A student with learning differences benefits from a solid support system consisting of parents, teachers and other professionals. But perhaps the greatest benefit of all comes when he understands his unique situation and learns to become his own advocate.Helping Students Understand and Accept Their Learning Disabilities: The Demystification Conference from LD Online offers an interesting look into a yearly practice of the Churchill Center & School. Called the Demystification Conference, it is a time when students learn more about how they learn best, the impact of their learning differences on their lives, and how to make the most of those differences. From the article:
The yearly Demystification Conferences are an integral focal point of the year. Students become excited about learning and talking about themselves in a positive manner. They are able to express their creativity as well as their self-knowledge. Parents learn how their children are being taught and why the strategies, methods, and techniques are increasing their child's success. Most importantly, students become empowered by the fact that learning differently has little to do with how capable, intelligent, and talented they are as individuals.
The article explains the general pattern of the conference and how each student is involved in the planning. The planning includes planning how to present the information in a creative and age-appropriate format.
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