Introduce yourself and tell us what disorders/disabilities you have if you care to.

I'm Drakkith. I've got ADHD and I think I have another learning disorder, but I haven't been diagnosed yet.
I created this group because I didn't see one like this already and I thought it would be a good idea to have a group dedicated to those of us that have it a little more difficult than others when it comes to learning, writing, reading, etc.

And remember, writing may be more difficult for us, but we can produce good work.
How do I know this? Because at the time of this post I have the number one rated story on the site. So chin up! Eyes forward! Keep marching on!

Update as of 02 Jan 15: I've been diagnosed with Expressive Language Disorder in addition to ADHD.

I'm TwilightPoopSparkle (cool name right). I think I may have bipolar disorder. I'm too nervous to tell my parents or a doctor. I have a lot of mood swings (usually it's just me being Pinkie Pie). I have been learning information on the internet.

I think my form of bipolar is cyclothymia. I love to read and to write (but mostly read ) thanks for letting me join your group.

2044521 My name is Nightingale, but everyone calls me Night. I have ADHD which makes it very difficult for me to just sit down and write, no matter how many ideas are going through my head. It's not all bad though. Since my mind tends to wander it can actually help me to come up with new ideas for stories.

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Personally, I get "scenes", not ideas. I have extreme difficulty with working with abstract ideas like emotions, themes, etc, and I can't plan or organize, which makes it pretty much impossible to plot a story ahead of time.

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I know it's hard, but I can almost guarantee you that if you do have bipolar disorder you will be much better off if you can overcome your nervousness and see a doctor about it. Be strong! The ponies are with you at all times!

2044897 Yeah that's what I tend to get. I'm gonna try some new things like typing down every scene that comes to mind, then try to build around them.

Name's Wayward Pony, but everyone can me Wayward. I've got a few learning disabilities -- ADHD, eye-tracking problems (causing issues with reading), neurological issues -- but I don't let them get me down. Throughout life I've been a pretty good compensator for these issues. I have worked towards the goal of bettering my weaknesses, as to quote heavy metal guitar player Michael Angelo Batio "working on your weaknesses makes your strengths even stronger." Which is the case... provided people work on their strengths, too

I noticed a question on the main page... if we are disabled and having trouble writing, would this be a good place to post our stories? I have no plans on doing that, but I can imagine there are a number of Bronies who might use that ability... and the pessimist (realist?) in me says an equal to greater number who might exploit it

I joined this group to get new ideas form others on how to combat these issues, and to share my own.

Anything else? I've got 16 years writing experience and I've taken a few classes, and hope to be helpful in some capacity.

Peace

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Sure, if a writer has a disorder then they are free to post any of their stories. I'll try to make some more folders when I get back from class in a few hours. Perhaps you could help me out by suggesting some folders to add. (I'm horrible at organizing)

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Sure! It depends a lot on what direction you want to take it.

Since you're asking, I don't think we'd need too many. I'm thinking two folders for stories written by people who:

1. Need help with either grammar/spelling and use of language, dialogue/narrative.
2. People who might need help developing other more abstract details of their writing -- such as characters, feeling, plot, story's direction.

This way, one group is designed to help in a way that is more fine-tuning, whereas the other facilitates open-ended discussion about the more abstract aspects of writing. Not everyone wants one type of help as well as the other, and think this type of organization could maximize the benefits from feedback. Imagine someone wanting help with grammar, and the direction they're taking their story is being criticized... not everyone's going to find that encouraging

This might be adding too much. but perhaps each of these sections could have a second section for stories written for everyone and stories written for adults.

So four folders in total:

Help with grammar/spelling/dialogue/nariatives -- EVERYONE
Help " " -- ADULT

Help with characters, feeling, plot, story's direction -- EVERYONE
Help " " -- ADULT

I'll be honest... organization isn't entirely my forte either. Hope this helps, though

Peace

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Sounds good.

