Documentary on Learning Disabilities | 1960s

The film describes symptoms such as hyperkinesis, poor balance, perseveration, and language disorders.

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[@dingdong5138]

Thank you

[@aimiishida9807]

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[@hopeking3588]

I had learning disabilities in school in the 60s! I wonder what causes all of this

[@xdanielxdt]

The earlier days adhd was considered minor brain damage then it was called damp from a swedish psychologist and now adhd

[@fnafqueen681]

Do your miss David stitt

[@rupsanag4494]

"If children with mild disabilities are too often overlooked the children with severe handicaps are too often excluded."

[@andrewmorton395]

I totely agree with you

[@meglocklear]

That is what has happened to my son. He is so normal on the outside that people dismiss his atypical neurological brain as laziness or disobedience

[@megangreene3955]

I totally understand. I have children with all different abilities. My oldest son has the hardest time in school and is currently failing some classes because he doesn't read very well. He has adequate support in the public school, but he is constantly excluded in our church. I would wish that there was a place for him in the Catholic schools. It is not just him, but some of my other children as well. I have a daughter who showed ADHD tendency at age 6, but outgrew it. She is excluded by our parish school because of the way she used to be when she was small. And, thus far, she has been excluded from receiving Holy Communion as well. Exclusion is a sad reality of having children with special needs.

[@andrewmorton395]

@@megangreene3955 Same as me, I really struggle at school, I found it very hard, because i struggled to read and write, still do, i am 65 now, i have Autism AD HD OCD PDA

[@teijaflink2226]

This program is from the 60s very sad it still seems to be the same, specially schools should know better.

[@Heggie42]

Kids are still being failed so badly... it hurts my heart to think they've known how to help kids for sixty years but choose not to.

[@tyashiamccall117]

I love your name 💕

[@yndrelbosch3678]

@@phoenixman8569 No Child Left Behind was a travesty. The only thing it succeeded in doing was causing people like me who couldn't even do basic elementary school math to graduate High School with no proper education. Schools would push failing students through even though they shouldn't have because if they did not, the schools would lose funding. I can barely do basic addition and subtraction, was never taught fractions, or anything else. I can add single digit numbers and that's it. But I'm still a high school graduate. The No Child Left Behind act ruined countless children's education because no school wanted to lose out on money.

[@am32074]

@@yndrelbosch3678 so that's what they mean by "many disabled kids graduat3d from our school" they graduate bc they just let them be and never take them like actual students...

[@shandylund4473]

Yes I’m saddened. It was very hard for me to even go to school because of this.

[@maxbang1813]

They didn't help us, they made us feel like crap.

[@somenameforuser1791]

"Children who have suffered years of failure in school develop emotional problems that complicate the learning process." I automatically want to cry. My early school teachers knew less of how to best nurture me than people 80 years ago...

[@chrissy8386]

Same here :(

[@alena5484]

The worst part that it continues to be that way. Even though GE teachers have to be present at all IEP conversations they don’t HAVE TO change a thing about their approach to teaching. And majority don’t.

[@brendakearns8995]

Same.

[@winning3329]

I was abused at home and it caused to to have undiagnosed cptsd and I was not able to concentrate on my school work and I failed.

[@kittimcconnell2633]

I grew up in the 1970's and 80's and keep wondering, Where were these kind mental health experts when I needed them?

[@socialstoriesforneurotypic1845]

When John said that he wasn’t mad at his teacher or his classmates, he was mad at himself…I felt that in the core of my heart

[@wesleynunez3825]

No student should feel angry at themselves for trying to understand the material. Not everyone learns the same. I know this isn't related to the video, but seek Jesus Christ and read the Bible friend. Jesus Christ suffered and died for your sins because He loved you while you were a sinner (His enemy). However, He is NOT only a God of love but also One of wrath too. His wrath remains on those who continue to willfully sin against Him and refuse to obey the Gospel (Psalms 7:11, John 3:36, Romans 2:5-11, Romans 5:8-10, and Romans 11:21-22, John 15:6, 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9). If you confess and give up your sins, and obey the teachings of Jesus Christ, as well as what His disciples laid forth, then you will make receive mercy and everlasting life (Proverbs 28:13, 1 John 1:5-7, Hebrews 5:9, Acts 2:38-42). Seek to be lead by the Holy Spirit, and make sure to PUT TO DEATH ANY WILFUL SINS in your life (Romans 8:12-14). Jesus is our example that we must abide by (1 Peter 2:21-25 and John 15:7-10). I am NOT telling you to go to a church building or follow another Christian, rather seek out the living God. God bless!

[@genevieverichards6338]

the fact that (aside from some out of date terminology) almost all of this is information is stuff that most people - including teachers - could still learn from is astounding. Even the attitudes of the commentator and assessors are much better than many people today! THIS IS 60 YEARS OLD AND IS STILL RELEVANT TODAY!

[@2007rosey]

I agree with you. I also makes me wonder if the schools had more funding 60 years ago.

[@privateconfidential4775]

Yes!

[@kimmayo7251]

Amen

[@wotchermystic2335]

@@2007rosey They did. Apparently they were in competition with USSR for educational success, so schools got excellent funding.

[@levistokes3960]

I believe people with ADHD, Aspergers, Dyslexia, etc. are actually geniuses. Some of the most influential in history had disabilities. Da Vinci had ADHD, Einstein had Aspergers, and Van Goh suffered from psychosis and hallucinations. Since the brain is constantly running at hyper speed with most of these disabilities, they’re honestly geniuses but people shame them instead of channeling their abilities to do something for the world.

[@LavigneFTW]

I love that during the evaluations they never bring them down. They truly wanted to help them, a lack of confidence will destroy a child’s ability to learn as well. “It’s very important to help them feel successful.”

[@emilyhughes4297]

They don't do that in evaluations because is would effect the result of the evaluation if the said it was right or wrong. In an evaluation for a learning disability your not getting help at that stage it is just an assessment

[@jeffmullinix7916]

What you have said is so true and it almost makes me want to cry . I needed help and never got it and when I did got some help it was too late .

[@stupidvegan9672]

Yea, my IEP only ever focused on everything they thought was wrong with me. The special Ed system today is so negative

[@okamijubei]

And to be assertive and to succeed.

[@kimmayo7251]

I had the most horrible confidence and it carried into my adulthood. I still fight with it

[@julianne8645]

My son has ASD, ADD, sensory perception disorder and learning difficulties, he was excluded from his special needs school at the age of 14 when his head teacher said at his age he should be able to cope with his difficulties (he needed to wear ear defenders and the school wouldn’t allow this) I told the head my son copes very well with his difficulties but he will always have them, he isn’t suddenly cured of his disabilities when he turns 14. I was left no choice but to homeschool my son, he says mums school is the best. The education system is still failing so many children.

[@michellerohl2794]

This always happens at that age. They think autism magically goes away in middle school.

[@saffyreid8790]

I took my daughter out of school education at the age of 7 ,It was for the best.

[@katieh6893]

I deeply felt it when the narrator said, “When a child begins to experience success in school, we often see a remarkable improvement in behavior.” Falling behind, doing poorly compared to my peers, feeling “stupid”. All of those things created such a stressful, painful situation for me when I was way too young to be going through that. I saw so much of myself when I was a similar age in John. I would make small mistakes and get SO upset at myself. I would have full meltdowns at home during homework because I physically couldn’t stay still to do it. I would just cry and say I couldn’t (even if I knew what I was doing) because I was so afraid of making a mistake. I hope John continued to have people on his side who believed in him and offered the help he needed throughout his life.

[@wesleynunez3825]

Yes, it shouldn't be like that. I know this is a 2 year old comment, and I hope all is well :) I wasn't the best student, yet people assumed I was really smart because of my glasses ;) I would enjoy recess and running on the track we had at school. God bless you, and I know this isn't related to the video, but seek Jesus Christ and read the Bible friend. Jesus Christ suffered and died for your sins because He loved you while you were a sinner (His enemy). However, He is NOT only a God of love but also One of wrath too. His wrath remains on those who continue to willfully sin against Him and refuse to obey the Gospel (Psalms 7:11, John 3:36, Romans 2:5-11, Romans 5:8-10, and Romans 11:21-22, John 15:6, 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9). If you confess and give up your sins, and obey the teachings of Jesus Christ, as well as what His disciples laid forth, then you will make receive mercy and everlasting life (Proverbs 28:13, 1 John 1:5-7, Hebrews 5:9, Acts 2:38-42). Seek to be lead by the Holy Spirit, and make sure to PUT TO DEATH ANY WILFUL SINS in your life (Romans 8:12-14). Jesus is our example that we must abide by (1 Peter 2:21-25 and John 15:7-10). I am NOT telling you to go to a church building or follow another Christian, rather seek out the living God. God bless!

[@gaylecheung3087]

They even knew this at that generation but some teachers are so cruel

[@PeteS_1994]

Exactly

[@GreasyBaconMan]

My 3rd grade teacher was rough especially being a new student from another country not knowing English.

[@kellymckinney3168]

Yes they are and I think that when a child is at a very young age they know when they are being singled out. I knew that I had learning disabilities as a child but I didn't know how to handle the situation by myself

[@daniellej7914]

Trust me I know I was in special Ed and the teacher was a bitch

[@HowManyHintsDoYouNeed]

I had a mild case of kleptomania and took an object from a book. I was terrified of confrontation, especially in public but she insisted I was scum and liked to steal so she publicly shamed me in front of my entire 6th grade class.... I bet she felt so powerful to make a child cry.

[@TCB-1]

This hits close to home for me. I was undiagnosed with ADHD in the 70’s when I was in elementary school. Unfortunately, I was always relegated to the coat closet because I couldn’t concentrate. I loved math, but couldn’t focus enough to get my work done on time. It made me so sad to have to stay in for recess, day in and day out. I persevered, but it was extremely difficult and at times, humiliating. Fortunately, I soldiered through and graduated engineering school.

[@jobreakstheinternet5100]

I'm a total random person, I know, but I still want to say that I'm proud of you. :)

[@abcd0193]

And the teachers back then were so dumb, they did not know how to handle this.

[@stephenbrown1622]

I had learning disabilities had to go to a special school before I went to the local primary school but the teacher there had no patience with some one with learning disabilities this was in the sixties

[@ianjavier2845]

The same thing happened to me, I really liked physics and biology classes and even though I knew the answers my brain didn't Allowed me to concentrate enough to pass the tests :')

[@SynZ777]

Back when kids AND teachers bullied you. Good times.

[@JuliaShalomJordan]

I was told I was stupid by my father and teacher…was held back for not being able to pass math…when I finally took a test at 48, learned I had dyscalculia. The years of feeling dumb and clueless have truly affected my self esteem.

[@hannahhuhn9001]

Same I have dyscallica as well. I thought I was stupid as well. But no, my brain just works differently. I can’t math, but reading advanced science yess

[@kittimcconnell2633]

I am pretty sure I have dyscalculia too, and I got so sick of being told it was my fault for either being lazy or making myself too anxious. OF COURSE I was anxious!

