Diverse Thinking Different Learning
208 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsDiverse Thinking · Different Learning, a ChildNEXUS podcast, is hosted by pediatric neuropsychologist, mom of two, and ChildNEXUS founder Dr. Karen Wilson. Each week, Dr. Wilson provides support and guidance for parents raising kids with learning differences. Diverse Thinking · Different Learning features informative and inspiring interviews with top experts in their fields, and gives parents and educators the tools and takeaways they need to better understand neurodivergence, learning disabilities, and youth mental health. This podcast informs offers actionable advice to help diverse learners and children with unique needs reach their fullest potential. Parents of diverse learners or children with mental health challenges can access vetted information and connect with qualified professionals at https://www.childnexus.com/.
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Ep. 93: How Social-Emotional Learning Helps Students Succeed with Jess Corinne
August 09, 2022 12:00 - 36 minutes - 21.1 MBWith back to school season quickly approaching, most families are looking for ways to set their children up for success as we settle back into a routine. This looks different for every family and every child, but one thing that everyone should consider is the importance of social-emotional learning. Today’s episode is about just that and its connection to executive functioning, self-awareness, and self management skills. Joining the podcast today is Jess Corinne from Learnfully, a personal...
Ep. 92: Executive Functioning Skills Over the Summer with Michelle Porjes
August 02, 2022 12:00 - 30 minutes - 17.8 MBWhile the summertime is a great time for a break, it is also an opportunity to stretch and practice executive functioning skills. Executive functioning skills are often connected to success at school, but in reality, they are necessary for all aspects of life. We’ve discussed executive functioning skills in previous episodes, but today’s conversation is all about how we as parents can use this down time in the summer to help our children improve these skills before they head back to school. ...
Ep. 91: Key Principles for Raising a Child with ADHD with Dr. Russell A. Barkley
July 26, 2022 12:00 - 47 minutes - 27.7 MBIn today’s episode, we are revisiting an episode about Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) with the incredible Dr. Russell Barkley. He has officially retired this year after a career in making significant contributions to understanding ADHD. I was honored to have him on the Diverse Thinking Different Learning Podcast last year as an internationally recognized authority in ADHD and I know that this discussion is a great resource for parents, families, educators, and clinicians wor...
Ep. 90: Why You Need to Review IEP and 504 Plans Over the Summer with Vickie Brett and Amanda Selogie
July 19, 2022 12:00 - 47 minutes - 27.7 MBDuring the summer months, parents have an opportunity to review some things to get ready for the next academic year. This is especially true for parents of a child who learns and thinks differently. Whether your child is attending summer school or taking a mental health break over the summer, there are things that you can do to ensure that your child’s IEP, 504 Plan, or your child’s need for an evaluation are ready to go. To help us understand this topic and our rights, powerhouses Vickie ...
Ep. 89: Understanding and Helping Kids Cope with Trauma with Dr. Cheryl Arutt
July 12, 2022 12:00 - 36 minutes - 21.2 MBWe have all experienced a lot of challenges in the last few years. While children have shown an incredible amount of resilience, we cannot dismiss the trauma that many have experienced and continue to experience in an unpredictable world. This episode with guest Dr. Cheryl Arutt is all about how to help kids cope with trauma. But first, what exactly is trauma? What distinguishes it from anxiety? And what happens when our bodies forget how to tell when we’re safe? Dr. Cheryl Arutt is a nat...
Ep. 88: The Importance of Mentoring and Enrichment Programs for 2e Students with Samuel Young
July 05, 2022 12:00 - 41 minutes - 24.1 MBFor many parents, it is a struggle to strike that perfect balance between supporting their child in their area of struggle while also developing areas of talent. This is especially true for 2e, or twice exceptional, kids. It is possible to boost an area of strength and talent while also working on skills that are more challenging and today’s guest has developed an exciting program that can help strike that balance. Samuel Young is the founder of Young Scholars Academy, a virtual enrichment...
