In this episode, Laurie and Abbey break down the six key components of executive functioning skills: focus, initiation, memory, action, effort, and emotional regulation.

They explain how these skills impact daily life and preview an upcoming mini-series that will explore each component in greater detail with professionals from the ADHD community.

In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey tackle some of the most common questions they receive from clients and others reaching out for help. They cover a variety of topics related to learning disabilities, providing valuable insights, tips, and clarifications to help listeners better understand these challenges.

In this episode, Laurie and Abbey explore intellectual developmental disorders (intellectual disabilities), discussing how individuals are diagnosed and evaluated. They also cover what educational settings look like for students with intellectual disabilities and what services are available, both during their school years and after transitioning out of the public education system.

In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey revisit the topic of dyslexia, exploring how it can be identified at various stages of life and the role of dyslexia therapy programs in treatment.

They also take the time to address and debunk common myths about dyslexia, offering clarity and helpful information for both students and adults seeking answers.

In this episode, Laurie and Abbey interview Amy Whipple, a Speech-Language Pathologist and and dedicated advocate for individuals with communication disorders.

Amy shares her wealth of knowledge on speech and language challenges, and provides helpful resources for families seeking answers and assistance in dealing with speech and language challenges.

In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey interview Danielle Winton from Memory Strategies, a memory expert, about strategies for improving memory retention and recall.

Danielle shares her expertise in helping individuals not only memorize facts for short-term retention but also store information in long-term memory for better recall.Learn practical strategies for boosting memory and improving academic or personal performance.

In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey chat with Jen Benna, a board-certified Behavior Analyst, about about supporting parents in the special education system.

Jen has developed resources and support programs for families and shares shares her experience creating resources and programs that help fill in information gaps for families, offering guidance on how to effectively advocate for children with special needs.

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.