#LDchat Archive

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.

Wednesday January 18, 2017
12:00 PM EST

  • participatechat Jan 18 @ 12:00 PM EST
    Participate in the upcoming #LDchat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/jVmgneQXCV
  • UnderstoodOrg Jan 18 @ 12:00 PM EST
    Welcome to today’s LD Chat! As always, this is Dan with the Understood team. #ldchat
  • BrookesPubCo - Moderator Jan 18 @ 12:00 PM EST
    #LDchat starts right now!
  • UnderstoodOrg Jan 18 @ 12:00 PM EST
    We’re pleased to have @drhallowell back with us cohosting today’s chat about learning and attention issues in high school graduates! #ldchat
    In reply to @drhallowell
  • UnderstoodOrg Jan 18 @ 12:00 PM EST
    Who's with us today? #ldchat
  • NonVerbalLD Jan 18 @ 12:01 PM EST
    Peter here. #NLD with a PhD #2E? That's me! I wrote a book! Screwed up somehow but not stupid: Life with a learning disability #ldchat
  • Cks4922 Jan 18 @ 12:01 PM EST
    #ldchat I am but this is my first twitter chat so not sure how this works
  • Doughalicious Jan 18 @ 12:02 PM EST
    Good afternoon! #ldchat
    In reply to @UnderstoodOrg
  • UnderstoodOrg Jan 18 @ 12:02 PM EST
    Hey Peter! Always love having you. How's your day going so far? #ldchat
    In reply to @NonVerbalLD
  • UnderstoodJennO Jan 18 @ 12:02 PM EST
    Jenn here in Iowa! #ldchat
  • UnderstoodOrg Jan 18 @ 12:02 PM EST
    So happy to have you! If you're not using tchat, I recommend going to https://t.co/fF1abLQq5x and following along there. #ldchat
    In reply to @Cks4922
  • NonVerbalLD Jan 18 @ 12:03 PM EST
    Pretty good. Interesting topic! How about #LD with a PhD? :-) #ldchat
    In reply to @UnderstoodOrg
  • kerriYWG Jan 18 @ 12:03 PM EST
    Hi all. Kerri, young adult with #ADHD and learning issues. #LDchat
  • edielovesmath Jan 18 @ 12:03 PM EST
    Edie, Academic Therapist: Washington, DC. Tribe leader of teachers and parents of older kids with ADHD. @UnderstoodOrg #ldchat
    In reply to @UnderstoodOrg
  • UnderstoodOrg Jan 18 @ 12:03 PM EST
    Just log in with your normal Twitter credentials and the system will automatically add "#ldchat" to your tweets. #ldchat
    In reply to @Cks4922
  • UnderstoodOrg Jan 18 @ 12:04 PM EST
    Hi Jenn! Hope all is well in Iowa. #ldchat
    In reply to @UnderstoodJennO
  • UnderstoodOrg Jan 18 @ 12:04 PM EST
    Kerri! One of our faves. #ldchat
    In reply to @kerriYWG
  • UnderstoodOrg Jan 18 @ 12:04 PM EST
    Thanks for joining, Edie! We always love your insights. #ldchat
    In reply to @edielovesmath
  • kerriYWG Jan 18 @ 12:04 PM EST
    Love you guys too!! :D #LDchat
    In reply to @UnderstoodOrg
  • UnderstoodOrg Jan 18 @ 12:05 PM EST
    We'll start in just another couple of minutes... #ldchat
  • NellyKaakaty Jan 18 @ 12:06 PM EST
    MS Learning Specialist from Dallas, TX #ldchat
    In reply to @UnderstoodOrg
  • UnderstoodOrg Jan 18 @ 12:06 PM EST
    Hi Nelly! Thanks for joining! #ldchat
    In reply to @NellyKaakaty
  • UnderstoodOrg Jan 18 @ 12:08 PM EST
    As always, we’ll use a Q1, Q2… format for questions. Please use the A1, A2… format for answers. #ldchat
  • UnderstoodOrg Jan 18 @ 12:08 PM EST
    First question... #ldchat
  • UnderstoodOrg Jan 18 @ 12:08 PM EST
    Q1. What are some different paths to success for high school graduates with learning and attention issues? #ldchat
  • NonVerbalLD Jan 18 @ 12:09 PM EST
    A1 Well, I skipped senior year of HS, did college in 3 years, did this and that for a while, wound up with a PhD in psychometrics #ldchat
