The LDA Podcast Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:23:22 -0400 https://ldaamerica.org/ en-us © 2026 The LDA Podcast yes 4c4fcbc9-0eea-5782-a1a4-a537e6e26d5f LDA America episodic false This series from the Learning Disabilities Association of America features individuals with learning disabilities, researchers, parents, educators, and other experts to discuss the latest LD research, strategies, lived experiences, and more! 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, Parenting, ADHD, Dyslexia, Anxiety, IEP, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Neurodiverse, Neurodiversity LDA America https://storage.buzzsprout.com/g9hyrdmrn0yomyghr1g4n4z63sk2?.jpg The LDA Podcast https://ldaamerica.org/ HCP: New Approach Methods (NAMs) explained and why kids’ brains need better policy safeguards HCP: New Approach Methods (NAMs) explained and why kids’ brains need better policy safeguards What are New Approach Methods (NAMs) and how do they compare to traditional rodent testing? Are computer models and cell-based tests reliable for identifying chemicals with potential neurodevelopmental impacts? Learn what NAMs are and why LDA and our partners are concerned that these tests, when misused without appropriate safety factors or other health-protective policies, are likely to result in unsafe chemical regulations that fail to protect children’s brains.

]]> What are New Approach Methods (NAMs) and how do they compare to traditional rodent testing? Are computer models and cell-based tests reliable for identifying chemicals with potential neurodevelopmental impacts? Learn what NAMs are and why LDA and our partners are concerned that these tests, when misused without appropriate safety factors or other health-protective policies, are likely to result in unsafe chemical regulations that fail to protect children’s brains.

]]> Ericka Pardun Buzzsprout-19920762 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400 1451 full false No Experience Necessary: How PAW Patrol's Co-Creator Turned Dysgraphia Into a Learning Gift No Experience Necessary: How PAW Patrol's Co-Creator Turned Dysgraphia Into a Learning Gift LDA board chair Mark DiPietro talks with Ronnen Harary, co-founder of Spin Master and co-creator of PAW Patrol, about his new book, No Experience Necessary: Why Betting on Yourself in Your 20s Is the Best Decision You'll Ever Make. Ronnen was identified with dysgraphia at age 10 in Toronto's public schools in 1979 and credits his accommodations with getting him through high school. He also describes growing up ashamed of his learning disability, hiding his extra exam time from classmates, and never having a single conversation with his parents about it.

Ronnen now calls his LD a "learning gift." He explains the workarounds he built over a 32-year career: running meetings as live problem-solving sessions instead of using PowerPoint, visiting partners in person to read body language and environments, and protecting his mornings, when his thinking and handwriting are strongest. He argues that having a learning disability makes people more creative, because they have to keep inventing ways around obstacles.

The conversation closes on failure. Ronnen says growing up as "the king of the Cs" taught him that he could get through anything, and he walks through three toy flops Spin Master had in a row, including Don't Free Freddy. His advice to young adults, and to anxious parents of kids with LD, is that failure carries more useful information than success, and that the bigger risk is never trying at all.

]]> LDA board chair Mark DiPietro talks with Ronnen Harary, co-founder of Spin Master and co-creator of PAW Patrol, about his new book, No Experience Necessary: Why Betting on Yourself in Your 20s Is the Best Decision You'll Ever Make. Ronnen was identified with dysgraphia at age 10 in Toronto's public schools in 1979 and credits his accommodations with getting him through high school. He also describes growing up ashamed of his learning disability, hiding his extra exam time from classmates, and never having a single conversation with his parents about it.

Ronnen now calls his LD a "learning gift." He explains the workarounds he built over a 32-year career: running meetings as live problem-solving sessions instead of using PowerPoint, visiting partners in person to read body language and environments, and protecting his mornings, when his thinking and handwriting are strongest. He argues that having a learning disability makes people more creative, because they have to keep inventing ways around obstacles.

The conversation closes on failure. Ronnen says growing up as "the king of the Cs" taught him that he could get through anything, and he walks through three toy flops Spin Master had in a row, including Don't Free Freddy. His advice to young adults, and to anxious parents of kids with LD, is that failure carries more useful information than success, and that the bigger risk is never trying at all.

]]> LDA of America Buzzsprout-19902230 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:00:00 -0400 1554 full false HCP: You are Not Alone: Michelle Eason Shares her Lead Poisoning Journey HCP: You are Not Alone: Michelle Eason Shares her Lead Poisoning Journey Michelle shares her granddaughter’s lead poisoning story, provides tips, and emphasizes resources for families struggling with (affected by? Or dealing with) lead poisoning. Michelle is a parent ambassador with the Healthy Homes Coalition of West Michigan.

LDA’s Healthy Children Project thanks our podcast co-sponsors Healthy Homes Coalition of West Michigan and the Ecology Center. Tracy Gregoire, LDA’s HCP Director, chats with guest speakers Jameela Maun, Michelle Eason, and Meli Garcia. 



]]> Michelle shares her granddaughter’s lead poisoning story, provides tips, and emphasizes resources for families struggling with (affected by? Or dealing with) lead poisoning. Michelle is a parent ambassador with the Healthy Homes Coalition of West Michigan.

