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Clarity Embracing the Message of Faith: Passion, Focus, Clarity, and Willingness

[madsjohanogaard]

I was on the @beyond6seconds podcast 🤩 and now the episode has been published! You can find it here: https://www.beyond6seconds.net/filmmaking-about-the-dyslexic-and-adhd-experience-with-mads-johan-ogaard/ (The episode should also be available soon on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Stitcher and iHeartRadio.) Carolyn Kiel thank you for having me😊✨👍 ———- Like my art or want to hire me for public speaking? Check out my website for booking and online store - link in bio✨ ————- Check out more of me I make art about mental health, learning, dyslexia etc. Link to other platforms in my bio✨ @madsjohanogaard ▪️ Watch my short film @iamdyslexicshortfilm ▪️ Fakemon page: @hydonso ——— #dyscalculia #dyslexia #school #dyslexiaawareness #neurodiversity #learndifferently #learningdifferences #learning #beyond6secondspodcast #madsjohanogaard (at World) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgeJCr7sWay/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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parents should know

7 Learning Disabilities As a parent, it can be difficult to navigate the education system and ensure your child is receiving the support they need to succeed. Learning disabilities can present unique challenges for children, and it is important for parents to have an understanding of these disabilities and how they can affect their child’s learning. In this blog, we will discuss seven common…

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What Is Dyscalculia - wide-no-watch-next.mp4 from Learning Success on Vimeo.

Is your child struggling with math? Ever heard of dyscalculia? Most people haven't. . Some people call it math dyslexia. Dyscalculia involves the processing and representing of numbers. That may affect number sense, calculation, mathematical reasoning, and a difficulty with basic math concepts. In this video we'll cover what causes dyscalculia, what dyscalculia is, and what to do about dyscalculia.

You'll learn some of the common symptoms of this specific learning difference and at the end will be given an evaluation option. Dyscalculia has been thought to be a lifelong learning disability but that idea is being challenged as we learn more about neuroplasticity.

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✅ Learn about Neuroplasticity here learningsuccesssystem.com/system/neurogenesis?utm_source=vimeo&utm_medium=video&utm_id=vimeodysc&utm_term=dyscalculia ✅ Get a free dyscalculia test here learningsuccesssystem.com/dyscalculia-test?utm_source=vimeo&utm_medium=video&utm_id=vimeodysc&utm_term=dyscalculia

✅ Dyscalculia test video youtube.com/watch?v=Yw1YSNgQkgA

#dyscalculia #dyslexia #learningsuccess #learningdisability #learningdifferences #learningdifficulties #math

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Why not come onto iDyslexic and tell us what having a learning difference means to you. Or if you work in the space tell us on iDyslexic what it means to you? You can find iDyslexic on the App Store or Google Play Store or at www.idyslexic.com #iDyslexic #idyslexicapp #dyslexic #dyslexia #adhd #ProudToBe1In5 #CreatingSomethingGreat #1in5 #socialnetwork #digitalclassrooms #beautifulday #artwork #creatives #liveauthentic #lovelife livelife #learningdifference #young #happydays😊 (at Kilkenny, Ireland) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIHCDHIhmW0/?igshid=1rfk2j88kjukv

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Little do these people know: 1. I was nonverbal until the age of five 2. I’m not social 3. I work better alone most of the time (keyword: most) 4. Couldn’t wear jeans until I was 11 5. Hate the texture of most vegetables (no it’s not about growing up stfu Karen) 6. Couldn’t understand sarcasm until I was eight. 7. Stops talking if I get too upset 8. Hides emotions 9. Acted “retarded” most of the time (tbh still do) Point being, I wasn’t always “high functioning.” #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #autistic #autisticmemesforautisticteens #autistickids #asd #autismspectrum #autismspectrumdisorder #autismspectrumwarrior #autismspectrumdisorders #ld #learningdifference #learningdifferences #learningdifferencesovercome #learningdisabilities #learningdisability #learningdisabilitysupport #learningdisabilityawareness #nonverbal #nonverbalautism #nonverbalautismawareness #highfunctioning #highfunctioningautism https://www.instagram.com/p/CB_B33FJCON/?igshid=1zgu9hxydbi4

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Posted @withregram • @neurodivergentmum Resilience is not borne out lack of accommodations. #autism #adhd #dyslexia #dyscalculia #dysgraphia #learningdisabilities #learningdifferences #autistic #actuallyautistic #adhdadult #invisibledisability #disability #reasonableaccommodation #resilience #trauma #support https://www.instagram.com/p/CR4_3ghjVfMK02EGrEvOxGXiwKskX8DTyWLQgg0/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Working Memory & Dyslexia Support✏ #1in5 #dyslexia #dyslexiaawareness #advocacy #awareness #learningdifference #learningdisability #ADHD #anxiety #mentalhealth #multisensory #differentiatedinstruction #the_reading_clinic_inc #dysgraphia #dyscalculia (at The Reading Clinic, Inc. - Learning Disabilities) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwuRP_xheUo/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=zxcd4vp0hs92

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Alternatives to the traditional O and A Levels in Singapore: Secondary School/Pre-College

This post is not sponsored by any of the organisations listed below. 