[@anntunaley9974]

I have it too. Undiagnosed for 60 years. Bc i could spell better than the teacher, i was constantly told that i wasn’t applying myself bc i didn’t like math. They said that if i could get good grades in spelling, then that was proof i wasn’t stupid, just lazy. Not only did i find out at 60 that i had dyscalculia, but also fetal alcohol syndrome. I was told my entire life how stupid and lazy i was , but i didnt stand a chance with what was going on with me.

[@wesleynunez3825]

That is unfortunate. It shouldn't be like this, but we live in a wicked world. I know this isn't related to the video, but seek Jesus Christ and read the Bible friend. Jesus Christ suffered and died for your sins because He loved you while you were a sinner (His enemy). However, He is NOT only a God of love but also One of wrath too. His wrath remains on those who continue to willfully sin against Him and refuse to obey the Gospel (Psalms 7:11, John 3:36, Romans 2:5-11, Romans 5:8-10, and Romans 11:21-22, John 15:6, 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9). If you confess and give up your sins, and obey the teachings of Jesus Christ, as well as what His disciples laid forth, then you will make receive mercy and everlasting life (Proverbs 28:13, 1 John 1:5-7, Hebrews 5:9, Acts 2:38-42). Seek to be lead by the Holy Spirit, and make sure to PUT TO DEATH ANY WILFUL SINS in your life (Romans 8:12-14). Jesus is our example that we must abide by (1 Peter 2:21-25 and John 15:7-10). I am NOT telling you to go to a church building or follow another Christian, rather seek out the living God. God bless!

[@kristinm784]

My math and remembering short term instruction was terrible But I became an adult and kicked ass in outside sales and connecting with people Sooooo I know I’m really smart But it took a few decades

[@CrazyBoomerDude]

As a dyslexic grade schooler in the 1960s, my teachers routinely moved me to the back of the class room and focused on teaching the "normal" students first and for most. School administrators were amazed that I popped a 121 as an eight year-old on the IQ test in 1964 yet I couldn't read at a first grade level. They said that it was just a fluke so I was forced to take the test six more time, the last time was in 1972 where I scored a 144 at the age of fifteen. Thank goodness for audiobooks, word-processing and speak-to-text technology!

[@Thatsswell-hr9ev]

This guy was ahead of his time. Most kids with learning disabilities (especially dyslexia) would fail in school in those days. They normally would not receive services from their school district.

[@allinonedreamer8137]

Mine was bulimia that caused fainting and dizziness so it makes me wonder not to mention other factors.

[@EchoDesigns]

I have dyscalculia and all throughout my school life I been failed. I couldn't even graduate high school because they kicked me out due to not having enough math credits to pass. They said they didn't want to waste time and resources on me.

[@Thatsswell-hr9ev]

@@EchoDesigns Sorry to read that. I have known people in similar situations to yours.

[@airsickspace9272]

Going through college with adhd rn and it sucks so bad.

[@guess3269]

Hundreds of farmers in the Indian states of Punjab and Haryana have blocked roads as they re-energise their protest against contentious farm laws. Farmers, who have been camping at Delhi's borders since last November, want a repeal of the laws. Several rounds of talks between farmer unions and the government have yielded no results. The government says the laws will increase farmers' income, but unions see them as unfair and exploitative.

[@alexanderv7702]

I knew a boy called Danny Forsyth, who attended school with me sixty five years ago, who was at the bottom of the class; he was dyslexic-however, Danny was no Dunce! He was skilled in woodworking, and taught himself to play the guitar; and when his thumb was severed in an accident, re-taught himself to play his guitar using the other hand. Remembered fondly.

[@Anal_Flute]

Very inspiring!

[@virginiaconnor8350]

I too had a LD when I was growing up; however, I later attended a community college, but transferred to UNG-did well, and when my father died, transferred to his alumni GSU where I graduated with a BA in Art in '87. I did well, but had a hard time getting jobs because some employers refused to believe that I even went to college and thought I was "retarded". If it hadn't been for the Montessori teachers at the Howard School and a wonderful teacher-Mrs. Priscilla Bright-at my elementary school, I might not have made it to GSU.

[@nikolugo]

I was diagnosed with ADHD and I have a undiagnosed of dyslexia and I was at the bottom of the class but I was very good when it came to drawing and problem solving and computers

[@Batya-Grace]

Amen! That’s what we call perseverance!

[@therookie_]

sounds like the lyrics to johnny b goode

[@arisha_rose]

I have dyscalculia (a math learning disability) it is not as well known as dyslexia. I struggled a lot for many years as it was undiagnosed.. My math tutor treated me so cruelly.. He would say all mean things and verbally abuse me.. It affected me so badly.. I lost all my confidence and hope..i could not even do basic calculations that other students of my age did so easily.. I was super slow.. I still am..i cant count money..and anything related with numbers frustrate me so much..but children with dyscalculia are often found very good in in other subjects like literature,history,geography..and literature is my favourite subject.. In my boards exam i got a 100/100 in literature and a 10/100 in math.....sounds crazy right...Now im in high school and i took humanities as my stream..life is better for me now 🙂

[@saynotohookups]

I think for me that bullying from other children in the school was the culprit for making me stupid. I couldn't remember how to do the things that I used to know how to do. I was terrible at Math and still am but I can count money, although I occasionally get thrown off with making change if someone gave me coins and have to re-make the change for them. My Mom's best friend who was a public school teacher for over thirty years told her that she saw the same things happen with students in the school where she taught. She said that because I was growing and developing that the bullying would affect me in that way.

[@pokegurl123456]

I remember my teacher asking if I was the "R word" because I struggled to count to 100...that made me cry

[@saynotohookups]

@@pokegurl123456 That's terrible.

[@geraldboykin6159]

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[@arisha_rose]

@@saynotohookups im so sorry to hear that...i hope you are doing good

[@sage6269]

Mr. Gibson is such a sweetheart! He's so patient, and caring. I wish I had a teacher like him.

[@JuliaShalomJordan]

Yes.🥲🙏🏻🤍

[@wesleynunez3825]

All teachers should be patient and able to teach. I know this isn't related to the video, but seek Jesus Christ and read the Bible friend. Jesus Christ suffered and died for your sins because He loved you while you were a sinner (His enemy). However, He is NOT only a God of love but also One of wrath too. His wrath remains on those who continue to willfully sin against Him and refuse to obey the Gospel (Psalms 7:11, John 3:36, Romans 2:5-11, Romans 5:8-10, and Romans 11:21-22, John 15:6, 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9). If you confess and give up your sins, and obey the teachings of Jesus Christ, as well as what His disciples laid forth, then you will make receive mercy and everlasting life (Proverbs 28:13, 1 John 1:5-7, Hebrews 5:9, Acts 2:38-42). Seek to be lead by the Holy Spirit, and make sure to PUT TO DEATH ANY WILFUL SINS in your life (Romans 8:12-14). Jesus is our example that we must abide by (1 Peter 2:21-25 and John 15:7-10). I am NOT telling you to go to a church building or follow another Christian, rather seek out the living God. God bless!

[@jules1728]

Honestly as a teacher I think children aren’t meant to just sit for 6 hours in a chair and do work. I mean it’s not even good for adults. But it’s the system, I have kids so bored with class because they’re either done in 2 seconds or can’t understand. But they took away honors and separation, and now all the kids are all cramped together on different levels to learn one lesson, the same one. No one above or behind. Just sitting in the seat doing the same things. ADHD is the body begging to do things different, kids should move and stop being punished especially when they’re so good at the subject. Edit: now as more years as a teacher I think this everyone is equal system mentality failed us. There should be honors and average as well as below average classes and learning appropriate to that. There should also be aptitude tests to dedicate to a child’s specific skill set.

[@nerdgeekcosplay909]

I’m in college and trust me it’s torture. Reading 30+ pages a week is hard for me it takes me hours. I have ADHD so for me that’s torture.

[@agricolaregs]

@@nerdgeekcosplay909. You mean 30 pages per class right?

[@ash5939]

As a 14 year old design student with autism and adhd, we need more teachers like you in the world

[@guess3269]

Our Kisaans (indian farmers) are still fighting for their rights. They fought through the winter and now battling in the summer. Many farmers have died and the Indian Government still doesn’t care. The indian government is taking their rights away. Please help us out. If we stop talking than our people and what we stand for will be...

[@guess3269]

Our Kisaans (indian farmers) are still fighting for their rights. They fought through the winter and now battling in the summer. Many farmers have died and the Indian Government still doesn’t care. The indian government is taking their rights away. Please help us out. If we stop talking than our people and what we stand for will be. The 2020-2021 Indian farmers' protest is an ongoing protest against three farm acts which were passed by the Parliament of India in September 2020. A stalemate between the central government and the farmers has been seen for the past few months. There has been a court stay on the farm laws since January 2021. The indian Govt has dared to weaken the Farmers through 3 Black Anti-Farm Laws. They wants to suppress the voice of Farmers agitating on the streets for their rights for months. Hundreds of farmers in the Indian states of Punjab and Haryana have blocked roads as they re-energise their protest against contentious farm laws. Farmers, who have been camping at Delhi's borders since last November, want a repeal of the laws. Several rounds of talks between farmer unions and the government have yielded no results. The government says the laws will increase farmers' income, but in reality its all unfair and exploitative. Please speak with us and help us out

[@TuberoseKisser]

We need to bring classes like these back, It would have saved me so much issues and actually helped me.

[@CathyGoes]

These classes have been criticized as exclusionary and the drive is now to mainstream all the kids. It doesn't seem to matter to people that the children are extremely disruptive(boredom, frustration, impulsive behaviors, etc) or simply can't have their particular needs met in a regular classroom. They just want to say the child is in the "least restrictive environment" as required by law.

[@jeffmullinix7916]

Not true with teachers and educators that done give a rats ass about these kids that have these disabilities . Like my self . I went threw school with a passing grade even though I failed threw out school . I ended up ending my schooling at the 10th grade and became homeless . What an awful life I lived . Parents did not care ether .

[@christinab.2864]

@@CathyGoes the least restrictive environment maybe the law but that still didn’t mean the child did is going to get it. If the teachers had their way they would have me in every single special education classroom known to man kind and no gym or the extras; or even lunch with my friends. They were so bad that they been me in the special needs class room I didn’t think they were a such class. How did I end there at all I have Asperger’s really??? That’s not the severe end of autism nor mental retention the teachers and aides were NOT like this they gave up on those kids it’s embarrassing to indorse. Not to me surprised they wanted me in for another semester and completely turned them down. Not even more surprising they want me to be their aide and I’m like no. Please note I carry no bad blood but to me a job is something to build from not destroy. Back to the special education class the class mates special education class were not my friends never have never will they bully me. Even as I graduated from school in 2013 at 20 years old they treat me as they did when I was a child by the very rude and stupid tests and repeat of numbers in all different directions from the government. They never wanted anything from me so why should I receive anything from them. Sure I can learn the many independent skills, academic skills, even job skills, and I still have to deal with this black cloud it’s the medical history. I think that’s it for now.

