People with learning disabilities and mental health challenges are often implicitly or explicitly taught to overcome their differences. Try harder, push through, fix and succeed. These messages of normalization can lead to shame, a desire to hide our true selves, decreased likelihood of success and increased mental health challenges.
Today’s podcast episode was first aired live and is sponsored by The Schwab Learning Center at CHC and the National Council for Learning Disabilities (NCLD). Hosted by our very own Natalie Tamburello and featuring NCLD Young Adult Leadership Council alumni––Misha Nicholas, Rachelle Johnson and Stevie Mays––we are excited to share their candid conversation with those of you who missed it. Hear their unique journeys and learn how each learned to embrace their differences as proud parts of their identity rather than deficiencies to overcome.
Presented by CHC’s Voices of Compassion Podcast in partnership with NCLD. Sponsored by The Schwab Learning Center at CHC.
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Resources
Articles
Talking to Your Child about Learning Differences
Raising Kids with Dyslexia: Advice from a Mom on a Mission
Self-Advocacy & Learning Disabilities
In ‘We’re Not Broken,’ Author Eric Garcia Takes On Myths About Autism
Videos
Signature Event with Jonathan Mooney—Different Does Not Mean Deficient!
Related Podcast Episodes
Learning Differences Across the Lifespan
Books
The Power of Neurodiversity: Unleashing the Advantages of Your Differently Wired Brain
Normal Sucks—How to Live, Learn, and Thrive, Outside the Lines
