About
I am a learning disabled adult. Back in 1965, when I was 5, a psychologist told my parents I would never go to college. In reaction to this, my mother got together with Elizabeth Freidus and started the Gateway School of New York. I got my BA when I was 20, and now have a PhD. I work as a freelance statistician in New York City, where I live with my wife and two sons.
I’ve given talks on learning disabilities at Bank Street College of Education in New York City, the Franklin Academy in Connecticut and an annual meeting of the Nonverbal Learning Disabilities Association. I can structure a talk around your needs – whether it’s to parents, teachers, other professionals, learning disabled children or adults, or some combination; and whatever length or format you need.
I’ve spent 50 years being learning disabled, and I’d love to share my experiences with you. If you’d like me to speak to a school or group, please contact me . Feel free to browse around this site, I’ll be adding more posts on a regular basis.
What are the problems you have in learning new stuff? How are you disabled? Do I need to teach you differently than the rest of the students in class? How can I make learning bridge easier for you? Sherry, your future mentor
Hi Sherry,
With regard to bridge, my big problems are with visualization and memory. For instance, right after a hand, I am already forgetting what was played. Many books assume that you can keep track of some cards, but don’t say HOW to do this. I can usually keep track of how many trump are out, but it’s hard to remember which ones. And that uses up memory, making it harder to remember other things. On the other hand, I am very good at logic.
thanks
Peter
I have a Mild Intellectrual Disability. I still am not to sure of what it really is but I know that I am diffrent. My parents never told me about it nor explained it to me. what can I do to hide it because I just want to be normal and smart. Like the rest of my siblings.