In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey unpack some really great thoughts on getting ready for school in the new year. They talk about reviewing your accommodation plan, and being communicative with teachers ahead of time. Laurie & Abbey also discuss what it looks like for students to advocate for their own needs as they get […]
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In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey discuss the value of an Independent Education Consultant in a student’s life with friend and colleague, Beth McGaw. They talk about what an Independent Education Consultant is, and in what ways they can be of assistance to middle school aged students, all the way to college and beyond. Resources:
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In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey discuss dyscalculia, what it is, and what it is not. They lay out what the common symptoms and evidence for having dyscalculia are, and how to cope with it. Resources: Touch math https://www2.touchmath.com A few sites for math gap filling and skill building: https://www.mathplayground.com https://www.prodigygame.com/main-en/ Math Problem Solving Mnemonic:
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In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey discuss standardized tests, applying for accommodations on those tests, and even what to do when those requests have been denied. They share several stories of past students who have been both approved and denied for accommodations on standardized tests such as the ACT, SAT or MCAT. Resources: Email: [email protected]
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In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey chat with Betsy Williams, an Occupational Therapist with Top Pediatric Therapy. They discuss what occupational therapy is, how they can help with various learning disabilities, and improve someone’s quality of life, motor skills, and capability to learn. Resources: Betsy William OTR: http://www.toppediatrictherapy.com Handwriting Without Tears: https://shopping.lwtears.com/category/HWT?m=Retail First Strokes Handwriting
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In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey interview friends, Amy & Michael Gehan who own their practice at Achieve Speech & Hearing in Plano, Texas. They discuss auditory processing, speech pathology and how they work together hand in hand. This interview is split between two episodes, 13 & 14. Listen or read the previous episode for
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In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey interview friends, Amy & Michael Gehan who own their practice at Achieve Speech & Hearing in Plano, Texas. They discuss auditory processing, speech pathology and how they work together hand in hand. This interview is split between two episodes, 13 & 14. Continue listening or reading for the full
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In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey speak with their friend, Christie, an integrated medicine provider about a holistic approach to treating common conditions. Christie is a nurse practitioner with Natural Choice Pediatrics in Frisco, TX. Resources: https://www.naturalchoicepediatrics.com/christie-potter https://www.gxsciences.com Email: [email protected] E-Diagnostic Learning Website: https://ediagnosticlearning.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eDiaglearning/ Twitter: @diaglearning LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/diagnostic-learning-services/ Instagram: @diaglearning
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In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey bring together many of the previous episodes as they address processing issues. While it may be a generic term, they realize that many approaches can be applied to multiple processing issues. Resources: Email: [email protected] E-Diagnostic Learning Website: https://ediagnosticlearning.com Interactive Metronome Therapy https://www.interactivemetronome.com Cogmed – Claims to improve working memory
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In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey share about the topic of dysgraphia. They discuss ways to recognize it, provide insight into typical accommodations available, and offer practical resources to help those who are diagnosed. Resources: Recommended apps: SnapType: http://www.snaptypeapp.com ModMath: http://www.modmath.com Email: [email protected] E-Diagnostic Learning Website: https://ediagnosticlearning.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eDiaglearning/ Twitter: @diaglearning LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/diagnostic-learning-services/ Instagram: @diaglearning
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