Laurie and Abbey discuss key tips for getting ready for the new school year, including reviewing accommodation plans and communicating with teachers. They also talk about how students can start advocating for their own needs as they grow older and head into college.

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.

Laurie and Abbey interview Krys Kornmeier, an independent filmmaker behind Normal Isn't Real. Krys shares the inspiration for the film, how she got started, and highlights some of the powerful stories featured in the film.

Laurie and Abbey interview three staff members from Landmark College, an institution founded to support students with dyslexia and other learning disabilities. Mark, Adam, and Mike discuss the college’s processes, how they serve neurodivergent learners, and the unique educational experience they provide.

Abbey continues the “intervention series” by interviewing Sue Zapf, an Interactive Metronome provider and founder of Children’s Therapy Center, Inc. Sue shares the benefits of IM therapy, her personal experience with it, and how the therapy can be customized to meet individual needs.

Laurie and Abbey continue their ‘intervention series’ with Jake Sussman, founder of Superpower Mentors. Jake shares the inspiration behind his company and reflects on his personal struggles with learning challenges growing up as a neurodivergent kid.

Laurie and Abbey continue their ‘intervention series’ with Patrick Mulick, a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst.

Patrick shares his insights on how to prevent challenging behaviors before they escalate and discusses proactive strategies to foster an environment where students feel supported, confident, and ready to succeed.

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.