In this episode, Laurie and Abbey interview Ann Kaplan, a parenting coach who specializes in helping parents discover the right approach to successful parenting.

Ann shares her valuable insights on understanding root behaviors and how effective discipline and consequences can help children develop positive behaviors and life skills. Learn practical advice for successful, purposeful parenting.

In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey speak with Leslie Josel, founder of Order Out of Chaos, about strategies for overcoming procrastination.

Leslie shares her expertise on helping parents and students tackle procrastination with functional and practical strategies, offering insights into how to overcome procrastination and increase productivity.

In this episode of the “Living With” series, Laurie and Abbey sit down with their friend and colleague, Stacey Harari, a language therapist who shares her journey with dyslexia, ADHD, and visual processing disorder.

Stacey shares her experience navigating dyslexia, ADHD, and visual processing disorder throughout her life, challenges she faced and how her experiences shaped her work as a language therapist today.

In this episode, Laurie and Abbey continue the 'Living With’ Series interview DJ Tharrington, a past client who shares his inspiring journey of growing up with dyslexia.

DJ discusses his battle with ADA discrimination, how it fueled his passion for law, and his path to law school. Listen to this inspiring story of resilience and advocacy for learning disabilities.

In this episode, Laurie and Abbey continue their conversation with Darius Namdaran, founder of BulletMap Academy, in the second part of their series on dyslexia, ADHD, and mind mapping.

This time, they dive into how dyslexia and ADHD affect adults in the workplace and discuss strategies for managing these challenges effectively for support individuals in their professional lives.

This is the second part of a two-part series on mind mapping and learning strategies.

In this episode, Laurie and Abbey continue their "Living With" series with Darius Namdaran, founder of BulletMap Academy.

Darius shares his personal journey with dyslexia and ADHD and explains how mind mapping helps organize thoughts, enhances learning, and leads to growth and understanding in education.

This episode is the first of a two-part series.

In this episode, Laurie and Abbey continue the "Living With..." series with Markus S., an NYU student with ADHD. Markus shares his experience navigating life with ADHD, going through testing for ADHD, dyslexia, and visual processing, and how these challenges shaped his academic and personal life.

Tune in for a candid conversation about growing up with ADHD and thriving in college despite learning differences.

In this episode, Laurie and Abbey continue the "Living With..." series with SJ, who shares her experience of being diagnosed with Visual Processing Disorder.

SJ discusses the red flags she noticed, the testing and diagnosis process, and the treatments that help her manage her condition. Tune in for valuable insights on recognizing and coping with Visual Processing Disorder.

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.

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.

In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey wrap up the year 2021 and cast some vision for what is to come in future episodes of Let’s Talk Learning Disabilities.

In this episode, Laurie and Abbey kick off their new "Living With" series with a special interview featuring Emily, a past client who first met Laurie in 5th grade. Diagnosed with Central Auditory Processing Disorder and Dyslexia and having gone through a dyslexia program, Emily shares her personal journey of learning to cope with dyslexia and how she's overcome challenges.

In this episode, Laurie and Abbey continue their interview with Tracy Otsuka, creator of ADHD for Smart Ass Women.

In part two of their conversation, Tracy discusses Coretography and other topics related to ADHD management and personal growth. Tune in for more expert advice on living with and thriving through ADHD.

In this episode, Laurie and Abbey chat with Tracy Otsuka, creator of ADHD for Smart Ass Women. Tracy shares her journey with ADHD, how she supports others with similar challenges, and the valuable lessons she’s learned along the way.

This is the first part of a two-part interview, so stay tuned for more insights in the next episode!

In this episode, Laurie and Abbey interview Cheryl Susman, a skilled ADHD coach who works with individuals, parents, and spouses navigating the challenges of ADHD. Cheryl shares her insights into coaching strategies supporting individuals with ADHD, and their families.

Tune in for helpful tools and approaches to managing ADHD in everyday life.

In this episode, Laurie and Abbey interview former Special Education Director Nancy Isaacs about the public school evaluation and accommodation process.

Drawing from her experience in multiple roles within the education system, Nancy explains what families can expect and what public schools can—and can’t—do when it comes to evaluating and supporting students through special education services.

In this episode, Laurie and Abbey speak with Dr. Lindsay Berry, an optometrist specializing in visual processing disorders. Learn how to recognize the signs of visual processing challenges and explore effective treatments that can help individuals improve learning and daily functioning. Tune in to learn how to support individuals with visual processing challenges.

In this episode, Laurie and Abbey chat with Beth McGaw of Launchpad Consulting Group about the support available for adults with learning disabilities. Learn how individuals can navigate college, transition into the workforce, or make a career change with the right guidance and resources.

In this episode, Laurie and Abbey sit down with Educational Therapist Hannah Ross, practice owner in the Los Angeles area.

Hannah explains what Educational Therapy is, how it differs from other types of therapy, and how her practice supports students with learning differences through personalized strategies that go beyond traditional tutoring.