NOTE: October is Learning Disabilities/ADHD/Dyslexia Awareness Month
Sheryl Goldstein
Blog by: Sheryl L. Goldstein, a parent advocate
I grew up with a learning disability (LD). It isn’t a secret, but I don’t normally share such personal information with everyone. I’ve grown to understand that the learning disability is only part of a student’s challenge.
I didn’t let my disability stop me from achieving many goals, although my educational issues created insecurities that led me to believe I wasn’t able to achieve at times. This belief caused me to feel down about myself, and that, in turn, led to poor self-esteem.
