Episode #5: Misunderstood Invisible Disabilities
(Dysgraphia, ADHD, and Narcolepsy)
Water Prairie Chronicles Podcast
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Show Notes
- Tonya
In this episode, Tonya continues her conversation from Episode #4 with our son, Christopher. He tells about being misunderstood by teachers and others because of the invisible disabilities he lives with. If you have a child who is misunderstood, you’ll enjoy hearing Christopher speak about his experiences and how he was eventually diagnosed with dysgraphia, ADHD, and narcolepsy. He shares tips for parents and kids and the accommodations he’s used to help him succeed in school. Christopher’s story isn’t over yet. In Episode #8, we’ll post the rest of his story about playing baseball in college and how he went through a difficult injury that almost put an end to his dreams of playing baseball. Make sure you subscribe to the channel so you don’t miss it!
(Dysgraphia, ADHD, and Narcolepsy)
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Show Notes:
In this episode, Tonya continues her conversation from Episode #4 with our son, Christopher. He tells about being misunderstood by teachers and others because of the invisible disabilities he lives with.
If you have a child who is misunderstood, you’ll enjoy hearing Christopher speak about his experiences and how he was eventually diagnosed with dysgraphia, ADHD, and narcolepsy. He shares tips for parents and kids and the accommodations he’s used to help him succeed in school.
Christopher’s story isn’t over yet. In Episode #8, we’ll post the rest of his story about playing baseball in college and how he went through a difficult injury that almost put an end to his dreams of playing baseball. Make sure you subscribe to the channel so you don’t miss it!
Some of the information covered during Christopher’s interview:
- Amazon links:
- Pencil grip trainer – https://amzn.to/3vjQNZH
- Sonic Bomb Alarm Clock – https://amzn.to/3ta0kQu
- Robot Rolling Alarm Clock – https://amzn.to/3BUkmlZ
- Echo Smart Pen – https://amzn.to/3BWqHNI
- Echo Smart Pen notebooks – https://amzn.to/35p6Iel
- Lenovo laptop for school/college – https://amzn.to/3M2ek7o
- Dick and Jane books – https://amzn.to/3vlqAtL
- The Hill Learning Center (Durham, NC)
- Kardz 4 Kidz / Emily’s Originals website
- Narcolepsy Resources:
- Narcolepsy Network – https://narcolepsynetwork.org/
- Project Sleep – https://project-sleep.com/
- American Sleep Association – https://www.sleepassociation.org/
- NORD – https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/narcolepsy/
- National Sleep Foundation – https://www.thensf.org/
- Christopher’s Instagram: @cwollum_16
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Music Used:
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