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. 43: Building Social Competence and Enhancing Social Skills with Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson
August 17, 2021 12:00 - 37 minutes - 22.1 MBWith the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic last year, our children and teens were faced with a huge transition. But now that schools are slated to reopen fully this fall, they are faced with yet another transition. Today’s discussion is a wonderful gift for parents who may be concerned about their teens reentering in-person schooling, especially if they have social challenges. On the show today is Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson, founder and director of the UCLA PEERS Clinic dedicated to providing...
Ep. 42: Understanding Sensory Processing Disorder with Courtney Duckworth-Harris, MA, OTR/L
August 10, 2021 12:00 - 32 minutes - 19.3 MBIn today’s episode, we’re discussing Sensory Processing Disorder. As with many other topics, this episode could really be turned into multiple conversations, so today we’re starting with what Sensory Processing Disorder is and our guest will help us understand how it manifests and interacts with other disorders. My guest today is Courtney Duckworth-Harris, an Occupational Therapist and owner of Kinder Clinic in Los Angeles, California. Some children slip through the cracks and are misu...
Ep. 41: How to Inspire Kids to Love Math with Allison Dillard
August 03, 2021 12:00 - 33 minutes - 19.7 MBHow do you inspire kids to love math, and do you approach things differently when working with students who have learning disorders? The truth is, a lot of kids find math challenging and that challenge may stop them in their tracks. So how can we as parents, teachers, and caregivers help them persist? This is the perfect topic for today’s guest, Allison Dillard. Allison is the host of The Allison Loves Math Podcast, a podcast celebrating leaders, legends, and trailblazers who are empow...
Ep. 40: Lifestyle Activities That Can Improve ADHD Symptoms with Dr. Joel Nigg
July 27, 2021 12:00 - 36 minutes - 21.5 MBWe have seen an increase in ADHD referrals and diagnoses in the last year. Many parents reported an increase in ADHD symptoms in children who were diagnosed before the COVID-19 pandemic, and some parents wondered whether their child has ADHD after watching their child learn from home. It is important to note that while many children and families struggled during the pandemic, others thrived. As we head back to school in the fall, what are the experts saying about ADHD and what can caregiver...
Ep. 39: Why Fine Motor Skills Matter with Jennifer Morgan
July 20, 2021 12:00 - 39 minutes - 23.1 MBAfter the year we’ve had, we’re ready to dive back into school and a sense of normalcy. But for many students and their families, fine motor skills have taken a back seat for longer than we thought. That’s why I’ve asked Jennifer Morgan, occupational therapist and founder of MOST Kids OT to be on the Diverse Thinking Different Learning Podcast today to help us understand fine motor skills, dysgraphia, and what occupational therapy (OT) assessments and services look like. Jennifer’s hol...
Ep. 38: Understanding the Gifted and Twice Exceptional Child with Dr. Nicole Tetreault
July 13, 2021 12:00 - 43 minutes - 25.3 MBIf you have a child at home or in your classroom that is very bright but struggles with learning or with other aspects of their lives, this episode is for you. Today’s guest is Dr. Nicole Tetreault and as the author of Insight into a Bright Mind, she’s the perfect person to have this conversation with. In addition to being an author, Dr. Nicole Tetreault is a meditation teacher, international speaker, and founder of Awesome Neuroscience. Her book, Insight into a Bright Mind was writt...
Ep. 37: Literacy: A Social Justice Issue with Resha Conroy
July 06, 2021 12:00 - 42 minutes - 24.6 MBThe US Department of Justice states, “The link between academic failure and delinquency, violence, and crime is welded in reading failure.” The national reading crisis is much more than poor grades and missing assignments. And for black children, their legacy with literacy dates back to slavery. Today’s guest has made this connection through her own personal journey to advocate for her son and is passionate about education reform. Resha Conroy is the founder of the Dyslexia Alliance fo...
Ep. 36: Empowering Professionals and Caregivers to Improve the Lives of Children Around the World with Sandy Dorsey, MA, CCC-SLP
June 29, 2021 12:00 - 36 minutes - 21.4 MBWe often discuss learning differences, developmental disorders, assessments and interventions with respect to children in the United States. But what about children across the globe who need support? Today’s guest shares this staggering statistic - 90% of school aged children across the world do not receive the education and services they need; at the time of the recording, I thought that it was 50%, and my heart dropped. What can we do to help? In today’s episode, Sandy Dorsey and I have a ...