2044521 Hello Darkkith, I'm Dash Attack. I'm a 21 year old collage student currently working on my third year. I'm diagnostic with both ADD and Dyslexia, both of witch have made life changelings for me. Mom worked her ass off since kindergarten too make sure I got the help I need. Now I'm living alone in collage studying computer animation and writing MLP fan fiction on the side. My gramar can be really crappy but despite my short comes I've mange too wright some pretty successful fics, on of witch has ove 5000 views. For a person like me that's quite an accomplishment, yet still find read lines in everything I write. Still, I love ponies and I love fimfiction, and will continue too use my awesome imagination to compensate for my spelling short comings.

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I'm Smiles!

As for what I have, *giggles* you'll have to guess m-

2044521I'm HeartTortoisePigeonDog, but you can call me any variant of that, or "Peachbottom" or Nicholas (my real name).

I'm 22. Diagnosed with ADHD before I can remember

It's actually only recently I've started to accept I have it--strange, eh?

While it's very difficult for me to get things done, I'm still hyper (I flipping love climbing trees!)--society--I've had dealings with next to no friends most of my life not to mention shame on shame, which usually appears to suppress some symptoms--well, makes them less apparent at times, though still undercurrent.

Most of my distractions I've noticed happen internally, with thoughts. I'm not working on things all over, like some; sounds throw me hell out of wack, especially--new situations and places make it very hard to think straight or try to control ADHD impulses. There are certain sensitive times where my emotions fall down and up rapidly.

I love reading and writing, but hardly ever do. Motivation is low for many things, even interesting things or things I know I should do, and consequently that's uncomfortable--I can't just bring myself to do some things, and it annoys me! Sometimes I can get over it and do whatever, but even then only for a short time.

Surprisingly, I think I tend to learn well, of course with things that interest my most especially. My spelling if fine, so is my grammar, and my vocabulary slowly builds, but that may be chiefly as consequence of what books I like to read when I do. Though, I'm sure, someone without ADHD would be far surpassed of me with the same interest I have in it Though I do notice dramatic shifts in my spelling and grammar between situations I have no distractions and have a lot--especially outside distractions, that is not by thoughts, which when I write, tend to actually help me if I have peace about me.

Uhh...Where am I going with this?

Just, um... I'm sorry

2044897Same here, concerning scenes and whatnot. I don't plan plot, I can't rightly do so, instead just let it flow

2049176Is it pudding?

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Hellp I am BlueLanternZed and I have ADD and Internet Addiction. (I've learned that it's a real thing!)

2044521 I'm Eagle Heart and I've light Autism as well as ADD.

Luckily the two balance each other out. Since Autism usually makes you get completely involved to something you like.

Hello all, I am The Spectralist. I am a novice writer, a reader, and an artist. I have also been diagnosed with ADD and Asperger's.

My ADD is something I consider both a blessing and a curse. It's a blessing because I tend to get a lot of creative ideas, but also a curse because it's hard for me to stick to big ideas without getting distracted by a new one. I like to do writing whenever I get the chance, but the problem with me is that I constantly- oh look, a puppy!

My Asperger's is a pain because it gets hard to make new friends or strike up a conversation since I am mostly silent and a bit timid at times.

Dramacolt

21 year old college student

ADHD (Might also have either a social anxiety disorder or Bi Polar disorder, not sure)

Really want to improve with my writing style and updating my chapters quicker.

I also want to mention that i struggle a lot with writing in general. While I always have an idea in my head, and I can write things very fluid up there, I always have trouble typing it out. This leads me to procrastinate a lot on my work, and I feel like I'll never be finished, or completely satisfied, with my works.

Howdy, my name is TigerSwirl448 or Tiger if you prefer. And my learning disability is called the Auditorial Processing Disorder (Most school systems recognize this as the Language Processing Disorder if you have heard of it.)
ADP is actually a disorder that has similar symptoms and often times confused with ADHD but the difference between them are slim. I was diagnosed when I was five by my kindergarten teacher, she asked me to turn off a light but I didn't do it because my brain couldn't process the instructions she gave me. I got in huge trouble for that. . After I was tested the school councilor told my parents that I will never succeed in life, my grades will plummet, I will never read, I won't graduate high school let alone college.
Well guess what I'm 21 now, I love reading, I got straight A's in high school and in college and I'm even planning on writing a book about the disorder to help families, kids, and teachers who have problems with this rare disorder. Ha take that school system! I kicked that disorder good but I still have to always remind myself to take things slow.

