Decoding Learning Differences with Kimberlynn Lavelle

When it comes to IEPs, knowing how to read them helps us know where to look to find the important stuff within them.  

An IEP document 30 years ago was 2 pages long.  Now IEPs are often more than 30 pages long.  They can be so large and overwhelming that many parents need help looking them over, understanding them, and knowing if the IEP is providing what their child needs.

While I actually love analyzing IEPs and doing consultations with families, I also want to help everyone understand IEPs better so that everyone can make an educated decision when it comes to their child’s IEP.

Click here to watch or download the audio for this week’s episode: IEP tips: Parts of an IEP.

Next week we’ll start going deeper into some of the most important parts of an IEP to help you analyze them in more detail.  Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe!

Communication is really important to ANY relationship.  Most conflict seems to stem from miscommunication, misunderstanding, or lack of communication.

And when there is conflict around your child’s IEP, your child is not benefiting.  Communicate regularly with the entire IEP team!

Listen for more details on how and when and where and why and what to communicate with who!

You can watch the video here!

knowing what to bring to a particular event/trip is critically important to the trip’s success (and some things are out of our control).

When it comes to attending an IEP meeting, don’t show up empty-handed and clueless!  There are specific items you can and should bring with you for an optimally successful IEP meeting.

Click here to watch or listen to this week’s podcast episode and get all the details!

Ultimately, the answer to this question is personal and depends greatly on your particular situation.

Listen or Watch the video to find out what you should consider when trying to decide if it's time to hire an advocate or a lawyer, and what to look for if you do decide to hire one.

Learn more at www.DecodingLearningDifferences.com!

This week’s episode is the first interview of the season!  And to kick us off, we’re bringing back Dr. Victoria Waller!

Last week we discussed how to set your child up for optimal learning and one of the key pieces to that is to make learning pleasant or even fun, and this week Dr. Vicki will give us plenty of ideas to get us started engaging our kids’ love of learning and creative spirit.

Watch or listen to the podcast, download the PDF, and buy Dr. Waller’s book!

In this episode, we go “Back to Basics” to remind everyone of the principles of what sets kids up for learning success.  This episode lays the foundation for understanding how to set your kids up for true learning success!  

Watch the video at: https://decodinglearningdifferences.com/home/basics/ 

watch video version at: www.YourParentHelp.com/podcast_0218

Around this time of year, a lot of High School seniors are considering colleges, applying to colleges, and taking SATs or ACTs. Younger kids are beginning to think about their future careers and the colleges they may be interested in attending.

And even if your child is quite young, the path to college might be something you either have thought about, or feel that you should start considering.

This conversation is for you!

Find Kim Duckworth here:

Website: www.parentsareyouready.com 

Email: [email protected] 

Facebook: @parentsareyouready  

Instagram: @kpduckworth 

Twitter: @KimDuckworth12 

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kim-duckworth-048aa152 

video version at: www.YourParentHelp.com/podcast_0246

In a recent episode, Dr. Vicki Waller discussed the importance of not waiting to get your kid help.  There is a myth that if we wait, kids will just catch up and outgrow their difficulties.  

And while some kids DO need more time to mature or more access to direct instruction to then “catch up” to peers, when a parent feels certain that their child needs some extra help, that parent is usually accurate!

The thing is, the sooner kids get help, the better the outcomes.  And, let’s pretend a kid who gets help early is later determined to not have had a diagnosable disability.  That kid still benefited (if the intervention was appropriate)!

All kids benefit from 1:1 instruction.  And the sooner that help is provided, the better the trajectory for your child!

Video version available at: www.YourParentHelp.com/podcast_0245 

In this week’s podcast episode, we have a fascinating conversation with Linda Karanzalis.  Linda is an ADHD and NVLD expert.  And if you’ve never heard of NVLD, you are not alone!  NVLD stands for NonVerbal Learning Disorder, and can be mistaken for ADHD or autism, but is entirely different, and those with NVLD are definitely NOT nonverbal!

This episode is a fascinating first look at what NVLD is, and what to do if you suspect that you or your child has NVLD.

One of the easiest ways to begin to explore this subject, is to check out Linda’s book!  This book has just been released TODAY!  

Click here to find out more about Linda’s book! https://www.lindakaranzalis.com/ 

And her other work can be found here: https://addvantageslearningcenter.com/ 

Website for this episode: www.YourParentHelp.com/podcast_0244 

If you have ever felt that worry, “Will my child ever….?” listen to today’s podcast with Dr. Victoria (Vicki) Waller. 

From Dr. Vicki Waller’s materials:

“Every child can succeed in school and life, but some children need more help than others. For over 40 years, internationally acclaimed reading specialist and student advocate Dr. Victoria E. Waller has helped children who have trouble reading, who can’t sit still in class, who don’t feel like they can participate—children whom teachers have all but given up on. In Yes! Your Child Can: Creating Success for Children with Learning Differences, Dr. Waller shares with parents, teachers, and therapists her proven techniques for motivating any child to love learning, overcome their particular challenges, and succeed in school. Her methods are designed and proven to draw out the singular genius within your child, whether they’re just a reluctant reader or have a diagnosis such as ADHD or other learning differences.”

In this interview, we discuss Vicki’s new book, giving you some solid ideas on what you can begin to do to support your child!

Find Dr. Vicki Waller on: 

Instagram: @DrVictoriaWaller

FaceBook: @DrVictoriaWaller

Twitter: @DrVickiWaller

Website: http://www.drvictoriawaller.com