[@mai0033]

Hey there! What learning disability do you have, if you don't mind me asking? I have adhd.

[@amyhyde70]

I had to do these exact tests in 19 68 Every day got taken out of my classroom and brought to the cafeteria where she set up the balance beams. Just 3 of us. Then follow a pencil with a bee on the end, make letters, words ect. It didn’t help me at all. Though maybe took a little break from the classroom. I always wished I could tell what it would be like to have a head like other kids. It’s like not being regarded enough. And not being normal either. To not know would be a blessing. I wonder what they do with kids now a days. I hope they can do better.

[@themaggattack]

The neurological tests they did for these kids was by far more comprehensive than anything they did for my daughter's ADHD diagnosis. And she was diagnosed THIS YEAR! It's unbelievable how much more could be done that simply STILL isnt being done for ND children and adults.

[@Tillieloowho06]

The terms are dated but the terminologie isn't even bothering me. This is better education on my learning disability than I have received by any of my teachers. This is actually nuts. Im shocked with how much this resonates with me and what I wished I had received. And the fact that I have been tought that "back in the day" they were way worse. This is nuts. Jeez. This is is mind blowing

[@icturner23]

It's so sad that despite so much already being known by the 1960s people with learning disabilities are still treated so badly in and out of education.

[@nerdgeekcosplay909]

And still to this day people with disabilities both physical and mental are treated badly.

[@guess3269]

Our Kisaans (indian farmers) are still fighting for their rights. They fought through the winter and now battling in the summer. Many farmers have died and the Indian Government still doesn’t care. The indian government is taking their rights away. Please help us out. If we stop talking than our people and what we stand for will be. The 2020-2021 Indian farmers' protest is an ongoing protest against three farm acts which were passed by the Parliament of India in September 2020. A stalemate between the central government and the farmers has been seen for the past few months. There has been a court stay on the farm laws since January 2021. The indian Govt has dared to weaken the Farmers through 3 Black Anti-Farm Laws. They wants to suppress the voice of Farmers agitating on the streets for their rights for months. Hundreds of farmers in the Indian states of Punjab and Haryana have blocked roads as they re-energise their protest against contentious farm laws. Farmers, who have been camping at Delhi's borders since last November, want a repeal of the laws. Several rounds of talks between farmer unions and the government have yielded no results. The government says the laws will increase farmers' income, but in reality its all unfair and exploitative. Please speak with us and help us out Most of the protesters are farmers from northern Punjab and Haryana states, the two biggest agricultural producers. They are demanding the repeal of laws passed by Parliament in September that they say will favor large corporate farms, devastate the earnings of many farmers and leave those who hold small plots behind as big corporations win out. Modi has billed the laws as necessary to modernize Indian farming. Because of the demographics of Punjab and Haryana, many of the protesters in New Delhi happen to be from India’s minority Sikh religion, though their grievances are rooted in economic issues, not religious ones. Protests are also happening in other parts of the country among Indians of other backgrounds. In recent weeks, people who are not farmers have also joined in, and the protests gained momentum in November when the farmers tried to march into New Delhi but were stopped by police. Since then, they have promised to hunker down at the edge of the city until the laws are repealed.

[@kuomo-1527]

And it's still happening like that in some countries

[@dingdong5138]

@@guess3269 you here too

[@guess3269]

@@dingdong5138 stop being so obsessed with me

[@amandamalloy7984]

It breaks my heart seeing John get so frustrated.😔😔

[@stupidvegan9672]

That was just like me in school. I wish I had a teacher as patient as that.

[@thefrigolifam6307]

@@stupidvegan9672 me too it was just like that

[@reddeer1758]

Except for the restraint part. That wouldn't be acceptable in today's teaching world.

[@thefrigolifam6307]

@@reddeer1758 yeah but besides that this video aged really well

[@melododie]

Honestly a model teacher, can't believe teachers still aren't at the level that he is in the 1960's, we've had 60 damn years to learn better

[@tricorvus2673]

As a child of the 1970s with what is now known as ADHD; I have to ask where were these wonderful knowledgeable professionals when I was at school?! I was punished and yelled at to sit still! I got a diagnosis in my 30s, that surprised nobody.

[@Bunnidove]

I was in school from 2001 to 2013 and I failed math over and over again and nobody seemed to care to figure out my math disability. It was all called lazy. I didn't know until a few years ago what was wrong with me. I wasn't stupid. It is a disability

[@Shdeffie]

These professionals were and still are shouted down by the "in my day, we just got on with it" crowd who want to hit kids with a belt.

[@georgiaroselyon]

I feel that things have only recently started to change. I was in school from 2007 - 2019 and struggled immensely. I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was 21, it was completely undetected in school and written off as laziness. I’m glad that more is known today than previously and students are no longer being left behind

[@stellalewis9855]

Looking back I have had ADHD as a child , I still have traits but have somehow controlled myself, I remember my Dad saying once if you keep this up you'll be in home for bad children, they were dismissive then , but some never lose this attitude, I've noticed in hospitals even when my autistic son goes been reprimand by staff. .

[@wesleynunez3825]

I am sorry you were yelled at for something that you couldn't control. I hope all is well now though. I know this isn't related to the video, but seek Jesus Christ and read the Bible friend. Jesus Christ suffered and died for your sins because He loved you while you were a sinner (His enemy). However, He is NOT only a God of love but also One of wrath too. His wrath remains on those who continue to willfully sin against Him and refuse to obey the Gospel (Psalms 7:11, John 3:36, Romans 2:5-11, Romans 5:8-10, and Romans 11:21-22, John 15:6, 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9). If you confess and give up your sins, and obey the teachings of Jesus Christ, as well as what His disciples laid forth, then you will make receive mercy and everlasting life (Proverbs 28:13, 1 John 1:5-7, Hebrews 5:9, Acts 2:38-42). Seek to be lead by the Holy Spirit, and make sure to PUT TO DEATH ANY WILFUL SINS in your life (Romans 8:12-14). Jesus is our example that we must abide by (1 Peter 2:21-25 and John 15:7-10). I am NOT telling you to go to a church building or follow another Christian, rather seek out the living God. God bless!

[@ellexander]

I’m astounded by how gentle this whole video was. Even some of the terminology that I’m used to being said derogatorily was spoken in such a neutral way. I also admired the fact that during John’s outburst, Mr. Gibson didn’t react violently, and even half-hugged him while escorting him away from the group. I went to a public school that had a better understanding of neurodivergence than most, but I wasn’t even treated with this much patience and compassion. I wonder how different my life could’ve been if I had been receiving care like this throughout school. I hope the school system gets the shake-up it deserves so future generations of neurodivergent people don’t have to suffer like a lot of us did.

[@mrsangelafisher]

If they had this kind of knowledge about learning disabilities way back in the 60's why was it so hard for them, in the 80's, to differentiate between a behavior issue and a learning issue? When I was in school so many kids were punished into behavioral classrooms or schools when it was most likely a learning issue...

[@amirrice4884]

That’s still the case today. Beneath behaviors are needs not being met. So sad that so many struggling kids are punished for behavior.

[@Lillyluvsanime]

Because politicians didn't want to acknowledge this research and spend the money to create support for neurodivergent students. They'd rather let us fail and go into pretty much exclusively manual labor jobs rather than invest in resources that might help us succeed. That's not to say that there's shame in physical labor, but the fact that the opportunities are limited... it kind of goes back to Hans Asperger and the whole, "how can we get as much capitalistic value from this person, while investing the least amount of resources in them," kind of thing. They'd rather just pretend we don't exist... but still profit off of our work, instead of helping us grow in our strengths and supporting us in our challenges.

[@morganmonroee]

It’s easier and cheaper to dismiss this. The government does not care about our kids and their education. Just want to be able to streamline them into the workforce or prison system for their profit

[@jennyoneill8879]

Exactly even in the 90s kids were punished

[@edj2045]

@@Lillyluvsanime this goes for people with mental illnesses as well. I've had to advocate for myself HARD to get into a good law School. they blame us for being homeless but refuse to give us resources and access to mental health care. the cut off is so low for health care that if I worked enough to pay rent I couldn't get health care so I couldn't work. the system is a mess. then I had to lie to schools about my disorders because they'd discriminate against me and not let me in.

[@arandomperson5069]

"every child must been seen as an indavidual" is something i feel like gets so often overlooked when it comes to understanding neurodivergencent people :( uh thank you for the likes, ive never gotten close to this many before

[@guess3269]

THE INDIAN GOVERNMENT IS TAKING IT'S FARMERS RIGHTS AWAY THROUGH 3 EXPLOITATIVE ANTI-FARMERS LAW please speak about out please help us out

[@guess3269]

Our Kisaans (indian farmers) are still fighting for their rights. They fought through the winter and now battling in the summer. Many farmers have died and the Indian Government still doesn’t care. The indian government is taking their rights away. Please help us out. If we stop talking than our people and what we stand for will be. The 2020-2021 Indian farmers' protest is an ongoing protest against three farm acts which were passed by the Parliament of India in September 2020. A stalemate between the central government and the farmers has been seen for the past few months. There has been a court stay on the farm laws since January 2021. The indian Govt has dared to weaken the Farmers through 3 Black Anti-Farm Laws. They wants to suppress the voice of Farmers agitating on the streets for their rights for months. Hundreds of farmers in the Indian states of Punjab and Haryana have blocked roads as they re-energise their protest against contentious farm laws. Farmers, who have been camping at Delhi's borders since last November, want a repeal of the laws. Several rounds of talks between farmer unions and the government have yielded no results. The government says the laws will increase farmers' income, but in reality its all unfair and exploitative. Please speak with us and help us out

[@wjggle]

イェスーおヴェよう

[@judg3m3ntal]

what the hell is happening here???

[@arandomperson5069]

wtf is happening and why here

[@gordonspond8223]

I never had any learning disability, but I did have speech impediment. Back in 1976, my school set me up with a speech therapist and we got it all worked out. To this day, I am still grateful for that kindness.

[@beautifulawa]

Growing up in the 70's, this video has made me reassess myself that I had undiagnosed ADHD. I was John. I tried to do everything right and perfect in class and when I couldn't, I suffered with anxiety and behavior issues. My outbursts of behavior were so over the top, I knew I had gone too far but couldn't control it. I was alone at primary and intermediate school and had 2 friends at High School. Post High School I was excluded from a lot of things that I believed I really was... no good, so why even try! I was extremely active and an all rounder in sports. Sports actually saved me from what I dread to believe that I could have lived on the wrong side of the law. Sport taught me discipline and patience believe it or not. I loved it and excelled at it. I was told I'd never amount to anything and would end up in prison, that's how bad my behavior was. When I got to High School I was too involved in sport to get into mischief. The positivity from it and my attitude to something I loved and was good at had an effect on my academics where I topped my class 3 years in a row! From bottom of the class post High School to an academic achiever and top all rounder athelete. I always thought I was dyslexic where it came to math and was told by one of my math tutors that I am above average in math especially mental math and that I must have had a lousey math teacher who didn't understand me. He also said that I was "lazy" to try better and I totally agree there because I hate math lol. In Enlish and literature I am an A+, way above average, it helped that I also enjoyed it. So wow.... what an excellent video. It brought back some painful memories of my past however, does not defy who I am today.

