Understood holds this weekly Twitter chat that aims to keep the momentum going and raise awareness of learning and attention issues. Follow along with hashtag #LDCHAT and follow users @understoodchats & @understoodorg. Experts will be available to answer your questions and concerns and share resources from Understood.org.
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Welcome to today’s #ldchat! This is Dan with the Understood team. We’re joined today by Understood founding partner Eye to Eye (@E2ENational) to discuss the importance of mentorship for kids with learning and attention issues.
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Welcome to today’s #ldchat! This is Dan with the Understood team. We’re joined today by Understood founding partner Eye to Eye (@E2ENational) to discuss the importance of mentorship for kids with learning and attention issues.
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Welcome to today’s #ldchat! This is Dan with the Understood team. We’re joined today by Understood founding partner Eye to Eye (E2ENational) to discuss the importance of mentorship for kids with learning and attention issues. https://t.co/6YkLAaoliJ via UnderstoodO…
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Welcome to today’s #ldchat! This is Dan with the Understood team. We’re joined today by Understood founding partner Eye to Eye (@E2ENational) to discuss the importance of mentorship for kids with learning and attention issues.
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Welcome to today’s #ldchat! This is Dan with the Understood team. We’re joined today by Understood founding partner Eye to Eye (@E2ENational) to discuss the importance of mentorship for kids with learning and attention issues.
RT Brooklaesq E2ENational Go to https://t.co/qZCz5fQw6M to follow along. Be sure to use #ldchat with all of your tweets so they can be seen. via UnderstoodOrg #ld#adhd
Mentors and Mentees are friends first. They trust each other. It isn't possible to gain much when you need to walk on eggshells or are feeling judged. #LDchat
A1. An effective mentorship can help you determine your strengths and discuss your past experience. An effective mentor can encourage confidence, motivate you and offer advice. Learn more on our blog: https://t.co/9zqpXkoMoQ#LDChat
A1: Our mentors are proof to our mentees that they can succeed in anything they put their minds to. Whether in school or extracurriculars, students are inspired by their Mentor. #ldchat
A1: Mentors help those they mentor discover and embrace their unique learning styles. This is the "ground floor" to better understand learning differences, #LD. #LDChat
A1: Mentors help those they mentor discover and embrace their unique learning styles. This is the "ground floor" to better understand learning differences, #LD. #LDChat
A2: Mentors can provide a safe haven for children with learning differences to be themselves apart from their home or school, which can be stressful environments to deal w/ ADHD and LD. #ldchat
RT RT DrSharonSaline: Mentors and Mentees are friends first. They trust each other. It isn't possible to gain much when you need to walk on eggshells or are feeling judged. #LDchathttps://t.co/q918F0z5NM via UnderstoodOrg #ld#adhd
RT RT E2ENational: A1: What makes E2E unique, is our Mentors being able to share in their own experience with an LD/ADHD. #LDChathttps://t.co/q918F0z5NM via UnderstoodOrg #ld#adhd
A2: Mentoring isn't the same as tutoring... Often, the mentee understands what needs to happen, but needs the help with follow through. Success comes when the mentor understands the mentees unique learning style. #LDChat
A2: If the child is struggling academically, it can help keep him/her on track. Perhaps more importantly, it might steer a child away from poor decisions. #LDchat
RT RT UnderstoodJennO: A2: Mentors can provide a safe haven for children with learning differences to be themselves apart from their home or school, which can be stressful environments to deal w/ ADHD and LD. #ldchat via UnderstoodOrg #ld#adhd
RT RT E2ENational: A2: Mentees find the self-confidence they didn’t know they had and are encouraged by Mentors to be proud of their LD/ADHD. #LDChathttps://t.co/uzIK645ifL via UnderstoodOrg #ld#adhd
RT Positive self-esteem can give kids the confidence to face and manage their learning and attention issues. #ldchathttps://t.co/LNh5TLP3fI via UnderstoodOrg #ld#adhd
RT RT drhallowell: A2: A mentor helps by protecting the mentee's sense of self. This can be protection from class mates, society, parents and even themselves. #LDChat via UnderstoodOrg #ld#adhd
A2: The benefits of mentorship are almost to many to list. On the top is the opportunity to find their genuine selves - to speak with self-advocacy, to recognize they are not lazy or stupid and to share their view with the rest of the world. #LDChat
A3: Our Mentors are honest role models for Mentees to look up to. Sharing stories of both success and struggles, Mentors relate to their Mentees on a unique level that most parents/educators cannot. #LDChat
Be the mentor you would like for your own child, grandchild, niece, nephew or neighbor. Raise the bar of expectations, be proud and boastful. Set up an environment where, together, you can thrive and feel confident in your ability to take risks in class and in life. #ldchat
A3- We all identify with people who have had similar experiences. So,it will forge a common bond. Also,a mentor with similar experiences can offer advice and strategies that have worked for them. #LDchat
A3: When you feel accepted, understood, recognize and appreciated - you naturally thrive. A mentor that shares your condition and has made strides will offer insight, hope and a roadmap. #LDChat
popping in #ldchat on mentoring. Mentors are important for students in all walks of life. I know from my professional journey... finding an OT with autism was extremely helpful in hope department. I ended up finding on my own after my faculty failed to find me one of such.
