Diverse Thinking Different Learning

Ep. 76: Using Content and Connections to Help Kids Thrive


Listen Later

Diverse Thinking Different Learning Podcast is a small part of ChildNEXUS. Today's episode is a bit different as we are going to dive into all the resources that ChildNEXUS has to offer in addition to guest interviews with the podcast. I want to connect you with the right resources for your child and as ChildNEXUS continues to expand, we can reach more families and educators.

So what is ChildNEXUS? It is a digital platform that provides expert curated content to parents and educators about the identification of and the intervention for learning disorders and mental health issues in children and teens. ChildNEXUS goes a step further. We connect parents with professionals who provide psychological and educational support services. Listen to this episode to learn more about what ChildNEXUS can help you with and check out the links below.

Show Notes:

[1:24] - Dr. Wilson describes her passion for helping children and what she has seen over the years.

[2:40] - Many families are told that their children are fine without the support until later in childhood and adolescence.

[3:39] - Mental health concerns and academic skill deficits are at an all time high in the United States.

[4:30] - Dyslexia is disproportionately underdiagnosed in children of color and those experiencing poverty.

[5:10] - Dr. Wilson shares staggering numbers of undiagnosed disorders in children across the world.

[6:11] - What is ChildNEXUS?

[6:49] - When a child is experiencing difficulties, parents are faced with searching for information and professionals. ChildNEXUS has it all in one place.

[7:50] - When kids are connected with the right provider, they can thrive.

[8:43] - Many professionals also offer virtual services.

[10:03] - Through content and connection, we can change the lives of children and adolescents.

Links and Related Resources:
  • Find a Provider or School
  • Search Articles
  • Listen to more podcast episodes here
  • Not sure what type of provider or support your child needs?
  • Join our email list

Are you a provider or head of school who serves kids who learn and think differently? We would love to have you in our community. Click here to find out more.

Join our email list so that you can receive information about upcoming webinars - ChildNEXUS.com

The Diverse Thinking Different Learning podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or legal advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Additionally, the views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are not considered treatment and do not necessarily reflect those of ChildNEXUS, Inc or the host, Dr. Karen Wilson.

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

Diverse Thinking Different LearningBy Karen Wilson

  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5

5

45 ratings


More shows like Diverse Thinking Different Learning

View all
This American Life by This American Life

This American Life

90,894 Listeners

Hidden Brain by Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam

Hidden Brain

43,549 Listeners

Full-Tilt Parenting: Strategies, Insights, and Connection for Parents Raising Neurodivergent Children by Debbie Reber

Full-Tilt Parenting: Strategies, Insights, and Connection for Parents Raising Neurodivergent Children

961 Listeners

The Daily by The New York Times

The Daily

112,065 Listeners

Beautifully Complex by Penny Williams

Beautifully Complex

351 Listeners

Up First from NPR by NPR

Up First from NPR

56,481 Listeners

Neurodiversity Podcast by Emily Kircher-Morris

Neurodiversity Podcast

418 Listeners

I Have ADHD Podcast by Kristen Carder

I Have ADHD Podcast

2,901 Listeners

Raising Good Humans by Dear Media, Aliza Pressman

Raising Good Humans

1,888 Listeners

Hard Fork by The New York Times

Hard Fork

5,506 Listeners

Uniquely Human: The Podcast by ART19    Uniquely Human

Uniquely Human: The Podcast

415 Listeners

IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson by Higher Ground

IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson

13,028 Listeners

We Can Do Hard Things by Treat Media and Glennon Doyle

We Can Do Hard Things

41,526 Listeners

The Mel Robbins Podcast by Mel Robbins

The Mel Robbins Podcast

19,492 Listeners