Ep. 87: Why Dyslexic Students Can Excel in Tech with Jeannette Roberes
June 28, 2022 12:00 - 31 minutes - 18.7 MBWe often talk about ways to help students with dyslexia while in the classroom. But what happens when they are ready to enter the workplace and they still feel like their learning challenges will hinder them? There is a place for everyone and, in reality, those with dyslexia are a true asset to many companies, specifically those in the tech industry. Today’s guest is Jeannette Roberes and she wears a lot of different hats. She is an author, speech pathologist, educator, and software engine...
Ep. 86: How to Provide Meaningful Intervention to Struggling Kids with Toni-Ann Millen
June 21, 2022 12:00 - 46 minutes - 26.9 MBToday’s guest is a force. She is a change maker and a passionate advocate who works with the schools in her community to develop programs that facilitate neurodiversity. Hailing from Jamaica, Toni-Ann Millen joins the Diverse Thinking Different Learning Podcast to discuss building trust, normalizing making mistakes, facilitating inclusion and belonging, and creating a safe space. These are the first steps to intervention for kids who learn and think differently. Toni-Ann and I connected th...
Ep. 85: How a Personalized, Differentiated Curriculum Helps Students with Erika Sneath
June 14, 2022 12:00 - 36 minutes - 21.5 MBHow do differentiated curriculum integrated with SEL support students with learning differences and mental health challenges? It’s safe to say that this type of instruction is fantastic for any student as it targets individual needs and strengths and today’s guest has all the answers. Joining today is Erika Sneath, a former classroom teacher turned Curriculum Specialist at the unique Pacific Preparatory School where individualized curriculum isn’t only possible, it’s the norm. She is passi...
Ep. 84: Dynamic Assessments with Dr. Daniel Franklin
June 07, 2022 12:00 - 40 minutes - 23.6 MBWe’ve discussed assessments before in previous episodes, but today’s episode is unique. Parents and educators may be unfamiliar with dynamic assessments and how they can not only benefit the educator in driving instruction, but also help the student learn more about the ways they learn and achieve success. Dr. Daniel Franklin is no stranger to the ChildNEXUS community as a ChildNEXUS provider and the Diverse Thinking Different Learning Podcast. In a previous episode, Dr. Franklin discusse...
Ep. 83: What Students with Disabilities Should Do When Starting College with Eric Endlich, Ph.D
May 31, 2022 12:00 - 33 minutes - 19.7 MBIn this informative episode, we take a look at college for students with disabilities. Oftentimes, we focus our energy on children with learning differences when they are young, but what happens when students reach young adulthood and express a desire to attend college? Are they ready? What does ready mean? Dr. Eric Endlich is today’s guest and he offers key strategies and mindsets that can help set students up for success. He has said that students with disabilities may have tremendous p...
Ep. 82: How to Foster a Teen’s Independence with Nicole Kaplan and Peggy Oram
May 24, 2022 12:00 - 36 minutes - 21.3 MBDoes your teen have the necessary skills needed to achieve autonomy? If not, how can we build these skills through empowering rather than enabling? As parents, we often think we are doing the right thing by jumping in and helping with tasks and responsibilities, especially if they seem challenging or uncomfortable. But we may be doing more harm than good. On the Diverse Thinking Different Learning Podcast today, we have two guests, Nicole Kaplan and Peggy Oram. Both guests are members of t...
Ep. 81: Yes! Your Child Can with Victoria Waller, Ed.D
May 17, 2022 12:00 - 34 minutes - 20.3 MBWelcome back for another exciting conversation, this time with an educator who has been working with children for over 40 years. Dr. Victoria Waller, author of Yes! Your Child Can: Creating Success for Children with Learning Differences, joins the Diverse Thinking Different Learning Podcast to help us identify the strengths of each child to unlock their full potential. Her focus for the last 40 years and counting is not what is wrong with children, but what is right. In our discussion tod...