  • kerriYWG Jan 18 @ 12:09 PM EST
    A1. While I *wanted* to drop out of university multiple times, dx and then accommodations in #HigherEd enabled me to get my degree. #LDchat
  • echamblet Jan 18 @ 12:09 PM EST
    #ldchat trying to stay tuned into this while getting work done. (Don't tell Ned I'm trying to multi-task!) 😉
  • NonVerbalLD Jan 18 @ 12:10 PM EST
    A1 At grad school, the coursework was fine but I got lost finding the deli. Over and over. #2E #ldchat
  • UnderstoodJennO Jan 18 @ 12:10 PM EST
    A1: a 4-yr College is not the only path. Trade school, community college, internships, and the work force can all be good choices. #ldchat
  • kerriYWG Jan 18 @ 12:11 PM EST
    A1. #HigherEd not only option, important to remember. I honestly feel a lot of my peers who didn’t continue are further ahead! #LDchat
  • edielovesmath Jan 18 @ 12:11 PM EST
    A1. My HS grads with ADHD often take a break before college. Watch out! They earn $4500/year less than peers. @UnderstoodOrg #ldchat
    In reply to @UnderstoodOrg
  • NonVerbalLD Jan 18 @ 12:11 PM EST
    A1 But there are lots of other paths. Crafts (plumber, electrician etc) can be good for people with the opposite LDs of me #ldchat
  • UnderstoodJennO Jan 18 @ 12:11 PM EST
    A1: I'm a big fan of comm. college. Cheaper, get an AA in 2 yrs, and often have more supports. #ldchat
  • NonVerbalLD Jan 18 @ 12:12 PM EST
    A1 My son was in a special ed school for 13 years. Now a sophomore in college and doing fine. Headed for mainstream adulthood #ldchat
  • Doughalicious Jan 18 @ 12:12 PM EST
    A1 Looking into colleges for my dyslexic daughter. Worried abt how universities are going to accommodate. #ldchat
  • UnderstoodOrg Jan 18 @ 12:12 PM EST
    I actually used to work at a community college. The professors often also work at 4-year universities... #ldchat
    In reply to @UnderstoodJennO
  • echamblet Jan 18 @ 12:12 PM EST
    #ldchat As a learning consultant at Columbia University, I want to emphasize that there are many different paths.
  • UnderstoodJennO Jan 18 @ 12:12 PM EST
    A1: For grads who aren't ready, Americorps and other service programs can be a great gap to build skills. #ldchat
  • UnderstoodOrg Jan 18 @ 12:12 PM EST
    ...the quality of education is comparable in many ways. #ldchat
    In reply to @UnderstoodJennO
  • drhallowell Jan 18 @ 12:13 PM EST
    Ned Hallowell here #ldchat
  • drhallowell Jan 18 @ 12:13 PM EST
    Sorry to be late #ldchat
  • kerriYWG Jan 18 @ 12:13 PM EST
    I have had opposite experience. Went to university right after HS, probably earning less than peers who worked. #LDchat
    In reply to @edielovesmath
  • UnderstoodGinny Jan 18 @ 12:13 PM EST
    That's where my son with LD is - I'm happy with the way things are going. #ldchat
    In reply to @UnderstoodJennO
  • drhallowell Jan 18 @ 12:13 PM EST
    I thought it started at 12:30! #ldchat
  • NonVerbalLD Jan 18 @ 12:13 PM EST
    A1 I would be wary, though, of online universities. Some are fine but I tutor some ... and some are awful #ldchat
  • UnderstoodOrg Jan 18 @ 12:13 PM EST
    Different paths to success after high school: https://t.co/6kOwp7LaiR #ldchat
  • kerriYWG Jan 18 @ 12:13 PM EST
    Hi! :) #LDchat
    In reply to @drhallowell
  • NonVerbalLD Jan 18 @ 12:13 PM EST
    We end then! I think you are in the right group! :-) #ldchat
    In reply to @drhallowell
  • echamblet Jan 18 @ 12:13 PM EST
    #ldchat A1) The most important thing is that we start preparing them for any postsecondary path, which will require independence, in h.s.