LDA’s Healthy Children Project thanks our podcast co-sponsors Healthy Homes Coalition of West Michigan and the Ecology Center. Tracy Gregoire, LDA’s HCP Director, chats with guest speakers Jameela Maun, Michelle Eason, and Meli Garcia. 



]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-19670852 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0400 1394 full false Comprehensive LD Evaluations: Understanding Why a Student is Struggling Comprehensive LD Evaluations: Understanding Why a Student is Struggling Jenny Ponzuric is a licensed educational psychologist, educational consultant, IEP master coach, and certified leadership and mindset coach. In this episode, Jenny discusses the importance of understanding a student's full learning profile, factors school psychologists should keep in mind when performing learning disability evaluations, and how to ensure that parents and practitioners are on the same page. 

]]> Jenny Ponzuric is a licensed educational psychologist, educational consultant, IEP master coach, and certified leadership and mindset coach. In this episode, Jenny discusses the importance of understanding a student's full learning profile, factors school psychologists should keep in mind when performing learning disability evaluations, and how to ensure that parents and practitioners are on the same page. 

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-19533568 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0400 1653 full false Dr. Douglas Sims: Dyslexic Scientist Dr. Douglas Sims: Dyslexic Scientist Dr. Douglas Sims is a scientist, entrepreneur, author, and learning disability advocate. Dr. Sims discusses their experience in school with dyslexia and ADHD, and shares how they harnessed their strengths to reach success. 

]]> Dr. Douglas Sims is a scientist, entrepreneur, author, and learning disability advocate. Dr. Sims discusses their experience in school with dyslexia and ADHD, and shares how they harnessed their strengths to reach success. 

]]> audiojungle.net/user/dirtyflint Buzzsprout-19418798 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0400 1468 full false Navigating College Admissions for Students with Learning Disabilities Navigating College Admissions for Students with Learning Disabilities Dr. Rachel Rubin is an internationally-recognized college admissions expert, and the founder of Spark Admissions. In this episode, Dr. Rubin discusses the latest trends in college admissions, how students with LD can prepare, disclosing a learning disability in an application, and more!

]]> Dr. Rachel Rubin is an internationally-recognized college admissions expert, and the founder of Spark Admissions. In this episode, Dr. Rubin discusses the latest trends in college admissions, how students with LD can prepare, disclosing a learning disability in an application, and more!

]]> audiojungle.net/user/dirtyflint Buzzsprout-19397294 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0400 1350 full false ADHD & Parenting: A Talk with an ADHD Coach ADHD & Parenting: A Talk with an ADHD Coach Jeremy Didier is an ADHD coach, parent, immediate past president of CHADD's board of directors, a clinical social worker, and addiction counselor. Jeremy explains the importance of recognizing ADHD, shares how parents can support their neurodivergent children, and discusses her own ADHD diagnosis that came later in life. 

]]> Jeremy Didier is an ADHD coach, parent, immediate past president of CHADD's board of directors, a clinical social worker, and addiction counselor. Jeremy explains the importance of recognizing ADHD, shares how parents can support their neurodivergent children, and discusses her own ADHD diagnosis that came later in life. 

]]> audiojungle.net/user/dirtyflint Buzzsprout-19312759 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0400 1849 full false Reducing Educator Burnout with Applied Harmony Reducing Educator Burnout with Applied Harmony Katrina Huels, founder and CEO of Applied Harmony, discusses how burnout can impact educators and administrators. 

]]> Katrina Huels, founder and CEO of Applied Harmony, discusses how burnout can impact educators and administrators. 

]]> audiojungle.net/user/dirtyflint Buzzsprout-19273966 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400 1433 full false A Speech Language Pathologist's Approach to NVLD A Speech Language Pathologist's Approach to NVLD Breanna Raborn is a speech language pathologist specializing in pediatric private practice. Breanna discusses NVLD, and how speech language pathologists can help improve social communication and understanding of receptive and expressive language. 

]]> Breanna Raborn is a speech language pathologist specializing in pediatric private practice. Breanna discusses NVLD, and how speech language pathologists can help improve social communication and understanding of receptive and expressive language. 

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-19121233 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400 1027 full false Milliseconds Matter: Understanding How We Read with Eye-Tracking Research Milliseconds Matter: Understanding How We Read with Eye-Tracking Research Ryan Buggy of The Reading League is a PhD student in cognitive psychology, and is currently using eye tracking technology to study how the brain processes language. Ryan discusses the cognitive processes that impact reading and language and what the latest eye-tracking research can tell us about how we read. Based on this research, Ryan also shares best practices for educators and practitioners. 

Mentioned in the episode:

The Road to Running Records

The Reading League Journal: Measure What Matters

ACT: Reading Between the Lines


]]> Ryan Buggy of The Reading League is a PhD student in cognitive psychology, and is currently using eye tracking technology to study how the brain processes language. Ryan discusses the cognitive processes that impact reading and language and what the latest eye-tracking research can tell us about how we read. Based on this research, Ryan also shares best practices for educators and practitioners. 