Hello! I'm SusieBeeca. I have schizoaffective disorder (rapid-cycling bipolar subtype), self-injury disorder, seasonal affective disorder, generalized anxiety, dyscalculia, and an almost complete inability to tell left from right (which is why I don't drive!). Oh, and I'm hard of hearing and close to legally blind. Fun, huh?

Anyway, I'm so glad a group like this exists!

hello everyone. my is kingjaseman or wholeheart. i have been diagnosed with high functioning aspergers since the age of 5 and a half. i am 16 now and show very little signs of my disorder besides when i speak in public.

for why i joined this group, was to talk and learn about the other type disorders there are that affect people when we write or read.

Hi, I'm Scipio Smith, I have dyspraxia (never bothered to learn what that actually means) and autism. I'm sure it's the reason I write as much as I do, but I'm not sure how much it actually helps or hinders the quality of my writing.

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Here you go.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dyspraxia

At first I was kinda nervous just posting about all the insane problems with me, but then I realized something that should have been obvious. Nobody here knows me IRL, so to heck with it.

I have orthostatic disregulation, autism, schizophrenia, sleep apnea, insomnia, delayed sleep phase disorder, circadian rhythm dysfunction, auditory processing disorder, and a few others I don't bother to remember.

Then there is my other personality that I call James, who I can barely keep suppressed in my mind. James is basically every bad quality about me taken to the extreme. I cannot tell anyone that knows me IRL about him because I don't want to end up in a straight jacket. I have learned to lie and hide my disorders so that nobody would ever even know that I had any problems at all. The problem is that my mother has a PhD in psychology and has connections at the mental hospital. If she knew about James, I know for a fact that she would have me in a straight jacket before I can do anything about it.

That actually felt kinda good to get off my chest. It's nice to be among my fellow crazies.

2231691 You have a processing disorder too? Awesome, I'm not the only one anymore! Ahem, I mean I'm not the only one that can write with this disorder. Glad to have you in our group of crazies.

My name is Keam and I have ADHD. Hello fellow Writers With Learning Disonders!

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Welcome to the cult! Oh, sorry, wrong introduction. *ahem* Welcome to the group!

2231691You're among friends!
Do you like hugs?

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I'm Shadow of the Night, but everyone calls me Shadow. I have light ADHD and Aspergers.

Hello, I go by L_Wolf, and I have dyslexia and ADD.

2049041 Congratulations.

2084897 Congratulations! Way to prove them wrong!

2091376 well, I wish you luck!

2231691 Wow. Maybe you could talk to a Doctor who isn't your mom? Medication might help you deal with James.

Hi everypony. my name is Super Trampoline, but when I'm cosplaying as a human I go by Bryan Chandler.
I have pretty severe ADHD, which was a problem when I was younger, especially because the medicine I took wrecked havoc on my appetite and sleep hygene. But now I'm off medication, I tutor for a living and love it! If you want to know more about me you can read about me on my profile. I'm glad we can come together to support each other, and I'd like to let you all know that I'm proud of every one of you and I encourage you to stay strong.

Have a great day!

2320526 Thank you. Oh and welcome to the group

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Oh, how I would strive for the day to be off the meds. I'm trying to not be too dependent though.

2320584What's "severe"? Cuz, without a current doctor, I've been curious how "far-along"my ADHD is. If you don't mind my asking, that is

2336429 we're talking pinkie-pie levels of annoying, without the baking skills (but with the propensity to break out into random song.)

(For the record I love Pinkie pie.)

