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How I overcame my learning disabilities to become a physician | John Rhodes | TEDxCharleston

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I am a special education high school teacher I shared this with my students Thank you!!!
Comment from : @januaryadventures

Im 23 now 😢 still now im undiagosed i should die i think
Comment from : @onelife6589

What’s the name of this Amazing Doctor?
Comment from : @yediflaquer6783

😢😢cried Ican relate to a lifetime of undiagnosed learning disabilities
Comment from : @loaarnoth8311

I'm looking forward to the TED talk about overcoming paralyzation JK Because that's absurd And implying that a learning disability is something one can "overcome" - you're suggesting that it's not a disbility, but something that individual can simply 'choose' to "overcome"
Comment from : @bridgetodonnell9203

exams, exams, exams, exams
Comment from : @CaseyMayer

PTL!!
Comment from : @yc4881

If you were in India they would at 4th grade call you a failure brbrps: i'm not proud of my country's educational system :(
Comment from : @sweatfactoryltd

This was lovely to hear and resonate with I pushed through the same reading and comprehension 'disability' to become a pilot, putting in a multiple, greater factor of hours into study compared to my peers while paddling against the current all the way Perseverance, resilience, adaptability and courage are undoubtedly the keys needed to adapt our visually and spatially orientated minds in a text based world Keep pushing everyone, who's working twice as hard as the next You'll get there
Comment from : @ostorry

I have a somewhat a parallel path, I could so relate to this Also develop a workaround but it takes a lot longer with much more effort
Comment from : @kimchee94112

inspiring
Comment from : @kurootsuki3326

Never Surrender lesson Learned
Comment from : @JamesEarhart-c6g

AMEN☦️🙏❤️
Comment from : @JamesEarhart-c6g

This didn’t explain how you overcome it tho?? It just tell you how successful you are and still didn’t explain anythingbrbrWhat a bunch of nonsense and time wasted watching this video
Comment from : @tronicmighty7464

I wanna become successful a ton of people told me what I can and can’t do I wanna make good amount of money but I believe God gets the last say I constantly stress about the future I’m ready for change though
Comment from : @christiangray8167

I have autism and adhd I'm trying to eventually study at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and become an endocrinologist I've already got the fundamentals of the Swedish language down
Comment from : @divamoosic

Thank you so much, sir!
Comment from : @bearhugforyou9330

How about thoughs with actual learning disabilities iq low cognitive ability
Comment from : @lukelengends3274

What a waste of time, basically confidence fixed his learning disability, what a joke of a video
Comment from : @Lordfreza8

I will never understand why the world hates us
Comment from : @DoubleTheJShow

God bless
Comment from : @zayneharbison

❤
Comment from : @stefaniecumberbatch8719

too bad this wont be my story
Comment from : @lexgabrielle6102

im trying to overcome my learning disability to become a police officer
Comment from : @pxtrerwah8746

My 16 year old son is trying so hard , we got him tutors and extra help at school but to no avail , he was just asked to drop out of math and soon science brI wish I could do more and I wish I could make him feel better about himself brIm so lost brI want to help him so badly but I don't know what to do anymore
Comment from : @consciouslobster9310

This is amazing and really helpful I was just diagnosed with dyslexia a few months ago when I was 15 now I am doing ALevels and this video was a real encouragement
Comment from : @blockz1478

I am 35, and I have been struggling with dyslexia all my life, I have struggled to find a solution here in India for the same, I wish I had some resource or help which I could take to help in my situation Because of dyslexia I have low confidence, poor memory, I am un-organised, I lack motivation to finish a book, I can't spell well, I read slowly and I face difficulties in comprihention of information I am studying psychology and I really want to give my MA entrance and pass to get into a prestigious college in India, please help
Comment from : @sriyer03

I have hold on all my life
Comment from : @juditho5409

This was so powerful to me that I was in tears I started school wanting to be an RN but was told I couldn't do it I gave up and lost faith Later on, I was diagnosed with cancer, and that put a fire in me I refused to live on this earth without having accomplished anything, so I'm currently in school for behavioral health science I'm doing well, but the fear is still there After all this, will they hire me knowing I have a learning disability? I don't know what my strengths are; I know what my weaknesses are How do I go from there?
Comment from : @MrsHudson

Very inspiring! I don't have a full fledged learning disability but it takes me a little longer than others to fully understand concepts, especially complex ones I've always had perseverance and tenacity about achieving goals and am now a Physician Assistant Certified (PA-C) training to work in the ICU Never give up on your goals/dreams!
Comment from : @Julia-qp1hb