[@ericamercado4023]

I can’t wait until the day society discovers 1000% the understating of adhd and what causes it I feel like so many people are adhd it must be radiation or some kind of chemical we are being exposed too

[@oddeddie7965]

This made me really happy to watch honestly. I wish they could help neurotypical people the way they need to be helped as well. I’m autistic i stopped going to school when i was 14, I’m realising that is because i was undiagnosed and didn’t get NEARLY as much help i needed just because I was un diagnosed. I honestly really liked this video even though they don’t use the politically correct words we use now a days. I am so happy that they could get the help they needed.

[@lauren-sq5cd]

Same, I'm also glad that they got help

[@goopapa4758]

PC words are a joke IMO but yeah it’s awful if you are diagnosed late

[@wasswhamah7311]

Today we are more worried about using politically correct words and not hurting peoples feelings that some kids arent getting the direct help that they need. Discipline is part of a proper upbringing/education and because discipline isnt enforced like it once was bad behavior and a lack of respect for the educational process is becoming rampant. We all better wake up or we are lost.

[@TiaNichole17]

@@wasswhamah7311 it’s not about hurting people feeling it’s about using proper discipline and understanding of ones challenge and being respectful.

[@teijaflink2226]

Surprisingly good for being so old.

[@brokejeepnut1905]

It’s unfortunate our educators still aren’t trained to recognize these sometimes and subtle signs. As the parent of someone with a dyslexic child and autistic child this information would have helped educators and us to recognize and understand these issues. Instead it was a painful process working with schools and watching our children and ourselves reach a breaking point. Though now we are more educated on the topic than most teachers and other professionals that diagnose disabilities

[@oliviapanzica8833]

Im sorry for the negative experience of your children! It’s simply not fair that they had to struggle like that. I’m currently in teachers college. I can tell you that education of learning disabilities is recognized as very important today. I’ve learned about it in multiple classes and we spend lots of time learning about many learning disabilities and how to help these students succeed in our classrooms. One thing I can say however is we are not psychologists, so we won’t always recognize the signs to refer a child to a professional, and it can be even more complicated since learning disabilities present in so many different ways. That’s something we are being educated on however. This is how teachers college is in Canada, I can’t speak on the American Education system however if you are American. But I hope they are doing the same.

[@Fynn04]

I went through the whole of my school life being undiagnosed with dyslexia and dyspraxia until year 11 (last year) my mum had asked teachers multiple times if they think I had dyslexia etc as my writing was completely just scribbles and all of them just blew it off as me just being bad, I ended up scraping my English with a 4 (c) and my physics with an 8 (a*), after my diagnosis I was told that I was really analytical and this showed in my maths and physics as having a logical mindset, truly is a shame that the first thing people will see about me is my writing but eventually I have come up with ways to try and work around my issues, sorry to hear you had such a negative experience

[@claucara-joanjettfan3984]

For me was a reverse I didn't knew I had anything wrong, my teachers did notice there's something wrong. BTW, I have ADHD/ADD and Dyscalculia... ( I don't know how say it).

[@brokejeepnut1905]

@@oliviapanzica8833 thank you for your comment. We were thankful that a very special teacher of 40 years did recognize my son’s challenges and fought for him to get on an IEP(individualized education plan). The teacher the year prior suggested holding him back a grade, which does not help somebody with a learning disability. I am glad we went did not take her advice.

[@oliviapanzica8833]

@@brokejeepnut1905 I’m so glad your son had that good teacher to set him on the right path! Sometimes it just takes one good one. Some other teachers unfortunately have the mentality that if they can’t teach a kid at the level of other students, that it’s the kids fault. It causes kids to fall through the cracks and teachers not to take responsibility for their students. This is a narrative that teachers everywhere today are trying to erase so all kids can get the positive education experience they deserve at school. I’ve had teachers who’ve changed my life for the better and got me to succeed in school despite all of my past challenges, and will take that experience with me into the classroom, and strive to be that teacher that every child deserves.

[@Allergictocatstoo]

Everyone deserves this same level of respect and have this type of interest taken in them.

[@moon908]

Yeah

[@cypidez]

this documentary was well ahead of its time, despite this being 60 years old ish this sort of problem is still re-occuring and not many people are aware or even notice the symptoms

[@gabbylopez9091]

The fact that Mr. Gibson was encouraging John to try again when he made mistakes is really good. More teachers should be like that! My mom has always instilled in me and my brothers that we need to sit with these kids at lunch, stand up for them when they're being bullied, and be their friend!

[@wesleynunez3825]

Yes, it's great to encourage the kids to keep moving forward despite mistakes made. It's great that your mom taught you good values! I know this isn't related to the video, but seek Jesus Christ and read the Bible friend. Jesus Christ suffered and died for your sins because He loved you while you were a sinner (His enemy). However, He is NOT only a God of love but also One of wrath too. His wrath remains on those who continue to willfully sin against Him and refuse to obey the Gospel (Psalms 7:11, John 3:36, Romans 2:5-11, Romans 5:8-10, and Romans 11:21-22, John 15:6, 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9). If you confess and give up your sins, and obey the teachings of Jesus Christ, as well as what His disciples laid forth, then you will make receive mercy and everlasting life (Proverbs 28:13, 1 John 1:5-7, Hebrews 5:9, Acts 2:38-42). Seek to be lead by the Holy Spirit, and make sure to PUT TO DEATH ANY WILFUL SINS in your life (Romans 8:12-14). Jesus is our example that we must abide by (1 Peter 2:21-25 and John 15:7-10). I am NOT telling you to go to a church building or follow another Christian, rather seek out the living God. God bless!

[@gabbyfringette7250]

I'm a CNA. I used to care for a woman who was a special ed teacher from the 50's til retirement. She wanted to be a special ed teacher since the third grade because her cousin had Down's syndrome and didn't have proper education. She had all the old school photo books and would open them up and tell me about her students throughout the years. She remembered them all so well. I can even still picture some of the children and their stories.

[@kuomo-1527]

What's a CNA

[@dingdong5138]

Good luck to you miss martian

[@Evil_Teddy]

@@kuomo-1527 Certified Nurses Assistant

[@kuomo-1527]

@@Evil_Teddy okay thanks

[@andreasanchez3557]

One of my paternal aunts wanted to be a special education teacher. Now I’m on my way to become one. It’s the only job I see myself doing.

[@chrishelbling3879]

The story of John made me cry. I think because, as a retired teacher, it reminded me of some of my faculty colleagues who were oblivious or demeaning to children like John. What a wonderful teacher he had! And I was floored seeing that teacher put his arm on John's shoulder, or caressing his cheek; which today would get a teacher fired.

[@adriannajeant]

My father was in school in the 60's. He made it through to high school but due to probably perceived "bad" behavior, lack of help/ actual understanding, and probably getting beat due to his learning challenges, he got kicked out. He never finished his GED either. My dad is so smart too, especially with math and computers. I think this messed with his self-perception and has caused him to develop a lot of bad habits in his 60's.

[@alfx5432]

My learning disabilities and bad home environment and a open high school campus well it didn't help my education and i dropped out but smoking pot didn't help that was the 70s but I am very smart In many ways ,but I know I smoked pot to help me deal with my problems but I don't do that anymore. God bless your father.

[@ash5939]

As someone with autism and adhd, this is still relevant. The first one I can especially relate to so much, my mom always asks “what did I ask you?” And I end up forgetting It’s honestly amazing how much I can relate to this. Even in the 1900’s they knew so much, and I’m glad they had such a great understanding even back THEN. Even back then they understood that some teachers suck.

[@guess3269]

Indian government has dared to weaken the Farmers through 3 Black Anti-Farm Laws. The indian Govt wants to suppress the voice of Farmers agitating on the streets for their rights for months. But today the whole Nation is with the Farmers in their struggle. Please speak about out it and help us fight

[@kuomo-1527]

That sounds scary looks like she's gonna hit or yell at you if you don't remember

[@dingdong5138]

@@guess3269 I'll spread the message to my friend and people I know don't worry ☺️☺️

[@guess3269]

@@dingdong5138 thank you very much

[@dingdong5138]

@@pinkpanther2811 my trun

[@fablethewolf825]

I’m shocked at how kind they’re being. Isn’t this when kids who displayed even slight deviation were shipped off to mental wards and forgotten about? Or is that a different century. I have Tourette’s and ADD and have been in special classes my whole life, and whenever I’ve asked, everyone’s said we were carted off to the funny farm until ‘recently’.

[@wotchermystic2335]

It probably depended on the area & the severity of the learning disability. I have a friend with autism who grew up in the 60s & 70s, & his mom had to fight to keep him out of a mental institution.

[@nerdgeekcosplay909]

Same I’ve done my own research and special education was just beginning at that time. I’m also a special education major and I’m learning so much about the profession. I’m working hard for my degree and eventually one day I’ll open my own school for special education students and for those who want to learn. There’s no schools like that in my area but mine will be the first.

[@lovelycloudyskies]

It scares me being told that I’m gonna get shipped to a farm for people with disabilities.

[@guess3269]

Our Kisaans (indian farmers) are still fighting for their rights. They fought through the winter and now battling in the summer. Many farmers have died and the Indian Government still doesn’t care. The indian government is taking their rights away. Please help us out. If we stop talking than our people and what we stand for will be. The 2020-2021 Indian farmers' protest is an ongoing protest against three farm acts which were passed by the Parliament of India in September 2020. A stalemate between the central government and the farmers has been seen for the past few months. There has been a court stay on the farm laws since January 2021. The indian Govt has dared to weaken the Farmers through 3 Black Anti-Farm Laws. They wants to suppress the voice of Farmers agitating on the streets for their rights for months. Hundreds of farmers in the Indian states of Punjab and Haryana have blocked roads as they re-energise their protest against contentious farm laws. Farmers, who have been camping at Delhi's borders since last November, want a repeal of the laws. Several rounds of talks between farmer unions and the government have yielded no results. The government says the laws will increase farmers' income, but in reality its all unfair and exploitative. Please speak with us and help us out Most of the protesters are farmers from northern Punjab and Haryana states, the two biggest agricultural producers. They are demanding the repeal of laws passed by Parliament in September that they say will favor large corporate farms, devastate the earnings of many farmers and leave those who hold small plots behind as big corporations win out. Modi has billed the laws as necessary to modernize Indian farming. Because of the demographics of Punjab and Haryana, many of the protesters in New Delhi happen to be from India’s minority Sikh religion, though their grievances are rooted in economic issues, not religious ones. Protests are also happening in other parts of the country among Indians of other backgrounds. In recent weeks, people who are not farmers have also joined in, and the protests gained momentum in November when the farmers tried to march into New Delhi but were stopped by police. Since then, they have promised to hunker down at the edge of the city until the laws are repealed.

