#LDchat Transcript
Healthcare social media transcript of the #LDchat hashtag.
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 | Understood @UnderstoodOrg LIVE NOW Welcome to today’s #LDchat! This is Morgan with the Understood team. Today we have, author and parenting expert Ann Douglas (@anndouglas) to discuss ways for parents, teachers, and kids to start the year on a high note. https://t.co/YAr0ZUhc03 |
| Understood @UnderstoodOrg Who's with us today? #LDchat |
 | 🌟 Leanne M. @imleannem RT @anndouglas: Starting in about 15 minutes, I'll be co-hosting a Twitter chat with @UnderstoodOrg. We'll be talking about getting the school year off to the best possible start. Feel free to join in! Just follow the #LDChat hashtag. #parenting https://t.co/PPsbEBtTma |
 | Edie Brown @edielovesmath @UnderstoodOrg Edie, academic therapist in Washington, DC. Building an international tribe of teachers and parents of teens and young adults with ADHD. Returning to duty. Why? 8 fractures in my foot. #LDchat |
 | Ann Douglas (she/her) @anndouglas @edielovesmath @UnderstoodOrg Sorry to hear about the foot fractures, Edie, but great to connect with you again. #LDchat |
| Understood @UnderstoodOrg Let's get started! We'll use a Q1, Q2… format for questions. Please use the A1, A2… format for answers. Here's the first question… #LDchat |
| Understood @UnderstoodOrg Q1. How can strong parent-teacher relationships boost student achievement and outcomes? #LDchat https://t.co/6cBRhbrmjn |
 | Rami03 @JillLynnRamire1 @UnderstoodOrg Good morning, Jill from CA, this is my first #LDchat |
| Ann Douglas (she/her) @anndouglas @UnderstoodOrg A1. #LDchat Strong parent-teacher relationships give kids the confidence and the courage to try their best. They aren’t afraid of taking learning risks. |
| Understood @UnderstoodOrg RT @anndouglas: @UnderstoodOrg A1. #LDchat Strong parent-teacher relationships give kids the confidence and the courage to try their best. They aren’t afraid of taking learning risks. |
| Understood @UnderstoodOrg Partnering with your child’s teacher can help your child have a more positive outlook on school. https://t.co/TWOkRX0WYb #LDchat |
| Ann Douglas (she/her) @anndouglas @UnderstoodOrg A1. #LDchat These relationships help kids to feel safe and secure. They know that the key adults in their lives are on the same page and that they’re there to support them. |
| Understood @UnderstoodOrg RT @anndouglas: @UnderstoodOrg A1. #LDchat These relationships help kids to feel safe and secure. They know that the key adults in their lives are on the same page and that they’re there to support them. |
| Understood @UnderstoodOrg Meaningful interactions between teachers and families of students with learning and thinking differences have been shown to improve student outcomes. Learn more: https://t.co/uwOezGD3J7. #LDchat |
| Ann Douglas (she/her) @anndouglas @JillLynnRamire1 @UnderstoodOrg Welcome, Jill! We're happy you could join us for #LDchat |
| Understood @UnderstoodOrg The second question is coming up… #LDchat |
| Understood @UnderstoodOrg Q2. How can teachers and families build a positive working relationship with each other? #LDchat https://t.co/3RXSVPEPhu |
 | Lisa Girard @conshusmom @UnderstoodOrg Biggest hurdle this yr. 1st yr in MS. 6th gr GT/2e. MS seems to stiff arm and not communicate well @anndouglas no prep for loads of homewrk. We are all flailing. How to approach? #ldchat |
| Edie Brown @edielovesmath @UnderstoodOrg A1. My older students with ADHD and LD need to take a leading role in preparation for college/workplace. Parents and teachers can collaborate to ensure success for "our kids." #LDchat |
 | PHP SAN JOSE @phpeducation RT @UnderstoodOrg: Meaningful interactions between teachers and families of students with learning and thinking differences have been shown to improve student outcomes. Learn more: https://t.co/uwOezGD3J7. #LDchat |
 | Serena 📜📚💻 @CourageousSeri RT @UnderstoodOrg: Meaningful interactions between teachers and families of students with learning and thinking differences have been shown to improve student outcomes. Learn more: https://t.co/uwOezGD3J7. #LDchat |
