#discalculia

[i-may-be-an-emu]

Shout out to people who can not tell the time

Shout out to people who need a little longer to figure out the time

Shout out to people who can't do "quick" maths in their head

Shout out to people who need to use a calculator for even "simple" maths

Shout out to people who need others to read number a for them

Shout out to people who cry over maths and numbers

Shout out to people who say the wrong numbers when reading or talking about prices and the time of day

Shout out to people who can't read charts and graphs

Shout out to people who get confused with mathematical concepts

Shout out to people who can't read music because it seems mathematical to them

Shout out to people who's maths struggles limit them

Shout out to people with dyscalculia or math struggles, basically. I am with you. I am here for you. I see you. It sucks, and most of the world doesn't even know about dyscalculia. But it'll be ok. It won't go away but people will help you, you can adapt. I love you. Screw math ❤

#dyscalculia #discalculia #it's not just “math dyslexia” by the way #It's so much more than “just maths dyslexia” #not saying people with dyslexia have it better off at all just saying it's a different disorder and we have no awareness or visibility #neurodivergent #neurodivergence #neurodiversity #I hate maths #learning disability #learning disorder

[forestshadow-wolf]

ghost with discalculia.

his father used to beat him when he did bad in school for it.

now he doesn't deal with numbers at all. he refuses to. price doesn't know why, nobody does. he hides it well tho. soap only found out when ghost accidentally got assigned one of the invientory reports asn he stormed into price's office, throwing it down on the desk, and leaving with a final glare at price.

now soap does all his numbers stuff. He still doesn't ask. He never will.

#discalculia #simon ghost riley #john soap mactavish #ghostsoap #soapghost #call of duty #cod #cod mw2 #el rambles

[camtheestallion]

what’s killing me is that Percy genuinely thought that something was wrong with his brain ? HE THOUGHT HE WAS BROKEN. please as an neurodivergent girl this is so real.

I had a really late diagnosis but at least I had one. I can’t stop thinking about people out there who thinks they are BROKEN because they just don’t have an explanation for their differences.

#annabeth chase #percy jackson #percy jackson tv show #pjo series #pjo #walker scobell #neurodivergent #neurodiversity #autism #adhd #dislexia #discalculia

[spiderliliez]

MORFYDD CLARK and ADHD

The GIFs above are excerpts from Morfydd’s five different interviews during the promotion of “Saint Maud” while still filming “The Rings of Power” where she briefly talks about, and inadvertently exhibits her ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) traits. The first one shows of her being surprised by her alarm, and explains she keeps it on snooze so she doesn’t forget her tasks. Some would think this is just normal, that we all really need to have reminders anyway. But when you have ADHD, your alarms will be your lifesaver, and it can be quite extreme as your attention easily wanders off and you have almost no control of it, because you simply completely forget what you’re supposed to do. 😖

In the second interview, the keyword is “Procrastination” and she mentions how procrastination doesn’t make her feel guilty. Constant procrastination is very common amongst people with ADHD. It’s just always there. Yes, we all procrastinate, but people with ADHD does it more extreme than others. There are those who would feel endless guilt when they dither and temporize what needs to be done, and after all that, they still couldn’t keep themselves from procrastinating anyway. It becomes this vicious cycle, that adds on to one’s depression because of feeling incompetent. I’m just glad she’s allowed herself to indulge in what she wants to do and not feel criminal about it. 🙃 In the third one, she talks about her struggle with reading and being unable to keep at it for a certain duration. This is very common with ADHD as your ability to focus shifts so quickly, especially if you happen to be reading something you realized you’re not that interested in. However as she mentioned, she was able to read through the entire script (for “Saint Maud”) in one go, of which shows how much she loved the story. In some of her interviews, she speaks of how audiobooks have been very helpful to her. People with ADHD can also have “Dyslexia” (just like Morfydd). It’s more common than not, and that makes reading and writing even more challenging.