Mentioned in the episode:

The Road to Running Records

The Reading League Journal: Measure What Matters

ACT: Reading Between the Lines


]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-19066150 Wed, 20 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400 2073 full false Developmental Language Disorder & Dyslexia Developmental Language Disorder & Dyslexia Carlin Graveline Ku discusses developmental language disorder, and shares how language skills and reading skills intersect. Carlin explains why DLD is hard to identify, and the importance of understanding the root cause of difficulties in reading. 

Read Untangling DLD and Dyslexia 



]]> Carlin Graveline Ku discusses developmental language disorder, and shares how language skills and reading skills intersect. Carlin explains why DLD is hard to identify, and the importance of understanding the root cause of difficulties in reading. 

Read Untangling DLD and Dyslexia 



]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-18958645 Wed, 06 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400 1728 full false Executive Functioning for K-3: Building Core Cognitive Processing Skills Executive Functioning for K-3: Building Core Cognitive Processing Skills Dr. Sarah Oberle and Mitch Weathers, co-authors of “Executive Functions for Every K-3 Classroom: Promoting Self-Regulation for a Strong Start” discuss the increased need of support in working memory, inhibition, and cognitive flexibility in K-3 students, and the unique considerations and strategies needed for the primary population. 

]]> Dr. Sarah Oberle and Mitch Weathers, co-authors of “Executive Functions for Every K-3 Classroom: Promoting Self-Regulation for a Strong Start” discuss the increased need of support in working memory, inhibition, and cognitive flexibility in K-3 students, and the unique considerations and strategies needed for the primary population. 

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-18976455 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400 2139 full false An NVLD Experience: A Talk with Carolyn Sophia Skowron An NVLD Experience: A Talk with Carolyn Sophia Skowron Carolyn Skowron discusses her lived experience with Nonverbal Learning Disability, which can impact visual-spatial abilities and social abilities. Carolyn shares advice, talks about the obstacles and social-emotional challenges that those with NVLD face, and more!

Visit Carolyn’s website: https://www.carolynsophia.com/unbreakable 



]]> Carolyn Skowron discusses her lived experience with Nonverbal Learning Disability, which can impact visual-spatial abilities and social abilities. Carolyn shares advice, talks about the obstacles and social-emotional challenges that those with NVLD face, and more!

Visit Carolyn’s website: https://www.carolynsophia.com/unbreakable 



]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-18880789 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400 1253 full false Creating a Space for All of Us: Teaching About Accessibility with Zero Barriers Creating a Space for All of Us: Teaching About Accessibility with Zero Barriers Zero Barriers in STEM Education is a new, free educational resource from the Smithsonian Science Education Center that gets students to investigate barriers to accessibility in their community by using social science tools. 

Khadijah Thibodeaux, a Senior Science Curriculum Developer at the Smithsonian Science Education Center, shares the process of creating the guide, which includes over 60 perspectives from individuals with disabilities and those most impacted by barriers to accessibility. 

Jen Reichwage, a 7th and 8th grade science teacher who implemented the guide in her classroom, shares how Zero Barriers guided her students to recognize obstacles to accessibility everywhere, and led to them making positive changes in their community. 

Learn more about Zero Barriers at: https://ssec.si.edu/zero-barriers-guide 



]]> Zero Barriers in STEM Education is a new, free educational resource from the Smithsonian Science Education Center that gets students to investigate barriers to accessibility in their community by using social science tools. 

Khadijah Thibodeaux, a Senior Science Curriculum Developer at the Smithsonian Science Education Center, shares the process of creating the guide, which includes over 60 perspectives from individuals with disabilities and those most impacted by barriers to accessibility. 

Jen Reichwage, a 7th and 8th grade science teacher who implemented the guide in her classroom, shares how Zero Barriers guided her students to recognize obstacles to accessibility everywhere, and led to them making positive changes in their community. 

Learn more about Zero Barriers at: https://ssec.si.edu/zero-barriers-guide 



]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-18868503 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400 1729 full false NVLD: A Visual-Spatial Disorder NVLD: A Visual-Spatial Disorder Amy Margolis and Prudence Fisher are two nonverbal learning disability researchers who are pushing to get NVLD included in the DSM, and proposing a rename: Developmental Visual-Spatial Disorder. 

Amy and Prudence discuss the signs of NVLD, how it differs from other diagnoses, and how a lack of understanding and awareness can lead to those with a visual-spatial disorder not getting the key support they need to thrive. 



]]> Amy Margolis and Prudence Fisher are two nonverbal learning disability researchers who are pushing to get NVLD included in the DSM, and proposing a rename: Developmental Visual-Spatial Disorder. 

Amy and Prudence discuss the signs of NVLD, how it differs from other diagnoses, and how a lack of understanding and awareness can lead to those with a visual-spatial disorder not getting the key support they need to thrive. 



]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-18401972 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500 2330 full false Dysgraphia: More Than Just Messy Handwriting Dysgraphia: More Than Just Messy Handwriting We’re joined by Kelli Fetter, founder of Handwriting Solutions, to talk all things dysgraphia! Kelli talks with us about how dysgraphia is so much more than just ‘messy handwriting,’ how to balance building handwriting skills with accommodations, pervasive dysgraphia myths, and more. 