  • drhallowell Jan 18 @ 12:14 PM EST
    Sorry! #ldchat
  • kerriYWG Jan 18 @ 12:14 PM EST
    A1. re #HigherEd, class style also important. I had lots of movement based + discussion classes, worked well 1/2 #LDchat
  • NonVerbalLD Jan 18 @ 12:14 PM EST
    A1 As I often say, when it comes to special ed, one size does not fit anyone #ldchat
  • drhallowell Jan 18 @ 12:14 PM EST
    If anyone has any questions for me, ask away! #ldchat
  • kerriYWG Jan 18 @ 12:14 PM EST
    A1. Online classes were not a good fit from me, and one distance ed course was sort of a nightmare! 2/2 #LDchat
  • UnderstoodOrg Jan 18 @ 12:14 PM EST
    9 Ways Your Teen Can Learn a Trade: https://t.co/B6SXdcVkQC #ldchat
  • lorri1956 Jan 18 @ 12:15 PM EST
    #ldchat A1 Instead of trying to earn a degree at Collage, get a certification in certain fields. Or a trade school
    In reply to @UnderstoodOrg
  • NellyKaakaty Jan 18 @ 12:15 PM EST
    A1. Ss w/ #ADHD are often some of the most creative & talented—artistic paths, self-employment, business start ups are all options #ldchat
  • UnderstoodJennO Jan 18 @ 12:15 PM EST
    Good point-the campus environment is SO important! Small vs. big, local vs. distant, you need to consider it all. #ldchat
    In reply to @kerriYWG
  • UnderstoodOrg Jan 18 @ 12:15 PM EST
    Pros and cons of online courses for students with learning and attention issues: https://t.co/rsd9GM4aVd #ldchat
  • NonVerbalLD Jan 18 @ 12:15 PM EST
    Movement based would be awful for me. I like being stationary! #ldchat
    In reply to @kerriYWG
  • UnderstoodGinny Jan 18 @ 12:16 PM EST
    A1. Apprenticeships can be a good idea, though not too many would know how to go about this. #ldchat
  • UnderstoodOrg Jan 18 @ 12:16 PM EST
    How to Know If Your Child Would Be Better Off at Community College: https://t.co/RlM6OpeLIj #ldchat
  • UnderstoodOrg Jan 18 @ 12:16 PM EST
    Q2. How can parents and counselors help kids with learning and attention issues think about college and careers? #ldchat
  • kerriYWG Jan 18 @ 12:16 PM EST
    I spent half of a class hopping on one foot once, and another playing tag in a field haha. #LDchat
    In reply to @NonVerbalLD
  • drhallowell Jan 18 @ 12:16 PM EST
    Let me tout Inventive Labs on the North Shore of MA. It's an incubator for ADHD entrepreneurs. Google it #ldchat
  • NonVerbalLD Jan 18 @ 12:16 PM EST
    A1 I have tutored people taking online classes. Even at great schools, I think they do a disservice to students #ldchat
  • UnderstoodOrg Jan 18 @ 12:16 PM EST
    I used to live in the North Shore! :) #ldchat
    In reply to @drhallowell
  • echamblet Jan 18 @ 12:17 PM EST
    #ldchat a1) For students interested in highly-selective schools but not ready yet, look for colleges of general studies. @Columbia has one
    In reply to @Columbia
  • NonVerbalLD Jan 18 @ 12:17 PM EST
    A2 One big thing is information and learning about the specific kid and hi/her specific issues. #ldchat
  • NellyKaakaty Jan 18 @ 12:17 PM EST
    Certifications are a great option--good point! #ldchat
    In reply to @lorri1956, @UnderstoodOrg
  • drhallowell Jan 18 @ 12:17 PM EST
    The best career for a person with ADHD is the career he/she wants. #ldchat
  • UnderstoodJennO Jan 18 @ 12:17 PM EST
    A2: Visit the school, meet with students there, look for their student support programs. #ldchat
  • NonVerbalLD Jan 18 @ 12:17 PM EST
    A2 Work towards strengths, not deficits #ldchat
  • UnderstoodGinny Jan 18 @ 12:17 PM EST
    I saw the Inventive Lab presentation at CHADD - very interesting work they're doing! #ldchat