In her fourth and fifth interview, she talks about how her brain reacts while she was in school. It’s quite clear, listening and reading her interviews, that she has the combination of both the “Hyperactive-Impulsive and Inattentive Type”. As you know, there are three types (Hyperactive-Impulsive, Inattentive, and having both). Being in class, with so much stimuli, with her brain firing different thoughts and ideas almost all at once, as Morfydd exclaimed, “So exciting!”, while the teacher talks about a subject that she probably doesn’t find interesting, plus that insatiable need to get on her feet to be where she wants to be, or do what she wants to do. And all of that... you can imagine, it just becomes quite taxing for an excited ADHD brain. 🧠 I get that, really. The most common type of ADHD in girls is the “Inattentive Type” (formerly just called “ADD” aka Attention Deficit Disorder), which is easily overlooked. I was only diagnosed with it as an adult, which makes it sad as I’ve always been so cruel to myself before, not knowing what was wrong with me, and admitted to myself that I was just simply “lacking” or worst, feeling “dumb”. It’s a terrible (false) acceptance for a kid, and I carried that thought until adulthood. Morfydd got her diagnosis when she was seven. She was probably quite a handful! 😅 Parents and teachers can easily spot the “Hyperactive” kids because, well, they are literally hyperactive and uncontrollably rambunctious. Because of that, they can get their diagnosis earlier in life and get the help they require in their formative years. I was not like that. I was quiet, and timid. I was even called the “most behaved in class”. I didn’t cause any trouble in school. However, my concentration level is next to zero at worst times. I might be sitting quietly, but my mind is just all over the place. I’ve learned earlier in life on how to pretend I’m okay and find ways to cope.

🗨️ MORFYDD SAID:  I knew I was different from age seven when I started having medication for it. I understood that something was different but I didn’t understand what it was. I’d go and get my tablet in the staff room at lunchtime and there was a boy a few years above me who had an illness that required lots of medication, but I didn’t know this at the time. I remember seeing him get lots of tablets, cause that’s what he needed, and being like “Wow. He must be really naughty because I am quite naughty and I get one tablet.” I think quite early on, you label yourself as naughty and bad. (via ContentMode)

My ADHD caused me to have insomnia as early as age eight or nine. My brain just never stops wandering, even when I am physically tired. When I do things, I finish my tasks a lot longer than most people, be it at school, at home, or at work. This is not something I’ve talked about before, because I feel as an adult, in the usual corporate profession, I feel I’d be marginalized for it. It’s not really something I want my colleagues, and my boss to know. What’s more, for ADHD people, other learning disabilities are quite common. In school I enjoyed writing essays and stories, however, I suffered from mild “Dyslexia” and when I started second grade I started to have terrible “Dyscalculia” that I still have to this day.

🗨️ MORFYDD SAID: My dyslexia means I can’t read for long periods or the letters start moving around on the page, giving me headaches, so I have to prep more than others in shorter bursts — and when I’m home I’ve got these orange tinted glasses that I have to wear. (via WalesOnline)

My dyslexia has progressively gotten better as I have gotten older, and I even joined spelling bees in school. But the amount of hard work I did for that was just a lot. When I joined my local school paper, I decided it’s better I just focus on “editorial cartooning” instead of writing features and news because I have trouble submitting my articles on time. My dyscalculia until now is the same. I took up “Bachelor of Computer Science”, and you could call it a miracle, but I did manage to graduate. During exams, I always leave the room last, as I have to recheck my answers again and again before I submit them. Same with writing emails at work. And when I have to read a book, I oftentimes find myself stuck on one page over and over again. I’d be reading the same lines, but my mind just flies off, so I have to either stop, or restart reading until I could concentrate. The distraction can be caused by my own thoughts, or because I’m distracted by my surroundings. It’s really hard to focus, and I think Morfydd is amazing for being able to remember her lines especially when she’s doing onstage plays.

🗨️ MORFYDD SAID: I feel that acting really suits me because sometimes I struggle with a whole day rehearsal in a play, but film is very short moments of intense concentration. Then you can snap out of it. Also, the stakes are high. If I was going to have to do something boring like writing an essay, I can only do it under huge amounts of pressure and adrenaline. Being on set you have short bursts with pressure and it’s fun. In terms of learning lines, I will just wander around my flat or town saying them. There is no structure. I struggle when there is a structure enforced on me, that I can’t do. Within film, I am allowed to be fluid and structured within this world. I thought about that a lot with Maud. Because I thought, “Would I have been bullied a lot if I had been in an office, because I would just be annoying? Would I be fired a lot for being late?” (via ContentMode)

The good thing about ADHD, is you have this superpower to “Hyperfocus”. This is when you would zone in on a task, happens when you have so much interest in a certain activity. Just like what Morfydd said, when she read “Saint Maud” for the first time, that she was able to finish it in one go. In that state, nothing can distract you, and I mean nothing! I would often forget the time, or my surroundings when I hyperfocus. I don’t even notice people when they call me. I’m sure it’s the same for Morfydd when it comes to acting. 😎

If you have ADHD, and you aim to meet expectations (such as graduating from school or university, being in a relationship, running a business, or keeping your job), your brain really needs to work extra hard to compensate for your lack of focus and distractibility. In short an ADHD brain tends to be a lot more fatigued, and stressed than others. It can get easier by taking your prescribed medication for ADHD, managing your time, and not forgetting to setup your reminders. Finding ways to cope with the help of recent studies are quite helpful. Support from your friends and family is very important, too!