❤❤❤❤
Comment from : @GlobalBizlife

Superheroes do not wear capes Resilience, perseverance, adaptability, courage and hard work are what this hero teaches us
Comment from : @EddiePirolli

I have a learning disability and was told to give up at my local community college to give up I did not give up and got an became a occupational therapy assistant helping patients/ clients to learn new ways to do activities of daily living (ADL) after illness or injury I am good at this because it sometimes I done my whole life
Comment from : @theresaowens174

Your words give me hope for my children Thank you
Comment from : @anumitaroy7514

Thank you Sir ♥️
Comment from : @shunya6996

Go Pack!!
Comment from : @DaBlasianBodhisattva

How difficult it is to overcome difficulties due to autism spectrum ? How to help a child overcome the challenges
Comment from : @meetcnsn

Beautiful ❤
Comment from : @carladeveaux5869

Inspiring🙏🏾
Comment from : @edwarda5584

I have been trying to overcome my learning disability for the last 20 years
Comment from : @scottmueller2871

Was in tears with this talk, along with John brI have ADD and autism and am studying a masters degree part-time, but like John I have to spend ten hours a day at it Everything he said is so true, you just need to remember those four things and you can achieve beyond what you might have thought was possible
Comment from : @leekasmar7508

I have a learning disability and I am dyslexic I'm in my second week of nursing and it's so tough for me I want to overcome it this gave me hope
Comment from : @Jazziegfost

Legend!
Comment from : @alexwatson5507

One word: money
Comment from : @gh7661

This made me cry Thank you for sharing your story it helps so many of us that struggle My confidence has been so low because i know that i learn differently and have to work a little harder than most and its so discouraging when you have goals and dreams and people tell you that you cant do it a lot of us needed to hear this story so again thank you!
Comment from : @ariamariaa

great talk, thank you John for that
Comment from : @Jessiegdawgg

And that is also how a little kid with learning disabilities and adhd grew up to become a special education teacher ❤ brI'm still rowing with my tapped up paddle, but I've come so far
Comment from : @lizgreer6888

Plz use simple language, instead of Canoe story
Comment from : @rahulgc7923

Bro, my son is going through this, he’s in lot of pain, I can see that daily, just can’t do anything, how do I get him through this, plz guide us help us, love from India
Comment from : @rahulgc7923

Wow! Dr John Rhodes, thank you for sharing your very inspirational life story of achievement when all odds were stacked against you I too have Dyslexia and know that difficulties Your story inspired me to keep press on Thank you
Comment from : @tanyaw2532

Wish we had known this years ago when our daughter was in 1st grade Her 4th grade teacher refused to pass her—she couldn’t read! The teacher recommended her for the first dyslexia workshop at Emory University & she was accepted Her saving grace was her high comprehension level She is now 66 & I have watched her live this in business without a degree!
Comment from : @germainecopeland4650

I have a malformation in my right hand that is extremely painful on exertion, I am a med student with the goal of being a surgeon For the past 2 days I have been feeling low of being unable to even write Thank you for this
Comment from : @sandhyachandrasekaran3679

Damn We actually need a forum or an association for doctors with dyslexia To be honest my story is almost like his, but am still an intern , am scared of the future
Comment from : @ojimgbachukwunomso

I was formally diagnosed w dyscalculia in my early twenties… I had wanted to be a clinical psychologist for many years and I felt like that dream died when I learned of my disability I want to cry right now Thank you so so much for proving it is possible to overcome this
Comment from : @doireallyhavetoask

I have dislexia thank you I really need it every one was discourage me I was discouraging my self thank you
Comment from : @EmmyAfraz

Beautiful
Comment from : @Hydrosurfer68

I cried of happiness, i am proud of him and i don't even know him lol
Comment from : @pamelas1816

It’s crazy because I have intellectual disabilities and anytime I go for an interview I get rejected every time
Comment from : @josephunlimited

Man i love this, the way u talking and i can understand your tears 💔 i have ocd and i like to study but being focus is very hard for me , your words help me alot ❤️👍🥹
Comment from : @Ashkandeutsch

he mentioned a dog in his canoe when he was about to give up, was it really a dog?
Comment from : @evbeneteau6525

Having disabilities, working on my EdD, and serving college students with different abilities is such an honor Please, keep sharing your story Dr Rhodes! ❤ You inspire my students, and me! 😎 5:28
Comment from : @KelliFrederick-f8r

This guy scares me😮
Comment from : @FrankLowe1949

I do not want to be a doctor but I do want to be a lawyer and listening to your story gave me a lot more confidence to get done
Comment from : @CaSeanInMotion