Ep. 80: Turning Kids’ Passions and Enthusiasms into Superpowers with Barry Prizant, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
May 10, 2022 12:00 - 35 minutes - 20.6 MBWhat would happen if we switch from seeing problematic behaviors as a child being defiant and willfully uncooperative to seeing those behaviors as strategies to cope with anxiety and emotional dysregulation? Dr. Barry Prizant is here to show us what happens when we make that shift. In his recently updated and expanded book Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism, Dr. Prizant presents seemingly problematic behaviors as part of a range of strategies to cope with a world that feels c...
Ep. 79: How to Develop Social Thinking Skills with Michelle Garcia Winner, MA, CCC-SLP
May 03, 2022 12:00 - 30 minutes - 18 MBIn this brand new episode, guest Michelle Garcia Winner joins me as we discuss social thinking skills. If you have ever heard of the Zones of Regulation, Think Social, or Thinking About You Thinking About Me, you’ve got Michelle Garcia Winner to thank. Her work is recognized globally and she joins the Diverse Thinking Different Learning Podcast today in her mission to share the importance of social learning. Social Thinking is the ability to consider your own and others’ thoughts, emotions...
Ep. 78: Supporting Youth with Autism and ADHD with Holly Blanc Moses
April 26, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutes - 24.7 MBWith April being Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month, we want to do our part to increase acceptance and understanding as well as help parents and educators connect with the resources they need. So, today we are re-airing an episode with Holly Blanc Moses all about youth with both Autism and ADHD. We’ve had several episodes on them separately and while Autism and ADHD do have a lot of overlapping qualities, children who have both have unique differences. Today’s guest is the perfect expert ...
Ep. 77: Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder with Lisa L. Hancock, Ph.D., MBA
April 19, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutes - 25 MBApril is Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month and here at ChildNEXUS, we want to do our part to increase acceptance and understanding as well as help parents and educators connect with the resources they need. So, today we are re-airing an episode with Dr. Lisa Hancock to help us better understand what Autism Spectrum Disorder is. 1 in 54 children in the United States are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. With this number growing, it would make sense that this is a very well understo...
Ep. 76: Using Content and Connections to Help Kids Thrive
April 12, 2022 12:00 - 11 minutes - 6.96 MBDiverse Thinking Different Learning Podcast is a small part of ChildNEXUS. Today’s episode is a bit different as we are going to dive into all the resources that ChildNEXUS has to offer in addition to guest interviews with the podcast. I want to connect you with the right resources for your child and as ChildNEXUS continues to expand, we can reach more families and educators. So what is ChildNEXUS? It is a digital platform that provides expert curated content to parents and educators about...
Ep. 75: How to Raise Justice-Minded Kids with Dr. Traci Baxley
April 05, 2022 12:00 - 31 minutes - 18.7 MBIn this highly anticipated interview, Dr. Traci Baxley and I discuss a critical topic in today’s world: raising justice-minded children. Dr. Baxley’s book Social Justice Parenting: How to Raise Compassionate, Anti-Racist, Justice-minded Kids in an Unjust World is incredibly powerful and I recommend that everyone read it. I am thrilled to have Dr. Baxley join the Diverse Thinking Different Learning Podcast today to talk about her book and what exactly Social Justice Parenting really is. In ...
Ep. 74: Not What I Expected - Help and Hope for Parents of Atypical Children with Dr. Rita Eichenstein
March 29, 2022 12:00 - 41 minutes - 24.1 MBPart of the mission for this podcast is to provide help and hope to parents, caregivers, and educators to children who learn and think differently. Oftentimes the parents’ feelings may be overlooked when it comes to raising an atypical child and today’s episode is all about validating your emotions during various phases of helping your child. Dr. Rita Eichenstein joins me today to talk about her research and her award winning book, Not What I Expected: Help and Hope for Parents of Atyp...