A3: The mentor will "get it" when the child is struggling. When a mentor doesn't have similar issues, that mentor might struggle to provide appropriate guidance and could be insensitive to legitimate issues. #ldchat
A3.1: “Having someone who could relate to my situation and offer guidance would have been helpful. Some part of me always knew I wanted to help fill that void for other young people who were experiencing uncertainty.” – Shileta, #TicketToWork success story #LDChat
RT Q3. Why might it be helpful for a child with learning and attention issues to have a mentor with similar issues? #ldchathttps://t.co/hm2JWqerQR via UnderstoodOrg #ld#adhd
RT RT E2ENational: A3: Our Mentors are honest role models for Mentees to look up to. Sharing stories of both success and struggles, Mentors relate to their Mentees on a unique level that most parents/educators cannot. #LDChathttps://t.co/M86FuoL8L6 via UnderstoodOrg #ld#adhd
RT RT BLevin11: A3: help the child with self confidence and they are not alone and have an ally. They can empathize and give valid support! #ldchathttps://t.co/X2Zmfy6ogK via UnderstoodOrg #ld#adhd
RT RT UnderstoodJennO: A3: The mentor will "get it" when the child is struggling. When a mentor doesn't have similar issues, that mentor might struggle to provide appropriate guidance and could be insensitive to legitimate issues. #ldchat via UnderstoodOrg #ld#adhd
Bill, it's great to hear that mentorship has been key in your journey! We believe that the earlier the mentorship begins, the greater the impact! #LDchat
popping in #ldchat on mentoring. Mentors are important for students in all walks of life. I know from my professional journey... finding an OT with autism was extremely helpful in hope department. I ended up finding on my own after my faculty failed to find me one of such.
A3: Imagine the power of finally meeting and learning from "Your Peeps!?" Others can say they understand, but someone who has or is wrestling with your learning difference can show you ways of thinking that actually resonate. #LDChat
I will use from adult perspective... sometimes it's reassuring that you are "on track" even though you feel that you are behind your other peers in school. #ldchat
true... sometimes the hard part is finding the right one! Personally that took me almost a year... and it took a Facebook vent to make it happen! #ldchat
I will use my adult perspective... the fact that I have direct involvement in my search gave me a lot of autonomy... so no feeling of being forced with a mentor. #ldchat
A4: Stephanie, here with us today, is one of the stars on “Being You,” a documentary that follows the journey of three students with LAI as they seek to define success. https://t.co/g18wPHDyPS#LDchat
Hi! A3: I believe if my brother would have had a mentor with learning & attention issues he would have witnessed how to handle difficult feelings or situations. Also would have seen & felt like “someone really understands me” #ldchat
A3: Similarity breeds connection. We all need to connect - I call it the Other Vitamin C. It is good to have differing opinions, but it is also great to be with your Peeps! #LDChat
A4: Download the E2E: EMPOWER Different Learners App! Your students will be able to experience the E2E curriculum through a series of quests to make their “My Advocacy Plan” #LDchathttps://t.co/YTRMm7TIub
A4: Ask for help! There are orgs, school staff, coaches, & family that can fill this role, but if people don't know help is needed, the opportunity might be missed. As an instructional coach, my first ? about Ss struggling is, "What adult has a relationship w/ that S? #ldchat
A4: Talking to other parents, searching the web, visiting @E2ENational, talking to your therapist and just being open. No hiding behind shame - because there is no reason to! #LDChat