Disclaimer: This post is not meant to criticise the Singapore education system. While it has its merits, I simply didn’t find that it was helpful to me or anyone else around when I struggled to force myself to learn things in which I had zero interest, nor did I feel were beneficial to my ever-changing future plans. This post serves as a guide and is based on my personal experience and research. Please note that this is not intended to encourage students to take the easy way out - do your absolute best in everything that you do, be open to alternatives and you’ll get there.

Living in Singapore, the route of traditional education was the one that was most familiar to my parents (and just about anyone else). It was expected that I went to a school - not necessarily one of the top ones -  followed a strictly set curriculum which consisted of a lot of rote learning, subjects I didn’t necessarily care about and a ridiculous emphasis on exam performance (meritocracy at its finest). Add this to the usual challenges of growing up - no prizes for guessing that I was not a very happy person. Instead, I preferred to learn what I wanted, when I wanted, where I wanted. Being stuck in a classroom for hours on end was a big no in my books, and by the age of 15, I hit my breaking point.

Note: Under the Compulsory Education Act of 2000, all Singapore citizens must attend and complete education in a national primary school for six years before attaining the age of 15, unless the Ministry of Education grants you an exemption, which is reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Please do not under circumstances break the law. 

With some research and convincing, my parents finally let me take charge of my education, and I’m doing what I love today.

If you (or your children) are looking to homeschool, want to try another way, or are just looking for a backup option, here are three alternatives you may wish to consider to help you get to university or wherever you choose.

1. International GED (General Educational Development Tests) Diploma

Screenshot from the GED website

Cost: US$75 per subject (S$101), or US$300 (SG$404) for all four subjects. Time: As long as you’d like, but I’d recommend doing an exam every week for a month, or one every two weeks to keep the momentum going.  Age restrictions: Generally 18, but you can get an age waiver from GED if you are at least 16 years old (with parental consent).

According to the GED website, it is the #1 most recognised higher secondary certificate around the world. With four subjects that include the Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies, the GED Diploma is a credential that is accepted by universities even in Australia, New Zealand, Bangladesh, Nepal, the United Arab Emirates and the like. You can find a full list of countries and universities that accept it here. Do note, however, that while the GED Diploma is accepted by the listed universities, this may not always mean direct entry to their undergraduate course, rather to their Foundation programs. Always do your research - call to ask if you have to!

I’d also recommend that you take the SAT or ACT and do your best to get a good score, as it would take a significant headache off you when it comes to attempting to apply to universities. The GED, like CollegeBoard for SAT and ACT, also offers accommodations for those with learning differences or disabilities that you can apply for with documentation. Additionally, the GED Ready tests are a great help to gauge your preparation for the real exams, and there are also some prep courses you can take if you need a helping hand. The GED Diploma may also grant you college credit if you do decide to study in the US.

Once you pass all four subjects, you get a nice diploma and transcript, and it’s yours forever, with no expiry date. Congratulations!

2. Cambridge or Edexcel IGCSE or A Levels (British Council)

Screenshot from British Council Singapore

Cost: S$395-$595 per subject (depending on if you take the Double Award Sciences, Extended papers, etc) for IGCSE, and from S$296 to $900+ for the ‘A’ Level subjects. Time: Depends on how much you study, but I’d recommend 6 months to a year of preparation.  Age restrictions: None.

These exams are what public schools in the UK take. Whilst similar exams are taken in Singapore, there’s no requirement to take Mother Tongue (MT) subjects. I’d still recommend that you do, though, because being bilingual or even multilingual goes a long way on your university applications and when it comes to applying for jobs eventually. Here’s an article on why being multilingual would be a great help in getting hired. There’s also no practical sciences (Alternative To Practical papers are taken instead). Be aware that for IGCSE, the Double Award papers are a combination of all three sciences, so if you’ve been made fun of for ‘not taking Pure Science’, here’s your chance to give it a go.

Most universities I’ve seen require one to have at least five to six IGCSE subjects and at least three A Levels, but again, different places have different requirements.

3. US Advanced Placement ‘AP’ exams

Screenshot from the CollegeBoard AP website

Cost: US$125 (about S$168) per exam Time: It depends, but don’t rush. Age restrictions: None The Advanced Placement (AP) exams are in subjects at college-level standards. They are recognised worldwide, and some universities also recognise them for direct entry into their undergraduate programs. The subjects on offer include Calculus, Physics, Psychology, World History, Biology, Chemistry and Computer Science. While they’re not impossible, do remember that they are college level exams, and one should not treat them lightly. 