Ep. 73: Building Language Skills with the Personal Narrative with Carol Karp
March 22, 2022 12:00 - 44 minutes - 26 MBReturning to the podcast today is Carol Karp, and this episode is all about the impact a personal narrative has on language development. Many of us love stories and storytelling, but we don’t often think of storytelling as a way to develop language skills. The personal narrative helps kids who struggle with language based learning challenges, and Carol is here to explain how. Carol brings her own stories to this episode to truly demonstrate the power the personal narrative can have. The pers...
Ep. 72: Prioritizing Co-Regulation and Self-Regulation in Communication with Danielle G. Kent. M.S., CCC-SLP
March 15, 2022 13:00 - 33 minutes - 19.8 MBAs human beings, we are constantly filled with different emotions. As adults, we have learned our own ways of managing these emotions, but for children who learn and think differently managing big emotions is a challenge that’s hard to understand. Regulation of big feelings is a skill that takes a long time for many children to develop and that’s why co-regulation is important for parents and caregivers to be able to provide. But what is self-regulation and co-regulation? Today’s guest helps ...
Ep. 71: ADHD and Asperger Syndrome in Smart Kids with Dr. Thomas Brown
March 08, 2022 13:00 - 44 minutes - 25.7 MBJoining the conversation today is Dr. Thomas Brown, Director of the Brown Clinic for Attention and Related Disorders. Dr. Brown is also the author of several articles and books, but today we talk about his most recent book ADHD and Asperger Syndrome in Smart Kids and Adults. Listen to Dr. Brown as he describes common difficulties individuals with ADHD and Asperger Syndrome have and how it impacts them going into adulthood. In many situations that he has seen, children with Asperger Syndro...
Ep. 70: How to Help Students Develop Good Study Skills with Jenny Aguilar, M.Ed., ET/P
March 01, 2022 13:00 - 36 minutes - 21.3 MBMany parents say that their kids struggle with study skills. But what are study skills? Are students taught study skills or are they developed naturally? Today’s guest helps demystify study skills and guides us as parents, caregivers, and educators in supporting our children, adolescents, and even young adults in developing the skills necessary to learn. Jenny Aguilar is an educational therapist who specializes in supporting students with ADHD and math and writing challenges. She is passio...
Ep. 69: How Games Can Help Kids Learn with Stephanie Pitts
February 22, 2022 13:00 - 30 minutes - 18 MBYou are in for a treat with this episode, because on Diverse Thinking Different Learning, it is Game Time! Did you know that the board games that might be collecting dust on your shelves could be used to help children? They help all children, but can be very powerful tools for those who learn and think differently. Not only are games fun to play, but they can be used to improve language skills, executive functioning, memory, and numerical skills. Today’s guest lists many of the ways that a s...
Ep. 68: Getting Through the Mid-School Year Slump with Michelle Porjes
February 15, 2022 13:00 - 32 minutes - 19.3 MBThe middle part of the school year between January and March is an important chunk of time that is focused on mastering academics of the school year. Learning expectations increase during this time and after the last couple of years of school year disruptions, the pacing of curriculum is increasing. Unfortunately, this is also the time for the mid-school year slump. The mid-year slump impacts both children and adults but can be felt even more strongly by those who learn and think differently...
Ep. 67: Your Child’s Anxiety: When to Worry with Dr. John Piacentini
February 08, 2022 13:00 - 34 minutes - 20.2 MBWe know that anxiety is common and many of us have experienced some level of anxiety. But there are many myths and misunderstandings about anxiety that could be preventing a child from getting the care and treatment they need. One of the myths you might have heard is that “kids will grow out of it.” While stress and fear are normal components of childhood development, 80% of children who are experiencing problematic anxiety are not getting treatment. Dr. John Piacentini joins me today to h...
Ep. 66: How to Parent with More Compassion and Confidence with Sari Goodman
February 01, 2022 13:00 - 35 minutes - 20.9 MBParenting can be hard. And, parenting a child who thinks or learns differently has its own unique challenges. But there’s so much joy in parenting. Many parents express wanting to experience that joy more frequently and that’s where a parent coach comes in. Today’s podcast guest is a parent coach with a lot of tips and strategies that can give parents the confidence to experience the joy of parenting. Sari Goodman is a Certified Parent Educator and in this episode, we discuss the needs of ...