Learn more about Handwriting Solutions at handwritingsolutions.org.  



]]> We’re joined by Kelli Fetter, founder of Handwriting Solutions, to talk all things dysgraphia! Kelli talks with us about how dysgraphia is so much more than just ‘messy handwriting,’ how to balance building handwriting skills with accommodations, pervasive dysgraphia myths, and more. 

Learn more about Handwriting Solutions at handwritingsolutions.org.  



]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-18356745 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0500 2017 full false Dysgraphia and ADHD in Adulthood: A Talk with Owen Small Dysgraphia and ADHD in Adulthood: A Talk with Owen Small Owen Small, a research assistant at Trinity College Dublin, shares how ADHD and dysgraphia impact his day-to-day in adulthood. 

Owen discusses how the self-knowledge from a diagnosis helped to reduce his stress around handwriting and productivity, provides insight into the ‘tides’ of motivation that can accompany ADHD, and shares advice for fellow individuals with LD. 

]]> Owen Small, a research assistant at Trinity College Dublin, shares how ADHD and dysgraphia impact his day-to-day in adulthood. 

Owen discusses how the self-knowledge from a diagnosis helped to reduce his stress around handwriting and productivity, provides insight into the ‘tides’ of motivation that can accompany ADHD, and shares advice for fellow individuals with LD. 

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-18011329 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0400 1499 full false Uncovering Inequities in Special Education: A Conversation with Dr. Paul Morgan Uncovering Inequities in Special Education: A Conversation with Dr. Paul Morgan Dr. Paul Morgan is a researcher investigating disparities in disability identification and treatment during childhood. His research has found that students of color are likely to be under-identified for special education services despite a prevailing narrative that over-identification is always the issue. 

Dr. Morgan discusses the methodology of his studies, the importance of investigating a fuller set of explanatory factors for reading difficulties, and why strong claims about special education being a wholly negative "dumping ground" are not supported by the evidence. 

Dr. Morgan also discusses why there has been resistance to accepting the data, and shares findings from his latest study on the prevalence of reading difficulties. 



]]> Dr. Paul Morgan is a researcher investigating disparities in disability identification and treatment during childhood. His research has found that students of color are likely to be under-identified for special education services despite a prevailing narrative that over-identification is always the issue. 

Dr. Morgan discusses the methodology of his studies, the importance of investigating a fuller set of explanatory factors for reading difficulties, and why strong claims about special education being a wholly negative "dumping ground" are not supported by the evidence. 

Dr. Morgan also discusses why there has been resistance to accepting the data, and shares findings from his latest study on the prevalence of reading difficulties. 



]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-17797083 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400 2235 Research and Practice full false Dyscalculia in Adulthood: A Talk with Santina Taglialatela Dyscalculia in Adulthood: A Talk with Santina Taglialatela Santina Taglialatela, a recruiting coordinator who was recently diagnosed with dyscalculia, shares her experience of living with dyscalculia as an adult. 

Santina discusses some lesser known challenges that are caused by dyscalculia, managing and advocating for your learning disability in the workplace, the grieving process that can occur after getting a diagnosis later in life, and more! 



]]> Santina Taglialatela, a recruiting coordinator who was recently diagnosed with dyscalculia, shares her experience of living with dyscalculia as an adult. 

Santina discusses some lesser known challenges that are caused by dyscalculia, managing and advocating for your learning disability in the workplace, the grieving process that can occur after getting a diagnosis later in life, and more! 



]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-17742172 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0400 961 LD Voices full false Answering Why: Looking at Processing With Dr. Steven Feifer Answering Why: Looking at Processing With Dr. Steven Feifer Dr. Steven Feifer, a neuropsychologist who has authored 3 diagnostic achievement assessments, talks with us about the importance of understanding the different cognitive processes involved in reading, math, and writing to answer why a student is struggling.

Dr. Feifer will also be a keynote speaker at our 63rd Annual International Conference in St. Louis, and shares how his presentation will focus on how anxiety can impact processes like comprehension and working memory, and will include practices to help mitigate anxiety. 



]]> Dr. Steven Feifer, a neuropsychologist who has authored 3 diagnostic achievement assessments, talks with us about the importance of understanding the different cognitive processes involved in reading, math, and writing to answer why a student is struggling.

Dr. Feifer will also be a keynote speaker at our 63rd Annual International Conference in St. Louis, and shares how his presentation will focus on how anxiety can impact processes like comprehension and working memory, and will include practices to help mitigate anxiety. 



]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-17599119 Wed, 06 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0400 1456 Research and Practice full false Varied Ideas of Inclusion: Studying Parent and Teacher Perspectives Varied Ideas of Inclusion: Studying Parent and Teacher Perspectives Dr. Angela Thompson and Dr. Julia Carroll join us to discuss their recent research paper: Seeing, Being Seen, and Being Able to See Dyslexia in English Schools: Parent and Teacher Perspectives. 

Dr. Thompson and Dr. Carroll discuss how parents and teachers perceive inclusion for dyslexic students differently, including of lived experiences and school structure in their research, and the importance of a diagnosis for identity and interventions. 

