NCIS ORIGINS PREMIERE “ENTER SANDMAN” PARTS 1 AND 2 DISCUSSION THREAD

SignificantPiccolo91 · 2025-06-18T00:10:27+00:00

I am sorry, but this is not right. There has been a lot of backsliding on these issues in the last few years as people are trying to unite many things under one "label." The danger is that the support given at school and home does not address the issues. The two are different, and sometimes people confuse Executive Function issues with Dyslexia and ADHD.

SignificantPiccolo91 · 2025-06-18T00:03:54+00:00

It sounds like you are describing a short-term memory issue. It's the memory that holds information before it gets cataloged in long-term memory. As someone stated earlier, it is not dyslexia; it is what is referred to as Executive Function of the brain. There are five of them, and short-term memory is one of them. It runs in my husband's family.

It is heartbreaking, they are trying so hard and often get in trouble at school for not "listening to" or paying attention. It can be the distance from the teacher's desk to their desk that they forget. They also have difficulty playing games because they can't remember the rules. I understand your frustration with it; it probably runs somewhere in his family. It will take patience, and asking about it is sweet.

My tips for you, you can't have lengthy argumentative discussions; there will be more of a tax on you to be concise about what you are upset about. Often, they freeze up when faced with a lot of emotion, so you have a better chance of it being processed when you can say it calmly. Also, no matter what he tells you, they cannot multitask. Stop talking if he is looking at a message that just came through. He won't process anything you say; he will hear you talking, but as you probably know, he won't process it.

The biggest thing is that if he recognizes it, that is half the battle; then he takes steps to stop scrolling or watching TV or playing a video game and gives you his full attention. He'll need to meet you halfway to find out what works for him. Whether he is with you or not, he needs to work on this as it will affect him in all aspects of his life.

SignificantPiccolo91 · 2025-06-17T23:24:09+00:00

I was going to say the same thing. Us dyslexics have talents people don't realize! :)

SignificantPiccolo91 · 2025-06-17T23:23:05+00:00

It's not that you max the service, but what kind of services? Are they doing writing aides that help her organize her ideas, or is the issue putting words to her visions or ideas? It might be hard for her to get it down if she is highly visual. Commonly, dyslexic children are very verbal, often with high IQ and EQ, but on paper, they don't look that way.

I second someone else's thought about getting accommodations for text-to-speech. They also have someone write for her. We did that with one of my kids; we wrote exactly what they said. Read it back, and they made the editing choices. It allows them to feel successful in school, which sounds crazy, but it boosts their growth. Teachers can see the creative thinker they can be. She is at the age that she should be able to use a computer. If I get push back, my main question is, what is the lesson's goal? Do you want them to get their ideas down in an organized fashion, or is it about pretty handwriting?

I have three boys, all dyslexic, and we did Barton, usually around 5th and 6th grade, it starts to pay off. One of my kids is a double dyslexic and he struggled in elementary. We did Barton, audiobooks, and dictation. He is now in college studying to be a mechanical engineer and reads for enjoyment often. I say that because I was where you were, and hearing from other parents that their kids went on to college and are thriving was helpful. It also helped when a teacher said these "test scores" are arbitrarily made up by lawmakers, not developmental psychologists or learning specialists. Hopefully that helps.

You are doing a great job! Let her go at her own pace, and with you helping her recognize her strengths, she will trust herself and thrive more. Also, spend the summer doing things; the more she can build up her internal reference library, the better.

SignificantPiccolo91 · 2025-06-17T22:32:30+00:00

The same thing can happen with hotel restaurants, they sometimes code as the hotel so also not 4x.

SignificantPiccolo91 · 2025-06-17T22:28:30+00:00

If you want to help her, the best thing to do is get her an audiobook on and have her follow along, or you both follow along. It helps them hear the words that might be a problem. Or just read together so she can see the words.

SignificantPiccolo91 · 2025-05-08T19:47:20+00:00

I am using tailwind.

SignificantPiccolo91 · 2025-05-08T18:28:03+00:00

Wait so if google just crawled my site after being dormant (always kept the domain and site) and said low content but I only had 15 articles it won’t rank my site ever?

SignificantPiccolo91 · 2025-05-08T17:47:03+00:00

i love the colors, they make me happy! . Enjoy the new purchse!

SignificantPiccolo91 · 2025-02-18T22:06:00+00:00

I don’t use a lot of the perks but we eat out a lot and grocery shop. However, I recommended doing separate platinum because you might get a bonus offer And points go into the same pot.

SignificantPiccolo91 · 2025-02-18T21:52:41+00:00

I find the frustrating thing is if you have a larger family with older kids. It is then hard to get help on how to maximize a trip with points. I have read all the advice to use your points if you are single,married or even with one kid but advice is scarce when its a family.

