Laurie and Abbey explore alternative ADHD treatments, focusing on neurofeedback. They’re joined by Betsy Ezell, Director of Neurofeedback at Heritage Counseling and Consulting, who shares her expertise as a licensed clinician and explains how neurofeedback therapy can effectively support individuals with ADHD.

Laurie and Abbey talk with Pam Cusick about the challenges and strategies for embracing neurodiversity in the workplace. Pam shares valuable insights from a recent survey by Rare Patient Voice, sharing the experiences of neurodivergent individuals in their work environments.

Laurie and Abbey sit down with Nadaya Cross, Director of Disability Services at Texas Woman's University. Nadaya shares her journey and discusses the progress being made to support students with disabilities and create a more inclusive, accessible campus.

Laurie and Abbey welcome Anna Popp. Anna shares her journey into advocacy, discusses the importance of understanding children's rights in the education system and offers guidance on how parents can ensure their children receive the support they need.

Laurie and Abbey discuss important tips for getting ready for the new school year. They cover reviewing accommodation plans, communicating with teachers, and how students can begin advocating for their own needs as they grow older and enter college.

In this special episode, Laurie and Abbey celebrate the milestone of their 100th podcast episode. They reflect on the growth of the podcast and share impactful feedback from listeners, highlighting the positive difference their work has made in the lives of those tuning in.

Laurie and Abbey chat with Cindy Palmer from STEM Tutoring, a specialist in dyscalculia.

Cindy shares her journey from high school biology teacher to one-on-one therapist, focusing on helping adolescents with math-related learning challenges.

Laurie and Abbey talk with Candace from Lively Minds Institute, who shares her journey from teaching academic content to focusing on executive function skills like organization and task management. Candace explains how this shift led to the creation of Lively Minds Institute, where they teach students strategies to succeed academically.

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.

Laurie and Abbey welcome Dr. Sandra Elliott from Touch Math to discuss her work with dyscalculia and the origins of the Touch Math program. Dr. Elliott shares how the program was developed in 1975 to help students with autism understand math through concrete objects and visual aids.

In this final episode of their parenting series, Laurie and Abbey talk to Sarah about her daughter, who struggled with math despite doing well in other subjects. Sarah shares how she faced challenges getting the support she needed, shedding light on the difficulties many parents face when seeking help for learning differences.

Laurie and Abbey continue their series "Turning Struggles and Triumphs: Parenting through Learning Challenges." Laurie chats with Heather Brown, whose daughter Cambri faced learning difficulties from a young age. Heather shares her journey advocating for Cambri’s dyslexia screening after noticing early signs, leading to a diagnosis in first grade.

Laurie and Abbey continue their series "Turning Struggles and Triumphs: Parenting through Learning Challenges."

Laurie chats with Rachel Rakunas, who shares her experience raising a child with learning differences. Rachel discusses her son’s early struggles with letter sounds, which ultimately led to a dyslexia diagnosis.

Laurie and Abbey continue their series "Turning Struggles and Triumphs: Parenting through Learning Challenges."
Laurie chats with Kelsey Talley, who shares her journey with her daughter Reagan’s recent ADHD diagnosis. Drawing on her experience with her dyslexic son, Kelsey recognized similar patterns in Reagan’s struggles and advocated for testing.

In this bonus episode, Laurie and Abbey chat with Karl Oppenheimer from Camp Dunnabeck and Ilana Stoch from Camp Kodiak. They discuss how both camps offer excellent summer options for students with learning disabilities, providing a supportive environment for growth and fun.

Laurie and Abbey take a break from their parenting series to discuss summer programs with Melody O'Neil from Landmark School in Massachusetts. Melody shares details about the school’s summer programs for students in grades 2 through 12, focusing on literacy, math, study skills, and executive function.

In this episode, Laurie goes solo at the CEC (Council for Exceptional Children) Convention in San Antonio, chatting with guests like Jeanetta Bryant from Abilities Workshop, Michelle from Ta-Da! Languages, and Ilana from Camp Kodiak. Tune in for insights and exciting highlights from the event!

Laurie and Abbey continue their series "Turning Struggles and Triumphs: Parenting through Learning Challenges." Abbey chats with Katie, a mother of three children with learning differences. Katie shares her journey with her eldest son, who was diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD at seven.

Live from the Learning Disability Association (LDA) Conference in Orlando, Laurie and Abbey interview Polly from Legi-Liner, Jennifer from Syllables Learning Center, and Tim and Lindsay from OrCam. They share valuable insights into innovative tools and approaches designed to support individuals with learning disabilities.

Laurie and Abbey continue their series "Turning Struggles and Triumphs: Parenting through Learning Challenges." Laurie chats with Jennifer, a mother of four children with learning disabilities, who shares her family’s journey through diagnoses and the coping strategies that have helped them along the way.