[@kuomo-1527]

It's all acting

[@edl6398]

As a child of the 60's who had learning disabilities, I can say that nothing was done. I was ignored. I endured so much bullying from kids - particularly because my disability was in math and anything that required remembering sequenced rules or steps. We had to get up and go to the board to do math problems. The kids laughed and laughed at me and the teacher just kept pushing me to do what I couldn't do. It was horrific.

[@oliviaarteaga4092]

Im sorry you experienced that :( I know exactly what you mean

[@edl6398]

@@oliviaarteaga4092 Thank you! But you know, it didn’t defeat me. I became a successful technical writer, which is so weird because I worked with engineers who excelled in math. Luckily I didn’t have to do any math. I am sorry you experienced it too.

[@fig1954]

WOW! I stumbled upon this by mistake. Now I'm 70 years old. This video describes me as a child in the late 50's and all through the 60's! I had ADD and Dyslexia and still do. I really tried my best in school but only excelled in subjects that caught my attention. Art, science, audio/visual dept., world of music. My teachers for those subjects were kind like the ones in the film. Everything else I failed. I was always told that I was dumb, stupid or retarded. The teachers were impatient and many times cruel in subjects I didn't like. Believe it or not, this video helped me understand most of my childhood and why things happened in my adulthood because of my now AADD and Dyslexia. Thank you for posting this video. I'm going to watch it over a few times. You see, I still need to go over some things more than once to fully grasp them.

[@BPDheiress]

I have a learning disability along with mental illness. Schools and my parents let me slip through the cracks. Now I'm an adult and paying for it.

[@christinarobles6080]

Same I hate it and don’t have any idea how to fix it

[@BPDheiress]

@@christinarobles6080 same here I take a lot of meds but I'm still set back. I'm 30 and still trying to make it. I hope you can find peace.

[@peepawfart]

I feel like this is happening to me and I don't know what to do. I'm supposed to graduate HS this year but im so behind all of my peers and I lost :(. I've been begging my family to get me help for the past 10 years and they refused. But now that my academic life is a disaster they're all of a sudden mad at me for it. When I've been asking for help this entire time. sigh

[@ecb1979]

@@peepawfart soon you'll be able to make your own decision and go to who ever you want to get the help you think you need. Hang in there- you've got this x

[@2007rosey]

@@christinarobles6080 what kind of specific difficulties do you have? Maybe someone reading these comments could help you. I know that have a learning disability can be difficult.

[@deano290]

The fact even the people in the mf 1960s knew more about learning disabilities than the people in literal 2021 going on 2022 shows alot

[@StacyL.]

My daughter had autism like symptoms that were never picked up on and therefore overlooked. She had great difficulty in middle and high school so we taught her from home via charter school. She graduated this year at age 19. We're so very proud of her, and that she now understands that her ASD doesn't define her. She's an accomplished artist and her spatial abilities are impeccable!

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hey there! I came across your comment and I just had to reach out and say hi. Your perspective really caught my attention and I would love to get to know you better. Would you be interested in chatting sometime? Looking forward to hearing back from you!

[@PaulDonaldRoy]

My son can't talk. We were worried for his development, through years of therapy and special ed. We had a tablet for him that he learned to use to indicate his needs and wants, such as toilet and snacks. But after a few years, he started to be able to spell, simple things at first, but by the time he was around 10, he spelled out things that surprised us, how much he was learning in school, even though his teachers had no idea how much he was retaining. Most recently, he has started to use simple sentences. Now I am confident that eventually he will be able to express himself, and even excel, by typing text instead of using speech. I am so proud of my son.

[@dollynina8992]

I'm proud of your son too❤ Only upwards and onwards🙌

[@ThePumpingiron27]

I have ADHD and the description is incredibly accurate. Was undiagnosed as a child and finally was diagnosed as an adult.

[@kuomo-1527]

You'll get through it one day

[@thisisausername8405]

I think it’s different for everyone

[@dingdong5138]

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[@dingdong5138]

Take care of yourself

[@dingdong5138]

Sending you words of encouragement

[@KatelinTheKat]

That boy John at 27:00 minutes who is clearly expressing frustration and perhaps a sense of embarrassment...Gosh- just heart breaking!

[@deanwinchester3356]

I’ve been there. I didn’t get called out like him and sent to another seat or pushed my teacher like he did. But the crying part I understood and related to. I even remember my teachers being very concerned over the crying and talking to my parents but the freaking school NEVER put 2 and 2 together that I had ADHD and APD. Nope, they just thought I was a “sensitive child”. 🙄 I cried due to exactly what John went through. Due to not performing to my own standards, overthinking, feeling like I would be looked upon as lesser than the other students for my lack of abilities or “getting the criteria” as quickly and simple embarrassment/shame. But I didn’t understand my own emotions because I was young and thus I couldn’t verbally explain why I cried. The teachers and my parents should have picked up on it. They didn’t. As an adult I felt that boys emotions on another level. It felt like I was watching myself.

[@carolinegreen7043]

My son attended a special school when he was 8. He was bullied at a mainstream school. He is 43 years old and can drive a car cook clean and is my carer. He has done really well . He still has speech problems and always will and still has learning difficulties but can shop for bargains and knows about soccer and politics

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hey there! I came across your comment and I just had to reach out and say hi. Your perspective really caught my attention and I would love to get to know you better. Would you be interested in chatting sometime? Looking forward to hearing back from you!

[@Ilikerice-rg6bv]

I wish I had this kind of support when I was in school! I struggled severely with my academics since kindergarten, and after a traumatic incident in 3rd grade where my teacher humiliated me during math class, I developed “school phobia” and couldn’t go back to school for weeks after without having panic attacks. I then saw a psychologist who diagnosed me with borderline intellectual functioning/borderline mental retardation (as it was known at the time) and I was then put in a special education class specifically for students with mild intellectual disability and I stayed there until my last year of middle school. This was not the best placement for me but it was still better than being in a regular class and getting no support. In my MID class I felt very out of place. I was ahead of the other kids in reading and I just had a better understanding of things in general. When I got to high school, I was fully mainstreamed and got very little support. I had an IEP and accommodations but for some reason my teachers didn’t want to follow it. I was failing all of my classes except for English and I became a social outcast with my only friends being those who had issues themselves and together we were rebellious teenage delinquents that even had a few run-in’s with the law. I developed severe mental health issues and it wasn’t until I ended up at the psych ward due to a suicide attempt when I was 17 (and my amazing tutor that knew something was very wrong) that I was evaluated by multiple psychologists and then diagnosed with moderate ADHD & a severe learning disability that affects my visual spatial reasoning, processing speed, fine motor skills, working memory, and executive functioning and emotional regulation. I was never of below average intelligence or “stupid” like I was made to believe. I ended up graduating high school with the support of a remarkable tutor and then going to a vocational college and getting an ok job, but a lot of this could’ve been prevented had I been properly diagnosed and given the right support. I hope the kids in this film who would now be in their 60s turned out ok and it saddens me that there are children today who are still being failed.

[@SeymourDisapproves]

I cried when the teacher told John that it was okay to make mistakes. I wish someone had told me that when I was a child, but teachers only focused on how best to stuff us full of information about taking tests. I had this irrational fear of being the reason my school shut down if I got bad grades even though I was a straight-A student pretty much the whole time I was in K-12. Now I'm in college trying to unpack all of that neurosis while managing my worsening executive dysfunction. No Child Left Behind combined with constant budget cuts and this artificial scarcity around school funding ruined so many kids, including me.

[@tamiyaryoko8329]

Nevermind him

[@tamiyaryoko8329]

It happens

[@tamiyaryoko8329]

Actually it happens frequently

[@IZaubermausI]

I have three healthy children and I always told them that not their successes or failures define them - but they should always give their best. No matter how good or bad the outcome is!!!

[@wotchermystic2335]

It was really cool seeing how they demonstrated kinesthetic learning, rhythmically tapping out the words & tracing the letters on rough paper.

[@kuomo-1527]

It's unique. You don't see it in normal schools

[@m.r.e.5731]

I find I speak most eloquently and can follow a train of thought if I pretend to hold a pen and air-write as I speak. It would look strange in most situations but on the phone, for example, it helps.

[@acommentator4452]

sounds like montessori method, which influenced mainstream infants' schools in 1960s uk. it's now gone back to pointless learning for the test, elaborate grammar parsing etc. puts children off, esp off language and literature. stifles creativity.

[@jenniferbyrne4567]

The tapping is orton gillingham for dyslexia. The sandpaper writing is Montessori I believe.

[@VANILLAMILKISGUD]

You’re telling me they knew about this kind of stuff before and I still got tormented by multiple teachers when I was just a little kid?

[@tomfromoz8527]

Yes. Be happy you didn't have to grow up in the time this was made. There was no ADD we were BAD. Pam

[@felicia7756]

My 1st year of school, 1970. I remember every grade was a struggle, I couldn't focus on what the teacher was talking about, my mind wondered. The class would start a project and I had no idea what the teacher instructed. All those years not one teacher cared enough to notice I had attention issues

[@brettvictory4606]

That sucks. I started school in 1971. Like most kids, I was just worried about fitting in and playing. School itself was really easy for me until about 6th grade. It got hard but I pushed through and worked hard to finally get a bachelors degree in accounting. Hopefully, you had support at home from your parents and/or siblings. My parents seemed to be checked out and only worried about themselves except for when my brother or me disobeyed a rule they set.

[@fuzuki2482]

ADHD is not be taken lightly. People affected with it aren't doing it intentionally

[@uncleken7955]

I have ADHD and often use it to my advantage.

[@chocolatenikki]

@@uncleken7955 how so??

[@uncleken7955]

@@chocolatenikki it's hard to explain.

[@coled.6693]

@@uncleken7955 i also have ADHD how???

[@uncleken7955]

@@coled.6693 like I said It's hard to explan.

[@EmilyFitzmier]

My elementary school failed to notice the fact I had ADHD and Autism. In Pre-school I had an IEP but apparently they lost it when I switched schools for kindergarten. :( For 6 years, they declined my IEP plan and when they finally did, my principal apologized but the damage was already done. I was neglected from teachers for years and the students bullied me for my disabilities. It took me years to regain my confidence. Thankfully, I’m now at a school for kids with learning differences. My teacher care so much for me and love me. I now love school! For anyone wondering Preschool- 7th grade = public school (hell) 8th grade - 12th grade = private school (the most amazing school in the whole world (literally))

[@EmilyFitzmier]

I’m in 11th grade rn! :D

[@littlemissemila1818]

Neato

[@somethingwithbungalows]

I’m in 12th and nobody really cares about my mental health

[@EmilyFitzmier]

@@somethingwithbungalows Awe, I’m sorry. Everything will get better, trust me! 💙

[@dingdong5138]

Omg

[@Mitford679]

I was a child in the 1960s with a learning disability. I was not so lucky to have the special attention and classes to help me as these kids had. I wonder how these children came out in later years and into adulthood.

