Posted by jay on May 20, 2003, at 3:18:13
In reply to This American Life (NPR)-developmental disorders, posted by Eddie Sylvano on May 19, 2003, at 10:56:21
I was DX'ed with a formal developmental disorder at 2 years of age. I struggled with everything, and basic motor skills, speech, reading, math, etc, was all messed up. Man, it was hard as hell..and I remember the frustration, the anger, of not being able to speak right, etc. I couldn't write properly. It took four years of speech, writing, and physical therapy to help me cope. Of course back then they never (rarely) gave meds like nowadays.
I think that is partly the reason for my problems today...is I am still that _developmentally challenged_ kid, and everyone expects me to operate at some high-level of functioning. I am good at fooling people, and have great socail skills. In many ways I wish I had gotten the help and support I needed instead of always being refered to as a 'high-functioning retard'.
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