Ep. 65: Identifying and Supporting Kids with Concussions with Dr. Talin Babikian
January 25, 2022 13:00 - 35 minutes - 20.9 MBImpulsivity and distractibility seen in some kids who learn and think differently puts them at greater risk for injuries and accidents, including head injuries. Now that sports games and practices are back in action following pandemic cancellations, it is important to talk about these risks and what to do to support kids who experience concussions. Today’s guest, Dr. Talin Babikian, explains concussions, which are mild traumatic brain injuries. She also shares with us what to look for in t...
Ep. 64: How Technology Can Be Used to Facilitate Communication with Rachel Madel M.A., CCC-SLP
January 18, 2022 13:00 - 43 minutes - 25.2 MBTV shows, cartoons, YouTube videos, and even game apps can be used to facilitate communication. There is so much amazing technology available and at our fingertips that can change the lives of children and teens who struggle communicating, and the best part about using these technological tools is that they are also very engaging. Today’s guest is Rachel Madel and her passion for technology shines in this episode all about how technology can be used to facilitate communication. She even ho...
Ep. 63: Supporting Youth with Autism AND ADHD with Holly Blanc Moses
January 11, 2022 13:00 - 41 minutes - 24.5 MBWe are kicking off the new year with new topics and a lot of incredibly knowledgeable guests. This new episode is all about youth with both Autism and ADHD. We’ve had several episodes on them separately and while Autism and ADHD do have a lot of overlapping qualities, children who have both have unique differences. Today’s guest is the perfect expert not only professionally, but personally as well because she is a parent to two differently wired boys. Holly Blanc Moses joins the podcast to...
Ep. 62: How Lessons Learned in 2021 Can Help All Students
January 04, 2022 13:00 - 10 minutes - 6.19 MBAs we enter 2022, many people continue to feel the lasting effects of 2020, especially students. But, by navigating through major disruptions in education during the last two years, we’ve learned many lessons that we can bring into the new year to help all students thrive. In this quick episode, let’s kick off the new year with some reminders of what we’ve learned that can help us improve the way we support our students both academically and beyond. Show Notes: [1:00] - 2021 was simi...
Ep. 61: Slow Processing Speed with Dr. Ellen Braaten
December 28, 2021 13:00 - 34 minutes - 20.5 MBWhen it comes to slow processing speed, I knew I wanted an expert to help us better understand what it is and why it occurs. That expert is Dr. Ellen Braaten. Throughout her career and her research for her book Bright Kids Who Can’t Keep Up, Dr. Braaten has a plethora of information to share on the topic in today’s episode about slow processing speed. Slow processing speed impacts many of the children I see in my practice and can exist alongside other issues. What makes slow processing sp...
Ep. 60: A Multisensory Intervention for Kids Who Struggle with Math with Adrianne Meldrum
December 21, 2021 13:00 - 33 minutes - 19.9 MBFollowing the previous episode’s topic of math disorders, we’re continuing the math conversation with Adrianne Meldrum. Now that we know how math disorders can impact a student, we can better take a look at what successful interventions look like and Adrianne is perfect for this task. Adrianne is the CEO of Made for Math, an all-online multisensory math intervention service. Their website describes it as clutter-free, compassionate, radiant, and research-based; services are aimed at helpin...
Ep. 59: What is Dyscalculia (AKA Math Disorder)? with Monica Grillo
December 14, 2021 13:00 - 34 minutes - 20.1 MBIn the next two episodes, we are focusing on math. We often hear the phrase “I’m just not a math person,” but you never hear that with reading or other subjects. While math may not be a strength of every student, there are some students who have a learning disorder called Dyscalculia. Today’s guest is Monica Grillo. She has extensive experience in research-based math interventions and instructional practices. She is an educator, researcher, and mother with an extreme bias toward inclusive...
