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What technology options are available for home schooled children?
Bridget Brady
March 31, 2010 10:41:56 PM
My question is one of access to technology for home schooled children with LD. Based upon the home school groups that we belong to, there are a great many families who choose home school over public school for their LD children. We would like to have access to technology but unless a child is enrolled in the public school system, technology is often too expensive for many home schooling families. Any leads, connections, or suggestions for us?
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How can a student who has a learning disability and no computer skills survive college?
Bridget Brady
March 31, 2010 10:28:54 PM
As an occupational therapist, I recently evaluated a young woman who has a significant learning disability. She is interested in attending college, however, we know that computers are required in college for even non-academic functions, such as registration and communications, and she has difficulty using them. She is seeking an accommodations, but isn't sure what she needs or what to do. Do you have any suggestions on how a student can survive college without computer skills, or in regard to legal support for appropriate accommodations?
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How should I handle my trouble with math?
Bridget Brady
March 31, 2010 9:33:15 PM
I am a LD student about to enter ninth grade. I am dysgraphic and have fine motor skills difficulties. My school is wonderful about accommodations and such but I have encountered some difficulties with math.
Math was always my strong subject in elementary school. I was found to be gifted with an IQ of 138 and attended honors classes for math, science, and social studies in middle school. I did well in sixth grade but had difficulties in seventh. In eighth grade, I had tremendous difficulties and am going to repeat Algebra I, which I took a year early. I wonder if my poor understanding has more to do with my inability to listen and take good notes during class or just because I'm not a good student or just bad at Algebra. If it is the first reason do you feel it is fair for me to repeat the class and if not what would think would be the best route for me to take?