Ep. 35: Providing Support to Children from Underserved Communities with Special Needs Network, Inc.
June 22, 2021 12:00 - 41 minutes - 24.2 MBPoverty and socioeconomic status impacts school readiness, language development, and the important early intervention of learning disabilities. During the Covid-19 pandemic, these already underserved communities were even more drastically impacted by the inequities of our special education system. There are a lot of layers to this overwhelming problem, but through the work of organizations like the Special Needs Network in LA and individuals like Daniel Mendoza and Marcos Aguilar, we are spr...
Ep. 34: Key Principles for Raising a Child with ADHD with Dr. Russell A. Barkley
June 15, 2021 12:00 - 45 minutes - 26.6 MBIn today’s episode, we are continuing our conversation about Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) with the incredible Dr. Russell Barkley. I am honored to have him on the Diverse Thinking Different Learning Podcast as an internationally recognized authority in ADHD and I know that this discussion will be a great resource for parents, families, educators, and clinicians working with the child with ADHD. Dr. Barkley is a clinical psychologist and a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry...
Ep. 33: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder 101 with Dr. Nicholas Thaler
June 08, 2021 12:00 - 39 minutes - 22.9 MBAttention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is often a misunderstood disorder. Even with all the research and information available to us, the misconceptions become a problem when the symptoms are overlooked. So what does ADHD look like? Is it the child that’s easily distracted, has difficulty paying attention or sitting still? Yes, that could be ADHD. But there could be more to it than that. In today’s episode, Dr. Nicholas Thaler helps us understand what ADHD is and what it is n...
Ep. 32: Advocating for Children with Special Needs with Heather Zakson
June 01, 2021 12:00 - 51 minutes - 29.9 MBAre you concerned about whether your child has made meaningful progress over the last year in school? We all know that this last year has been a challenge for many, especially children. But what learning loss can be attributed to the pandemic and what needs to be looked at more closely? Today’s guest is an incredible special education attorney who is passionate about advocating for children and adults. You can hear the passion in her voice throughout this entire episode and she brings to lig...
Ep. 31: How to Support Children Who Stutter with Trisha Thapar
May 25, 2021 12:00 - 39 minutes - 23.2 MBPassionate and highly skilled, today’s guest brings to the podcast community a vast amount of information on supporting children who stutter. Her comprehensive approach is incredible and through this conversation, you will see that it should be the norm. I learned so much from her and am thrilled to share this interview with you. Trisha Thapar is a speech-language pathologist and owner of Adventures in Communication. She works with clients all over California through teletherapy and her pa...
Ep. 30: How Physical Activity Can Enhance Mental Wellness with Drs. Shannon McHugh and Jesi Sasaki
May 18, 2021 12:00 - 37 minutes - 22.1 MBAfter last week’s episode, I wanted to continue the conversation about changing the way we view traditional mental health. I knew the perfect guests to share in that conversation. Last week we discussed the benefits of art and music incorporated into psychotherapy and today we’re diving into how physical activity can play a vital role. Today on the Diverse Thinking Different Learning Podcast, I have Drs. Shannon McHugh and Jesi Sasaki. They are both certified fitness trainers, certifie...
Ep. 29: How Art and Music Can Improve Mood, Decrease Anxiety, and Empower Today’s Youth with Dr. Brette Genzel-Derman
May 11, 2021 12:00 - 38 minutes - 22.2 MBIf you enjoy art and music and you recognize the benefit of psychotherapy for children and adolescents, this episode is for you. We know that creative expression is beneficial, but what happens when we combine it with psychotherapy? Creative expression can be a preventative measure, but can be a part of mental health treatment as well. Remember that it all begins with awareness, and today’s guest is here to demonstrate how art and music continue to impact the lives of children and adolescent...
Ep. 28: Why We Need to Celebrate and Continue to Build Our Kids’ Resilience
May 04, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutes - 15.2 MBThis last year has been extremely challenging for all of us. We know that stress, anxiety, and depression have increased tremendously during the COVID-19 pandemic and through personal experience, many of us have seen the difficulties in distance learning. But today I’m shifting gears. I don’t have a guest to interview today because I felt compelled to celebrate the resilience we have seen in children through this last year. In today’s episode, I offer five things we can do as parents a...