Read "Seeing, Being Seen" here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/dys.70003 

]]> Dr. Angela Thompson and Dr. Julia Carroll join us to discuss their recent research paper: Seeing, Being Seen, and Being Able to See Dyslexia in English Schools: Parent and Teacher Perspectives. 

Dr. Thompson and Dr. Carroll discuss how parents and teachers perceive inclusion for dyslexic students differently, including of lived experiences and school structure in their research, and the importance of a diagnosis for identity and interventions. 

Read "Seeing, Being Seen" here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/dys.70003 

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-17501366 Wed, 16 Jul 2025 11:00:00 -0400 2460 Research and Practice full false There’s No Asterisk in Success: Meet Stefan Bauer of Marker Learning There’s No Asterisk in Success: Meet Stefan Bauer of Marker Learning We talk with Stefan Bauer, the Co-Founder and CEO of Marker Learning, an AI support for psychologists and educators designed to help more students to receive an evaluation. Stefan discusses his own difficulty in getting an evaluation growing up, how his diagnosis of dyslexia provided him with a roadmap to success, and the highlights of being able to pay it forward by creating Marker Learning.

]]> We talk with Stefan Bauer, the Co-Founder and CEO of Marker Learning, an AI support for psychologists and educators designed to help more students to receive an evaluation. Stefan discusses his own difficulty in getting an evaluation growing up, how his diagnosis of dyslexia provided him with a roadmap to success, and the highlights of being able to pay it forward by creating Marker Learning.

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-17403459 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 11:00:00 -0400 826 LD Voices full false EmpathEd: An Immersive Portrayal of Neurodiversity EmpathEd: An Immersive Portrayal of Neurodiversity When teachers struggled to support her daughter with dyslexia, Kirsten Bronkovic became inspired to create an 3D experiential platform to build empathy and understanding about neurodiverse students. Kirsten, CEO and Co-Founder of EmpathEd, joins us to discuss obstacles educators face when trying to understand neurodiverse students, how misconceptions can cause harm, and how neurodiverse individuals helped EmpathEd to put teachers in their student’s shoes. 

]]> When teachers struggled to support her daughter with dyslexia, Kirsten Bronkovic became inspired to create an 3D experiential platform to build empathy and understanding about neurodiverse students. Kirsten, CEO and Co-Founder of EmpathEd, joins us to discuss obstacles educators face when trying to understand neurodiverse students, how misconceptions can cause harm, and how neurodiverse individuals helped EmpathEd to put teachers in their student’s shoes. 

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-17319512 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 11:00:00 -0400 1343 full false Incorporating the Arts into Learning Incorporating the Arts into Learning Kelly Tanzi, a fourth grade writing teacher with a background in special education, shares how incorporating the arts into learning can create a powerful multi-dimensional learning experience for all students. 

Kelly discusses how incorporating arts projects can give students who struggle with reading and writing more agency in how they present their knowledge, and can hook the interest of reluctant readers. 

Along with examples of past artistic projects, Kelly shares resources for parents and educators looking to incorporate the arts into their student’s learning. 

Mentioned in the podcast:

National Gallery of Art

Folger Shakespeare Library

Phillips Collection

National Building Museum

National Women’s History Museum



]]> Kelly Tanzi, a fourth grade writing teacher with a background in special education, shares how incorporating the arts into learning can create a powerful multi-dimensional learning experience for all students. 

Kelly discusses how incorporating arts projects can give students who struggle with reading and writing more agency in how they present their knowledge, and can hook the interest of reluctant readers. 

Along with examples of past artistic projects, Kelly shares resources for parents and educators looking to incorporate the arts into their student’s learning. 

Mentioned in the podcast:

National Gallery of Art

Folger Shakespeare Library

Phillips Collection

National Building Museum

National Women’s History Museum



]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-17215262 Wed, 28 May 2025 10:00:00 -0400 1392 Research and Practice full false Defining Dyslexia in the UK: A Delphi Study Defining Dyslexia in the UK: A Delphi Study Dr. Julia Carroll, the lead researcher of "Toward a Consensus on Dyslexia," discusses why a consistent definition of dyslexia is so important, and the findings of the study. Highlights of the study include involving individuals with dyslexia, the large role cognitive processing plays in dyslexia, the need for interventions tailored to the individual, and more. Dr. Carroll also discusses the importance of recognizing struggles in dyslexia beyond reading and identifies areas of dyslexia research that need more study.

Read the "Consensus on Dyslexia" study here. 

]]> Dr. Julia Carroll, the lead researcher of "Toward a Consensus on Dyslexia," discusses why a consistent definition of dyslexia is so important, and the findings of the study. Highlights of the study include involving individuals with dyslexia, the large role cognitive processing plays in dyslexia, the need for interventions tailored to the individual, and more. Dr. Carroll also discusses the importance of recognizing struggles in dyslexia beyond reading and identifies areas of dyslexia research that need more study.

Read the "Consensus on Dyslexia" study here. 

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-17043554 Wed, 30 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0400 2446 Research and Practice, Dyslexia full false Empowerment Through Storytelling: A Talk with Aaron Wolf Empowerment Through Storytelling: A Talk with Aaron Wolf Aaron Wolf is a neurodiversity advocate, actor, director, media host, cofounder of film production company Howling Wolf Productions, and the founder of I Am Able, a nonprofit dedicated to neurodiversity awareness. 

