In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey interview Emily Peterson, a ninth grade student who shares her perspective and experience in dealing with ADHD. Laurie also shares some parental insight, as Emily is her step-daughter as well. Emily talks through elementary years, getting diagnosed, and learning how to make the best of her diagnosis to achieve […]
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In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey Interview a past client, Emily, who was first introduced to Laurie when Emily was in the 5th grade. At that point Emily had already been diagnosed with dyslexia and had gone through a dyslexia program. In this interview, Emily shares first hand experience in learning to deal with dyslexia,
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In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey Interview Nancy Isaacs, former special education director in the Texas public school system. Nancy shares her perspective and experience in various professional viewpoints as she has been a general ed teacher, a special ed teacher, an educational diagnostician, a special ed coordinator and retired as a special ed director.
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In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey interview Dr. Lindsay Berry, Optometrist in Frisco, TX at Vision Advancement Center. They talk about recognizing and treating visual processing disorders, and everything in between. Resources: Dr. Lindsay Berry OD, FCOVD: https://www.visionadvancement.com College of Optometrists In Vision Development: https://www.covd.org/ Contact info for the podcast: [email protected] E-Diagnostic Learning Website: https://ediagnosticlearning.com
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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 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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