Are You Invisible? Tips and Tricks for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Dyslexia

Dr. Lynda Price
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Are You Invisible? Tips and Tricks for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Dyslexia

Are you an adult with learning disabilities (LD) or dyslexia? Do you often feel invisible in your everyday life because no one understands you? Have you been told you have LD—but don’t know what that means? Do you work with, teach, or live with someone who has LD? If so, these podcasts are for you! Each episode is full of practical, free tips and tricks to challenge and inspire you. We’ll share laughs, stories, and ideas that you can use today in your own life. I’m a professor who has been doing research and teaching in special education for over 30 years. Let’s get started on this journey together……

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    Are You Invisible?

    Right now, almost 5 million Americans have been diagnosed with learning disabilities or dyslexia.  Is that you? If so, do you ever feel like nobody sees you for who you really are?  Maybe you have felt disconnected from other people because you “don’t look like you have a disability”.  Perhaps you’re frustrated or angry or lonely because no one seems to get why you can’t read or write or do math or follow directions like they do.  Then, this podcast is for you.  Dr. Lynda Price, the little old lady professor, starts with an overview of what learning disabilities are and how they impact your daily life.  But this podcast isn’t just theory—Dr. Price then guides you to investigate your invisibility with simple, real-life tips by: using self-observation, finding an object that represents you, and creating your personal timeline.  Now’s the time to step out of the shadows and claim your new life.

    26 分钟

  2. 第 2 集

    What Do Learning Disabilities Mean to Me?

    Everybody has problems and issues that they deal with every day.  However, yours are unique.  Your life is shaped by a little known or understood phenomena called “learning disabilities”—something that very few people understand.  In this podcast, Dr. Price talks about the four types of learning disabilities (LD), including the most common one called dyslexia.  She pulls back the curtain on the myths and stereotypes about learning disabilities as seen at home, in school, at work, and in the community.  Try exploring your own learning disabilities further by writing a personal definition of LD, journaling about your new insights, and giving yourself a piece of survivor jewelry.  Another great resource is the blog for Episode 2, where you will find a wealth of ideas, research, and links to expand your knowledge about learning disabilities and adulthood.

    28 分钟

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    Do I Need Accommodations?

    A concept that often goes hand-in-hand with LD and dyslexia is accommodations.  Once you figure out for yourself what your LD is, the next step is to explore how to deal with it in meaningful ways every day.  This podcast is full of tips, tricks, and scenarios about specific accommodations and why they can be important assets to you.  Together we will focus on these questions to guide you:  What am I good at? and Where are my safety glasses?  Also, don’t forget to check out the blog for Episode 3—it has lots of free resources that I know you’ll want to use and share with others.

    28 分钟

  4. 第 4 集

    Do I Need a Mentor?

    All of us have dreams.  Some of them are small and simple; some are big and in technicolor.  So, what are your dreams?  How can you make them come true if you have LD or dyslexia? One of the most effective ways to make that happen is with a mentor.  While mentorship sounds easy, it is often hard to start and then keep going.  This podcast has multiple tips and tricks specifically tailored to make mentorship work for you.  You’ll explore these questions:  Who is your Spirit Guide?  What kind of mentor do you need? and What is your dream?  You’ll also find scenarios, links, and simple tricks so you can start finding a mentor right away.  Be sure to take advantage of The Little Old Lady Professor blog.  It’s jammed packed with additional free, easy to use resources and examples to make mentorship a reality in your life.

    28 分钟

  5. 第 5 集

    How Do I Use Soft Skills?

    Soft skills are a critical component to your everyday life because . . .  if there's one thing that will drive you crazy, it's getting along with other people!  Sometimes, it can be just a minor irritation--other times it's a full-blown problem that just won't go away.  Because you probably never took a class about soft skills, we will spend lots of time in this podcast delving deeper into this topic.  We'll explore how soft skills can open doors for you, along with information about how you can make effective soft skills work for you right now.  So, dive in!  The fun's just starting.....

    32 分钟

  6. 第 6 集

    Let's Talk Communication

    Communication is inter-woven into our everyday lives.  How many times have you talked and talked--and talked--and still, nobody seems to hear you?  That's the heart of communication; you have an idea, emotion, or reaction to share and you want someone to listen!  But, if you have learning disabilities or dyslexia sometimes those messages get garbled or easily misunderstood. This episode digs deep into the communication process.  We look at the different types of communication (verbal, non-verbal, visual, and auditory), along with scenarios illustrating how LD and dyslexia can shape and influence communication.  Tips and tricks emphasize effective non-verbal communication, making conversation, and increasing your collaboration skills.  Let's make communication work for you--and not against you.....

    34 分钟

  7. 第 7 集

    Listen, Listen, Listen......

    How many times have you heard, "Did you hear me?  Are you paying attention at all?" Everybody needs to listen.  No matter where you are or who you are, we all need to understand what is going on around us.  In fact, you're probably listening to a hundred different messages everyday--and aren't even aware of it.  But, no matter where or when  you listen--most people with learning disabilities or dyslexia will have problems with listening at least sometime in their lives.  This podcast not only will help you to understand how you listen everyday, but give you tips and tricks how to do it more effectively.  Better listening works!  Just give it a try......

    34 分钟

  8. 第 7 集

    Listen, Listen, Listen.......

    How many times have you heard, "Did you hear me?  Are you paying attention at all?" Everybody needs to listen.  No matter where you are or who you are, we all need to understand what is going on around us.  In fact, you're probably listening to a hundred different messages everyday--and aren't even aware of it.   But, no matter where or when  you listen--most people with learning disabilities or dyslexia will have problems with listening at least sometime in their lives.  This podcast not only will help you to understand how you listen everyday, but give you tips and tricks how to do it more effectively.  Better listening works!  Just give it a try......

    34 分钟
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Are you an adult with learning disabilities (LD) or dyslexia? Do you often feel invisible in your everyday life because no one understands you? Have you been told you have LD—but don’t know what that means? Do you work with, teach, or live with someone who has LD? If so, these podcasts are for you! Each episode is full of practical, free tips and tricks to challenge and inspire you. We’ll share laughs, stories, and ideas that you can use today in your own life. I’m a professor who has been doing research and teaching in special education for over 30 years. Let’s get started on this journey together……

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