Let’s Talk Learning Disabilities

In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey discuss dyscalculia, what it is, and what it is not. They lay out what the common symptoms and evidence for having dyscalculia are, and how to cope with it.

Resources:

Touch math

https://www2.touchmath.com

A few sites for math gap filling and skill building:

https://www.mathplayground.com

https://www.prodigygame.com/main-en/

Math Problem Solving Mnemonic:

ORDER (Observe the problem, Read the signs, Decide which operation to do first, Execute the rule of order (Many Dogs Are Smelly = x, /, +, -), Relax, you’re done!

EQUAL (Examine what is on each side, Question: Is it addition or

multiplication?, Use circles and lines for addition; use groups and tallies

for multiplication, Answer by drawing the totals for each side, Label equal or not equal.

PEMDAS - Order of operations (Parenthesis, Exponents, Multiplication,

Division, Addition, Subtraction)

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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:

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E-Diagnostic Learning Website: https://ediagnosticlearning.com

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In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey chat with Betsy Williams, an Occupational Therapist with Top Pediatric Therapy. They discuss what occupational therapy is, how they can help with various learning disabilities, and improve someone’s quality of life, motor skills, and capability to learn.

Resources:

Betsy William OTR: http://www.toppediatrictherapy.com

Handwriting Without Tears: https://shopping.lwtears.com/category/HWT?m=Retail

First Strokes Handwriting Program: https://www.therapro.com/Browse-

Category/First-Strokes-Multi-Sensory-Handwriting-Program/First-Strokes-Multi-

Sensory-Handwriting-Program_2.html

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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 the full interview.

Resources:

Achieve Hearing and Rehabilitation

Amy and Michael Gehan

http://www.achievehearing.com/index.php

American Academy of Audiology

https://www.audiology.org

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

https://www.asha.org

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/diagnostic-learning-services/

Instagram: @diaglearning

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 interview.

Resources:

Achieve Hearing and Rehabilitation

Amy and Michael Gehan

http://www.achievehearing.com/index.php

Email: [email protected]

E-Diagnostic Learning Website: https://ediagnosticlearning.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eDiaglearning/

Twitter: @diaglearning

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/diagnostic-learning-services/

Instagram: @diaglearning

In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey speak with their friend, Christie, an integrated medicine provider about a holistic approach to treating common conditions. Christie is a nurse practitioner with Natural Choice Pediatrics in Frisco, TX.

Resources:

https://www.naturalchoicepediatrics.com/christie-potter

https://www.gxsciences.com

Email: [email protected]

E-Diagnostic Learning Website: https://ediagnosticlearning.com

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Twitter: @diaglearning

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/diagnostic-learning-services/

Instagram: @diaglearning

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:

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E-Diagnostic Learning Website: https://ediagnosticlearning.com

Interactive Metronome Therapy

https://www.interactivemetronome.com

Cogmed - Claims to improve working memory and attention

https://www.cogmed.com

Test Edge for Test Anxiety

https://www.dallasintegrativecounseling.com/test-edge-program

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In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey share about the topic of dysgraphia. They discuss ways to recognize it, provide insight into typical accommodations available, and offer practical resources to help those who are diagnosed.

Resources:

Recommended apps:

SnapType: http://www.snaptypeapp.com

ModMath: http://www.modmath.com

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In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey follow up their previous discussion on 504 accommodations, and dive deeper into the world of special education. They discuss the guidelines, laws, qualification processes, as well as the benefits and downsides to special education.

Resources:

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E-Diagnostic Learning Website: https://ediagnosticlearning.com

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Instagram: @diaglearning

In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey talk about section 504 accommodations, what they are and how to get access to these accommodations. They share what it looks like to prove that these accommodations could be helpful, and develop an individual accommodation plan.

Resources:

Email: [email protected]

E-Diagnostic Learning Website: https://ediagnosticlearning.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eDiaglearning/

Twitter: @diaglearning

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/diagnostic-learning-services/

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