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Finally got a diagnosis
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| misswallflower |
Posted on May 01 2012 03:12 AM
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I finally got my diagnosis today and according to my psychologist, I have 315.0 Mathematics Disorder. So I'm guessing that would be Dyscalculia, right?
Also, I'm not sure what to do next. When I visit my university advisor, I know I should bring the papers to prove my LD so what exactly should I expect? |
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| squeakymonster |
Posted on May 01 2012 03:56 AM
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Congrats on the diagnosis. You are now officially dyscalculic.
Your next steps are to 1) make an appointment with your Student Disability Services office. You will need to take in your diagnosis so that they can put it on file for you. At that time, they may interview you to see what kinds of services you qualify for at the university. They will also guide you through dealing with your adviser. However, please do NOT give your academic adviser your diagnosis paperwork. They do not need this and it violates Americans with Disabilities Act. 2) Talk to your adviser and your professors the first week of classes. By that point, you will have filled out your requests for accommodations. As a courtesy, explain to EACH professor that you are learning disabled and how this might impact their class. If you need to, ask if Disability Services can help with that conversation.
I'm NOT lost, I'm just taking the scenic rout! |
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| misswallflower |
Posted on May 01 2012 06:20 AM
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Oh wow, thank you for letting me know about that! I didn't realize it would violate Americans with Disabilities Act. I just emailed the Student Disability Services office and hopefully everything will get arranged.
Thanks again! |
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| justfoundout |
Posted on May 01 2012 11:30 PM
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At my college, the disability office prints out one letter for each of my classes. They give these to me, sealed in an envelope, and addressed to each of the professors. If I have one professor for more than one class, then that professor gets two letters, one for each class. The disability office also gives me a sealed envelope addressed to me with the same information as is contained in the letter that go to my professors. This is so that I can know what I've given the professors. In my case, besides my LD, I'm also physically handicapped (bad knee). So, one of my accommodations tells the professor that sometimes I may be late due to this disability, and says that the professor together with the student should come to an agreement on how many times I might be late without this affecting my grade. - jus' |
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| RottieWoman |
Posted on May 02 2012 02:21 PM
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Second on the congrats for you, misswallflower!
I recall I had to explain more than once to the same prof., about my LD. Since it doesn't just affect numbers, sometimes as situations arise, "authorities" might ask or need to be reminded of how such-and-such situation relates to a learning disability. |
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| misswallflower |
Posted on May 03 2012 01:57 AM
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Thanks a lot, everyone. This definitely helps me with what to expect!
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| Ladyhawke |
Posted on May 05 2012 04:44 AM
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Congrats on the diagnosis, MissWallflower--although I'm not sure congratulating someone on officially learning they have Dyscalculia is appropriate, so pardon me if that is offensive in any way to you. The diagnosis should, however, help you with your classes.
I wish you all the best success in your current academic studies and in all your future endeavours. 
Ladyhawke
Algebra? When I learn decimals and fractions, you're welcome to try teaching me, but unless you have the patience of a saint and are very long-lived, good luck with that...  |
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| joyceisloss |
Posted on July 09 2012 07:50 PM
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To Wallflower, how did you go about getting a diagnosis from a psychologist? What all did you have to do to get the ball rolling? just typing this makes me anxious. |
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| RottieWoman |
Posted on July 11 2012 02:48 PM
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hi again, joyce!
as 'jus mentioned in reply to your intro post, if you're comfortable, you could give us your area and we could see what resources may be around there for you - unless you and 'jus already connected through PM.
Generally, resources I think of to get things going are: Vocational Rehab <variously named>; school or university Disabled Student Services or Exceptional Ed. teaching departments; state Learning Disability Association Chapter or national orgs., < if in States> and then of course, private counseling facilities where you just inquire - do you offer learning disability testing for adults and specifically for math learning disability or dyscalculia?
But it's a matter of you going around looking and talking to folks - I know that can be stressful-
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