For this module, I interviewed Angelica Gomez, the mother of a child that attends Our Lady of Tepeyac. According to the mother’s understanding, dyspraxia is a neurological disorder. According to Gomez, her child was diagnosed with dyspraxia at the age of only nine months. The medic saw that the child wasn’t developing at speed, and so an early intervention was made. As a result of the early intervention made by trained professionals, I am further inclined to be an advocate for the early detection of learning disabilities. Many times, professional teachers disregard the fact that it is possible to detect learning disabilities because many of them are centered on reading or writing. However, the story of Gomez and her child show otherwise. Many children remain untreated, therefore growing up with no help. Gomez states that her child still needs much help, despite his age. However, she admits that she has seen him improve as time progresses because of the services he has received.
I also interviewed Cristina Saucedo, who is also the mother of a student at Our Lady of Tepeyac. The mother shared that receiving help for her child was initially difficult. She shared that she had difficulties receiving help. She states that her language barrier was the reason she was delayed in the process. Now, that her child has received help, she states that she does see an improvement in her child’s behavior. She however, strongly hopes and beliefs that there is still more improvement to come. Due to her experience, Saucedo likes to raise awareness to other parents in her community about learning disabilities. Not only so, but she feels that the language barrier should be broken, because it shouldn’t be a limiting factor for children’s knowledge acquisition.
I have gained insights into the need of early intervention and advocacy in favor of equal opportunities for therapy and services for the child. Language shouldn’t be a reason that a child’s help is delayed, and neither should early intervention be considered unimportant or not necessary. Learning disabilities are real, and therefore professionals shouldn’t disregard characteristics that point towards them because of age.
Luz Macias said:
ReplyDeleteHi Maria the information that I read in your blogs developed my interest to find more information regarding dyspraxia, and I found
that is also called verbal apraxia, speech disorder - apraxia; and childhood apraxia of speech.I learned that is a disorder of the brain and nervous system in which a person is unable to perform tasks or movements when asked, even though when the request is understood, and the person is willing to perform the task.
Also was interesting to know that apraxia develops in a person who was previously able to perform the tasks or abilities, and it is called acquired apraxia.
Unfortunately occupational therapy, speech therapy, physiotherapy, psychological support and education are limited.
The next website is where I find the information, probably you can find information for your research document.
Read more: http://www.righthealth.com/topic/What_Is_Dyspraxia#ixzz1WfMP26YA
Thank you for your input. I'm glad to hear that I'm slowly raising awareness about the subject. Yes, many times learning disorders are not understood, and that is exactly what shouldn't happen.
ReplyDeleteIt is good to know that children with disabilities have people like you to advocate for them. Finding the proper diagnosis and care to foster growth for a child is a sure way to ensure future success. We hear very few success stories although, I know that they exist. I am so very glad that the public focus is on all of our children. Some of these children are beating the odds and it's with the help from those who sincerely care about their individual outcomes.
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