    In reply to @drhallowell
  • drhallowell Jan 18 @ 12:17 PM EST
    And remember, this is a fact: Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right! #ldchat
  • kerriYWG Jan 18 @ 12:17 PM EST
    My faculty was relatively small + at a smaller university (10K students) but small classes were the best too, 24-40 #LDchat
    In reply to @UnderstoodJennO
  • echamblet Jan 18 @ 12:18 PM EST
    #ldchat Q2) They have to educate students & families about college environment so all can work together on prepping students for the shift
  • UnderstoodOrg Jan 18 @ 12:18 PM EST
    5 Tips for Talking to Your Child Realistically About College: https://t.co/jJB1NVEoZE #ldchat
  • NonVerbalLD Jan 18 @ 12:18 PM EST
    I dislike that saying. #ldchat
    In reply to @drhallowell
  • ronniecharrier Jan 18 @ 12:18 PM EST
    By meeting them where THEY are. Listen to what they see as challenges and help them to overcome them. #ldchat
    In reply to @UnderstoodOrg
  • UnderstoodJennO Jan 18 @ 12:18 PM EST
    And I loved huge classes and a large university! #ldchat
    In reply to @kerriYWG
  • UnderstoodGinny Jan 18 @ 12:18 PM EST
    why, @NonVerbalLD? #ldchat
    In reply to @NonVerbalLD, @drhallowell, @NonVerbalLD
  • drhallowell Jan 18 @ 12:18 PM EST
    why do you dislike it, Peter? #ldchat
  • NonVerbalLD Jan 18 @ 12:18 PM EST
    There are things I thought I could do that I could not. Wasted years of my life #ldchat
  • NonVerbalLD Jan 18 @ 12:19 PM EST
    I thought I could teach special ed. I can't. #ldchat
  • UnderstoodOrg Jan 18 @ 12:19 PM EST
    When choosing a college, here’s how to help kids with learning and attention issues weigh the options: https://t.co/ix1yjORz8b #ldchat
  • edielovesmath Jan 18 @ 12:19 PM EST
    A2 I advise parents to focus on skills. What's preferred? Struggles? People skills? Analyze what job needs. @UnderstoodOrg #ldchat
    In reply to @UnderstoodOrg
  • kerriYWG Jan 18 @ 12:19 PM EST
    I liked the size of mine, because I could remain anonymous when I wanted (at least pre-dx haha) but cont #LDchat
    In reply to @UnderstoodJennO
  • drhallowell Jan 18 @ 12:20 PM EST
    Good point. Lots of people with ADHD spend a lifetime trying to get good at what they're bad at. Do what you're good at #ldchat
  • kerriYWG Jan 18 @ 12:20 PM EST
    could get to know my instructors when needed—many were super awesome. #LDchat
    In reply to @UnderstoodJennO
  • NonVerbalLD Jan 18 @ 12:20 PM EST
    We have to accept our limitations in order to celebrate them. #ldchat
  • UnderstoodOrg Jan 18 @ 12:20 PM EST
    6 Steps for Recognizing Strengths in Kids With Learning and Attention Issues: https://t.co/rqdPXPicgO #ldchat
  • Zewindyyc Jan 18 @ 12:20 PM EST
    What if the idea of an ideal career is always changing? I feel every 3 yrs I need to change careers #ldchat @drhallowell
    • drhallowell Jan 18 @ 12:17 PM EST
      And remember, this is a fact: Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right! #ldchat
  • drhallowell Jan 18 @ 12:20 PM EST
    I like the saying thought because it sums up Carol Dweck's wonderful research on growth mindset #ldchat
  • Doughalicious Jan 18 @ 12:21 PM EST
    A2 We're still trying to determine her strengths. Confidence is our biggest struggle she sometimes feels she's not succeeding.#ldchat
  • NonVerbalLD Jan 18 @ 12:21 PM EST
    I think it can make a lot of kids feel worse about themselves. #ldchat
    In reply to @drhallowell
  • lionanddove Jan 18 @ 12:21 PM EST
    #ldchat A2 Start internships in middle school and high school.