[@graphitepencil6522]

Me too i am a person with learning disabilities. But when i was in college i had one teacher who is helping solving mathematics within seconds. I was so amazed by his teaching skills, I started to develop more and more learning skills with confidence 😊

[@graphitepencil6522]

Me too i am a person with learning disabilities. But when i was in college i had one teacher who is helping solving mathematics within seconds. I was so amazed by his teaching skills, I started to develop more and more learning skills with confidence 😊

[@dawnbuckner2369]

I actually learned a lot, I teach 5 year olds. Watching this has inspired me to be more driven to work a little better with my young students. I’m glad that I found these. New subscriber.

[@Dodgman-qe2wt]

I know the exact struggles these kids went thru. I myself was diagnosed in the 3rd grade in 1978 with both dyslexia and ADD by a psychologist. Dyslexia is very common with us left handed people. I was supposed to get held in school but never got it. Because of that, I was labeled as stupid or retarded and was severely bullied. I worked my butt off and barely graduated! It was hard work but I did it on my own with no help. The school system truly failed me, but I over came that obstacle! Even joined the military and was very successful in the military as well!

[@guess3269]

Our Kisaans (indian farmers) are still fighting for their rights. They fought through the winter and now battling in the summer. Many farmers have died and the Indian Government still doesn’t care. The indian government is taking their rights away. Please help us out. If we stop talking than our people and what we stand for will be. The 2020-2021 Indian farmers' protest is an ongoing protest against three farm acts which were passed by the Parliament of India in September 2020. A stalemate between the central government and the farmers has been seen for the past few months. There has been a court stay on the farm laws since January 2021. The indian Govt has dared to weaken the Farmers through 3 Black Anti-Farm Laws. They wants to suppress the voice of Farmers agitating on the streets for their rights for months. Hundreds of farmers in the Indian states of Punjab and Haryana have blocked roads as they re-energise their protest against contentious farm laws. Farmers, who have been camping at Delhi's borders since last November, want a repeal of the laws. Several rounds of talks between farmer unions and the government have yielded no results. The government says the laws will increase farmers' income, but in reality its all unfair and exploitative. Please speak with us and help us out Most of the protesters are farmers from northern Punjab and Haryana states, the two biggest agricultural producers. They are demanding the repeal of laws passed by Parliament in September that they say will favor large corporate farms, devastate the earnings of many farmers and leave those who hold small plots behind as big corporations win out. Modi has billed the laws as necessary to modernize Indian farming. Because of the demographics of Punjab and Haryana, many of the protesters in New Delhi happen to be from India’s minority Sikh religion, though their grievances are rooted in economic issues, not religious ones. Protests are also happening in other parts of the country among Indians of other backgrounds. In recent weeks, people who are not farmers have also joined in, and the protests gained momentum in November when the farmers tried to march into New Delhi but were stopped by police. Since then, they have promised to hunker down at the edge of the city until the laws are repealed.

[@kuomo-1527]

This is a proof that no matter how hard it is one day you'll get through it

[@Andi-Mint]

I have dyslexia too tho I am homeschooled it is still pretty hard And I didnt know that most left handed people have dyslexia

[@heartroll8719]

I’m sorry that happened. I was born in 1996. I’m a girl with autism and a rare learning disorder and didn’t get diagnosed till 22 (27 now). I slipped between the cracks. I was a girl and always did my homework and never misbehaved.

[@Therianlife100]

Well done! I'm glad you had the determination to continue. X

[@cabinlifeatedensprings1710]

I was born in 1963. I am dyslexic. I was never tested. Just basically thought of as slow or dumb. I so wish the schools in Tennessee had helped me. If not for my wonderful mother I would have never made it, she worked with me for hours finding ways to help me remember. My mom sure knew what she was doing but was not trained to know how to help. I’m so grateful to have my wonderful mother. I’ve done well in life. Completed high school. Graduated from a technical school and had a well paying career. Watching this documentary made me remember things I went through in the 60s. I ever recognize a dress I had just like one of the little girls was wearing. lol. This made me realize that I’m old but also that I’ve had a wonderful life.

[@luchirimoya]

These teachers were so gentle and empathetic, I certainly wasn't expecting it to be like this, considering this documentary is quite old, but I'm glad! I'm just left wondering why every instrument and note in the background music is so... distorted and out of tune. It gives this doc such an eerie feeling 😭😭

[@rbmw981]

This is the teacher i needed as a child. This is the teacher my son needed instead of being at the mainstream primary school i accidentally enrolled my disabled son into. I'm now the teacher my child needs. He's doing well now.

[@hieithefox]

I honestly like how they don’t show any of the kids as bad or the disabilities as scary just things that may need work, to be noticed and understood

[@zombiesalmon4997]

I thought this was gonna be really funny and filled with looooads of really stupid and incorrect facts but im impressed at how well they handled this. Hope everyone in this video had a good life

[@tamiyaryoko8329]

Well

[@tamiyaryoko8329]

Then that's your fault for thinking like that in the first place

[@tamiyaryoko8329]

Why would you even have a thought like that in the first place

[@tamiyaryoko8329]

💀💀💀

[@Izzylovesdinos]

@@tamiyaryoko8329 because people back then were even more narrow minded 💀

[@effie3798]

I am amazed at how progressive and compassionate this is.

[@notperfectk858]

Hi, I’m 19 and have a learning disability. From the beginning of time I always struggled. For instance, in kindergarten I had difficulty with the alphabet. I would write letters backwards. I also struggled with reading and comprehension, and math. In middle school I started to improve and love reading. I even started to improve in math class. Overtime I became obsessed with learning, I performed and learned better. I even got AB honor role in middle school. I still have problems at times but I don’t let this situation DEFINE who I am. This pushed me to be determined and ambitious. No one is perfect and will have all the answers but remember this is was makes us different and unique. Anyone with a type of disability are amazing and dedicated. Never let anything dictate who you are. ❤️

[@dollynina8992]

I needed to read this message😢❤

[@magallanesagustin4952]

I'm studying to become a teacher and I look forward to become as good as this man.

[@kimmayo7251]

Go beyond and learn about different disabilities and the many different ways to teach!

[@littlemissemila1818]

Best wishes to you!

[@magallanesagustin4952]

@@kimmayo7251 I will.

[@magallanesagustin4952]

@@littlemissemila1818 Thank you!

[@kuomo-1527]

Good luck to you

[@Dollybirdy]

When the teacher said to John that he wouldn’t be having him do the work if he was already perfect at it it struck a cord with me. I went to a very “good” school growing up where the expectation was perfection. I felt like my grades were more important than if I was learning. And that any learning I did do I did at home and not in the classroom. The classroom was a place for testing not learning. I wish I had had an experience like that growing up. I was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, and I so very wish I had had help in school growing up.

[@guess3269]

Our Kisaans (indian farmers) are still fighting for their rights. They fought through the winter and now battling in the summer. Many farmers have died and the Indian Government still doesn’t care. The indian government is taking their rights away. Please help us out. If we stop talking than our people and what we stand for will be. The 2020-2021 Indian farmers' protest is an ongoing protest against three farm acts which were passed by the Parliament of India in September 2020. A stalemate between the central government and the farmers has been seen for the past few months. There has been a court stay on the farm laws since January 2021. The indian Govt has dared to weaken the Farmers through 3 Black Anti-Farm Laws. They wants to suppress the voice of Farmers agitating on the streets for their rights for months. Hundreds of farmers in the Indian states of Punjab and Haryana have blocked roads as they re-energise their protest against contentious farm laws. Farmers, who have been camping at Delhi's borders since last November, want a repeal of the laws. Several rounds of talks between farmer unions and the government have yielded no results. The government says the laws will increase farmers' income, but in reality its all unfair and exploitative. Please speak with us and help us out

[@dingdong5138]

@@guess3269 I've seen you saying it under every comment time for you to stop

[@guess3269]

@@dingdong5138 huh? Why should I? My people are in danger and all I'm trying to do is spread awareness. I just want people to help us spread so that the indian government don't take our rights away. What's your problem

[@dingdong5138]

@@guess3269 I'm not reading all that good for or sorry that happened to you

[@guess3269]

@@dingdong5138 I see, you are one of those people who don't care about minorities and innocent people. Here people are dying everyday. Is it too much for you to take your days 1 minute help us spread awareness is that how busy you are?

[@CarlitoGio]

I was diagnosed with Learning difficulties but I obtained a MA Education degree and now I’m an English Language Teacher. My students always love me and get great results; it’s due to my disability that I can turn it into an ability. The ability to be able to explain, to teach, to break down things into an easier way so that every learner can achieve greatness ❤

[@user-vi5to5wp2l]

People better stop bullying me I am disabled adult and I was diagnosed with a learning disability as a child I still have learning disability as a adult dose not give no one the right to miss treat me or get frustrated with me people with learning disabilities you have to have patience with them and not get frustrated with them this trueth

[@healthrecord508]

I went to school during the 60s and 70s this is a blast from the past.

[@jamescullen2448]

Yes, the good days of white class rooms ,

[@Emmie1223]

@@jamescullen2448 LMAO WHITE CLASSROOMS WHAT IS THIS SUPPOSED TO MEAN?! MY MOM IS ASIAN

[@jamescullen2448]

@@Emmie1223 well that means your not white, 🤔

[@drarryoclocks]

@@jamescullen2448 I’m glad there’s more diversity now, and people are becoming more accepting and educated. 😕

[@guess3269]

Our Kisaans (indian farmers) are still fighting for their rights. They fought through the winter and now battling in the summer. Many farmers have died and the Indian Government still doesn’t care. The indian government is taking their rights away. Please help us out. If we stop talking than our people and what we stand for will be. The 2020-2021 Indian farmers' protest is an ongoing protest against three farm acts which were passed by the Parliament of India in September 2020. A stalemate between the central government and the farmers has been seen for the past few months. There has been a court stay on the farm laws since January 2021. The indian Govt has dared to weaken the Farmers through 3 Black Anti-Farm Laws. They wants to suppress the voice of Farmers agitating on the streets for their rights for months. Hundreds of farmers in the Indian states of Punjab and Haryana have blocked roads as they re-energise their protest against contentious farm laws. Farmers, who have been camping at Delhi's borders since last November, want a repeal of the laws. Several rounds of talks between farmer unions and the government have yielded no results. The government says the laws will increase farmers' income, but in reality its all unfair and exploitative. Please speak with us and help us out Most of the protesters are farmers from northern Punjab and Haryana states, the two biggest agricultural producers. They are demanding the repeal of laws passed by Parliament in September that they say will favor large corporate farms, devastate the earnings of many farmers and leave those who hold small plots behind as big corporations win out. Modi has billed the laws as necessary to modernize Indian farming. Because of the demographics of Punjab and Haryana, many of the protesters in New Delhi happen to be from India’s minority Sikh religion, though their grievances are rooted in economic issues, not religious ones. Protests are also happening in other parts of the country among Indians of other backgrounds. In recent weeks, people who are not farmers have also joined in, and the protests gained momentum in November when the farmers tried to march into New Delhi but were stopped by police. Since then, they have promised to hunker down at the edge of the city until the laws are repealed.

