Briarsprout wrote:
In the US, "Learning disabilities are most often defined by describing a discrepancy between ability and performance. Children with learning disabilities are of average to above-average intelligence (or IQ), but performance assessments and standardized tests indicate that their classroom achievement fails to match their evident ability. Because learning disabilities relate specifically to classroom performance, they are rarely identified before a child enters school and confronts academic instruction."
Note: it is one of the more prevalent handicaps estimated to reach 5-10 percent of the population. That being said, it became more recognized with the emphasis of academic achievement since the 50s onward.
People with LD:
"Winston Churchill: had a learning disability.
Walt Disney: had a learning disability.
Edison: Had a learning disability. He couldn't read until he was twelve years old and had a very difficult time writing even when he was older
George Patton: This World War II General had a learning disability.
Nelson Rockfeller, former Vice President: had a learning disability, dyslexia.
Werner Von Braun: had a learning disability and often flunked his math tests in high school.
George Washington: Had a learning disability. He could barely write and had very poor grammar skills.
Woodrow Wilson: U.S. President from 1913-1921. Had a learning disability -- was severely dyslexic
Other famous people who have learning disabilities are Cher, Tom Cruise, Whoopi Goldberg, Greg Louganis, Bruce Jenner, H.G. Wells."
The world is ruled by C students.
They may flunk or make C's in everything but art. Then they grow up and get rich off their artwork and creativity.
I was just reading this in a book called
The Dip. Sometimes people who are not well rounded and only good in one or two things can do well because they harness their talents. One doesn't need to be good at a million things to be successful in life.
21 Oct 2013, 10:06 pm