I wasn't diagnosed with anything but I find it difficult to understand simple concepts, and I always feel left behind by my peers I realized I have to accept that I'm not as smart as others and that I have to work thrice as hard to catch upbrThank you, my good sir for this wonderful TedTalk
Comment from : @pencilhigh

I really was thinking what I am going to do with life with this disability but this video popped up it's not coincidence for sure GOD as great plan for me to get want I want even with disability we can make it As our Abilities to success
Comment from : @rajs8347

I am in tears listening to this, because I have a daughter, who has a learning disability and she wants to be a Doctor,😢😢😢
Comment from : @natashawilliams2943

Omg! I’m crying…wow… what an incredible life journey and I totally can relate … the only difference, I was paddling my canoe alone because I was never aware of something that’s called “learning disability “brbrLove and blessings to all
Comment from : @Private_Library2

I will like to meet with you someday❤
Comment from : @melissastanley901

My daughter is a superhero ❤ she's 8 overcoming barriers
Comment from : @evergreen111

Oh I'm crying I do see a lot to relate to often He is amazing
Comment from : @arielsmith9674

Someone wasted their time writing Harry potter Their writing skill was high level
Comment from : @johnhalbe6530

This made me cry tears of joy for my son we will never stop paddling thanks for your speech
Comment from : @certifiedkilla24

Today I was told by both deans at my college that I cannot be a nurse because disabilities I still can’t believe it
Comment from : @NurseShay_RN

My learning disability is just feels uncomfortable I don't feel like things are the same as I used to with no help what so ever I have that since I was a kid and I do speeches everyday even on test with no limits In high school I was having no hard classes, and I was top of classes that I got used to And in college it was so difficult since my focus was blocking away from study and I just feel like I want to learn new things
Comment from : @ItsRazerGaming

Brillante!!! Este hombre tiene toda mi admiración, creativo, visual, con un mensaje claro!!! Gracias por tan valisosos consejos!
Comment from : @superguay3381

As a dyslexic med student myself, this is beautiful ❤️
Comment from : @BTSBaby27

I am suffering
Comment from : @danish5244

That was one of the most inspiring speeches, and TED talks I’ve ever heard I almost cried myself when he was getting choked up Very grateful thank you for your speech
Comment from : @norajohnson2841

This has been the most meaningful tedtalk I have ever watched I wish I could meet you
Comment from : @ashleytenney9584

I Literally have giant cards taped to my mirror right now!!!
Comment from : @ashleytenney9584

Glad you were able to accomplish what you wanted to do! I'm also glad that bright individuals with LDs choose to be in the Trades! High Grades and College Education is just one of many valuable professions and occupations To each their own!
Comment from : @susancham6025

❤❤❤
Comment from : @73barks

I hate having a learning disability I just pray to god he helps me I want to graduate college also, I quit respiratory school because I was afraid Now I am giving myself another shot I won’t stop this time around I know now no one will help me I have to help myself
Comment from : @yadiraalban9284

❤❤❤❤
Comment from : @Hannah-eq5ff

Thank you so much for sharing your journey I’m currently in school tryna get my certification for hvac despite having learning disability
Comment from : @keshaunlewis9825

thank you so much for thsis, i am suffering from dyslexia and add and it give me a lot of courage now that i am in journey of having my clinal master in psychology
Comment from : @TheLunaticJimmyJazz

Im struggling right now to write together my PHD application, this was so helpful thank you
Comment from : @Nnwhenshs

This had me in tears and I needed this encouragement too, thanks
Comment from : @NicEPipoca

قصة كفاح John Rhodes من طالب يعاني من عسر القراءة و تأخر في الكلام، فكان يقضي ١٢ أو ١٠ ساعه في مذاكرة الدروس حتى يعوض النقص القراءة و قله الفهم لينافس باقي زملاؤه في كلية جنوب كاليفورنيا حتى التحق بكلية ديوك و أصبح دكتورbrلدرجة ان كل اساتذه تعجبوه حينما أصبح دكتور في و تخرج من جامعة مرموقه
Comment from : @OmarFarouk1999

This for ever this!
Comment from : @Yatzse74

Pretty sure I have dyscalculia and struggled a lot with a degree in psych science I'm also autistic and this challenge in conjunction with a years' long toxic (full time) work environment landed me in Autistic burnoutbrbrI had to quit my degree for my health but I intend on returning as soon as I feel I have made enough life changes to provide the relative safety to try again
Comment from : @DarkLittleMaiden