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, 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 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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In this Episode, Laurie & Abbey meet with Suzette, who is a 504 Coordinator for the school district she works at. Suzette is a wealth of knowledge for the ins and outs of section 504 and talks us through how it came to be, the purpose of the 504 plan, and how it best serves
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In this Episode, Laurie & Abbey review differences in evaluations, who can order or conduct these evaluations and what the approval process looks like as far as the timeline is concerned. Resources: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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In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey interview Amy Whipple, a Speech Language Pathologist as well as an advocate for those with communication disorders. Amy shares a great deal of knowledge and resources available for those who are looking for answers and help in that arena. Resources: Amy’s Website: https://www.amywhippleadvocate.comAmerican Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA): https://www.asha.orgDevelopmental Language
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In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey start a conversation with board certified Behavior Analyst, Jen Benna. Jen has developed some great resources, programs, and support for families in the world of special education. She serves her clients as a trainer, coach and advocate, and shares where it is important to fill in those “missing information
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In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey interview SJ as a part of the “Living With…” series. SJ talks about what it was like to be diagnosed and live with Visual Processing Disorder. The group discusses red flags, testing, diagnosis, and treatment. Resources: www.covd.org Visual Processing Symptoms: https://bit.ly/3LMUayc Contact info for the podcast: [email protected] E-Diagnostic Learning
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In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey interview Hunter Donahue, a college student who is currently being treated for dysgraphia. Hunter shares his insight in coping with dysgraphia, advocating for his own needs and some tools that have helped him improve along the way. Resources: Dysgraphia Example – https://bit.ly/3ArmsJb Mod Math – http://www.modmath.com Snap type – https://www.snaptypeapp.com Contact
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