🗨️ MORFYDD SAID:  People with ADHD find it really hard to put effort into things that they don’t find interesting. So, it’s about finding the thing that your child or person with ADHD is passionate about and finding a way to make that part of your world.” (via ContentMode) It’s weird to have a diagnosis from seven. It makes you feel different or other, which feeds a fascination with brains and why people are the way they are. I’m kind to myself about stuff I find difficult, because I understand why. (via NZHerald)

There are many people, especially girls and women who struggle with this neurodevelopmental disorder and not know they actually have it. So, I do have a lot of love, respect and appreciation for Miv, especially that she talks about this publicly, and reminding others that, ‘it’s okay’. With that, I have been reminded to be kinder to myself. I was never okay with having ADHD, but when people like her talk about it, I feel not so alone anymore. 🥀

Thanks to: ContentMode, NZHerald, The Observer, The Upcoming, BFI, Harper's Bazaar UK, Carl Marsh, BAFTA Guru, WalesOnline, ADDITUDE

#MORFYDD FOR DAYS #Morfydd Clark #ADHD #ADD #Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder #Attention Deficit Disorder #Hyperfocus #Dyslexia #Discalculia #Mental Health #Saint Maud #Galadriel #The Rings of Power #The Lord of the Rings #TROP #LOTR #Essay #Interview #Quotes #Youtube #Morfydd Clark and ADHD #ADDITUDE #SORRY I POURED MY THOUGHTS & HEART OUT

[fairyb0ii]

If you think that dyslexic/dyscalculic people and ADHDers are stupid or something like that, read this.

Today I was doing Maths homework with one of my BFF.

He's a tutor for middle/high school students.

While we were doing Maths, he told me that I am faster at learning than other students without dyslexia, dyscalculia and ADHD.

He told me that he's proud of me. I'm so lucky to have a friend like him.

#friendship #friend #friends #bff #best friends #tutoring #storytime #dyslexia #dyscalculia #dyslexic #dyscalculic #autistic #actually autistic #autism #adhd #adhder #audhd #audhder #dislessia #discalculia #dislessico #discalculico #autismo #autistico

[libero-de-mente]

La Cassiera

Nel supermercato vicino a casa mia, da qualche giorno, è arrivata una nuova ragazza. Credo appena assunta vista la giovane età.

Vedendola è la versione femminile di mio figlio n. 1, stesso colore di capelli (solo che i suoi sono mossi), occhiali da vista su occhi chiari e carnagione bianca. Classica di chi è rossiccio di capelli.

Questa mattina mi sono fermato per un acquisto al volo e quando sono giunto alla cassa eravamo solo io e lei. Nessun altro in fila.

Noto che mi fissa. Cerco di interpretare quello sguardo e riesco a sistemarlo in una scala di valori delle emozioni che va da serenità ad angoscia. La posizione su questa scala è: ansia.

Tra me e me penso: "Ma si, non è abituata. È nuova suvvia. Avrà paura di sbagliare nel battere lo scontrino, poverina, magari si è già dimenticata l'uso corretto del POS o il comando per aprire la cassa".

Passati i miei acquisti sopra il lettore dei codici a barre mi dice il totale.

- Pago con il Bancomat, grazie - le dico.

Sospira con sollievo - Meno male - le esce in maniera impercettibile dalle labbra.

La guardo fissa.

Mi guarda fisso.

- Discalculica? - le mormoro così senza averci pensato e di pancia.

- Sì - risponde con un sorriso grande come una casa.

- Lo sono anche io, benedette le carte per pagare.

- Non me lo dica - risponde quasi come se fosse un sottile miagolio.

Mi si apre il cuore, e darle del tu mi viene spontaneo, potrebbe benissimo essere coetanea di mio figlio.

- Ma t'immagini - le dico a bassa voce - cosa sarebbe successo se tu mi avessi detto quattordici euro e trentacinque centesimi? E io non avessi un bancomat?

- Uh, cosa?

- Panico. Avrei tirato fuori la banconota più alta per non calcolare le monete.

- Mi avrebbe dato venti euro allora?

- Ma anche cinquanta!

- Cinquanta?! Addirittura?

- Si per sicurezza.

- Urca.

- Poi tu avresti cominciato con "Non ha trentacinque centesimi che le do trentasei euro?". Sarei diventato rosso. A quel punto vedendomi così mi avresti detto "Se vuole mi dia un euro e trentacinque centesimi, così io le do trentacinque euro". Sarei diventato viola. Capisci il dramma che abbiamo vissuto prima dell'avvento dei pagamenti digitali?

