to get your dyscalculia recognized.
I saw you mentioned in another post that you have a 3.8 average. Do you think it's possible that that is what is making them resistant? It is common for schools to feel that people who are twice exceptional or are already getting good grades do not need accommodations for their learning or thinking differences. While this article addresses parents of K-12 students, it might be something you could show to your university disability services. Just because you're no longer in high school doesn't mean the issues aren't still there. "7 Myths About Twice-Exceptional (2E) Students" u.org/3ggaOrV
Finally, these two articles might help you to get the school to reconsider their accommodations stance. Again, they are targeted at parents of younger students, but you should be able to adjust the suggestions to something that could help you:
- How to Convince Your Child’s School Not to Reduce Services u.org/2W0aKFP
- 10 Smart Responses for When the School Cuts or Denies Services u.org/3j0E081
We hope these help, and if you need anything else, please don't hesitate to ask. You can also email us at support@understood.org for more private assistance.
Best,
The team at Understood
@@UnderstoodOrg Thank you so much, they do have my documentation but we’re very resistant to accommodations even though I have a documented diagnosis and an accommodations list from high school. Student disability services at my university were very unhelpful and I had a bad interaction with a Pre-cal professor, who told me to drop my major and that I will never succeed without math. This caused me to reach out to a student led disability organization who published my story on their instagram account. I will definitely show my new professor the article, thank you so much again for the replies
@@UnderstoodOrg *were
Hi, @Froot Bat Here's some additional detail we've received from our expert, Jennifer Hamblet.
I'm sorry to hear that you're having a hard time.
I know you said that the disability services office has a copy of your documentation. I just want to be sure that you have actually completed their process to register for accommodations and that they have formally told you (either in a letter or email) that you can't have them. If you haven’t registered, you should do that as soon as you can.
If you have done that, the best advice would be to ask what the process is to appeal their decision, and then follow that process right away. They should be able to tell you why they said no to your requests. Maybe there is additional information you could provide that would help you make your case.
You may already be aware of this, but sometimes there are accommodations students get in high school that are not considered appropriate at the college level; this might be why the disability services office turned down your request. You can see some accommodations that are often approved here: bit.ly/TypesAcc
Sometimes the reason they say no is that the requested accommodations change what the professor is trying to teach and measure. If that’s the case, they may not be able to approve what you wanted.
No matter what the reason is why they said no, file an appeal. Maybe they just need more information from you, or they might need to check with the department to see whether the accommodations you asked for are reasonable for that class. (It can vary from class to class.) I can’t guarantee things will go your way, but it’s worth a try!
You may find this post from the Office for Civil Rights helpful: www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/transition.html
You can contact the Office for Civil Rights to ask them questions about your situation. Find your regional office here: www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/addresses.html