Dyslexia

Episode 73 – More On 504 Accommodations

In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey welcome back Suzette, a 504 coordinator, to discuss 504 accommodations for various learning disabilities. They focus on dyslexia, ADHD, dysgraphia, and anxiety. They emphasize the individualized nature of accommodations and the importance of finding what works best for each student’s needs. Resources:Let’s Talk Learning Disabilities Website: https://ltldpodcast.comContact info for […]

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Episode 63 – Interventions – Learning Disability Mentors with Jake Sussman

In this episode, Laurie and Abbey continue their series on intervention in an interview with the founder of Superpower Mentors, Jake Sussman. Jake talks through the premise of his creating this company as well as his personal struggles with learning challenges growing up as a neurodivergent kid. Resources:  Super Power Mentors Website: https://www.superpowermentors.com Let’s Talk

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Episode 58 – Interventions – Dyslexia Therapy with Melanie Florsheim Part 02

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

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Episode 57 – Interventions – Dyslexia Therapy with Melanie Florsheim Part 01

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

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Episode 49 – College to Career Coaching with Tim Niermeyer

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

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Revisiting Dyslexia

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

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Episode 39 – Living With Learning Disabilities – Stacey Harari

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

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Episode 38 – Living With Learning Disabilities – DJ Tharrington

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:

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Episode 37 – Living With Dyslexia, Mindmapping and Helping Other Adults Part 2

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

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