[@goddessmajestarebelgamer4909]

We definitely need more teachers like him ❤️

[@kimmayo7251]

Agree

[@kuomo-1527]

I've seen it and I know. It's for the clicks and cameras. Watch video about how these people treat people with disabilities and disorders and you'll know it all especially how they treat kids and elderly people

[@saynotohookups]

@@kuomo-1527 So you're saying it's all fake? Surely not all teachers treated children with disabilities badly.

[@mar145gh7]

Yes

[@m.r.e.5731]

While living in an expat community just 17 years ago my son's primary school teachers called him a "puzzle," like they'd never even heard of ADHD. I had to take him back to our home country for diagnosis and treatment, like OT and medication (which we called "a tool for school.) He has always been made to feel his differences are a superpower that can be channeled in different ways. He's now doing great in college as a math major.

[@angry-lucky-catty]

You are an excellent parent. Thank you.

[@m.r.e.5731]

@@angry-lucky-catty thank you.

[@vio3366]

My cousin who has learning disabilities was told he would never learn how to read, but my uncle taught him and he learned. He taught me as a child how to play chess and he is good at it. Sometimes you can't tell he has learning disabilities until you talk with him for a while. Most people just assume he is a teenager because he looks young even though he is in his 30s. I really appreciate him. I think all he needs is encouragement but it was my grandmother who adopted him and she passed away so people sometimes don't know what to do with him. It is really sad.

[@gabrielledewilde2120]

I can't help but wonder what ever became of these children...

[@andyokus5735]

They became creative successful artists, composers, inventors and just happy healthy free people. It's American society that is disabled.

[@thaintriguing1]

They became KZbinrs

[@tamiyaryoko8329]

KZbinrs

[@tamiyaryoko8329]

Or some unsuccessful people

[@tamiyaryoko8329]

You know

[@jodeedugger7570]

I like how the teacher is nice and not rude to the children for something out of their control.

[@josephmarzullo]

I was labeled emotionally disturbed and I was put into a school with all of the rejected kids with behavioral issues. I was basically bullied every day so I became a very untrusting and misanthropic as an adult. If I didn’t care about myself then I’d probably have ended up in prison right now . What a failure of an education system!

[@galeg.3427]

There was a big leap in understanding helping learning disabled kids in the 1960s. Teaching skills in this area are far more advanced for helping learning disabled children these days. School funding is lacking these days and often schools don’t offer “ special” classes. Nutritional support like even getting prescribed doses of cod liver oil, b vitamins and d3 also help neurologically. Interesting historical video.

[@kaythekat913]

I already got stressed out when the teacher started making the list. Does anyone else need to visualize the list in their head or repeat it to themself to remember?

[@kuomo-1527]

Timestamp?

[@guess3269]

Our Kisaans (indian farmers) are still fighting for their rights. They fought through the winter and now battling in the summer. Many farmers have died and the Indian Government still doesn’t care. The indian government is taking their rights away. Please help us out. If we stop talking than our people and what we stand for will be. The 2020-2021 Indian farmers' protest is an ongoing protest against three farm acts which were passed by the Parliament of India in September 2020. A stalemate between the central government and the farmers has been seen for the past few months. There has been a court stay on the farm laws since January 2021. The indian Govt has dared to weaken the Farmers through 3 Black Anti-Farm Laws. They wants to suppress the voice of Farmers agitating on the streets for their rights for months. Hundreds of farmers in the Indian states of Punjab and Haryana have blocked roads as they re-energise their protest against contentious farm laws. Farmers, who have been camping at Delhi's borders since last November, want a repeal of the laws. Several rounds of talks between farmer unions and the government have yielded no results. The government says the laws will increase farmers' income, but in reality its all unfair and exploitative. Please speak with us and help us out Most of the protesters are farmers from northern Punjab and Haryana states, the two biggest agricultural producers. They are demanding the repeal of laws passed by Parliament in September that they say will favor large corporate farms, devastate the earnings of many farmers and leave those who hold small plots behind as big corporations win out. Modi has billed the laws as necessary to modernize Indian farming. Because of the demographics of Punjab and Haryana, many of the protesters in New Delhi happen to be from India’s minority Sikh religion, though their grievances are rooted in economic issues, not religious ones. Protests are also happening in other parts of the country among Indians of other backgrounds. In recent weeks, people who are not farmers have also joined in, and the protests gained momentum in November when the farmers tried to march into New Delhi but were stopped by police. Since then, they have promised to hunker down at the edge of the city until the laws are repealed.

[@dingdong5138]

Not me

[@dingdong5138]

@@kuomo-1527 didn't you watched the video

[@kuomo-1527]

@@dingdong5138 I did but now I don't remember where it was

[@blahlissa]

We need to bring back these kinds of classrooms. Parents fought to have kids integrated into mainstream classrooms- arguing that they are segregated in this format- but they don'r realize that many children need these specialized placements to gain confidence, academic and life skills. Being integrated into a mainstream classroom where schools boards dont have the funding to provide proper supports and resources results in perpetual failures and gaps in many students. Ive been teaching for 12 years and its such a disservice that most children struggling fall through the cracks due to lack of funding.

[@BistraVoda87]

In Italy we don't have special classes. Special needs children are integrated into mainstream classes, but they're not left to themselves, they have a support teacher dedicated to provide help, assistance and individualized work, if needed. The support teacher's presence and work is modulated on the child's specific needs. My son is one of these children, thanks to this system he's thriving in school.

[@nerdgeekcosplay909]

True but some children can thrive in mainstream classes.

[@blahlissa]

@@nerdgeekcosplay909 oh absolutely! But these types of isolated or specialized classes should still be an option. With full integration, many students get lost in the mix.

[@kawaiilotus]

A child needs both.

[@kuomo-1527]

@@BistraVoda87 same here

[@barilllapasta]

The fact that this 60 year old video is the first time I've seen audio processing disorder described at all in an academic context much less with compassion...

[@3xmomfit353]

Omg I am Blake. I’m dyslexic and have all the same issues when I was in school. I have learned many skills to help me with my dyslexia.

[@noarijnaard]

When I was in elementary school, I used to be just like John. I had massive frustration break outs because I couldn't understand something or when I made mistakes. My teacher used to take me out of class to cheer me up first and then help me when I didn't understand and why I thought I made a mistake, when it was actually correct most of the time. They also thought I showed signs of ADD when I got older, but my parents never took me to professionals to get tested for it. I'm now 21 y/o and suffer from failure anxiety, social anxiety, HSP and I want to get tested for ADD soon. I get burned out very quickly, I can't concentrate for more than 1 full hour straight, I get distracted very quickly, I can't filter out noises (if a person is talking to me and I hear other noises in de background, I can't seem to focus on the person that's talking and stop listening) and I also seem to change subjects a lot while having a conversation with someone (I really can go from talking about the food I just ate to how I think the world is going to end within 10 minutes). I wish my parents had me diagnosed earlier in life, but especially my mom is not down for putting labels...She also kinda refuses to believe I feel certain ways and believes I don't have certain mental issues...

[@2007rosey]

@Noa Rijnaard I read your post and you mentioned that you have issues with background noises. Just a suggestion, but you might do some research on audio processing disorder. It can be a challenge to find information about it for adults.

[@guess3269]

Our Kisaans (indian farmers) are still fighting for their rights. They fought through the winter and now battling in the summer. Many farmers have died and the Indian Government still doesn’t care. The indian government is taking their rights away. Please help us out. If we stop talking than our people and what we stand for will be. The 2020-2021 Indian farmers' protest is an ongoing protest against three farm acts which were passed by the Parliament of India in September 2020. A stalemate between the central government and the farmers has been seen for the past few months. There has been a court stay on the farm laws since January 2021. The indian Govt has dared to weaken the Farmers through 3 Black Anti-Farm Laws. They wants to suppress the voice of Farmers agitating on the streets for their rights for months. Hundreds of farmers in the Indian states of Punjab and Haryana have blocked roads as they re-energise their protest against contentious farm laws. Farmers, who have been camping at Delhi's borders since last November, want a repeal of the laws. Several rounds of talks between farmer unions and the government have yielded no results. The government says the laws will increase farmers' income, but in reality its all unfair and exploitative. Please speak with us and help us out Most of the protesters are farmers from northern Punjab and Haryana states, the two biggest agricultural producers. They are demanding the repeal of laws passed by Parliament in September that they say will favor large corporate farms, devastate the earnings of many farmers and leave those who hold small plots behind as big corporations win out. Modi has billed the laws as necessary to modernize Indian farming. Because of the demographics of Punjab and Haryana, many of the protesters in New Delhi happen to be from India’s minority Sikh religion, though their grievances are rooted in economic issues, not religious ones. Protests are also happening in other parts of the country among Indians of other backgrounds. In recent weeks, people who are not farmers have also joined in, and the protests gained momentum in November when the farmers tried to march into New Delhi but were stopped by police. Since then, they have promised to hunker down at the edge of the city until the laws are repealed.

[@kuomo-1527]

Omg

[@deanwinchester3356]

I think we’re the same person with the same parents. My parents are ignorant towards my ADHD though they know I have it now. They never got me tested nor cared to understand what I had, my schools didn’t recognize it… they just thought I had a learning disability. I didn’t. I simply had all the issues you described and so couldn’t filter things out, couldn’t remember directions or even hear them in the first place, daydreamed, all types of stuff. I call going off subject as “webbing”. You go from talking about the moon, to how things were created and move with the moon like the ocean, to dolphins, to their noses to noses in general, to why do some people have sleep apnea, to what medications work and don’t, to why they haven’t figured out how to cure this or that, to the topic of the government, to theories and and legends… and soon you’re like telling Mr.Ballen stories… all because you talked about the moon. Webbing. It’s insane. Sorry for the bad examples, but I’m tired. But yeah, my life could have went FAR if my parents understood my disorder, got me help, put me on medication, made it easier for me to go to a good college or simply believed in my own dreams and pushed me to go for them. But they never understood nor cared. It’s parents and teachers that can hold you back. Both in my case did. And so I never got to go the direction I wanted to in life.

[@noarijnaard]

@@2007rosey I have looked into it more because of your suggestion and I think I do have that type symptoms that match with APD, but I'm not sure if it's just APD because the symptoms also match with ADD. So idk yet what I have since I'm still waiting for my screening test.