Aaron discusses his experience with neurodiversity, what led him to create I Am Able, and how his natural creativity drove him to become a storyteller of neurodiverse experiences. 

https://www.iamablefoundation.org/ 

]]> Aaron Wolf is a neurodiversity advocate, actor, director, media host, cofounder of film production company Howling Wolf Productions, and the founder of I Am Able, a nonprofit dedicated to neurodiversity awareness. 

Aaron discusses his experience with neurodiversity, what led him to create I Am Able, and how his natural creativity drove him to become a storyteller of neurodiverse experiences. 

https://www.iamablefoundation.org/ 

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-16977484 Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0400 1814 LD Voices full false Lived Experience, Advocacy, and Research: Working Together to Meet the Needs of Neurodiverse Students Lived Experience, Advocacy, and Research: Working Together to Meet the Needs of Neurodiverse Students “I think the most radical thing you can do in education is speak up, listen, and to make room for love because every learner has a powerful story, and it's one that can be told and received when we offer the right tools to do so.” -Caroline Weaver

We sit with LD advocate and researcher Caroline Weaver to discuss her interdisciplinary capstone project that creates an intersection of lived experience, art, advocacy, and research. Caroline’s project delves into how school systems can cause harm and deficit mindsets to neurodiverse students, the power of self-love, self-knowledge, and self-advocacy, the importance of including individuals with LD in LD research, and much more. 

Visit Caroline’s project at: https://cpweaver26.wixsite.com/advocacy2action  

]]> “I think the most radical thing you can do in education is speak up, listen, and to make room for love because every learner has a powerful story, and it's one that can be told and received when we offer the right tools to do so.” -Caroline Weaver

We sit with LD advocate and researcher Caroline Weaver to discuss her interdisciplinary capstone project that creates an intersection of lived experience, art, advocacy, and research. Caroline’s project delves into how school systems can cause harm and deficit mindsets to neurodiverse students, the power of self-love, self-knowledge, and self-advocacy, the importance of including individuals with LD in LD research, and much more. 

Visit Caroline’s project at: https://cpweaver26.wixsite.com/advocacy2action  

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-16897799 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0400 1931 LD Voices, Research and Practice full false Coding the Brain: Thinking About Thinking with Dr. Jeff Karp Coding the Brain: Thinking About Thinking with Dr. Jeff Karp We sit down with Dr. Jeff Karp, a distinguished chair at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, professor at Harvard Medical School and MIT, and upcoming keynote speaker at our 62nd Annual Conference. Dr. Karp discusses his experience with learning disabilities, and how he began ‘thinking about thinking,’ and using pattern-recognition to begin to thrive. Dr. Karp shares some of his “Life Ignition Tools,” discusses how learning disabilities still impact him as an adult, addresses the self-shame many with LD can feel, and more. 

Learn more about our 62nd Annual Conference at: https://ldacon.org/
Visit Dr. Karp's website at: www.jeffkarp.com

]]> We sit down with Dr. Jeff Karp, a distinguished chair at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, professor at Harvard Medical School and MIT, and upcoming keynote speaker at our 62nd Annual Conference. Dr. Karp discusses his experience with learning disabilities, and how he began ‘thinking about thinking,’ and using pattern-recognition to begin to thrive. Dr. Karp shares some of his “Life Ignition Tools,” discusses how learning disabilities still impact him as an adult, addresses the self-shame many with LD can feel, and more. 

Learn more about our 62nd Annual Conference at: https://ldacon.org/
Visit Dr. Karp's website at: www.jeffkarp.com

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-16311882 Wed, 08 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0500 2495 LD Voices, Research and Practice full false What is Developmental Language Disorder? Part 2 What is Developmental Language Disorder? Part 2 In this second part of our conversation with Dr. Jan Wasowicz, Dr. Wasowicz delves into what an ideal intervention for developmental language disorder would look like, how language screeners are no longer a common practice in schools, and how interprofessional collaboration between speech language pathologists, school psychologists, and special education teachers is essential to effectively identify and support students with language disorders.

Resources:

Join the SPELLTalk listserv

The Language Literacy Network

A Review of Screeners to Identify Risk of Developmental Language Disorder



]]> In this second part of our conversation with Dr. Jan Wasowicz, Dr. Wasowicz delves into what an ideal intervention for developmental language disorder would look like, how language screeners are no longer a common practice in schools, and how interprofessional collaboration between speech language pathologists, school psychologists, and special education teachers is essential to effectively identify and support students with language disorders.

Resources:

Join the SPELLTalk listserv

The Language Literacy Network

A Review of Screeners to Identify Risk of Developmental Language Disorder



]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-16154959 Wed, 04 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0500 1268 Research and Practice full false What is Developmental Language Disorder? What is Developmental Language Disorder? Dr. Jan Wasowicz, a speech language pathologist and board certified specialist in child language, discusses Developmental Language Disorder, the signs of DLD, what an ideal evaluation would look like, and more. 