| Ann Douglas (she/her) @anndouglas Yes, it's so important to recognize that we're on the same team. #ldchat |
| Ann Douglas (she/her) @anndouglas @UnderstoodOrg A2 #LDchat Touch base with the teacher early in the school year. Your goal? To get the relationship off to the strongest possible start. |
| Ann Douglas (she/her) @anndouglas @UnderstoodOrg A2 #LDchat Spark the teacher’s curiosity about your child so that the teacher will be excited about getting to know him or her. |
| Understood @UnderstoodOrg RT @anndouglas: @UnderstoodOrg A2 #LDchat Touch base with the teacher early in the school year. Your goal? To get the relationship off to the strongest possible start. |
| Understood @UnderstoodOrg 8 tips for building a partnership with your child’s teacher. https://t.co/SDf1dGezTZ #LDchat |
| Understood @UnderstoodOrg RT @anndouglas: @UnderstoodOrg A2 #LDchat Spark the teacher’s curiosity about your child so that the teacher will be excited about getting to know him or her. |
| Understood @UnderstoodOrg Getting to know your students in a way that builds meaningful connections comes from gathering information from students — and their caregivers. https://t.co/AoHdYzeWQd #LDchat |
 | assignmenthelp @assignmenthelp Top 10 Courses Indian Students can pursue in Dublin https://t.co/CSrAR0inOh #iolchat #LDchat |
| Understood @UnderstoodOrg @conshusmom Hi Lisa! Don't forget to use #LDchat so users can see your answers. :) |
| Understood @UnderstoodOrg Let's move on to Q3… #LDchat |
| Lisa Girard @conshusmom @UnderstoodOrg Urgh! Right #ldchat |
| Understood @UnderstoodOrg Q3. What are some barriers to building strong parent-teacher relationships? #LDchat https://t.co/lRZNjCliRC |
| Understood @UnderstoodOrg @LaneMcK Thank you for your answer! Make sure to use #LDchat so all users can see your answers! |
| Edie Brown @edielovesmath @UnderstoodOrg Parent-teachers build relationships by establishing similarities. Teach self-advocacy skills explicitly. Integrate behavior/emotions. Inform that they do not receive services for “difference” and “weakness.” #LDchat |
| Ann Douglas (she/her) @anndouglas @UnderstoodOrg A3 #LDchat Fear and/or distrust. Parents may be carrying baggage from their own school years. Build trust to alleviate fear. |
| Understood @UnderstoodOrg RT @anndouglas: @UnderstoodOrg A3 #LDchat Fear and/or distrust. Parents may be carrying baggage from their own school years. Build trust to alleviate fear. |
| Understood @UnderstoodOrg When it comes to communicating with teachers, how much is too much? What do teachers really want from parents? Understood expert weighs in. https://t.co/NEcNQyXHAY #LDChat |
| Ann Douglas (she/her) @anndouglas @UnderstoodOrg A3 #LDchat Failing to give the other party the benefit of the doubt – assuming the worst (as opposed to the best) of intentions. |
| Understood @UnderstoodOrg RT @anndouglas: @UnderstoodOrg A3 #LDchat Failing to give the other party the benefit of the doubt – assuming the worst (as opposed to the best) of intentions. |
| Understood @UnderstoodOrg ”What I wish teachers knew before parent-teacher conferences” - Caregivers weigh-in. https://t.co/I6JmUlReGO #LDchat |
| Ann Douglas (she/her) @anndouglas @UnderstoodOrg A3 #LDchat Parents and teachers are busy people. That can interfere with intentions to communicate early/often. Maybe put a reminder event on your calendar at the start of each month: “Time to touch base with my child’s teacher?” |
| Understood @UnderstoodOrg RT @anndouglas: @UnderstoodOrg A3 #LDchat Parents and teachers are busy people. That can interfere with intentions to communicate early/often. Maybe put a reminder event on your calendar at the start of each month: “Time to touch base with my child’s teacher?” |
| Lisa Girard @conshusmom @UnderstoodOrg #ldchat. A2. (Redo) Approach school with soft heart and open mind. Try to understood school’s perspective too |
| Ann Douglas (she/her) @anndouglas Very wise words, Lisa. Thank you. |
| Lisa Girard @conshusmom @UnderstoodOrg #ldchat (redo) A2.2. I provide a resume that my kid and I made that explains his strengths, challenges and super powers |
