Living with Specific Learning Difficulties:
“Dyslexia is another indication that some of our brains are wired differently; it’s just something some of us humans have to deal with in our lives. I myself have Academic Dyslexia. When I read - and this is quite often but not always- by the time I finish reading I have a difficult time to rather remember what exactly I read. I also have a terrible time dealing with math and its accompanying symbols, equations and formulae (Dyscalculia).
I couldn’t wear my singlet & lace my shoes without help until I turned 10yrs.Things just don’t stay long in my mind as long as I try to keep them.
I had a terrible time with school since my intelligence never reflected in my school or class grades. Often I was tagged as being lazy or as most teachers used to say “He’s just a slow child”.
Most often I couldn’t keep up with regular school work like all others and I was made to repeat a couple of classes. This did no good since it only deflated my self confidence, and so school was a constant torture.
Growing up, I finally decided to break the long “curse” by actually realizing that I was way brilliant and smarter than what the schools and teachers judged me to be. I back- tracked my childhood and found out my weaknesses and strengths accompanied with my condition (Dyslexia). It wasn’t an easy road but looking at the possibility that I could have dropped out of school like many others who are experiencing similar difficulties, it triggered the force in me to research more on Specific Learning Difficulties.
With a positive attitude and mental toughness I have been able to overcome whatever the world threw at me by rising through the educational ladder against all odds. This coupled with countless achievements in respect to my advocacy program working in conjunction with reputable NGOs concerned with awareness on Specific Learning Difficulties, screening and research.”
Eugene,
Self-advocate for Specific Learning Difficulties
Currently pursuing a university degree programme
“Dyslexia is another indication that some of our brains are wired differently; it’s just something some of us humans have to deal with in our lives. I myself have Academic Dyslexia. When I read - and this is quite often but not always- by the time I finish reading I have a difficult time to rather remember what exactly I read. I also have a terrible time dealing with math and its accompanying symbols, equations and formulae (Dyscalculia).
I couldn’t wear my singlet & lace my shoes without help until I turned 10yrs.Things just don’t stay long in my mind as long as I try to keep them.
I had a terrible time with school since my intelligence never reflected in my school or class grades. Often I was tagged as being lazy or as most teachers used to say “He’s just a slow child”.
Most often I couldn’t keep up with regular school work like all others and I was made to repeat a couple of classes. This did no good since it only deflated my self confidence, and so school was a constant torture.
Growing up, I finally decided to break the long “curse” by actually realizing that I was way brilliant and smarter than what the schools and teachers judged me to be. I back- tracked my childhood and found out my weaknesses and strengths accompanied with my condition (Dyslexia). It wasn’t an easy road but looking at the possibility that I could have dropped out of school like many others who are experiencing similar difficulties, it triggered the force in me to research more on Specific Learning Difficulties.
With a positive attitude and mental toughness I have been able to overcome whatever the world threw at me by rising through the educational ladder against all odds. This coupled with countless achievements in respect to my advocacy program working in conjunction with reputable NGOs concerned with awareness on Specific Learning Difficulties, screening and research.”
Eugene,
Self-advocate for Specific Learning Difficulties
Currently pursuing a university degree programme
