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First word
I said my first word, which was mama. -
First sentence
I said my first sentence (don't know what it was). -
Initial diagnosis of dyslexia and ADHD
In 2003, I was tested and diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). -
Re-evaluation on dyslexia and ADHD
In 2nd grade, my parents wanted to have me re-evaluated for my dyslexia and ADHD. The evaluator concluded that the diagnosis still stood and suggested that I should have accommodations for reading and writing (504 plan). -
504 Plan
In February 2004, I was given a 504 plan to help me accomplish my school work, particularly in reading and writing. -
Started reading Harry Potter
Around 5th grade, I started to read the Harry Potter series. This was a significant step because my brother had been reading them and had previously asked if I wanted to read them but I always said they were too big for me to read. -
Began Writing Stories for Fun
Around the beginning of middle school, I began to write stories in notebooks just for myself because I started to enjoy writing. -
Joined first creative writing club
In 7th grade, I joined a creative writing club. -
Stopped needing portions of 504 plan
When I started high school, I no longer required using the extra time portion of my 504 plan when completing writing assignments like essays or tests. -
Scored 570 on reading portion of SAT
Since reading had been a difficult subject for me growing up, a 570 on the SAT reading portion was a decent score for me.