Let’s Talk Learning Disabilities

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In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey talk through executive functioning skills and the six main components that make up your executive functioning skills that come into play on a daily basis. They talk about what each component is, and how it shows up on a regular basis. Resources: Let's Talk Learning Disabilities Website: https://ltldpodcast.com Contact info for the podcast: letstalklearningdisabili...

In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey review their most commonly asked questions that they regularly receive from their clients, or people that reach out to them! Resources: Let's Talk Learning Disabilities Website: https://ltldpodcast.com Contact info for the podcast: letstalklearningdisabilities@gmail.com E-Diagnostic Learning Website: https://ediagnosticlearning.com Social: Facebook: https://www.fa...

In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey talk about intellectual developmental disorders, most commonly understood as mental retardation, before the federal government changed the name legally to intellectual disability. They talk about how an individual is evaluated and determined to have an intellectual disability, what the school setting can look like for these students, and what services are availabl...

In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey continue a conversation about dyslexia, identifying it at different age groups and what dyslexia therapy programs may help with. They even talk through common myths about having dyslexia, and debunk those myths for those who are looking for answers for their student or themselves. Resources: Let's Talk Learning Disabilities Website: https://ltldpodcast.com Contact...

In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey interview Amy Whipple, a Speech Language Pathologist as well as an advocate for those with communication disorders. Amy shares a great deal of knowledge and resources available for those who are looking for answers and help in that arena. Resources: Amy’s Website: https://www.amywhippleadvocate.com American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA): https://www.a...

In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey interview Danielle Winton from Memory Strategies. She shares her expertise in helping others to not just memorize facts and data for test retention, but also how to store that information into long-term memory, and recall it as needed. Danielle talks through what that process looks like, and how she works one-on-one with individuals to increase their memory abilit...

In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey start a conversation with board certified Behavior Analyst, Jen Benna. Jen has developed some great resources, programs, and support for families in the world of special education. She serves her clients as a trainer, coach and advocate, and shares where it is important to fill in those “missing information gaps” for parents. Resources: Jen’s Website: https://www....

In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey interview Ann Kaplan, a parenting coach who has developed a career out of helping parents discover the right approach to successful parenting through discovery and coaching. Ann shares her insight on root behaviors, and various ways discipline and consequences can benefit developing children. Resources: Ann's Website - https://www.annkaplanparentcoach.com Let's Ta...

In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey interview Leslie Josel, founder of Order Out of Chaos. Leslie’s organization thrives by providing functional and practical help to parents and students who struggle with procrastination. Resources: Leslie's Website - https://www.orderoochaos.com Leslie's Book - https://bit.ly/3yKH8Nk Contact info for the podcast: letstalklearningdisabilities@gmail.com E-Diagnostic...

In this Episode of the “Living With” series, Laurie and Abbey interview a friend and colleague, Stacey Harari, who shares her experience with dyslexia, ADHD and visual processing disorder. She talks through being diagnosed, coping with various struggles in school through college and getting her masters, as well as what she does professionally now as a language therapist. Resources: Stacey's Websit...

In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey interview DJ Tharrington, a previous client, who shares his journey of growing up with dyslexia, working around it, and pushing through college curriculum with and without accommodations. DJ also shares his experience in battling his own ADA discrimination case and how that pushed him to attend law school. Resources: Contact info for the podcast: letstalklearningd...

In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey continue their conversation with Darius Namdaran, founder of BulletMap Academy in Scottland. This is a continuation of a conversation that started on dyslexia in student and adults, mind-mapping, and learning strategies. This portion of the interview dives into managing dyslexia and ADHD in the workplace, along with specific apps and resources to increase producti...

In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey start a conversation with Darius Namdaran, founder of BulletMap Academy in Scotland. This interview gets into the trenches of how students with dyslexia think, and how mind mapping can create a learning and organizing system that leads to exponential growth and understanding in their educational lives. Darius shares his own experience with dyslexia and ADHD, and s...

