In this episode, Beth talks with learning disabilities specialist Jill Stowell from Stowell Learning Center. She talks about how early childhood affects a person’s ability to learn, and she gives great ideas to parents that will help them advocate for their child and find solutions for their learning challenges.

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RESOURCES:

Jill Stowell’s information:

• Stowell Learning Center: https://stowellcenter.com/ - schedule a free consultation
• LDXpertLive: https://stowellcenter.com/ldexpert/ - free weekly broadcasts
• Jill’s book At Wit’s End: A Parent's Guide to Ending the Struggle, Tears, and Turmoil of Learning Disabilities: https://stowellcenter.com/book/ - free book available
• Stowell Learning Center’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/learningdisability

Another book mentioned in this episode:

• Mona Delahook’s book Beyond Behaviors: https://monadelahooke.com/books/

Other Resources:

• Other Parents Like Me -  https://www.facebook.com/other.parents.like.me
• Heather Ross - Life Coaching for Parents of Addicted Teens: https://heatherrosscoaching.com/
• Find a Tele-Therapist: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/online-counseling

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TIME STAMPS:

2:05 How Jill got involved teaching people with learning disabilities

4:07 First signs of learning disabilities in kids

5:30 Adopted children with learning disabilities

9:46 How early childhood trauma shows up in the body and in learning

12:13 How parents can help make teachers aware of their child’s challenges

17:00 Can learning disabilities be fixed permanently?

19:15 How trauma can affect learning disabilities

22:19 Crossing the midline exercises

26:25 Is it too late to help teenagers? What to do if you suspect your teen is struggling

28:45 Ways Jill’s center can help with learning challenges

33:57 Can learning disabilities contribute to teens getting off track?

36:40 What’s the best age to get your child help with learning disabilities?

39:30 Where to find resources

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