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Some meanderings about BADD & a BADD 2008 Disaboom Directory

cherylberyl — Fri, 02 May 2008 18:22:27 GMT

I recieve tremendous support from everyone I'm around on a daily basis. 8 out of the 10 full time

re: Anyone else doing Blogging Against Disabilism Day?

cherylberyl — Fri, 02 May 2008 17:06:13 GMT

I participated in BADD. I was going to post the link here, but you can just go over to my profile and find it in 2 secs. So did Atilla, but over on her other blog.

I just wanted to say that I am SO happy for you! Have I told you that I want to be a Child Life Specialist? I hope to find a hospital for my 4mo clinical internship that is as accommodating as yours. You would think that w/in the profession of child life people would adapt w/o thinking twice about it, but from what I hear, that is not always the case. It's a crap shoot...

I'm petrified about babies too. I dread working during RSV season b/c I can't pick them up either. Even if I'm sitting down.

re: DRVSS, NLD, the disability I don't officially have

Liesl — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 01:17:42 GMT

This is an absolutely fascinating entry. You're so courageous! (couldn't resist!) Seriously, you're an excellent writer; I hope you write more.

re: DRVSS, NLD, the disability I don't officially have

BurnThisCube — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 22:33:31 GMT

Hi Bethany,

I enjoyed reading your experiences. I know, to you it's the story of your life, or a part of it anyway. I found it quite stimulating; part mystery, part comedy and part drama. Whew, thankfully the heroine comes throught successfully, conquering the forces of evil. You've really brought your life story to life. Now you've got to continue, so I and others can marvel at your adventures. I know I'll be waiting. I don't see any problem with cross-posting,and have been doing so with DISALIFE.

Read you soon,

Bruce

re: DRVSS, NLD, the disability I don't officially have

orangemango — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 13:21:01 GMT

Yes, that makes sense that it wouldn't really change anything, especially since getting a diagnosis would be so expensive.

re: DRVSS, NLD, the disability I don't officially have

Nightengale — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 23:16:03 GMT

She did grudgingly give me a tip sheet for auditory learners, and it was helpful, although sort of a band-aide on the problem.

Good neuropsychological testing should be able to diagnose NLD. It costs $$ though. I haven't looked at the literature, but I know there are some good groups online, like www.nldontheweb.org.

I'm not in any great rush to get a diagnosis at this point because it wouldn't change anything, you know?

re: DRVSS, NLD, the disability I don't officially have

orangemango — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 14:13:13 GMT

Thanks for sharing! Did you ever end up finding any "tip sheets" for auditory learners, or are most tips out there about visual learning? It seems like from what you said that it can be difficult to get a concrete diagnosis of NLD, so is there much literature out there about helping those who may have it? Just curious!