The AP has the potential to save you time and money when you eventually go to college - you can even earn credits before setting foot on-campus, allowing you to skip introductory courses and proceed to higher-level ones. 

Not a one-size-fits-all approach

Everyone learns and progresses differently. We each also have our own strengths and weaknesses. By extension, our paths to success may differ, as well as the definition of success to each person. No matter which path you may take, it helps to remember that you are special in your own ways, and that learning and education is a lifelong journey, so if one way doesn’t work, try another! 

Good luck! 

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Not sure if this is a manta ray but its cute.  I was given a tiny origami box with a sweet inside as a surprise from this same student a few weeks earlier and I told him I wanted to keep the box because it looked cute. He made me another box as seen here for teacher’s day.

Me - goes to the toilet and comes back Student: teacher! look at your table! what is that! Me: oh wow!! What is that! Student: *laughs* I made that for you. I folded the paper!

He’s been doing that with sweets ever since I started working with him. I think I’ll be documenting more from him. 

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Epigenetics: Body, Mind, Spirit Where Everyone Learns Better When Embracing Revolutionary Teaching; Well-Being Part X

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New video out on YouTube now! Have you read your diagnostic papers? English: https://youtu.be/fle5mx7UODU ———— #madsjohanogaard #dyslexia #dyscalculia #diagnosis #papers #learningdifferences #learningdisabilities #dyslexic #neurodiversity #youtube https://www.instagram.com/p/CpC7J3nM8XC/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Welcome to Brighthouse Learning Center, a learning center for gifted students located in Mandeville, LA. Our learning facility is known for its warmth and inviting home-like environment in which we educate students with great potential. Our program focuses on providing strong academic education alongside fostering the passions of each student.

We offer the following tutoring services:

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We are different. Our space is different, our approach is different, our teachers are different, and our students are different. Being different is an extraordinary gift. It takes a different mind to think of new solutions to problems, write books that cause other minds to change, find cures for diseases, or create inventions that better mankind. Our private teachers will help students direct their creative energies into academic and social successes. Our role in developing this kind of potential is our express pleasure and a privilege at Brighthouse Learning Center.

If you are interested in learning more about our special education programs, please contact Brighthouse Learning Center today

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The Dyslexia Debate

The following blog is inspired by the article: “IDA Responds to the ‘Dyslexia Debate’”published by the International Dyslexia Association.

I remember distinctly being in kindergarten and first grade constantly anxious, on guard, and finding excuses to go to the nurse. Though I’d always been a curious child and loved to learn new things, I hated school. I hated the potential for being called on, I hated that my classmates made fun of me, I hated being punished for not doing homework that I truly couldn’t do. Though I hated many aspects of daily life, I played along with the system enough to get by for a few years. Though, soon enough, my trick was discovered. 

I remember walking into my testing session and being asked if I knew why I was there. My response: “I’m just a dumb 2nd grader”. That is truly how I felt. I felt dumb for not being able to read, for getting stuck on math problems, for being confused in class, for being different from my peers. 

Following the testing session it soon came out that I was dyslexic. Unsurprisingly, I hated this too. But with time, I was able to accept that being dyslexic did not mean that I was dumb, but rather that I learned differently. It meant that like everyone else I had strengths and I had areas I could work on. The discovery of my dyslexia also meant that I was going to change schools so that I could be best supported. At first I did not like this plan, but eventually I was excited as I felt I would have a community in where I belonged and was understood. Though it took me about 10 years to fully embrace my dyslexia, I have been able to slowly accept myself for who I am and the strengths I have, while acknowledging the areas I need growth in. 

Fastforward---> 

I have graduated from college where I wrote my undergraduate thesis on the parent perspective of a dyslexia diagnosis. I have become involved in advocacy surrounding dyslexia. I have mentored younger dyslexic students. 

After graduating from college I began teaching Special Education in urban public schools and... BAM! No one uses the word “dyslexia” anymore but instead says “Specific Learning Disability”. What the HECK does that mean? It’s the least specific “specific” disability possible!! My students have no way to explain their learning difference, they struggle to identify what it is, they aren’t sure of their strengths. 

You may be wondering why this is. How does a word really make that much of a difference? 

It does! 

Without a way to “specifically” identify their learning difference, the perception of being dumb and less capable than their peers is confirmed, when it is not truly reality. When they are told their “Specific Learning Disability” is in reading, writing, and math, they feel hopeless. When teachers start by identifying areas of difficulty, that’s all kids hear. I can say this from being a student AND a teacher in these conversations. When it changes to “you have dyslexia, so there are some areas you are really good at, and there are some things that are more difficult for you” it COMPLETELY changes a chid’s (and parent’s) self-perception. 

I have no more strengths or intelligence than my students, all I had was a truly SPECIFIC word to identify with, a community to call on, and a difference I could learn about.