Ep. 58: How a Floortime Approach Benefits Kids with Jake Greenspan
December 07, 2021 13:00 - 33 minutes - 19.4 MBResearchers at Duke University and Penn State have found significant associations between social emotional learning in Kindergarten and important young adult outcomes in education, employment, and mental health. Today’s guest also points out that social emotional health is a driving force behind academic success. So how can we support all children in this area? Jake Greenspan is an expert and he joins Diverse Thinking Different Learning to guide us in the impact a floortime approach can have...
Ep. 57: Supporting Students Who Struggle with Writing with Jan Esterkin
November 23, 2021 13:00 - 34 minutes - 20.4 MBThere are a number of different reasons behind why a child is struggling with writing. It could be dysgraphia, a disorder of written expression, a specific learning disability in the area of writing, or just being a little behind relative to their peers. The challenge is how to know the difference and how to help. Because writing is a skill that is impacted by several different learning difficulties, we’re digging in today with Educational Therapist, Jan Esterkin. Jan’s passion for teachin...
Ep. 56: The Disintegrating Student with Dr. Jeannine Jannot
November 16, 2021 13:00 - 31 minutes - 18.6 MBMany adolescents experience the phenomenon of The Disintegrating Student. It is often described to me by parents and colleagues alike. These students have always done well in school with very little effort but then their grades start to decline as work piles up. This ultimately leads to increased anxiety and impacts a child’s self-worth. These bright students are still bright, but as today’s guest explains, they’ve hit a rigor tipping point and they don’t have the skills to deal with challen...
Ep. 55: How Mindfulness Enhances Learning and Mental Health with Andrew Jordan Nance
November 09, 2021 13:00 - 29 minutes - 17.4 MBWhen it comes to mindfulness, we all have the tools readily accessible at all times to get started. Mindfulness is simple but powerful and can help address a child’s emotional regulation, inattention, and anxiety. In fact, not only children benefit from this practice, but adults as well. But what do we mean by mindfulness? What does it look like and how can we start building these practices into our daily lives? Today’s guest shares just that. Andrew Jordan Nance is a bestselling author of...
Ep. 54: Managing Family Stress and Anxiety with Dr. Stephanie Mihalas
November 02, 2021 12:00 - 33 minutes - 19.6 MBAs a response to the feedback of last week’s episode, it is clear to me that revisiting the topic of stress and anxiety in children and adolescents is greatly needed. The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted us all in more ways than one and although many students are attending school in person again, things are still stressful and uncertain. Our stress and anxiety levels are constantly fluctuating and we are asking our children to be extremely flexible as they are trying to navigate their current ...
Ep. 53: Understanding Depression in Children and Teens with Dr. Dorie Weiss
October 26, 2021 12:00 - 36 minutes - 21.1 MBWith depression in children and teens on the rise, it is important to know the red flags and what to do to help. 3.2% of children between 3 and 17 are diagnosed with depression but when do you know what is expected sadness and when it crosses into something more serious? Today’s guest helps us understand what depression looks like in children and adolescents and what they need and want from their parents as support. Dr. Dorie Weiss joins me today on the Diverse Thinking Different Learning ...
Ep. 52: How a 1:1 Instruction Model Helps Students with Jaime Porras and Vailet Yarijanian
October 19, 2021 12:00 - 41 minutes - 24 MBImagine a learning environment with one student and one teacher in the classroom. For some, this may seem too good to be true. For others, there are many questions that arise, like socializing, independent work, and how to find success with this model. Today, Jaime Porras and Vailet Yarijanian from Fusion Academy join me in a discussion about a customizable 1:1 learning experience for middle and high school students. In this episode, Jaime and Vailet explain how Fusion Academy works an...
Ep. 51: How Parents and Educators Can Collaborate to Help Students Thrive with Shelley Lawrence
October 12, 2021 12:00 - 33 minutes - 19.8 MBFor many families, it is hard to hear that your child has been struggling in school. Some parents may already know or have a feeling their child is struggling. They have even received assessment results, only to feel worried about the negative stigma or sharing that information with their school. Today’s discussion is all about the importance of collaboration between parents, families, and educators. Today’s guest is Shelley Lawrence and she comes to us with two decades worth of exper...
