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In this episode, Laurie and Abbey continue their series on intervention in an interview with Board Certified Behavioral Analyst, Patrick Mulick. Patrick shares behavioral de-escalation strategies as well as strategies for being proactive and creating an environment where students can be set up for success. Resources:  Patrick’s Website: https://patrickmulick.comPatrick’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/patrick.mulickbcbaPatrick’s Email: [email protected] Let’s […]

In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey interview Lindsay Hollmuller from Dallas Integrated Counseling as a continuation of their Intervention series. Lindsay sheds light on the common challenge of test anxiety and explains how a program called Test Edge can help individuals overcome this obstacle whether it is a result of a learning disability, or a […]

In this episode, Laurie and Abbey head to the Learning Disabilities Association Conference in Las Vegas, NV. They share the conversations they had with several industry experts also in attendance.  Resources:  Learning Disabilities Association of AmericaConference Management:Howard Taperwww.ldaamerica.org Fusion AcademyDirectors of Outreach:Nikkole Mampe: [email protected] Studevan :[email protected] Brehm Preparatory SchoolAssociate Director of Admissions:Nathan Talley, B.S.: [email protected] of Admissions:Stephanie Wilson: [email protected] […]

In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey interview Psychiatrist, Bianca Busch, who is licensed across multiple states and shares insight on common medication myths, and treatment for individuals with ADHD. She answers commonly asked questions, and shares her approach to treatment, including the use of stimulant and non-stimulant medications. Resources:  Bianca’s Website: https://www.drbiancabusch.com/ Let’s Talk Learning […]

In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey continue their conversation with Melanie Florsheim from Gateway Growth. Melanie continues to share on Dyslexia Therapy, the importance and purpose behind sticking to Dyslexia Therapy, pairing that with other supplemental curriculum, and the importance of early intervention. Resources:  Gateway Growth: https://gatewaygrowth.netEmail Melanie: [email protected] Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz: https://bit.ly/3kxeB9c […]

In this episode, Laurie and Abbey start another conversation with Melanie Florsheim from Gateway Growth. Melanie has joined the podcast before as an ADHD Coach and talks through her true passion, Dyslexia, defines what the disorder really is and how Dyslexia Therapy works to lessen the severity of the disorder. Resources:  Let’s Talk Learning Disabilities […]

In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey talk through the executive functioning skill of emotion regulation. Being a very common struggle in individuals with ADHD, Laurie and Abbey talk with ADHD Coach, Brooke Schnittman about awareness, tools and resources that can help with emotional regulation. Resources:  Brooke’s Website: https://www.coachingwithbrooke.comBrooke’s Email: [email protected] Attention Deficit Disorder by Dr. […]

In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey talk through the executive functioning skill of effort with ADHD Coach Michael Snyder. Michael shared his own experiences with ADHD, putting forth effort in various tasks as well as strategies he shares with his own clients on how to manage that effort that can be difficult to put forth […]

In this episode, Laurie and Abbey talk through the executive functioning skill of “Action” or “Self-regulation” with Melanie Florsheim, who runs her own ADHD coaching company, Gateway Growth. Melanie shares her own struggles with ADHD and Dyslexia, as well as techniques she uses to coach individuals and parents of young children through those moments of […]

In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey revisit a conversation they started with Danielle from Memory Strategies in episode 43. Danielle is versed in all aspects of memory, including the causes of certain types of memory struggles. She has so many great resources and strategies to improve memory on many levels! In this conversation, they talk […]

In this episode, Laurie and Abbey continue their series on Executive Functioning Skills and interview Mary Smith, an ADHD Coach who has grown her business, Chaos Free ADHD through offering services and support around assistance with initiation. Resources:  ADHD 2.0 – https://amzn.to/3WcgA0WJournal of an ADHD Kid: The Good, the Bad, and the Useful – https://amzn.to/3DjJ5RB […]

In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey begin a new series on executive functioning skills. In this interview, Trina Haynes, also known on social media as “My Lady ADHD,” enters the conversation with tips on sustaining focus, avoiding distractions and shifting or dividing your attention or focus as an “ADHDer.” Trina has quickly gained an online […]

In this Episode, Laurie shares her story of growing up with ADHD, even though she wasn’t diagnosed with it until her adult years. She talks through career choices, changes in careers, life changes and how her practice began to grow roots. Resources:  Let’s Talk Learning Disabilities Website: https://ltldpodcast.comContact info for the podcast: [email protected] Learning Website: […]

Resources:  Next Step College to Career Coaching – https://nextstepc2c.comTim’s Contact Info – [email protected] Handshake Job Search App – https://joinhandshake.com Let’s Talk Learning Disabilities Website: https://ltldpodcast.comContact info for the podcast: [email protected] Learning Website: https://ediagnosticlearning.com Social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eDiaglearning/Twitter: @diaglearningLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/diagnostic-learning-services/Instagram: @diaglearning

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.comContact info […]

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.comContact info for the podcast: [email protected] Learning Website: https://ediagnosticlearning.com Social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eDiaglearning/Twitter: @diaglearningLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/diagnostic-learning-services/Instagram: @diaglearning

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 […]

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 […]

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.comAmerican Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA): https://www.asha.orgDevelopmental Language […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 – www.orderoochaos.comLeslie’s Book – bit.ly/3yKH8Nk Contact info for the podcast:[email protected] Learning Website: ediagnosticlearning.com Social:Facebook: www.facebook.com/eDiaglearning/Twitter: @diaglearningLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/diagnostic-learning-services/Instagram: @diaglearning

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 […]

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: […]

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 […]

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 […]

In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey interview Markus Stefani 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 […]

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: [email protected] E-Diagnostic Learning […]

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 Contact […]