Ep. 27: Why We Need to Support Parents Whose Kids Struggle with Learning with Maria Fagan Hassani
April 27, 2021 12:00 - 39 minutes - 22.9 MBThere are many things parents feel when they realize their child is struggling with learning to read. Today we dive into all the feelings, including isolation, frustration, discouragement, and discuss why it is important to support the entire family when a child has trouble learning. My guest today is Maria Fagan Hassani and I am thrilled to have her here. Maria is the founder of Learning Link and provides Educational Therapy and tutoring services to both children and adults. Her approach ...
Ep. 26: How to Address a Child’s Lack of Passion for Learning with Kalisha Beard, LCSW
April 20, 2021 12:00 - 39 minutes - 23.2 MBAs the light at the end of the tunnel gets brighter and brighter regarding COVID-19, parents and students are facing another major transition period. While it may seem exciting to head back to campus, for many students it might not be. During this time of remote learning, students may have lost a passion for learning. Children and adolescents have been significantly impacted by the pandemic in different ways. Now faced with another adjustment, what can we do as parents, caretakers, and teach...
Ep. 25: Raising Differently Wired Kids with Joy and Confidence with Debbie Reber
April 13, 2021 12:00 - 34 minutes - 20.2 MBIf you have a child who thinks, learns, or experiences the world differently than others, this episode is for you. Parents of differently wired kids may be faced with a negative stigma, uncertainty, and will be making decisions from a place of fear, especially in regards to education. But today’s guest shares her experience and her vast amount of support for parents to change their mindset and make decisions from a place of possibility. I am thrilled to welcome Debbie Reber as today’s ...
Ep. 24: Should We Worry About Screen Time During a Pandemic? With Dr. Allison Kawa
April 06, 2021 12:00 - 45 minutes - 26.6 MBHow much screen time is too much? That is a loaded question many parents are asking during this unprecedented pandemic and the answer isn’t exactly simple. In the past, many pediatricians have set guidelines and time limits on screen time; now those are thrown out the window as millions of students have been faced with distance learning and changes in how they socialize. There is no better time to have this discussion today with our guest, Dr. Allison Kawa. Dr. Kawa is a clinical psych...
Ep. 23: How Parents Can Support Their Children’s Mental Health with Dr. Karen Schiltz
March 30, 2021 12:00 - 39 minutes - 23.1 MBWith today’s guest, we initially had planned on talking about one thing and it went in a completely different direction. Has that ever happened to you? In this case, it is okay because the conversation I have with her is exactly the conversation you need to hear. Today, I’m thrilled to have Dr. Karen Schiltz on the Diverse Thinking Different Learning Podcast. Dr. Schiltz is the author of Beyond the Label: A Guide to Unlocking a Child’s Educational Potential and a licensed clinical ped...
Ep. 22: How Students with Dyslexia Can Develop the Skills Needed for Reading with Forough Azimi
March 23, 2021 12:00 - 40 minutes - 23.7 MBToday we get the opportunity to continue the conversation from last week’s episode on dyslexia. We’ve talked about what dyslexia is and the common myths surrounding the language-based disorder. But now, how can we help students who have been diagnosed? Because of our guest today on the Diverse Thinking · Different Learning, we can move forward in learning about ways to support these students. Today’s guest is Forough Azimi. Forough is the Center Director for Lindamood-Bell Learning Pro...
Ep. 21: What You Know and Don’t Know About Dyslexia with Dr. Lauren McClenney-Rosenstein
March 16, 2021 12:00 - 39 minutes - 23 MBI am thrilled to welcome today’s guest to help us break apart the myths of dyslexia. You’ve likely heard of dyslexia, but what is it really? As today’s guest points out, it’s more than we think it is and the work that she does to educate parents, teachers, and communities is very impactful. Today’s guest is Dr. Lauren McClenney-Rosenstein. She is a passionate advocate for dyslexia awareness with a background in education within private and public schools. She earned her Doctor of Educa...
