Laurie and Abbey continue their ‘Intervention series’ with Lindsay Hollmuller from Dallas Integrated Counseling.

Lindsay explores the widespread issue of test anxiety, explaining how the Test Edge program helps individuals conquer this challenge—whether it’s linked to a learning disability or a concern on its own sharing practical strategies for tackling anxiety and boosting performance.

Laurie and Abbey continue the ‘intervention series’ in an interview with Rachel Erickson from Breakaway Test Prep, a service available to students across the country for help with standardized testing.

Laurie and Abbey continue the ‘Intervention Series’ in an interview with Dr. Bianca Busch, a psychiatrist licensed across multiple states, to tackle common myths about ADHD medication.

Dr. Busch shares her approach to treatment, covering both stimulant and non-stimulant options, and answers frequently asked questions about medication for individuals with ADHD.

Laurie and Abbey continue the intervention series with part 2 of their conversation with Melanie Florsheim from Gateway Growth.

Melanie dives deeper into the impact of Dyslexia Therapy, discussing why consistency is key, the importance of pairing it with other supplemental curriculums, and the crucial role early intervention plays in a child’s success.

Laurie and Abbey continue the ‘intervention series’ and sit down again with Melanie Florsheim from Gateway Growth.

Melanie, who previously joined the podcast as an ADHD coach, shares her true passion for Dyslexia. She explains what Dyslexia really is and how targeted Dyslexia Therapy can significantly reduce the severity of the disorder, offering hope and progress for those affected.

In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey explore emotional regulation with ADHD Coach Brooke Schnittman, a key executive functioning skill that many individuals with ADHD struggle with.

Brooke shares valuable tools and resources to help with emotional awareness and regulation, as well as practical strategies for managing emotions, building awareness, and improving emotional control.

Discover resources that can help you or a loved one with ADHD regulate emotions more effectively.

In this episode, Laurie and Abbey continue their ‘Executive Functioning’ Series, focusing on the skill of effort with ADHD Coach Michael Snyder.

Michael shares his personal journey with ADHD and offers strategies he uses with his clients to manage effort in tasks that can feel overwhelming. Learn how to improve focus and effort management, and get tips for overcoming the common ADHD struggle of maintaining effort over time.

Laurie and Abbey continue their Executive Functioning Series, focusing on the skill of “Action” or “Self-regulation,” with ADHD coach Melanie Florsheim.

Melanie shares her personal experiences with ADHD and dyslexia and discusses strategies she uses to help individuals and parents navigate moments of impulsivity and action regulation. Learn techniques to manage the impulsive side of ADHD and build healthier habits.

In this episode, Laurie and Abbey continue their ‘Executive Functioning’ Series with Danielle Winton from Memory Strategies.

Danielle dives into the world of memory, explaining the causes behind common memory struggles. They discuss the connection between executive functioning and memory, and how you can improve memory skills for yourself or those around you.

In this episode, Laurie and Abbey continue their Executive Functioning Skills series, focusing on initiation. They interview Mary Smith, an ADHD Coach and founder of Chaos Free ADHD.

Mary shares her expertise in helping individuals with ADHD overcome challenges related to task initiation, offering valuable strategies and support to get things started and follow through.

In this episode, Laurie and Abbey begin their Executive Functioning Series with Trina Haynes, "My Lady ADHD." Trina shares her personal insights and tips on improving focus, managing distractions, and shifting attention effectively as someone with ADHD. Learn strategies to enhance focus and better navigate daily tasks, supported by Trina’s expertise and social media insights.

In milestone episode 50, Laurie shares her personal story of growing up with ADHD, even though she wasn't diagnosed until her adult years.

She reflects on her career choices, career changes, and life transitions, offering insight into how her ADHD shaped her journey.

In this episode, Laurie and Abbey sit down with Tim Niermeyer from Next Step College to Career Coaching.

Tim shares how his program helps college students prepare for the workforce by offering one-on-one résumé coaching and career prep. He explains how they guide students in landing their dream job in their desired field after college.

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.