What's My Disability?

Question

Okay, i've been in special ed since i was in 2nd grade, in i'm now a senior in HS. okay people constantly ask me this question "why are you in Special ed", and i always say "i don't know". because i truly don't know, i'm smart. but my teachers say i have a "language disorder" and sometimes i do tell people that's what my teacher says. and they be like "what does that mean, theres nothing wrong with the way you talk", there isn't. but i'm not that good at math at all, so if i really had to place myself in a catergorie i would say that i have a learning disability in math. idk. what do you think?

Answer 1

why on earth people suggest  you have dyslexia is beyond me

i suggest that you really dig into this matter and find out why you are in the classes.

at any rate i hope your life turns out great.

Answer 2

Why not ask your parents? They should know...you should ask them before you come online and ask people you've never met. ;-)

As well, federal law states that children over a certain age *should* be involved in their IEP, especially as the team starts planning transition strategies into the world. I think it's really odd that no one has asked you to be part of that. Language disorder covers a lot lot lot of different things. Could be auditory processing, if you have trouble in math it's because you can't hear directions well or something.

Answer 3

Don't you participate in your IEP meetings?  Do you have speech services and/or RSP classes? Language disorder can mean many things. Maybe it takes a little longer for you to process verbal  language, maybe when you hear spoken language it is broken up a bit or some sounds are a little distorted. Language disorder can also fall under the autism umbrella. You can ask the school psychologist to explain your eligibility category to you. Every 3 years you go through a reevaluation ....Good Luck.

Answer 4

You are supposed to be invited when "transition" is going to be discussed.  Some states start at age 14, some at age 16.  "Transition" meetings talk about what kind of diploma you will pursue and what you will do after college.  Ask your teachers and parents about this because you have a right to be a part of the meeting.  You are about to be a legal adult and you need to start taking control of your life and asking questions of anyone who can help you be more independent.

Also, a language disorder can be about taking information IN, not just giving it OUT as in writing or talking.  It could mean you have trouble processing what you hear or read.  Regardless of what it means, you need to make sure you ask your parents and teachers what you can do to get past it as best you can ON YOUR OWN.  Don't wait for the world to come to you!  Go get what you want and need! You can do it! :)

Answer 5

and they be like "what does that mean" - That statement explains it.

Answer 6

I would ask to see my IQ SCORES and ask to have them explained to you....  you would have HAD to have taken an IQ test to be placed in SPEC. ED...  The school guidance counselor can and SHOULD let you see those scores and SHOULD explain what they mean for you....   Going through school with a label that you have NO idea why you have it is probably extremely frustrating for you... My one question here would be WHY haven't either of your parents explained anything to you????????  Don't be afraid to ask.... it's ALWAYS better to KNOW then NOT to know.!!!!

Answer 7

I dont think you have a language disability and you should tell your teacher that your problem is in math not language.

Answer 8

As a person with dyslexia and the mother of two children with dyslexia you could have two learning disabilities.  My youngest daughter who's 15 is in special education because she has 4 learning disorders. She's dyslexic, she has processing issues and she has a NON specific reading disorder which mean that they aren't really sure what it is. And she has fine motor skill issues so it's hard for her to write ( I mean the physical act of writing) . You could also have more than one learning disability such as dyslexia which is language and reading and dsycalulia which is the math equivalent.   Don't worry about which one or ones that you have I have a niece who also has learning disabilities and she's going to Temple University in PA this year.  Just do the best that you can and you'll be able to do what ever you want to do in life.  My daughter wants to be a psychologist and I know that she will be, and my older daughter is studying to be a teacher and I Know  that she will be also.

Answer 9

I would say that you have dyslexia.