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Episode # 97 - Interview with an Occupational Therapist from LegiLiner
Laurie and Abbey welcome Polly Benson from LegiLiner.
Polly, an occupational therapist, shares her journey from hand-drawing lines for students with handwriting difficulties to inventing a rolling stamp for easier line-making. After positive feedback from teachers, she pursued patenting and manufacturing her innovative solution.
Episode # 96 - Touch Match
Laurie and Abbey welcome Dr. Sandra Elliott from Touch Math to discuss her work with dyscalculia and the origins of the Touch Math program. Dr. Elliott shares how the program was developed in 1975 to help students with autism understand math through concrete objects and visual aids.
Episode # 91 - Camps for Children with Learning Disabilities
In this bonus episode, Laurie and Abbey chat with Karl Oppenheimer from Camp Dunnabeck and Ilana Stoch from Camp Kodiak. They discuss how both camps offer excellent summer options for students with learning disabilities, providing a supportive environment for growth and fun.
Episode # 90 - Landmark School and Summer Program
Laurie and Abbey take a break from their parenting series to discuss summer programs with Melody O'Neil from Landmark School in Massachusetts. Melody shares details about the school’s summer programs for students in grades 2 through 12, focusing on literacy, math, study skills, and executive function.
Episode # 89-Council for Exceptional Children Convention 2024
In this episode, Laurie goes solo at the CEC (Council for Exceptional Children) Convention in San Antonio, chatting with guests like Jeanetta Bryant from Abilities Workshop, Michelle from Ta-Da! Languages, and Ilana from Camp Kodiak. Tune in for insights and exciting highlights from the event!
Episode # 87-Learning Disabilities Association Conference 2024
Live from the Learning Disability Association (LDA) Conference in Orlando, Laurie and Abbey interview Polly from Legi-Liner, Jennifer from Syllables Learning Center, and Tim and Lindsay from OrCam. They share valuable insights into innovative tools and approaches designed to support individuals with learning disabilities.
Episode # 78 - Assistive Technology for Children with Learning Disabilities
Laurie and Abbey chat with Cathi Graveline about various assistive technologies for students with learning disabilities. They cover resources for students in elementary school through college and into adulthood.
Episode # 74 - Testing for Specific Learning Disability in Written Expression
Laurie and Abbey chat with Jennifer King of Dysgraphia Life about understanding the testing process for children with dysgraphia. Jennifer shares her story, the challenges of identifying dysgraphia, and valuable resources for those seeking more information on this learning difference.
Episode # 66 - Normal Isn’t Real with Krys Kornmeier
Laurie and Abbey interview Krys Kornmeier, an independent filmmaker behind Normal Isn't Real. Krys shares the inspiration for the film, how she got started, and highlights some of the powerful stories featured in the film.
Episode # 64 - Interactive Metronome with Sue Zapf
Abbey continues the “intervention series” by interviewing Sue Zapf, an Interactive Metronome provider and founder of Children’s Therapy Center, Inc. Sue shares the benefits of IM therapy, her personal experience with it, and how the therapy can be customized to meet individual needs.