Let's Talk Learning Disabilities

Episode 97 – LegiLiner

In this episode, Abbey and Laurie welcome Polly Benson from LegiLiner. Polly, an occupational therapist, explains her journey of creating LegiLiner. She started by hand-drawing lines for students with handwriting difficulties and decided to create a rolling stamp for easier line-making. After struggling to find an existing solution, she invented her own stamp, receiving enthusiastic […]

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Episode 95 – Turning Struggles into Triumphs – Sarah Gines

In the final episode of their parenting series, Laurie and Abbey chat with Sarah, who discusses her daughter Alyssa’s struggles with math, which began in elementary school and persisted despite her excelling in other subjects. Sarah recounts how Alyssa was initially denied appropriate support and faced dismissive attitudes from teachers, which hindered her progress. These

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Episode 94 – Turning Struggles into Triumphs – Heather Brown

In this episode, Laurie and Abbey continue their new series called “Turning Struggles and Triumphs: Parenting through Learning Challenges.” In this next episode, Laurie has a conversation with a guest named Heather Brown, whose daughter Cambri faced learning difficulties from a young age. Heather recounts Cambri’s journey, starting with observations in pre-K where her unconventional

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Episode 93 – Turning Struggles into Triumphs – Rachel Rakunas

In this episode, Laurie and Abbey continue their new series called “Turning Struggles and Triumphs: Parenting through Learning Challenges.” In this next episode, Laurie has a conversation with a guest named Rachel Rakunas, who shares her experience raising a child with learning differences. Rachel discusses her son’s struggles, beginning with difficulty learning letter sounds in

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Episode 92 – Turning ADHD Struggles into Triumphs – Kelsey Talley

In this episode, Laurie and Abbey continue their new series called “Turning Struggles and Triumphs: Parenting through Learning Challenges.” In this next episode, Laurie has a conversation with a guest named Kelsey Talley. She shares her journey with her daughter Reagan, who recently received a diagnosis of ADHD. Drawing from her experience with her dyslexic

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Episode 91 – Camp Dunnabeck and Camp Kodiak: Camps for Children with Learning Disabilities

In a bonus episode, Laurie and Abbey discuss summer camps, chatting with both Karl Oppenheimer from Camp Dunnabeck and Ilana Stoch from Camp Kodiak. They hear how both camps are excellent summer options for students with learning disabilities. Resources: Camp Dunnabeck: https://www.kildonan.org/camp-dunnabeck/ Camp Kodiak: https://www.campkodiak.com Let’s Talk Learning Disabilities Website: https://ltldpodcast.comContact info for the podcast:

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Episode 90 – Landmark School and Summer Program

In this episode, Laurie and Abbey they take a break from their parenting series to discuss summer programs, featuring a special guest, Melody O’Neil, from Landmark School in Massachusetts. The school offers comprehensive summer programs for students entering grades 2 through 12, focusing on literacy, math, study skills, and executive function. Resources: Landmark School Website:

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Episode 89 – Council for Exceptional Children Convention 2024

In this episode, Laurie hosts solo during the CEC (Council for Exceptional Children) Convention in San Antonio, engaging with guests like Jeanetta Bryant from Abilities Workshop, Michelle from Ta-Da! Languages, and Ilana from Camp Kodiak. Resources: Abilities Workshop: https://www.abilitiesworkshop.comTa-Da! Languages: https://www.tadalanguages.comCamp Kodiak: https://www.campkodiak.com Let’s Talk Learning Disabilities Website: https://ltldpodcast.comContact info for the podcast: [email protected] Learning

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Episode 88 – Turning Dyslexia and ADHD Struggles into Triumphs – Katie Ramsey

In this episode, Laurie and Abbey continue their new series called “Turning Struggles and Triumphs: Parenting through Learning Challenges.” In this next episode, Abbey has a conversation with a guest named Katie, who has three children with learning differences. Katie shares her experiences with her eldest son, who was diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD at

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