This episode focuses on how parents can navigate the education system to ensure their children receive the support they need with the help of an educational advocate.
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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, Abbey and Laurie chat with Cindy Palmer from STEM Tutoring, who specializes in dyscalculia. Cindy shares her background, explaining her career shift from a high school biology teacher to a one-on-one therapist for adolescents. Resources: STEM Tutoring: https://www.tutoringstem.com Book – A Mind for Numbers by Barbara Oakley: https://barbaraoakley.com/books/a-mind-for-numbers/ Let’s Talk Learning Disabilities
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In this episode, Abbey and Laurie chat with Candace from Lively Minds Institute, who has extensive experience in education and a passion for helping students who struggle with executive function skills. Candace shares how her journey began 25 years ago, working initially on academic content like math and reading, but quickly realizing many students needed
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In this episode, Laurie and Abbey welcome Dr. Sandra Elliott from Touch Math to discuss her work with dyscalculia and the Touch Math program. Dr. Elliott explains her background as a special education teacher and elaborates on Touch Math’s origins in 1975, when a teacher in the Colorado Springs Public School District developed it to
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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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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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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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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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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:
