In the episode I talk about my secondary school educational experiences from an academic point of view. I refer to subjects that I was better at, and other subjects that I’d find more difficult.

Things I talk about include:

Having a choice of more than one course for a particular subject. Difficulties with other subjects may be linked to one’s language deficiencies, which may create problems with understanding and interpreting written material, and expressing oneself. I interpreted language using different mechanisms to others. 

There are autistic people who have logical ways of thinking.

Why one with logical minds might be better at subjects that involve spotting patterns and understanding and applying rules. With modern languages, this can include spotting and understanding grammatical rules, and which formulae to apply to given problems in mathematics. 

Working out meanings of words. 

This can be done by reading it in a sentence in a particular book in the contexts in which they may be used. 

By encouraging one to do projects on whatever interests them. 

This included doing a space project in science. 

Having class activities associated with whatever one is interested in. 

For me, this was linked to a particular class novel that I quickly became interested in. 

And finally

Why not get in touch with me, and talk about what subjects you found easier, and ones you may have found more difficult. 

And I’d be particularly interested in subjects you once found difficult but now find easier, and any other underlying improvements you’ve noticed in yourself, a loved one, or, if you’re in a teaching capacity, any students.

Send me your comments and questions

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Artwork produced by Elena Designe
Music composed by Nela Ruiz