Let’s Talk Learning Disabilities

Let’s Talk Learning Disabilities

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Let’s Talk Learning Disabilities episodes

  • Episode 96 - Touch Math
    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 using concrete objects and visual aids.
    Resources:
    TouchMath Website - https://touchmath.com
    Dyscalculia Screener - https://dysctest.com
    Let's Talk Learning Disabilities Website: https://ltldpodcast.com
    Contact info for the podcast: [email protected]
    E-Diagnostic Learning Website: https://ediagnosticlearning.com
    Social:
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eDiaglearning/
    Twitter: @diaglearning
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/diagnostic-learning-services/
    Instagram: @diaglearning
    33 min
  • Episode 95 - Turning Struggles into Triumphs - Sarah Gines
    In the final episode of their parenting series, Laurie and Abbey chat with Sarah, who discusses her daughter Alyssa's struggles with math, which began in elementary school and persisted despite her excelling in other subjects. Sarah recounts how Alyssa was initially denied appropriate support and faced dismissive attitudes from teachers, which hindered her progress. These early challenges underscore the difficulties in obtaining proper recognition and assistance for learning differences.
    Resources:
    Let's Talk Learning Disabilities Website: https://ltldpodcast.com
    Contact info for the podcast: [email protected]
    E-Diagnostic Learning Website: https://ediagnosticlearning.com
    Social:
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eDiaglearning/
    Twitter: @diaglearning
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/diagnostic-learning-services/
    Instagram: @diaglearning
    24 min
  • Episode 94 - Turning Struggles into Triumphs - Heather Brown
    In this episode, Laurie and Abbey continue their new series called "Turning Struggles and Triumphs: Parenting through Learning Challenges." In this next episode, Laurie has a conversation with a guest named Heather Brown, whose daughter Cambri faced learning difficulties from a young age. Heather recounts Cambri's journey, starting with observations in pre-K where her unconventional pencil movements raised concerns. Despite Cambri's intelligence, kindergarten brought struggles with sight words, indicating potential dyslexia. Frustrated with school's delayed response, Heather advocated for Cambri's dyslexia screening, leading to a diagnosis in first grade.
    Resources:
    Let's Talk Learning Disabilities Website: https://ltldpodcast.com
    Contact info for the podcast: [email protected]
    E-Diagnostic Learning Website: https://ediagnosticlearning.com
    Social:
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eDiaglearning/
    Twitter: @diaglearning
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/diagnostic-learning-services/
    Instagram: @diaglearning
    25 min
  • Episode 93 - Turning Struggles into Triumphs - Rachel Rakunas
    In this episode, Laurie and Abbey continue their new series called "Turning Struggles and Triumphs: Parenting through Learning Challenges." In this next episode, Laurie has a conversation with a guest named Rachel Rakunas, who shares her experience raising a child with learning differences. Rachel discusses her son's struggles, beginning with difficulty learning letter sounds in preschool, which later led to a diagnosis of dyslexia.
    Resources:
    Let's Talk Learning Disabilities Website: https://ltldpodcast.com
    Contact info for the podcast: [email protected]
    E-Diagnostic Learning Website: https://ediagnosticlearning.com
    Social:
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eDiaglearning/
    Twitter: @diaglearning
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/diagnostic-learning-services/
    Instagram: @diaglearning
    18 min
  • Episode 92 - Turning ADHD Struggles into Triumphs - Kelsey Talley
    In this episode, Laurie and Abbey continue their new series called "Turning Struggles and Triumphs: Parenting through Learning Challenges." In this next episode, Laurie has a conversation with a guest named Kelsey Talley. She shares her journey with her daughter Reagan, who recently received a diagnosis of ADHD. Drawing from her experience with her dyslexic son, Kelsey recognized similar patterns in Reagan's struggles and sought testing.
    Resources:
    Let's Talk Learning Disabilities Website: https://ltldpodcast.com
    Contact info for the podcast: [email protected]
    E-Diagnostic Learning Website: https://ediagnosticlearning.com
    Social:
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eDiaglearning/
    Twitter: @diaglearning
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/diagnostic-learning-services/
    Instagram: @diaglearning
    27 min
  • Episode 91 - Camp Dunnabeck and Camp Kodiak: Camps for Children with Learning Disabilities