Resources:

Join the SPELLTalk listserv

We Need to Keep (But Revise) The Specific Learning Disability Construct in IDEA

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]]> Dr. Jan Wasowicz, a speech language pathologist and board certified specialist in child language, discusses Developmental Language Disorder, the signs of DLD, what an ideal evaluation would look like, and more. 


Resources:

Join the SPELLTalk listserv

We Need to Keep (But Revise) The Specific Learning Disability Construct in IDEA

www.DLDandme.org

www.RADLD.org



]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-16154957 Wed, 04 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0500 1593 Research and Practice full false Celebrating LD Advocates: Meet Lydia Pinto & Shoshana Holt-Auslander Celebrating LD Advocates: Meet Lydia Pinto & Shoshana Holt-Auslander Neurodiversity Alliance Ambassadors Lydia Pinto and Shoshana Holt-Auslander join us to talk about their journeys of becoming learning disability advocates, and how their current graduate school research projects are benefiting the disability community. Lydia and Shoshana also discuss defining success for themselves, the importance of sharing neurodiverse experiences to erase stigma, and more!

]]> Neurodiversity Alliance Ambassadors Lydia Pinto and Shoshana Holt-Auslander join us to talk about their journeys of becoming learning disability advocates, and how their current graduate school research projects are benefiting the disability community. Lydia and Shoshana also discuss defining success for themselves, the importance of sharing neurodiverse experiences to erase stigma, and more!

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-16106119 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0500 1583 Celebrating Young Advocates, LD Voices full false The Power of Mentorship & Community: A Talk with the Neurodiversity Alliance The Power of Mentorship & Community: A Talk with the Neurodiversity Alliance Jesse Sanchez, the Managing Director of Programs for the Neurodiversity Alliance, joins us to discuss the challenges that students with learning disabilities can face in the school setting, the importance of a shared, supportive community for neurodiverse students, and how to build self-knowledge, self-confidence, and self-advocacy skills for these individuals. 


The Neurodiversity Alliance is a nonprofit dedicated to building community, developing leadership skills, facilitating peer-to-peer support, and raising awareness for the 1 in 5 who learn differently. Learn more at thendalliance.org



]]> Jesse Sanchez, the Managing Director of Programs for the Neurodiversity Alliance, joins us to discuss the challenges that students with learning disabilities can face in the school setting, the importance of a shared, supportive community for neurodiverse students, and how to build self-knowledge, self-confidence, and self-advocacy skills for these individuals. 


The Neurodiversity Alliance is a nonprofit dedicated to building community, developing leadership skills, facilitating peer-to-peer support, and raising awareness for the 1 in 5 who learn differently. Learn more at thendalliance.org



]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-15822246 Tue, 08 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400 1700 full false Race, Disability, and School Punishment Race, Disability, and School Punishment Harold Jordan, a nationwide education equity coordinator at the ACLU of Pennsylvania, discusses how students of color and students with disabilities are disproportionately impacted by unfair discipline practices in schools. Harold discusses how bias, the misuse of police in schools, and the shortage of support staff can contribute to students having early interactions with the justice system, and how the consequences of this can follow them into their adult lives. Harold also provides insights into creating more equitable schools to disrupt this school-to-prison pipeline. 

]]> Harold Jordan, a nationwide education equity coordinator at the ACLU of Pennsylvania, discusses how students of color and students with disabilities are disproportionately impacted by unfair discipline practices in schools. Harold discusses how bias, the misuse of police in schools, and the shortage of support staff can contribute to students having early interactions with the justice system, and how the consequences of this can follow them into their adult lives. Harold also provides insights into creating more equitable schools to disrupt this school-to-prison pipeline. 

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-15761415 Wed, 25 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0400 1841 Research and Practice full false Outlasting Adversity: Dyslexia Made Me Strong Outlasting Adversity: Dyslexia Made Me Strong Adventure athlete and dyslexia advocate Meghan Buchanan is in the final stages of completing the Explorer's Grand Slam and was recently featured on Netflix's survival series, Outlast. In this episode, we dive into Meghan's experience on the show, her relentless pursuit of her goals, and how her dyslexia led her to develop GGRIT: Gratitude, growth, resilience, integrity, and tenacity. 

Tune in to our first episode with Meghan: From Injury to Everest, Dyslexia Gave Me GGRIT: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1133861/11249533 

]]> Adventure athlete and dyslexia advocate Meghan Buchanan is in the final stages of completing the Explorer's Grand Slam and was recently featured on Netflix's survival series, Outlast. In this episode, we dive into Meghan's experience on the show, her relentless pursuit of her goals, and how her dyslexia led her to develop GGRIT: Gratitude, growth, resilience, integrity, and tenacity. 

Tune in to our first episode with Meghan: From Injury to Everest, Dyslexia Gave Me GGRIT: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1133861/11249533 

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-15721010 Wed, 11 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0400 1633 LD Voices, Dyslexia full false A Holistic Approach to LD Assessment: Reviewing LDA’s Standards with Dr. Rebecca Resnik A Holistic Approach to LD Assessment: Reviewing LDA’s Standards with Dr. Rebecca Resnik Dr. Rebecca Resnik, a past special education teacher and current psychologist, discusses the importance of holistic learning disability assessments, evidence-based intervention, and communicating neuroscience to educators to incorporate into practice. Dr. Resnik also reviews LDA's SLD Evaluation Principles and Standards and breaks down why these standards are so important.   