[@Phot_]

25:20 *The child with ADHD here is consistently unable to work independently on that task, the problem is not really that his ADHD has gotten worse. The problem is that his ability to master the demand for increased attention and self-control has not improved as much as is usually expected for that age, children with ADHD often experience emotions with a greater intensity. Now, keep in mind that When we say that a person's ADHD has gotten worse, what we usually mean is that the person’s executive functions, their ability to manage themselves, have not yet developed enough to meet task requirements usually expected for a person of that age. As a child gets older, family, teachers, friends, and the wider community increase their expectations for how much a person is able to demonstrate adequate self-management. If the discrepancy between what that individual and most other persons of similar age are able to do is too great, people tend to say that he or she is behind in his or her development.* ADHD is a syndrome of impairments in certain brain functions that may cause more or less difficulty, depending on what that person needs to do in daily life. It is important to keep in mind that ADHD is not like an infection or a tumor that gets worse or better. It is a syndrome of impairments of the brain’s development and cognitive functioning. To think about such impairments always involves the question, “Impairment for what?” ADHD tends to impair certain functions in affected persons as they encounter tasks that they are expected to perform by a specific age. For example, a young child in preschool or kindergarten is not expected to be able to sit at a desk and do written assignments that high school students do. Most people would not expect or allow a 3-year-old child to cross a busy street alone. A child that young would not be expected to be able to look carefully at traffic coming from both directions, to estimate accurately the speed of oncoming vehicles, and to move carefully to cross when there is adequate space to get across safely. Any reasonable adult would want to provide careful assistance to help that young child get safely across the street until the child has matured enough to learn, remember, and use the skills needed safely to cross a busy street alone. We also know that some children need much longer to develop these skills than do others. For some children with ADHD, academic skills such as learning to read, preparing for a spelling test, writing a book report, and keeping track of homework assignments are acquired as readily as for most others of similar age. However, for some, such tasks may be as challenging (as it would be for a 3-year-old to cross a busy street alone). Some children with ADHD are very quick to pick up academic skills, but they consistently struggle more than most of their peers with social skills. They are slower to pick up cues from others about when they are being too pushy or too demanding. They feel chronically bewildered about how to respond to classmates’ teasing or how to get others to let them join in a conversation or a game. They may repeatedly be too bossy and be excluded by playmates, or they may simply retreat into solitary activities, avoiding the risk of peer rejection by immersing themselves in playing video games. Some children with ADHD need much more support from parents or teachers for doing their schoolwork and/or managing social interactions. For many individuals, ADHD impairments are made worse by their struggles with excessive anxiety, persistent depression, compulsive behaviors, difficulties with mood regulation, learning disorders, or other psychiatric disorders that may be transient, recurrent, or persistently disruptive of their ability to perform the tasks of daily life. Children with ADHD generally have deficits in executive function: the ability to think and plan ahead, organize, control impulses, and complete tasks. That means you need to take over as the executive, providing extra guidance while your child gradually acquires executive skills of their own. Although the symptoms of ADHD can be nothing short of exasperating, it’s important to remember that the child who is angering, ignoring, annoying, or embarrassing you is not acting willfully. Kids with ADHD want to sit quietly, they want to make their rooms tidy and organized, they want to do everything their parent says to do-but they don’t know how to make these things happen. If you keep in mind that having ADHD is just as frustrating for your child, it will be a lot easier to respond in positive, supportive ways. With patience, compassion, and plenty of support, you can manage childhood ADHD while enjoying a stable, happy home.

[@antionette97]

Thank you.

[@lucifer1255]

I have ADHD

[@alexandralindamood3615]

Thanks, I really agree with this.

[@isaacchavez6714]

I have ADHD as well and Leaning Disability

[@soiboi685]

Thank you

[@user-ik1sw2ns3n]

Мне понравился этот фильм. Я родился в СССР в 1958 году. И я сталкивался в школе с такими детьми, в первом классе в 1965г; вскоре её (это была девочка) перевели вот в такую же особую школу, как в этом фильме. Через много лет, уже после школы, я случайно столкнулся с ней. Даже был у неё в гостях, разговаривал с её родителями, она меня вспомнила, показала меня на общей фотографии класса. И она была тогда вполне социализирована, - такая специальная работа с проблемными детьми даёт хороший результат. В СССР были такие же программы для детей с проблемами умственного развития.

[@lizzvilla6468]

Mi hija es autista y me da miedo que en un futuro no pueda hacer una vida normal 😢

[@user-ik1sw2ns3n]

@@lizzvilla6468, Не бойтесь. Возможно, помогут программы коррекции. Ну и главное - любовь будущего мужа и всей семьи. Счастья вам и вашей дочери! No tengas miedo. Los programas de corrección pueden ayudar. Bueno, lo más importante es el amor del futuro esposo y toda la familia. Feliz para TI y para tu hija!

[@Starhunter1975]

I wish these programs were available when I was a child. I could feel that young boys frustration with the drawing activity, reminded me of myself and it was quite emotional. What a great piece of film history, I am going to share this video. In the 1980s in Australia and where I lived, they didn’t even have a clue what I was going through and in 1989, the doctors still told my parents I would grow out of this when I was 20. Took until I was 48 to be officially diagnosed with autism.

[@TheJesusAlejandra]

I wonder how blake is doing. I hope hes had a fulfilling life

[@palliaskamen5722]

I was a lot like him. I had trouble focussing. My parents sent me for all those tests. I'd get frustrated doing math when the other students would finish the work before me.

[@smoklhoe]

@@palliaskamen5722 I feel your pain, I was the same 😢

[@bucktoff1]

I had (and still do have) trouble focusing. As a boy the only “help” I got from anybody was the belt.

[@smoklhoe]

@@bucktoff1 sorry to hear that 😢

[@kuomo-1527]

Timestamp

[@dulceele2967]

I suffered from undiagnosed attention deficit up until the age of 10. I'm so glad my parents paid attention to a teacher's recommendation and I was able to get the help I needed to progress in school. Now I'm in my second year of university and I fear that this wouldn't have been possible without a proper diagnosis.

[@kuomo-1527]

Smart parents because some parents think that by doing that you are denying the way and will of God sometimes I cry and wonder how much thinges would've change if my parents took me to the doctor instead of the pandits

[@guess3269]

SPEAK UP AGAINST ALL THE VIOLENCE THAT IS HAPPENING YO FARMERS IN INDIA

[@deanwinchester3356]

You’re lucky. Many schools and teachers DON’T understand nor care. My parents didn’t understand, we’re ignorant to most disorders (still are) and my school didn’t recognize it. They thought I just had learning disabilities. Nah, I have ADHD and APD. Had to get diagnosed as an adult ON MY OWN.

[@deanwinchester3356]

@@guess3269 SHUT UP! NO ONE CARES!!!!!! This is about ADHD. Not about farmers and India. Wrong video you freaking troll.

[@guess3269]

@@deanwinchester3356 racist

[@yakacm]

The amount of help wee Blake gets here looks impressive. My daughter has moderate dyslexia, and trying to get her help was exhausting, this was in Glasgow in the 2010's BTW. She had speech therapy too, around 4 or 5. Didn't seem to hold her back thou, she got an A in higher English, and managed to get a place in university.

[@kathleendone8708]

showing the image and pulling it away before John has time to process it would be unsettling for him and cause him to feel like a failure. However most of this documentary is much more better than most SEND teachers today. Carrie's art is brilliant It's gentle and calming.

[@olgamlklj1380]

My daughter had learning disability and the teachers took care of her until she went to high school, she’s fine now and she’s in college, now!!! They did a really great job !!! May God bless them!!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@blairtimusprime8770]

This is very interesting finding out what things were like back in the 1960's. If only today's schools had this in their classes

[@tamiyaryoko8329]

I can confirm

[@JuliaShalomJordan]

Yes.❤

[@witheandstone7267]

I was in a special ed classroom exactly like this for two years. It saved my life. Watching this now, I remember so many of the techniques, my little cubical, and sprawling on the floor with the entire class for group activities. I was an emotional mess when I went in. I wouldn't smile anymore, and seldom talked. My mother asked me what I did on my first day. I cried and said they gave me clay to play with. I wanted to know why they put me back in kindergarten. By the time I left, and I didn't want to, I had learned to smile again.

[@cassandralebreux4803]

As a mother of special needs son this is exactly what we need more of the humanity has been taken away. He'd talking to that boy heart to heart. 😢❤❤❤

[@kaelahendricks6039]

I remember being asked these questions and doing some of these tests. Man It made me so anxious hearing these again, especially the lists. I remember feeling like a failure when I couldn't relay what I heard.

[@reddrumdrum]

same i remember taking some of these tests and I noticed I did things like the kids in the video

[@kuomo-1527]

Wait? So it never changed? Like what I meant the way of teaching nothing evolved? Or you're just from that period too?

[@dingdong5138]

How was it like

[@dingdong5138]

Nervous?

[@kuomo-1527]

Let's ho

[@starlaeuropa]

Big ups to Mr Gibson - the sort of teacher that many of us wish we had, and the sort of teacher I would like to be when I finish uni!

[@kuomo-1527]

It could all be fake too you never know

[@Aethelhadas]

@Pink Panther What's happening?😭

[@tamiyaryoko8329]

@@emptyvase1479 it finally stopped

[@tamiyaryoko8329]

@@kuomo-1527 that annoying sound

[@tamiyaryoko8329]

@@pinkpanther2811 .

[@ww307ly6]

I learned to hate school at a young age and turn off the whole system, I can relate to John in the film,I hope young people today find true help and love.

[@_____tbrdgrl____3449]

I love the artwork of the the young man (Cary) right at the very end of the film. I would be so very glad if I could purchase his artwork and feature it in my home. What a talented young man! I hope he and all the others have had good lives. The teachers in this documentary seem to be wonderful human beings and educators.

[@MZICEEZ]

I have a learning disability. I'm not good with math at all and I'm not good at answering questions because I feel what if I say the wrong answer and other people laugh at me. So I was in special classes growing up. So this video hit home for me. Plus my brother has autism so he learn slower then me. Also he don't like to be around other people just me mom and dad so this video meant a lot to me

[@kuomo-1527]

Build self confidence. One day you'll get through this

[@GRIMES16]

You probably either had or have moderate anxiety. Try to get diagnosed as soon as possible. (If you aren't already diagnosed)

[@jennifernybergpixie7958]

I have learning disabilities. I also have health issues but didn't have a diagnosis back then. I dropped out of school. I was a 19 year old junior. I was sick a lot along with my learning disabilities I struggled more. I couldn't help my kids with their homework that I got called a bad mother for it. My kids oldest is out of the house and in college and my youngest is 16 lives with her aunt because they had better schools that could help her academically. I'm 39 now

[@guess3269]

Don't ignore 🙏🏼 The indian government is taking our rights away, our rights to live, our rights sell our crops, our rights to be happy! Please support us Our Kisaans (indian farmers) are still fighting for their rights. They fought through the winter and now battling in the summer. Many farmers have died and the Indian Government still doesn’t care. The indian government is taking their rights away. Please help us out. If we stop talking than our people and what we stand for will be...

[@kuomo-1527]

Hope you get through it best of luck

[@tamiyaryoko8329]

Damn girl

[@evianamorales]

Mr. Gibson is super amazing! He's patient and genuinely cares about his students. ❤️ It broke my heart seeing John frustrated. 😢 What an educational video despite it being from the 1960's.