Ep. 50: Supporting ALPS Kids with Carol Kauffman
October 05, 2021 12:00 - 37 minutes - 21.7 MBOne in five children struggles with learning, processing, or has attention issues. Not all of these children fit into the box of a specific diagnosis and as we’ve talked about before, many areas of difficulty overlap. Some children fall into a category called ALPS (Attention, Language Processing, and Sensorimotor), a term coined by today’s guest Carol Kauffman. Carol has over 40 years of experience in the child development field, and in today’s episode, she describes her journey in dis...
Ep. 49: Understanding Auditory Processing Disorder with Dr. Bea Braun
September 28, 2021 12:00 - 35 minutes - 21.1 MBThe umbrella of auditory processing disorders is very broad and many signs might overlap with other types of learning differences. This can make things very confusing, especially for parents who are looking for answers. That is why I have asked my go-to expert on the topic, clinical audiologist Dr. Bea Braun to join us on Diverse Thinking Different Learning. Her years of experience, thorough testing techniques, and intervention strategies make her the perfect guest for today’s conversation o...
Ep. 48: How Sleep Affects Academic Performance and Mood
September 21, 2021 12:00 - 23 minutes - 13.9 MBAs we get started and accustomed to a new academic year for students, we need to take a moment to talk about sleep. How much sleep do children and adolescents actually need? What are signs that they are getting quality sleep or insufficient sleep? Many adults track their own sleep, but are you monitoring your child’s? When children and adolescents don’t get enough sleep it impacts their ability to focus, remember information, and regulate their emotions - all things that are critical t...
Ep. 47: Helping Students Transition to Adulthood with Dr. Gwennyth Palafox
September 14, 2021 12:00 - 47 minutes - 27.4 MBI love hearing from previous clients and students who have entered or are entering adulthood. But sometimes, they’re reaching out for assistance because they have found that they aren’t as prepared for this transition as they might have thought. The transition to adulthood can be scary for a lot of families, but is especially overwhelming for those with disabilities and neurodiversities. When should you start planning? What should you start planning for? How do you plan for this transition? ...
Ep. 46: How ABA Can Help Kids Naturalistically Learn Skills with Nicole Ballinghoff
September 07, 2021 12:00 - 32 minutes - 19.1 MBApplied Behavioral Science, or ABA, has been a hot topic for the last few years and has become somewhat controversial. To help us understand it better, I’ve invited Nicole Ballinghoff to the Diverse Thinking Different Learning Podcast today. Nicole Ballinghoff has over 15 years experience and is passionate about ABA. She has seen firsthand the impact it has made on the lives of individuals with autism and their families. While most of the clients she works with are on the autism spect...
Ep. 45: How Sensory Processing Impacts Communication with Jessie L. Ginsburg, M.S., CCC-SLP
August 31, 2021 12:00 - 29 minutes - 17.2 MBContinuing our recent conversations on Autism Spectrum Disorder and Sensory Processing Disorder, today’s guest and I discuss the ways communication is impacted. Jessie Ginsburg joined the Diverse Thinking Different Learning Podcast and shares her approach of helping the whole child. Jessie is a Speech-Language Pathologist in Los Angeles, the creator of ASD from the Inside Out and founder of the Pediatric Therapy Playhouse. She has found that when a child is not regulated, communicatio...
Ep. 44: Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder with Lisa L. Hancock, Ph.D., MBA
August 24, 2021 12:00 - 42 minutes - 24.6 MB1 in 54 children in the United States are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. With this number growing, it would make sense that this is a very well understood disorder. Unfortunately there is a lot of confusion surrounding ASD, what it looks like, and what to do about it. Because of this confusion, I knew we needed an expert to help us better understand and that is Dr. Lisa Hancock. Dr. Hancock is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in working with individuals with A...