Ep. 20: How Speech and Language Difficulties Affect a Child’s Life with Carol Karp
March 09, 2021 13:00 - 40 minutes - 23.8 MBToday’s guest is a podcast first for us here at Diverse Thinking · Different Learning. Carol Karp is a pediatric clinical speech-language pathologist with a vast knowledge in how speech and language difficulties can affect a child’s life. Carol and I have known each other and have worked together for many years and she does absolutely incredible and important work. Carol’s work is strength-based and throughout this episode she shares stories, experiences, and most importantly, her emphasis...
Ep. 19: How Social and Emotional Factors Impact Learning with Dr. Nicole Michaeli
March 02, 2021 13:00 - 38 minutes - 22.4 MBOftentimes social-emotional factors impact learning in a big way. As our guest today points out, social-emotional issues such as anxiety and depression can mimic a learning difficulty or could even coexist with one. So how do we know if a student is struggling with a social-emotional difficulty or something else? And just as importantly, how can we help them? Today’s guest is Dr. Nicole Michaeli. Nicole is a clinical psychologist and associate at West LA Neuropsychology. She conducts comp...
Ep. 18: How Non-Public Schools Meet the Needs of Diverse Learners with Dr. Jason Bolton
February 23, 2021 13:00 - 41 minutes - 24.1 MBIn this last episode of the alternative school environment “mini-series,” my guest and I dive into non-public schools. What are they? What do they offer? What students would benefit from this kind of learning environment? Today’s conversation answers all those questions and then some because our guest today is Dr. Jason Bolton from The Help Group. Dr. Jason Bolton has over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families with histories of abuse and neglect, social-em...
Ep. 17: How Micro-Schools Use an Innovative and Personalized Approach to Help Students Thrive with Dr. Maureen O’Shaughnessy
February 16, 2021 13:00 - 36 minutes - 21.3 MBImagine a learning environment that addresses not only the academic needs of a child but also their social and emotional needs. Imagine an environment where kids can feel seen, heard, and valued. Let’s continue our series on alternative learning environments today with our amazing and inspiring guest Dr. Maureen O’Shaughnessy. Dr. O’Shaughnessy is a career school innovator with over 30 years of transforming learning in schools to better serve all students. She is the founding director of L...
Ep. 16: The Independent Study Option with Maya Varga
February 09, 2021 13:00 - 30 minutes - 17.7 MBWelcome to the first episode in a short series about alternative academic programs. There are so many parents that I see whose children are struggling in traditional learning environments and they’re looking for options. So let’s explore some of those options over the next three episodes, starting with the independent study option. Today’s guest is Maya Varga. She is the Director at Hayutin & Associates which is a boutique education company headquartered in Los Angeles. Hayutin provide...
Ep 15. From High School to College: Steps to Success for Students with Disabilities with Elizabeth C. Hamblet
February 02, 2021 13:00 - 45 minutes - 26.6 MBFor students with learning difficulties or disabilities, college is not out of the question. In fact, many students with IEPs and 504s in high school do apply and gain acceptance into various college programs. How do their learning differences impact the college experience? Well, it isn’t exactly like high school, but you may be surprised by how accommodations can, in fact, be provided in a college or university setting. Today my guest is Elizabeth Hamblet and she will be walking us th...
Ep 15: From High School to College: Steps to Success for Students with Disabilities with Elizabeth C. Hamblet
February 02, 2021 13:00 - 45 minutes - 26.6 MBFor students with learning difficulties or disabilities, college is not out of the question. In fact, many students with IEPs and 504s in high school do apply and gain acceptance into various college programs. How do their learning differences impact the college experience? Well, it isn’t exactly like high school, but you may be surprised by how accommodations can, in fact, be provided in a college or university setting. Today my guest is Elizabeth Hamblet and she will be walking us th...
Ep. 14: Pursuing and Pushing For a Special Education Assessment with Educational Attorney Leejanice Toback
January 26, 2021 13:00 - 57 minutes - 33.1 MBIt can be very difficult to watch any child struggle with learning, connecting with peers, or with understanding information that is presented in the classroom. It’s particularly painful for parents to watch their children struggle in these ways. This is why I am so excited about this episode with our guest Leejanice Toback. This episode is all about what parents can do when they see their child struggling. Who do you reach out to and how? We are going to dive into that today with Leejanice....
Ep. 13: Assistive Technology for Students with Learning Disabilities with Avlyn Kotton
January 19, 2021 13:00 - 38 minutes - 22.2 MBAssistive 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 Avlyn Kotton and in this episode, she not only describes what assistive technology is, but als...
