Diverse Thinking Different Learning

Assistive technology has come a long way in the last thirty years. In the past, there was a stigma surrounding assistive technology that fortunately isn't seen often today. With technology more accessible and a multitude of tools at our fingertips, students with all kinds of different needs are able to get the assistance they need to succeed.   But what is assistive technology? Today's guest is Av...

Now that we know what executive functioning is from last week's episode, what can we do to help students struggling in this area? We know that this broad umbrella term encompasses so many different skills so it may seem difficult to know where to start. That's why I've asked Hannah Ross to join us today on the Diverse Thinking Different Learning Podcast.   Hannah is a certified educational therapi...

What is executive functioning? Well,that is a big question because executive functioning refers to so much . It is a big term for a lot of little things that impact all aspects of learning. The hardest part about executive functioning is that these skills are expected out of children but are not explicitly taught in school.   In today's episode on Diverse Thinking Different Learning, we're startin...

Educational therapy is oftentimes an unknown term for parents and families. This podcast episode may even be the first time you've heard it yourself. That is why I am so excited to have a passionate educational therapist as our guest today on the Diverse Thinking Different Learning Podcast.   Rachel Kapp is an educational therapist with an extensive background in the field of education. After work...

Now more than ever, many parents and families are seeking support. Maybe your child is struggling with distance learning. Maybe your child is having difficulty with self-regulation. Or, maybe things are just hard and you don't know why. Sound about right? This is such a challenging time and that is why I am so excited to bring today's guest to the Diverse Thinking · Different Learning Podcast. Tod...

With all that is going on, compassion and empathy are crucial to managing the stress and anxiety we continue to struggle with. That's why I am thrilled to have Dr. Kathleen Carroll-Wray as our guest today to talk about mindfulness and how powerful it can be. Dr. Kathleen Carroll-Wray is a licensed clinical psychologist and registered yoga instructor. She specializes in psychological assessment and...

Oftentimes when a child is struggling, we seek help for them. It feels like the right thing to do and it is. But, the help isn't only for the child; it is for the whole family. My guest today is Dr. LaFaune Gordon and she shares with us the importance of empowering families to help our children. Dr. LaFaune Gordon is a seasoned licensed clinical psychologist with an expertise in pediatric and chil...

This pandemic has impacted us all in more ways than one. Our stress and anxiety levels are much different than they were at the start of the year and that means our children are feeling it, too. Is it normal for people to be feeling the way they do in the midst of a pandemic and when should people seek help? I am so thrilled to have Dr. Stephanie Mihalas on today's episode to discuss this very top...

As with many other facets of our lives, COVID-19 has had a drastic impact on education. What we have found out about our education system may be surprising to you, but it has not been a surprise to our guest today, Dr. Bibi Pirayesh. Dr. Bibi Pirayesh is a Learning Specialist and an Educational Therapist who has been in private practice for over a decade. While the emphasis of Dr. Pirayesh's work...

What is a Language-Based Learning Disability and when should we as parents be concerned? Well, let's ask an expert! Today my guest is Dr. Daniel Franklin, the founder and clinical director of the Los Angeles based Franklin Educational Services and the author of the book Helping Your Child with Learning-Based Learning Difficulties. In today's episode my guest and I discuss how the parent-child rela...

When is it important to consider an evaluation for your child? Well, the earlier the better. But then the question is, what are the differences between evaluations and which is best for your child? My guest on today's episode helps break it down and dives deep into the differences between a neuropsychological evaluation and a psychoeducational evaluation. Not only that, but we also discuss the cha...

I feel very strongly that if we put in place certain practices, more children with undetected learning disabilities would be identified early and receive appropriate treatment. There's a lot of education that needs to be done about the different learning challenges that students face. And that's why I've started this podcast. Welcome to Diverse Thinking Different Learning. I'm Dr. Karen Wilson and...

Millions of kids struggle with learning, processing, and social difficulties. These challenges interfere with their ability to reach their full potential. My name is Dr. Karen Wilson and I am on a mission to make sure that when kids are struggling, we find out why and we give them the support they need to thrive.   Welcome to the Diverse Thinking Different Learning Podcast. This podcast is a resou...

Welcome to the Diverse Thinking Different Learning Podcast! I am Dr. Karen Wilson and I am thrilled to begin this podcast journey with you. With my background and experience in pediatric neuropsychology and higher education, I am on a unique mission to inform, educate, and empower parents and educators who see kids struggling and don't know what to do to help. It is my hope that by listening to th...