What's The Effect Of An Unseen Disability On A Student?

What is the Effect of an Unseen Disability on a Student? One of my favorite quotes is from Einstein where he states, “but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid”. Similarly, an unseen disability can make a student feel like that fish in that the student is often asked to perform tasks in such a way that is not within their ability. Unquestionably, a physical impairment is obvious and noticeable, while an unseen disability is invisible and extremely discrete. Not surprisingly, because the disability is not obvious, it can be easily misunderstood by others. Additionally, many people with unseen disabilities act, speak and look like a traditional student, making it difficult to perceive their challenges. Consequently, it is tremendously easy for people without disabilities to misjudge the impact of the disability on the student. As with everything in life, unless you have had personal experience with the disability, it is hard to comprehend its influence. …show more content…
It is clear that unseen disabilities influence a student in all aspects of their life. The invisibility of the disability makes the student struggle against the system and themselves as to not limit their potential. Moreover, the disability can severely complicate their relationships. Finally, the student must struggle to resist becoming demoralized. Without a doubt, the student must be educated to advocate for themselves and knowledgeable on how the disability effects the various aspects of their life. Likewise, the educational system must also be mindful of the various unseen disabilities and how it impacts the student’s ability to perform and interact with others. One day in the future, the fish may be able to climb the tree, but for now, let the fish