In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey interview Markus S. in the “Living With…” Series. Markus discusses his experience with ADHD, and going through testing for that as well as dyslexia and visual processing evaluations. Markus is an NYU student majoring in Economics with a minor in Business Studies. Laurie & Abbey get to hear about his experiences growing up and as a young adult with ADHD. Resour...

In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey interview SJ as a part of the “Living With…” series. SJ talks about what it was like to be diagnosed and live with Visual Processing Disorder. The group discusses red flags, testing, diagnosis, and treatment. Resources: www.covd.org Visual Processing Symptoms: https://bit.ly/3LMUayc Contact info for the podcast: letstalklearningdisabilities@gmail.com E-Diagnostic...

In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey interview Hunter Donahue, a college student who is currently being treated for dysgraphia. Hunter shares his insight in coping with dysgraphia, advocating for his own needs and some tools that have helped him improve along the way. Resources: Dysgraphia Example - https://bit.ly/3ArmsJb Mod Math - http://www.modmath.com Snap type - https://www.snaptypeapp.com Conta...

In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey interview Kendra Wagner, a Learning Specialist out of Seattle, Washington. Kendra shares her insight specifically with dysgraphia and shares her knowledge in treating, coaching and adapting to a life with dysgraphia. Read below for highlighted moments in this information packed interview. Resources: Kendra Wagner - kendrawagner123@gmail.com Kendra's Website - www....

In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey interview Emily Peterson, a ninth grade student who shares her perspective and experience in dealing with ADHD. Laurie also shares some parental insight, as Emily is her step-daughter as well. Emily talks through elementary years, getting diagnosed, and learning how to make the best of her diagnosis to achieve her goals. Resources: Focus To-Do Google Chrome Extens...

In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey wrap up the year 2021 and cast some vision for what is to come in future episodes of Let’s Talk Learning Disabilities. Resources: Contact info for the podcast: letstalklearningdisabilities@gmail.com E-Diagnostic Learning Website: https://ediagnosticlearning.com Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eDiaglearning/ Twitter: @diaglearning LinkedIn: https://www.l...

In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey Interview a past client, Emily, who was first introduced to Laurie when Emily was in the 5th grade. At that point Emily had already been diagnosed with dyslexia and had gone through a dyslexia program. In this interview, Emily shares first hand experience in learning to deal with dyslexia, and how she’s got to where she is today. Resources: Contact info for the po...

In this episode, Laurie and Abbey interview Tracy Otsuka, creator of the podcast, ADHD for Smart Ass Women. This is part 2 of the interview, where they discuss Coretography among other topics. Find more info on her podcast at tracyotsuka.com. Resources: ADHD For Smart Ass Women Podcast: tracyotsuka.com Contact info for the podcast: letstalklearningdisabilities@gmail.com E-Diagnostic Learning Websi...

In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey interview Tracy Otsuka, creator of the podcast, ADHD for Smart Ass Women. In her podcast, Tracy talks about living with ADHD, supporting others who have ADHD, and learning more about it along the way. Find more info on her podcast at tracyotsuka.com. Resources: ADHD For Smart Ass Women Podcast: tracyotsuka.com Contact info for the podcast: letstalklearningdisabili...

In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey Interview Cheryl Susman, a coach in several different arenas, that all benefit the ADHD realm from individuals with ADHD, to parents and spouses who live alongside those with ADHD. Resources: Cheryl Susan, ADHD Coach - https://cherylsusman.com Free Resource "5 tools to Get and Stay Motivated with ADHD" - https://bit.ly/motivatemybrain Contact info for the podcast:...

In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey Interview Nancy Isaacs, former special education director in the Texas public school system. Nancy shares her perspective and experience in various professional viewpoints as she has been a general ed teacher, a special ed teacher, an educational diagnostician, a special ed coordinator and retired as a special ed director. In the podcast interview, Laurie, Abbey &...