Overcoming Dyscalculia: Michelle Steiner's Journey of Advocacy and Self-Discovery

Nicolas Comstock hosts Michelle Steiner, who shares her experience with Dyscalculia, a learning disability affecting math skills. Michelle discusses her early diagnosis, school years, and the importance of self-advocacy during college. She highlights the vital role of parental support and her efforts in blogging and advocating for disability awareness. The episode covers strategies for self-advocacy, community engagement, and broadening perspectives beyond disabilities. Michelle wraps up by promoting her blog and online store, with closing remarks and show notes.

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(0:00) Introduction to Michelle Steiner and her background (1:46) Michelle discusses dyscalculia and its challenges (4:08) Early diagnosis and impact on Michelle's life (7:26) Elementary to high school: Overcoming limitations (11:00) College experience and self-advocacy (14:25) Academic success and emotional milestones (18:04) Role of parental support in Michelle's journey (20:24) Michelle's blogging and advocacy for disability awareness (24:18) Strategies for self-advocacy and community engagement (27:13) Broadening perspectives beyond disabilities (29:35) Michelle promotes her blog and online store (32:50) Closing remarks and show notes