2336731Sounds like me.... Though usually, instead of songs, complex tapping beats things that try to mimic playing the pianoThough i will break into song if I do feel so inclined

(Pinkie Pie is pretty.... yeahI love her too)

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Im Arrow Storm. a freakin' four-wheeler rider. i have
1. Attention deposit disorder(i think thats how i say it)
2. broad autism spectrum
3i cant remember. (to angry to remember)
wait... ADHD? im a racer! i need more attentien to that than in math class!
im about 13
i got an Xbox and i like Micthemicrophonezero and the AVGN

Hello I am Stallion Shock or Shock for short. I'm a comic book geek (if the name did not tell you), amateur artist (non-digital, sorry), and I enjoy fencing.
I feel like I am forgetting some... oh right
I also have ADHD which was a side effect from a bacterial attack on my brain stem.
That is about it.

Hey! I'm Shiny G, and I have ADD and minor dsylexia. Basically, I can't focus on much and am constantly thinking, often about multiple things at once, and I sometimes use g,p,b,d, and q interchangeably. I also have a severe case of sarcasm, but I don't think that's what you guys mean.

My friend had to convince me to join this group, because since my disorders don't severely affect me I felt like I was just throwing a pity party, or that other people deserved attention more than I did. I tend to think like that about everything, which put me into deep depression for a couple years. I'm getting better now though, I just tend to not talk as much as I used to.

I'm looking forwards to being a part of this group!

2045329 Oh dude we would exploit the fuck out of that fuck it I could always use another hundred followers and likes . But anyway Names Adam or Distorted Flare take your pic I write fifty shades of grey quality clop ( in all its cringe worthy glory) and have Asgers Syndrom,ADHD, facial Ticks and MS. A digital artist and co founder of the new company GPDC

2044521 Randy Dandy-Oh (formerly known as Vuur Koning), I have A.D.H.D., Aspergers Syndrome and Autistic Spectrum Disorder (and possibly O.C.D.).

I live in the North east of the U.K. (namely a large town called Scunthorpe), and I'm Part of a local charity called Magic Moments, which helps Autistic kids by funding days out and providing work experience via the charity shop and cafe. We also raise awareness for Autism in general.

I specialise with writing stories that crossover this

with this

I do believe i have the longest series in this type of crossover, I've added them to the Crossover folder, so be sure to check them out

2231691 Everyone here is Batshit crazy!!!

so all i have to say is, Welcome to the Family

Hello! I am SharpNote the FABULOUS, but I prefer Sharpnote. I have autism and suspected ADHD and dyslexia. The dyslexia wouldn't be too noticeable, just enough to be unable to spell and turn choose into cheese. Oh, and possibly OCD.

2044521 Hello, I'm Dragonborne Fox (Florarena-Kitasatina if you hail from JewTube or DA), and I am a writing artist with autism (aspergers before they just lumped it all under autism), some OCD, and mental instability topped with chronic depression. I'm usually upbeat despite my disorders, though I do have my down days. It doesn't stop me from writing or drawing or whatever, though my current mood may enhance or downgrade my work in some small or large way. I'm a predominately mature-teen writer, though I have tried my hand at one-shots and everyone-friendly genres once.

'Ello, I'm The SideKick. I have ADD and slight asperger's/autism (It's too confusing for me to figure out. People say there differing levels of the same thing while others say that there just completely different. I don't know or care enough.) which with the very little machurity I have plus my speech problems I've always said as "Ass Burgers". I have always had the unique problem of being too dumb for normal stuff yet too smart for special help stuff. It's all really a matter of personal interest. If it's something that I really don't care about my ADD kicks in full force, but if it's something I can get into I can get really lost in it. That's where you might start to see a bit of my autism kick in as I can start blocking things out pretty easily. Of course being a brony as helped a great deal with opening up. I've even made real life friends that I can hang out with! THE POWER OF PONY!!!

Hi, I am Aquari, and I have severe ADHD that I have had for my whole life. I also tend to have a continuous anxiety but I don't know why. I have trouble paying attention, and can often be told to stop reading... My ADHD is really annoying... People also have treated me badly because of it, like I am worthless. (my 4th grade teacher and many others). My parents still have some trouble understanding me, but they are supportive. Many people are misdiagnosed, but if you were to see me with and without my meds, you can tell that i am most definitely ADHD. Thanks for making this group!