The struggle that many Asian American families face is the lack of support systems and understanding. This makes it challenging to talk about their situations and can take a toll on one's mental health. Many Asian Americans are also immigrants, and language barriers are another component of the tough situation. In the article, Jacqueline Fan said: “When we talk about language access, it’s not just having a translator. It’s about ensuring the families can understand and use th

Confetti is a film by the famous Ann Hu. Hu is a writer, producer, and director, and the film is based on her journey of raising a daughter with dyslexia. Just like Hu, the main character, Lan, moves from China to the U.S. to find a school that offers specialized education and supports all learning styles. I watched this film and truly enjoyed every second of it. You could really feel each character's emotions through the screen, and every visual felt very intentional and str

This article is from the Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA). ADDA is a member of the World Federation of ADHD, and per their website: "The Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA) is the world’s leading adult ADHD organization. We are an international non-profit – 501C – organization founded over thirty years ago to help adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) lead better lives. Since its inception, ADDA has become the source for informatio

This is a great infographic from Landmark College. Landmark College is located in Putney, Vermont, and is focused on supporting students with learning differences. This infographic explains what neuroinclusivity is and how to be neuroinclusive. This is very important so everyone can be seen and be surrounded by a safe environment.

Photo Credits: Google This success story is Michelle Hu's. She is the daughter of An Hu, a film director, and the film "Confetti" is inspired by her. The film follows a daughter who is struggling with the standardized school system in China and has been diagnosed with dyslexia. The mother decides to move to New York City so that her daughter can access education differently. Michelle is flourishing with her fashion design studies, and the creative aspect highlights the amazin

Professor Manju Banerjee is the vice president of educational research and innovation at Landmark College. In this article and video, she mentions how the Asian American community is very diverse and that it's best to focus on the Asian American families who have more of a traditional mindset on education and are afraid to ask for help. She also talks about the guilt many Asian American parents take on because they see learning differences as a sign of bad parenting. If a chi

This video from Dr. Patrick Goh (University of Hawai'i, Mānoa) talks about why ADHD is underdiagnosed in Asian American Communities. He mentions multiple reasons as to why this is the case. Some of these reasons include: fear of how one is viewed, fear of being seen as a burden, lack of parental understanding or support, and cultural reasons. I think this is a good video because it lays out the factors as to why ADHD is missed within Asian communities. Dr. Goh explains everyt

This article by Julie J. Park from Higher Education Today challenges the model minority myth. Despite being a few years old and not directly touching on learning differences, it speaks to the stereotype that all Asian Americans go on to pursue a higher education or succeed in school like their teachers expect them to. Many Asians do not "fit the mold" by not attending highly selective institutions or even college at all. The article also mentions the divide between different

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is another commonly known learning difference. I found this great article from the Cleveland Clinic. They break down the different layers of ADHD, from what it is to how a parent can support. I really like how they explain the different types of ADHD one can have, and it is a step toward stopping generalization. Click here to read the article

I found this article that is from a few years ago, but I still feel that it is very relevant to today. It touches on the negative mindset many Asians have around learning differently, and the stereotype of just "working harder." ​ One thing I would like to note is that they use the term "learning disabilities." I think instead of categorizing learning differently as a disability, we should use the term "learning difference." It makes it seem less of an "other" and more of a

While Dyslexia is a more commonly known or understood learning difference, I still want to include this informational article from the nonprofit Child Mind Institute. Per their website: "The Child Mind Institute is dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families experiencing mental health and learning disorders through excellence in science, education, and care. Together, we truly can transform children’s lives." ​ Click here to read the article ​ ​

Photo Credit: Kayla Mak Dyscalculia is not widely known or often understood by many. I found this informative article from Understood that I think provides an excellent introductory overview of what dyscalculia is. ​ Per their website: "Understood is the leading nonprofit that empowers the 70 million people with learning and thinking differences in the United States." Click here to read the article