LD Simulation

The last simulation I did was the Learning disability simulation where we were not allowed to use any words with the letters L or N as we talked with other people. This was to simulate a slower response to find words and speak them. I was not really looking forward to this one, but like all the other simulations I have learned a lot of respect and empathy for those who have these disabilities.
   The first conversation was at pizza pie cafe. As I was talking the girl looked at me like "is she ok" but then it was like this switch in her face went to understanding. I was really appreciative to this girl because of how she acted towards me. Now, even though I do not have LD others do, and it is so nice to know that there are people out there who are compassionate and understanding to those that have difficulties with LD or any disability in general. It was almost as if she was trying to finish my sentences for me when I would ask her a question, but she did it in a patient way, not a "get to the point, I am annoyed way."
  The second conversation I had was at Walmart when I was checking out. I got some simple things and as she rang them up I asked her if the price was right and the total. She kind of looked at me weird because I was talking to slow and at one point I lost eye contact with her because I didn't want to see her judging me for being slow at saying words. With how slow I was at say words, she just hurried up with my stuff and gave me my receipt to go home. I think that is how some people treat those that do have LD, where they just don't want to talk to them or get their conversations over with so they can move on and do something else they think is more important.
  I think it is so important for us to have these experiences now so we can prepare for those children we teach in the future. I also feel that because we know a very little bit about how they feel, we can teach other children that do not have disabilities to be friendly, respectful, and friendly towards them instead of treating them like there is something wrong with them.