Executive Functioning Support for Struggling Learners with Hannah Ross
January 12, 2021 13:00 - 42 minutes - 24.9 MBNow 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 therapist based out of Santa Monica, California with over ten years of experience teaching in the c...
Ep. 12: Executive Functioning Support for Struggling Learners with Hannah Ross
January 12, 2021 13:00 - 42 minutes - 24.9 MBNow 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 therapist based out of Santa Monica, California with over ten years of experience teaching in the c...
Ep. 11: Executive Functioning 101
January 05, 2021 13:00 - 30 minutes - 17.8 MBWhat 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 starting to scratch the surface of what executive functioning is, what struggles with the different ...
Executive Functioning 101
January 05, 2021 13:00 - 30 minutes - 17.8 MBWhat 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 starting to scratch the surface of what executive functioning is, what struggles with the different ...
Building Independence Through Educational Therapy with Rachel Kapp
December 29, 2020 13:00 - 37 minutes - 21.7 MBEducational 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 working with so many types of students through tutoring in private practice, she became passiona...
Ep. 10: Building Independence Through Educational Therapy with Rachel Kapp
December 29, 2020 13:00 - 37 minutes - 21.7 MBEducational 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 working with so many types of students through tutoring in private practice, she became passiona...
How Occupational Therapy Helps Kids
December 22, 2020 13:00 - 39 minutes - 23.1 MBNow 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. Today my guest is Leah Hiller, a pediatric occupational therapist, an educational consultant, and...
Ep. 9: How Occupational Therapy Helps Kids
December 22, 2020 13:00 - 39 minutes - 23.1 MBNow 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. Today my guest is Leah Hiller, a pediatric occupational therapist, an educational consultant, and...
Ep. 8: Mindfulness with Dr. Kathleen Carroll-Wray
December 15, 2020 13:00 - 39 minutes - 23.3 MBWith 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 mind-body psychotherapy for children, adolescents and adults. Today, she talks about mindfuln...
Mindfulness with Dr. Kathleen Carroll-Wray
December 15, 2020 13:00 - 39 minutes - 23.3 MBWith 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 mind-body psychotherapy for children, adolescents and adults. Today, she talks about mindfuln...
Ep. 7: The Importance of the Caregiver-Child Relationship with Dr. LaFaune Gordon
December 08, 2020 13:00 - 33 minutes - 19.8 MBOftentimes 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 child clinical psychology and working with high risk and traumatized infants, toddlers, and presch...
The Importance of the Caregiver-Child Relationship with Dr. LaFaune Gordon
December 08, 2020 13:00 - 33 minutes - 19.8 MBOftentimes 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 child clinical psychology and working with high risk and traumatized infants, toddlers, and presch...
Ep. 6: Managing Family Stress and Anxiety with Dr. Stephanie Mihalas
December 01, 2020 13:00 - 32 minutes - 18.9 MBThis 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 topic. Dr. Mihalas is a Licensed Psychologist and a Nationally Certified School Psychologist. She...
Managing Family Stress and Anxiety with Dr. Stephanie Mihalas
December 01, 2020 13:00 - 32 minutes - 18.9 MBThis 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 topic. Dr. Mihalas is a Licensed Psychologist and a Nationally Certified School Psychologist. She...
Ep. 5: Educational Therapy, Distance Learning, and Social Justice with Dr. Bibi Pirayesh
November 24, 2020 13:00 - 53 minutes - 31.3 MBAs 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 is on remediating learning disabilities in a one-on-one setting, she is also a sought after sp...
Educational Therapy, Distance Learning, and Social Justice with Dr. Bibi Pirayesh
November 24, 2020 13:00 - 53 minutes - 31.3 MBAs 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 is on remediating learning disabilities in a one-on-one setting, she is also a sought after sp...
Ep. 4: Helping Your Child with Language-Based Learning Disabilities with Dr. Daniel Franklin
November 17, 2020 13:00 - 34 minutes - 20.1 MBWhat 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 relationship is an important component of any intervention. We also recognize the fine line betwee...
Helping Your Child with Language-Based Learning Disabilities with Dr. Daniel Franklin
November 17, 2020 13:00 - 34 minutes - 20.1 MBWhat 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 relationship is an important component of any intervention. We also recognize the fine line betwee...