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What ARE “Learning Disabilities” Anyway?

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What are “learning disabilities”? In practical life? In the Law? In Public School?

What does it mean for a student to find that she or he has a “learning disability”?  Are these true disabilities? Is this labeling? Is labeling necessary? Are there any such thing at all?

So, a child has problems in school. What kind of problems fit in this category? What can be done?

We will answer those questions today, and more like them next time what happens in private schools, in homeschooling, and what are the most important tips on  how to proceed so that your child can experience a successful life.

Here are the links I promised:

  1. IDEA Act  Government promulgated fact sheet website  https://sites.ed.gov/idea/  LDs are not mental retardation, now Down’s Syndrome, and not remediated by SEL Social and Emotional Learning. These are entirely separate discussions, but you might be misled by a single glance at this website!

Statute and Regulations

  1. Statute language as far as I can tell http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?path=/prelim@title20/chapter33&edition=prelim  This is USC Chap 33.I remember IDEA being PS 92-142.
  2. Section 504https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/ocr/civilrights/resources/factsheets/504.pdfhttps://www.wrightslaw.com/info/sec504.index.htm
  3. Wright’s Law website, explanation of the law  https://www.wrightslaw.com/info/sec504.index.htm
  4.  Home School Legal Defense Fund  https://hslda.org/
  5. How Difficult Can it Be?  F>A>T> City   Recommended video  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9NfoGiLKdA  Available on Vimeo and for sale many places

https://depts.washington.edu/dbpeds/fat-city-workshop-transcript.pdf

fat-city-workshop-transcript.pdf

How Hard Can This Be? By Richard Lavoie. In the author’s workshops, participants wind up frustrated, angry, and in tears — and finally understand …

https://www.kanopy.com/product/how-difficult-can-be-fat-city

How Difficult Can This Be? FAT City – Kanopy

This unique program lets viewers experience the frustration, anxiety, and tension faced by children with learning disabilities. Workshop facilitator Richard …

https://www.proquest.com/docview/2376743723

Richard Lavoie: How Difficult Can This Be? F.A.T. – ProQuest

This unique program lets viewers experience the frustration, anxiety, and tension faced by children with learning disabilities. Workshop facilitator Richard …

How Difficult Can This be? The F.A.T. City Workshop on Vimeo

This is “How Difficult Can This be? The F.A.T. City Workshop” by Reading Partners on Vimeo,and is for sale many places.

Learning Disabilities Association of Texas https://ldatx.org/  Notice, the most important thing they think you need to know is that you may at any time, by law, request an evaluation for your student. Check out what they say. Remember, I said, to do it in writing, certified/return receipt requested. Then, you will get a response.

 

Other People Weigh in on Religious Exemptions

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Diamond and Silk Chit Chat on https://frankspeech.com/ 1/12/2022

Peggy Hall on Diamond and Silk weighs in on religious exemptions.

https://frankspeech.com/tv/video/diamond-silk-chit-chat-live-joined-peggy-hallhttps://frankspeech.com/tv/video/diamond-silk-chit-chat-live-joined-peggy-hall

Peggy Hall interview says religious exemptions are covered under Title 12 — even if you don’t belong to any recognized religious group   See more from interview under www.HealthAmerican.org  Warns about trap questions from employers.

Says you have the right to refuse testing and masks. No employer has the right to usurp your rights. Unless they think your beliefs are not sincere. For instance, you have talked about politics and then start suddenly talk about religion. So, the interview suggests pray and share your Bible verses, and belief.

Keep a record of every harassment, including fellow employees, and your feelings. Coerced, intimidated, undue stress?

You are not asking for  permission, but notifying the employer of conflict, who is required to accommodate your religious exemption.They must try every possible option. They may not reject it out of hand. which is what they are doing.

there is more — look on Frank Speech.com, Rumble or possibly other platforms.   https://frankspeech.com/tv/video/diamond-silk-chit-chat-live-joined-peggy-hall

 

The Secrets to Overcoming ADD & ADHD

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Dr. Linda Classen, resident expert on ADD/ADHD tells us how to handle and overcoming attention problems — what are often called ADD and ADHD. She tells about the prevalence physical problems in the brain, how to deal with presenting problems as a parent or educator, and even her personal challenges. Widely respected and giving easy to understand information that is not as widely known as it should be.

What do you look for?
What can a teacher do?
How can we handle this as a challenge of education?
What do we do in terms of behavior modification?
When are drugs really what we should be considering?
How can we talk to professionals about this problem?
Is this a death knell?

Secrets to overcoming.

RESOURCES

Dr. Classen has retired, so we do not have a link to her practice.

to hear Dr. Schnorr’s comments on drugs for ADD/ADHD when they are needed, go to here.
to find Tom Schnorr, compounding pharmacist, go to Austin Compounding Pharmacy

Here is a link to info about diagnoses of ADD/ADH today. It has been an open secret that “no single test” means that doctors take up (or should take up) a variety of reports and make a determination. In many cases, busy doctors just respond to pressure by parents to provide meds. This is unethical, but appears to be reasonable and effective. Notice: just a little caffeine would improve your grades too. The problem is that meds for ADD/ADHD are controlled substances — for a reason. Many children / youth have complications including insufficient nutrition. Sometimes these med have been sold these meds on the “black market.” Today, other drugs are in the headlines, but these are still worthy of proper attention. Some youth, particularly young men, have discovered that plenty of working out and plenty of coffee have obviated the need for meds like “speed.”

MY ADVICE

I advocate going up the protocol, starting with removing possible harmful substances like red dye, other similar agents known to cause ADD/ADHD like symptoms and any allergens.
Then, be sure that the student has great nutrition, plenty of exercise, and a calm environment in which to study. Often looking out into a green garden works better than a study carell.
Talk with wellness professionals.
Use meds only as a last resort. Do not make them the rush-to-go-to. It was this very tendency that made the legislature outlaw teachers urging the parents to get medications for children. While it has been prohibited for some time, I still hear of instances. Better to fix the problem than to medicate it. Worst is to not understand the problem and torture or be tortured by it.

Finally, by way of encouragement, let me tell you that I know some highly successful adults who credit some of their success to ADD/ADHD. Maybe. Maybe they can handle fast pace. Or maybe it is just a ploy to get aware with rushing away. Anyway — they say they are ADD/ADHD — and they do have high level positions. Be encouraged.

Tips on Homeschooling to Keep you Out of Legal Trouble

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Last in our series for our new homeschoolers: basic legal tips and system navigation tips to keep you out of trouble. We have given you the steps in order. Different states will differ, but if you sign up with the organizations we tell you, you will be fine. Be sure not to be accused of truancy. This might happen if the child was enrolled in school and then doesn’t show up. This is an punishable offense, so avoid it by simple officially withdrawing the student. Secondly, be prepared for any challenge that you are abusing your child. It is a serious charge, has been abused by social workers and judges. The simple preventative is to have legal representation ahead of time, in the form of your club membership. Thirdly, do not be taken in by lies that public school officials will tell you, unintentionally or not. Further, don’t be frightened by their bullying. I give you some of my stories, since now they are old enough to avoid lawsuits or embarrassment; however, the same behavior, and worse, goes on today. Here the whole story.