  • UnderstoodGinny Jan 18 @ 12:21 PM EST
    I can teach special ed, but can't do statistical analysis very well! #ldchat
    In reply to @NonVerbalLD
  • UnderstoodOrg Jan 18 @ 12:21 PM EST
    Career Paths for Teens Who Don’t Want to Sit at a Desk: https://t.co/vP8FhSqjDV #infographic #ldchat
  • Jeffrey_CEP Jan 18 @ 12:21 PM EST
    #LDchat logged in
  • edielovesmath Jan 18 @ 12:21 PM EST
    Many of my college students with ADHD excel in online classes. It depends on the student, the class, and the major. @NonVerbalLD #ldchat
    In reply to @NonVerbalLD
  • drhallowell Jan 18 @ 12:21 PM EST
    Not with the right guidance, Peter. The mentoring is so important. #ldchat
  • lorri1956 Jan 18 @ 12:22 PM EST
    #ldchat A2 Have meeting and talk over what they would like to do and what is availbe to them. Key to help them succeeded
    In reply to @UnderstoodOrg
  • NonVerbalLD Jan 18 @ 12:22 PM EST
    Here is a blog post I wrote on celebrating our differences https://t.co/cwvbEG52Ef #ldchat
  • UnderstoodOrg Jan 18 @ 12:22 PM EST
    Q3. What are some pros and cons of disclosing an #LD or #ADHD to employers or on college applications? #ldchat
  • NonVerbalLD Jan 18 @ 12:23 PM EST
    A3 I think a lot depends on the employer and the job and HOW you disclose #ldchat
  • UnderstoodJennO Jan 18 @ 12:23 PM EST
    A3: I think that disclosing a disability for school is only going to help. Jobs, it's up to the applicant and their level of need. #ldchat
  • ronniecharrier Jan 18 @ 12:24 PM EST
    Every student is different and we can't expect the same results for each. Paths should be flexible. #ldchat
    In reply to @edielovesmath, @NonVerbalLD
  • UnderstoodOrg Jan 18 @ 12:24 PM EST
    Pros and Cons of Disclosing a Disability to Employers: https://t.co/cMfMRaaZ7O #ldchat
  • NellyKaakaty Jan 18 @ 12:24 PM EST
    A2. Students rarely have access to mentors who also have learning differences, so visibility & exposure would be important #ldchat
  • NonVerbalLD Jan 18 @ 12:24 PM EST
    Anotehr blog post: The big switch: School to work for LD people https://t.co/PrVmO8EfiS #ldchat
  • drhallowell Jan 18 @ 12:24 PM EST
    Finding an inspirational mentor who believes in you it TOTALLY transformational #ldchat
  • drhallowell Jan 18 @ 12:25 PM EST
    Love your blog posts, Peter! #ldchat
  • echamblet Jan 18 @ 12:25 PM EST
    #ldchat Q3) A1) Students DO NOT have to disclose in their applications. It should be the student's own decision (self-determination!)
  • lionanddove Jan 18 @ 12:25 PM EST
    #ldchat A3 People will already have negative assumptions about you before you start.
