Let’s Talk Learning Disabilities

In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey discuss alternative treatments for ADHD, particularly focusing on neurofeedback. They welcome guest Betsy Ezell, Director of Neurofeedback at Heritage Counseling and Consulting. Betsy shares her background as a licensed clinician with a passion for both therapy and science, and explains how neurofeedback therapy can be an effective alternative trea

In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey chat with Pam Cusick and discuss the challenges and strategies surrounding neurodiversity in the workplace. Pam shares insights from a recent survey conducted by Rare Patient Voice, which gathers input from neurodivergent individuals regarding their workplace experiences.Resources: Rare Patient Voice Website: https://rarepatientvoice.comLet's Talk

In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey welcomed Nadaya Cross, Director of Disability Services at Texas Woman's University. Nadaya shared her journey, starting as an interpreter before moving to Disability Services, where she advanced to director. She expressed her excitement about the progress in supporting students with disabilities, making the campus more inclusive and accessible.Reso

In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey introduce their special guest, Anna Popp, an educator advocate from Popp Educational Services and Advocacy. Anna shares her journey into advocacy, which was shaped by her experience as a parent of children with disabilities and her career in education and nonprofit work. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the rights of children with dis

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 older and even enter college.Resources: Let's Talk Learning Dis

In this episode, Abbey and Laurie celebrate the milestone of reaching their 100th episode of their podcast, "Let's Talk Learning Disabilities." The podcast has grown beyond their expectations, receiving positive feedback from listeners who have found it a valuable resource. They dedicate this special episode to sharing some of the impactful feedback they've received over the years,

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-min

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 help with skills like orga

In this episode, Abbey and Laurie welcome Polly Benson from LegiLiner. Polly, an occupational therapist, explains her journey of creating LegiLiner. She started by hand-drawing lines for students with handwriting difficulties and decided to create a rolling stamp for easier line-making. After struggling to find an existing solution, she invented her own stamp, receiving enthusiasti

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 help students with autism understand math by usin