In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey interview Tracy Otsuka, creator of the podcast, ADHD for Smart Ass Women. In her podcast, Tracy talks about living with ADHD, supporting others who have ADHD, and learning more about it along the way. Find more info on her podcast at tracyotsuka.com. Resources: ADHD For Smart Ass Women Podcast: […]
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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 talk about IQ testing, how it originated, what the testing is used for and how it continues to be useful in learning about and treating learning disabilities. Resources: Contact info for the podcast: [email protected] E-Diagnostic Learning Website: https://ediagnosticlearning.com Social: 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 talk about their personal experiences with ADHD. From their own diagnosis, to others they know, they share firsthand what it looks like to live with and treat ADHD. Resources: How To ADHD YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-nPM1_kSZf91ZGkcgy_95Q Contact info for the podcast: [email protected] E-Diagnostic Learning Website: https://ediagnosticlearning.com Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eDiaglearning/ Twitter:
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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 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 interview friends, Amy & Michael Gehan who own their practice at Achieve Speech & Hearing in Plano, Texas. They discuss auditory processing, speech pathology and how they work together hand in hand. This interview is split between two episodes, 13 & 14. Listen or read the previous episode for
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In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey interview friends, Amy & Michael Gehan who own their practice at Achieve Speech & Hearing in Plano, Texas. They discuss auditory processing, speech pathology and how they work together hand in hand. This interview is split between two episodes, 13 & 14. Continue listening or reading for the full
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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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