  • NonVerbalLD Jan 18 @ 12:25 PM EST
    And one on accommodations at work https://t.co/sfNnWtEEpM #ldchat
  • drhallowell Jan 18 @ 12:25 PM EST
    Hi Elizabeth! Nice to see you here. #ldchat
  • Doughalicious Jan 18 @ 12:25 PM EST
    A3 I think they need to remember they are protected under the ADA. When disclosed, the employer/college can work on accommodations #ldchat
  • NonVerbalLD Jan 18 @ 12:25 PM EST
    Thanks! #ldchat
    In reply to @drhallowell
  • UnderstoodOrg Jan 18 @ 12:25 PM EST
    Pros and Cons of Disclosing Learning and Attention Issues at College: https://t.co/8hosxDUUCA #ldchat
  • echamblet Jan 18 @ 12:26 PM EST
    #ldchat Q3 A2) Once they choose their school & enroll, students should register with disability services (DS) so they can get accommodation
  • UnderstoodOrg Jan 18 @ 12:26 PM EST
    Last question coming up... #ldchat
  • UnderstoodOrg Jan 18 @ 12:26 PM EST
    Q4. What are some ways to help prepare kids with learning and attention issues for college? #ldchat
  • edielovesmath Jan 18 @ 12:26 PM EST
    A3 Only a few of my older kids with ADHD disclose at work. They hear about discrimination. Laws or no. So do I. @UnderstoodOrg #ldchat
    In reply to @UnderstoodOrg
  • drhallowell Jan 18 @ 12:27 PM EST
    I advise not to disclose at work. Too many people just do not understand. #ldchat
  • kerriYWG Jan 18 @ 12:27 PM EST
    A4. Navigate supports ahead of time, speak with disability support staff even if services are not used later #LDchat
  • NonVerbalLD Jan 18 @ 12:27 PM EST
    I agree! All humans are different. We LDers are more different. Does that mean we are more human? #ldchat
    In reply to @ronniecharrier, @edielovesmath
  • echamblet Jan 18 @ 12:27 PM EST
    #LDchat Students have to register with disability services office (or person) to get accommodations. Process is simple and quick.
    • Doughalicious Jan 18 @ 12:25 PM EST
      A3 I think they need to remember they are protected under the ADA. When disclosed, the employer/college can work on accommodations #ldchat
  • drhallowell Jan 18 @ 12:27 PM EST
    As for workplace accommodations, the best one is the right job! #ldchat
  • UnderstoodOrg Jan 18 @ 12:27 PM EST
    An 8-Week Plan to Get Your Child Ready for College: https://t.co/hlFhDNFCVE #download #ldchat
  • UnderstoodOrg Jan 18 @ 12:28 PM EST
    9 Steps for Easing the Transition to College: https://t.co/jTTk3hpj2l #ldchat
  • echamblet Jan 18 @ 12:28 PM EST
    #ldchat Q3) Knew a guy who wore headphones at work (in large room with traders) and only allowed assistant to ask questions once an hour
  • NonVerbalLD Jan 18 @ 12:28 PM EST
    I think, at work, you have to accommodate yourself and do it to benefit the boss #ldchat
  • UnderstoodJennO Jan 18 @ 12:28 PM EST
    A4: Help your kid develop strategies and skills to work with their disability, build self-advocacy skills, and be willing to let go. #ldchat
  • lorri1956 Jan 18 @ 12:28 PM EST
    #ldchat A4 When decide what they would like to do, find path that will help them accomplish this. Don't let get overwhelmed
    In reply to @UnderstoodOrg
  • Doughalicious Jan 18 @ 12:28 PM EST
    A4 Finding what study skills will work for their disability. Assistive technology has done wonders for my daughter. #ldchat
  • UnderstoodOrg Jan 18 @ 12:28 PM EST
    How Can I Tell if My Child Is Emotionally Ready to Go Away to College? https://t.co/lv4P0u7lou #ldchat
  • NonVerbalLD Jan 18 @ 12:29 PM EST
    A4 For me, college was a blessed relief! I loved it. No support or accommodations back then, either #ldchat
  • echamblet Jan 18 @ 12:29 PM EST
    #ldchat Q4) https://t.co/REnR32gEOu I wrote this one!
  • UnderstoodOrg Jan 18 @ 12:29 PM EST
    7 Things to Know About College Disability Services: https://t.co/uLao5CHcwP #ldchat