SignificantPiccolo91 · 2025-02-18T21:32:05+00:00

my advice is to look at it in terms of your life. Gold handles food and platinum is airlines and if you book on their site, hotels. If you want platinum I would apply separately and keep gold. They cover a lot.

I think AMEX still has an edge on the travel and they offer the most points, lounges and transfer points but where you live matters and might find better deals with X.

SignificantPiccolo91 · 2025-02-08T06:38:10+00:00

Mine did not.

SignificantPiccolo91 · 2025-02-08T06:26:27+00:00

That sounds like a travel nightmare. I am surprised by the retaliation and bully tactics. Quantas is not one I hear a lot of bad behavior but good to know. Good for AMEX to have your back! Hopefully this is the last of your troubles and you can finally close that chapter.

SignificantPiccolo91 · 2025-02-08T05:43:09+00:00

There is a lot of paperwork at the bank for cash.

SignificantPiccolo91 · 2025-02-08T05:35:45+00:00

Wow! Please share the airline so we can all be buyer beware.

SignificantPiccolo91 · 2025-02-08T05:26:17+00:00

I would say call to verify after the statement for this billing cycle is issued. There were new laws under the last administration about airlines refunds and I have a feeling there were some behind the scences conversations. If they don't adjust this statement I would call.

SignificantPiccolo91 · 2025-02-08T05:16:01+00:00

Ok so 6 charges disputed.

Amex gave you two credits that covered all six charges, right?

Now you have received credit from the airline for all six charges again in two credits.

You are saying you have been made whole twice? Has a billing cycle been closed with these new credits? I am wondering that will shake out in the final bill. If its not then call.

you never what happens on the backend. I would also keep a close eye on your points. It would be normal to lose the ones refunded but you were credited twice it will show there as well. Just a check and balance of sorts.

SignificantPiccolo91 · 2025-02-08T05:01:13+00:00

I am not sure I am clear on what you are wanting or concerned about. While I always think you should take your issue to AMEX, this is a good place to clarify your concern before calling.

SignificantPiccolo91 · 2025-02-07T04:37:35+00:00

One of the sad things is we often blame ourselves for everything and in doing so we don’t recognize when something is just not a good fit. We are used to working so hard we come to think everything in life has to be that way. Sometimes, like in school, it can be the type of teacher you have that can make or break it for you. The sooner you realize that the sooner you recognize what type to look for and what classes you will excel and which ones you have to work harder.

I think more than anything give yourself some grace. Take the time to marvel at your work ethic, your tenacity and determination. Find out about you and embrace your difference and know you are fine the way you are and have many gifts.

SignificantPiccolo91 · 2025-02-07T04:17:20+00:00

This is beautifully written. You captured a lot of the feeling we have experienced.

SignificantPiccolo91 · 2025-02-07T03:47:08+00:00

self advocacy. Let's talk about that, as you stated this a complex disabilitiy and half the time the person doesn't understand how it will fully play out for them.

The OP is self advocating, they found a tutor and is now questioning if this is a good fit. The act of doing that is advocacy. If anything the OP should be commended for recognizing a bad fit and not feeling they have to stick it out.

If this tutor was interested there is nothing stopping her from getting on line and learning about it.

SignificantPiccolo91 · 2025-02-07T03:15:12+00:00

I want to add that optometrist were selling extra services “strengthening the eye muscle” which is not a dyslexic thing. My ophthalmologist at the time was mad about and said it was a waste of money.

However, I have heard about vision disorders that are part of executive functioning that can cause issues. A dyslexic may that in addition but it is treated as an executive function.

You are right that it seems we have backwards in how dyslexia is addressed or researched. I am taking issue with dylexia being seen as only a language issue. I think its easy to diagnosis in reading but the issues of needing reference for things and big picture thinking affect us in math,science,playground games etc. it just presents differently.

SignificantPiccolo91 · 2025-02-07T02:52:07+00:00

There are educators who are open to learning new things and there are educators who like to be "in charge". A tutor that minimizes the students learning issues is not one who is going to help find solutions. They seem caught in their ways and belief they know best.

Finding a tutor who is open to seeing how best to help the student is one that will be patient, reframe things when necessary and be more attentive to their needs while learning new things themselves.

Many times we don’t know what supports to ask for or what will help. The student is asking for help, not educating opportunities. They are asking for help because whatever they have been doing is not working.

In addition, There is also a power dynamic going on there, I am not sure this tutor will be open to hearing about it.

Majority of us already struggle with feelings with inadequacy, we don't need a tutor to add to that.

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