    In a bonus episode, Laurie and Abbey discuss summer camps, chatting with both Karl Oppenheimer from Camp Dunnabeck and Ilana Stoch from Camp Kodiak. They hear how both camps are excellent summer options for students with learning disabilities.
    Resources:
    Camp Dunnabeck: https://www.kildonan.org/camp-dunnabeck/
    Camp Kodiak: https://www.campkodiak.com
    Let's Talk Learning Disabilities Website: https://ltldpodcast.com
    Contact info for the podcast: [email protected]
    E-Diagnostic Learning Website: https://ediagnosticlearning.com
    Social:
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eDiaglearning/
    Twitter: @diaglearning
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/diagnostic-learning-services/
    Instagram: @diaglearning
    45 min
  • Episode 90 - Landmark School and Summer Program
    In this episode, Laurie and Abbey they take a break from their parenting series to discuss summer programs, featuring a special guest, Melody O'Neil, from Landmark School in Massachusetts. The school offers comprehensive summer programs for students entering grades 2 through 12, focusing on literacy, math, study skills, and executive function.
    Resources:
    Landmark School Website: https://www.landmarkschool.org
    Let's Talk Learning Disabilities Website: https://ltldpodcast.com
    Contact info for the podcast: [email protected]
    E-Diagnostic Learning Website: https://ediagnosticlearning.com
    Social:
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eDiaglearning/
    Twitter: @diaglearning
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/diagnostic-learning-services/
    Instagram: @diaglearning
    26 min
  • Episode 89 - Council for Exceptional Children Convention 2024
    In this episode, Laurie hosts solo during the CEC (Council for Exceptional Children) Convention in San Antonio, engaging with guests like Jeanetta Bryant from Abilities Workshop, Michelle from Ta-Da! Languages, and Ilana from Camp Kodiak.
    Resources:
    Abilities Workshop: https://www.abilitiesworkshop.com
    Ta-Da! Languages: https://www.tadalanguages.com
    Camp Kodiak: https://www.campkodiak.com
    Let's Talk Learning Disabilities Website: https://ltldpodcast.com
    Contact info for the podcast: [email protected]
    E-Diagnostic Learning Website: https://ediagnosticlearning.com
    Social:
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eDiaglearning/
    Twitter: @diaglearning
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/diagnostic-learning-services/
    Instagram: @diaglearning
    22 min
  • Episode 88 - Turning Dyslexia and ADHD Struggles into Triumphs - Katie Ramsey
    In this episode, Laurie and Abbey continue their new series called "Turning Struggles and Triumphs: Parenting through Learning Challenges." In this next episode, Abbey has a conversation with a guest named Katie, who has three children with learning differences. Katie shares her experiences with her eldest son, who was diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD at the age of seven.
    Resources:
    Let's Talk Learning Disabilities Website: https://ltldpodcast.com
    Contact info for the podcast: [email protected]
    E-Diagnostic Learning Website: https://ediagnosticlearning.com
    Social:
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eDiaglearning/
    Twitter: @diaglearning
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/diagnostic-learning-services/
    Instagram: @diaglearning
    22 min
  • Episode 87 - Learning Disabilities Association Conference 2024
    In this lively discussion from the Learning Disability Association (LDA) Conference in Orlando, Laurie and Abbey interview three guests: Polly from Legi-Liner, Jennifer from Syllables Learning Center, and Tim and Lindsay from OrCam. They share great insights into innovative tools and approaches for individuals with learning disabilities.
    Resources:
    Polly Benson
    https://www.legiliner.com
    https://www.facebook.com/Legilinertool
    https://www.instagram.com/legiliner
    Jennifer Hasser
    https://syllableslearningcenter.com
    Lindsey Lamica & Tim Stanton
    https://www.orcam.com/en-us/home
    Let's Talk Learning Disabilities Website: https://ltldpodcast.com
    Contact info for the podcast: [email protected]
    E-Diagnostic Learning Website: https://ediagnosticlearning.com
    Social:
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eDiaglearning/
    Twitter: @diaglearning
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/diagnostic-learning-services/
    Instagram: @diaglearning
    26 min

About Let’s Talk Learning Disabilities

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With over 30 years in combined experience as diagnosticians, Laurie and Abbey dive into what they’ve learned behind the scenes in their podcast, Let’s Talk Learning Disabilities.

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