Ensure you are getting the help you need in school
Don’t ever feel embarrassed about asking for help! It is important for you to understand what you learn at school, so if you need extra help in getting things done, be proactive in asking your teacher, or going to the resource room or learning centre.

Get a say in what happens to you at school
Make sure to talk to your teachers and guardians about what works best for you and how things should be done! You can attend the IEP planning meeting to discuss your feelings and ideas. You may also talk to your teachers at any time about your education.

Know that there are good things about LD!
Kids with LD and AD/HD have things that they are great at doing. You may have a special talent in sports or music or be very creative because of your unique view of the world. For example, kids with learning differences seem to come up with their own ideas as opposed to using other people’s ideas. Therefore, they can be great leaders.

Use your talents to express yourself and produce ideas and work you can be proud of and that other people will recognize and appreciate. You can find the special talents you have inside you and use them to your advantage. It is also really important to have adults and friends in your life that recognize how wonderful you are. If you don’t have this support, seek the help of someone you trust or visit the school counselor.

This information was sourced from the “Know Your Rights” handbook.