 | PAC_chat @LDN_OectaPac RT @anndouglas: Yes, it's so important to recognize that we're on the same team. #ldchat |
| Understood @UnderstoodOrg Time for Q4… #LDchat |
| Understood @UnderstoodOrg Q4. If a disagreement comes up, what are some ways to reduce or avoid friction? #LDchat https://t.co/rTqHvIHsta |
| Lisa Girard @conshusmom @UnderstoodOrg #ldchat A3. be accountable to your word and keep the school accountable to their word. But be nice about it ! Catch more flies with honey than vinegar |
| Ann Douglas (she/her) @anndouglas Great strategy -- and I love the fact that you highlight his "super powers." (Where is the cape emoji when you need it?) #ldchat |
| Edie Brown @edielovesmath @UnderstoodOrg A3. My biggest challenge as a math teacher of older students with IEPs was focusing on the past. Start things out with goals for the first quarter. Start wit small steps. #LDchat |
| Ann Douglas (she/her) @anndouglas @UnderstoodOrg A4 #LDchat Give one another the benefit of the doubt and remind one another that you both share the same goal: making things better for your child. |
| Understood @UnderstoodOrg RT @anndouglas: @UnderstoodOrg A4 #LDchat Give one another the benefit of the doubt and remind one another that you both share the same goal: making things better for your child. |
| Understood @UnderstoodOrg Sometimes teachers and families disagree—and that’s OK. https://t.co/1ZcGHiCMrm #LDchat |
| Lisa Girard @conshusmom @anndouglas @UnderstoodOrg #ldchat this is where Conscious parenting has helped me A LoT |
 | JP @SamanthaJeffMom RT @UnderstoodOrg: Meaningful interactions between teachers and families of students with learning and thinking differences have been shown to improve student outcomes. Learn more: https://t.co/uwOezGD3J7. #LDchat |
| Lisa Girard @conshusmom @UnderstoodOrg A3 #ldchat. Barrier. Just bad communication from school back to families :/ both parties have to be on it! |
| Lisa Girard @conshusmom @UnderstoodOrg A3. #ldchat. Old attitudes or know-it-all attitudes. From both sides of the table. Stay open minded ! |
| Understood @UnderstoodOrg Any final thoughts before we wrap up for the week? #LDchat |
| Ann Douglas (she/her) @anndouglas @UnderstoodOrg Connect with other parents who have kids facing similar challenges. If it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a village to support that child's parent. Find that village! #LDchat |
| Understood @UnderstoodOrg RT @anndouglas: @UnderstoodOrg Connect with other parents who have kids facing similar challenges. If it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a village to support that child's parent. Find that village! #LDchat |
| Understood @UnderstoodOrg Thanks for joining today’s chat, and a very special thanks to our cohost, @anndouglas! #LDchat |
| Understood @UnderstoodOrg Have a great day! #LDchat |
 | Lanya McKittrick @LaneMcK @UnderstoodOrg #Ldchat (redo) As a parent and collaboration researcher, I believe developing a communication plan early on can help. To build trust, treating each other like equal partners esp in problem solving and putting yourself in the other persons shoes. |
 | BuildingBoys @BuildingBoys RT @anndouglas: @UnderstoodOrg Connect with other parents who have kids facing similar challenges. If it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a village to support that child's parent. Find that village! #LDchat |
| Lisa Girard @conshusmom @UnderstoodOrg A4. #ldchat. Admit fault if you messed up. Apologize. And Don’t Take Anything Personal - wise words of Don Miguel Ruiz. (Way easier said than done). |
| Ann Douglas (she/her) @anndouglas @UnderstoodOrg Thank you for inviting me! Here's to a great school year, everyone. #LDchat |
| Lisa Girard @conshusmom @UnderstoodOrg A4. #ldchat. Look for help. It’s ok to not be able to handle this all on your own. Roadblocks will happen. Seek out your tribe. |
 | Dr. Michael Bambery @DrBambery RT @UnderstoodOrg: Meaningful interactions between teachers and families of students with learning and thinking differences have been shown to improve student outcomes. Learn more: https://t.co/uwOezGD3J7. #LDchat |
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