School is often the hardest part of life because we’re forced to take subjects that can strike at the core of our weakness. That’s why it’s important to see a learning specialist for help. Once we’re in our profession, life gets easier!

My personal experience was that I had a very difficult transition to college. I’ve never been diagnosed with LD or ADHD, but I can definitely relate to many of the symptoms.

My university had learning centers and tutoring. I used as many of the services as I could, but I just couldn’t seem to get passed introductory Biology and Chemistry.

My father made a great suggestion. He told me to learn what I’m good at and to leave behind what I’m not if it’s not to important to me. The truth was that Biology and Chemistry weren’t the most important things in my life and since I succeeded in Psychology courses, I decided to pursue courses in that major.

In the end I was very successful and was admitted into the Psychology Honor Society. Now, as I look back, I think that I have difficulty learning in certain fields or through certain channels and identifying my strengths was a very important part of my success.

This is very important for us all, but especially for those with ADHD and/or LD. I think this process of identifying one’s strengths and interests is just as important as the “academic achievement”.

I want to hear what went right, what went wrong.