- ...

- Tutto bene?

- Ehm, si... si. Credo.

- Credi?

- Si, credo di essermi persa.

- Dove?

- Ai trentacinque centesimi per darle trentasei euro.

- Ah, dici che ho sbagliato?

- Aspetti un attimo - mi risponde mentre maneggia con una calcolatrice - no, tutto giusto.

Prendo il sacchetto con la spesa, i raggi del sole che entrano dalla grande vetrata dietro di lei le creano un'aurea surreale di riflesso su capelli. Stessi riflessi e colori di mio figlio, quello che chiamo "Generoso Cuore Solitario". Mi sciolgo. Sono così adorabili coloro che hanno delle DSA e un cuore generoso. Credo che lo abbia anche lei. Un cuore senza centesimi e a prezzo arrotondato.

- Buona giornata - mi dice.

- A te e ricorda... hasta la discalculia siempre.

Ride, si porta la mano sulla bocca come per una cortesia mentre le parte una risata che strozza sul nascere.

Da oggi ho la mia cassiera preferita.

#libero de mente #pensiero #racconto #dialoghi #supermercato #cassa #ragazza #ironia #dsa #discalculia

[everyoneisrunningoutofthyme]

What do you MEAN my learning disability doesn't disappear once I leave school and it still continues to make my life harder in everyday situations.

#adhd #disgraphia #discalculia #its the neurodivergency #neurodivergent

[tricornonthecob]

20 years later, after figuring out I have ADHD, I put it together I have discalculia.

Numbers don't swap places too much any more, as long as they're not in a long string. I still use my fingers to do addition and subtraction sometimes.

Wouldn't it have been nice if someone said something.

#my art #doodle #discalculia #adhd things #self portrait

[themandownstairs]

"as I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I withdraw cash from my bank and realize there's nothing left" - Discalculio

#discalculia #shitpost #i need a job so bad

[crustycantankerousgrownup]

Numbers:

My Brain: OH NO! scary!!!

#adhd? #discalculia #math anxiety

[i-may-be-an-emu]

I love having neurodivergent friends, both irl and online

I love when people understand I can't do some things

I love when I stutter or stumble on my words and get frustrated but the people around me just don't care

I love when people get that speaking can be tough, that the simple act of breathing feels impossible sometimes

I love being able to ramble about stories im trying to write and not feel like im bothering people when they infodump right back at me

I love it when people send me links to things relating to my special interests or current hyperfixations

I love it when people calmly and respectfully help me to figure out what numbers say

I love it when people understand that just because im zoned out doesn't mean i dont like them

I love being understood

Being nuerodivergent is tough, but its nice when my friends understand and want to help

Its nice they know how it feels

#actually autistic #adhd #neurodivergent #discalculia #anxiety #neurodivergence #actually neurodivergent #flipping love y'all

[forestshadow-wolf]

Awhile ago I posted about Ghost with discalcula, and I don't feel like finding it but I think we should bring that back

(Yeah maybe I mispelled it. So what?)

#i know nothing about discalcula #discalculia #simon ghost riley #ghost mw2 #mw2 ghost #call of duty #cod #cod mw2 #el rambles

[nicol--bolas]

when will the government update disability forms to include mentally disabled people

why is no one fighting for this

why does no one even talk about it

#autism #adhd #discalculia

[fairyb0ii]

I decided to draw this, to explain sensory issues.

I'm writing a graphic novel and she is one of the main characters. She is Luna, she is autistic, ADHDer and dyslexic like me. This is a little spoiler about the graphic novel.

#graphic novel #autism #adhd #dyscalculia #dyslexia #dsa #dislessia #discalculia #autismo #luna harrison #lgbtq italia #lgbtq #disability #pride #tumblr

[yeah-ima-nerd]

Having Discalculia is like having a computer crash every time you see an equation. The teacher wonders why you keep overthinking it, but you can't tell them why. Leads to feelings of failure and worthlessness because you can't 'just figure it out' like your peers. Always feeling like your lesser than, and like your not smart. It hurts, it really hurts.

#Mental disorder #Discalculia #Math disability #Just a little rant

[ensign-spider]

something that kind of bums me out when i think of the 24th century is how much fucking math there is

like i get it, space travel requires science, math, engineering... it's very integral on a star ship/space station

i recall a tng episode though where what had to be like an 8 year old is bitching about having to take calculus.

like i get you, you weirdly dressed star trek child, why tf DO you have to take calculus?

#discalculia #neurodiverse #star trek #txt post #trek thoughts #STEM