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Episode # 97 - Interview with an Occupational Therapist from LegiLiner
Laurie and Abbey welcome Polly Benson from LegiLiner.
Polly, an occupational therapist, shares her journey from hand-drawing lines for students with handwriting difficulties to inventing a rolling stamp for easier line-making. After positive feedback from teachers, she pursued patenting and manufacturing her innovative solution.
Episode # 74 - Testing for Specific Learning Disability in Written Expression
Laurie and Abbey chat with Jennifer King of Dysgraphia Life about understanding the testing process for children with dysgraphia. Jennifer shares her story, the challenges of identifying dysgraphia, and valuable resources for those seeking more information on this learning difference.
Episode # 67 - Dysgraphia Life with Jennifer King
Laurie and Abbey interview Jennifer King from Dysgraphia Life. Jennifer shares her story and how Dysgraphia Life was created, offering valuable insights and resources for anyone seeking more information about dysgraphia.
Episode # 33 - Living With Dysgraphia – Hunter Donahue
In Episode 33, Laurie and Abbey continue their “Living With” series with Hunter Donahue, a college student living with dysgraphia. Hunter shares his experience managing dysgraphia in higher education, offering valuable insights into advocating for his needs and using tools like Mod Math and Snap Type to improve his academic experience. Listen in for tips on navigating dysgraphia and achieving success in school.
Episode # 32 - An Interview with Dysgraphia Specialist, Kendra Wagner
In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey sit down with Kendra Wagner, a Learning Specialist from Seattle, Washington, to discuss all things dysgraphia.
Kendra shares her deep knowledge about the challenges of dysgraphia, offering insights into treatment and coaching. Discover helpful strategies and educational resources to support students and individuals with dysgraphia.
Episode #15 - Occupational Therapy with Betsy Williams
In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey chat with Betsy Williams, an Occupational Therapist from Top Pediatric Therapy, about how occupational therapy can support children and adults with learning disabilities.
Discover how therapy helps improve motor skills, enhance learning abilities, and positively impact quality of life. Betsy also shares tips and tools to aid in handwriting development and more.
Episode #10 - Understanding Dysgraphia
In this episode, Laurie and Abbey dive into the topic of dysgraphia—what it is, how to recognize it, and how to support those diagnosed. They explore common accommodations and share practical tools and resources that can make a big difference.