]]> Dr. Rebecca Resnik, a past special education teacher and current psychologist, discusses the importance of holistic learning disability assessments, evidence-based intervention, and communicating neuroscience to educators to incorporate into practice. Dr. Resnik also reviews LDA's SLD Evaluation Principles and Standards and breaks down why these standards are so important.   

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-15405272 Wed, 31 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0400 2613 Research and Practice full false NVLD & ADHD: Linda Karanzalis’ Story NVLD & ADHD: Linda Karanzalis’ Story Linda Karanzalis is a board-certified cognitive specialist, Nonverbal Learning Disability (NVLD) and ADHD advocate, and author of Misnamed, Misdiagnosed, Misunderstood: Recognizing and Coping with NVLD from Childhood Through Adulthood. In this episode, Linda discusses her own experience with NVLD and ADHD, the mental health issues that come along with these conditions, considerations for teaching, and more. 

]]> Linda Karanzalis is a board-certified cognitive specialist, Nonverbal Learning Disability (NVLD) and ADHD advocate, and author of Misnamed, Misdiagnosed, Misunderstood: Recognizing and Coping with NVLD from Childhood Through Adulthood. In this episode, Linda discusses her own experience with NVLD and ADHD, the mental health issues that come along with these conditions, considerations for teaching, and more. 

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-15341237 Wed, 17 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0400 1093 LD Voices full false Keeping Learning Disabilities in the IDEA: A Talk with Dr. Nancy Mather Keeping Learning Disabilities in the IDEA: A Talk with Dr. Nancy Mather LDA’s Education Director Dr. Monica McHale-Small talks with Dr. Nancy Mather, a Professor Emeritus of Disability and Psychoeducational Studies, about the importance of keeping the category of specific learning disabilities in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and how the SLD category could be better revised. 

Dr. Mather also discusses RTI as a part of the identification process for learning disabilities, how comorbidities impact an accurate learning disabilities identification, and more. 

Read the paper mentioned in the podcast at: https://ldaamerica.org/we-need-to-keep-but-revise-the-specific-learning-disability-construct-in-idea/ 



]]> LDA’s Education Director Dr. Monica McHale-Small talks with Dr. Nancy Mather, a Professor Emeritus of Disability and Psychoeducational Studies, about the importance of keeping the category of specific learning disabilities in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and how the SLD category could be better revised. 

Dr. Mather also discusses RTI as a part of the identification process for learning disabilities, how comorbidities impact an accurate learning disabilities identification, and more. 

Read the paper mentioned in the podcast at: https://ldaamerica.org/we-need-to-keep-but-revise-the-specific-learning-disability-construct-in-idea/ 



]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-15317509 Wed, 03 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0400 2236 Research and Practice full false What is an Occupational Therapist, And How Can One Help? What is an Occupational Therapist, And How Can One Help? Pediatric occupational therapist Sydney Krueger joins us to discuss what an occupational therapist does, how an OT can help someone with learning disabilities, ADHD, or mental health issues, different strategies that she uses in her practice, and more. 

]]> Pediatric occupational therapist Sydney Krueger joins us to discuss what an occupational therapist does, how an OT can help someone with learning disabilities, ADHD, or mental health issues, different strategies that she uses in her practice, and more. 

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-15237862 Wed, 19 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0400 1067 Research and Practice full false Managing Depression & Transition for Students with LD Managing Depression & Transition for Students with LD Learning and behavior consultant Bev Johns and Mental Health Committee member Rachel Krueger discuss the symptoms and impact of depression on students with learning disabilities, dealing with transitions, and strategies for parents and educators to support students. 

]]> Learning and behavior consultant Bev Johns and Mental Health Committee member Rachel Krueger discuss the symptoms and impact of depression on students with learning disabilities, dealing with transitions, and strategies for parents and educators to support students. 

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-14962456 Wed, 22 May 2024 09:00:00 -0400 1690 Mental Health full false Empowering Struggling Readers: Lois and Nicholas’ Story Empowering Struggling Readers: Lois and Nicholas’ Story Lois Letchford, a reading specialist, dyslexia advocate, parent, and speaker joins us to share how her dyslexic son Nicholas went from non-reading to earning a PhD in Applied Mathematics from Oxford University. Lois talks about teaching Nicholas, the importance of focusing on strengths, and more. 

]]> Lois Letchford, a reading specialist, dyslexia advocate, parent, and speaker joins us to share how her dyslexic son Nicholas went from non-reading to earning a PhD in Applied Mathematics from Oxford University. Lois talks about teaching Nicholas, the importance of focusing on strengths, and more. 

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-15081165 Thu, 16 May 2024 15:00:00 -0400 1763 full false Anxiety: A Parental & Professional Perspective Anxiety: A Parental & Professional Perspective Bev Johns, a learning and behavior specialist, and parent Rachel Krueger, members of LDA's Mental Health Committee, provide insights into the prevalence of anxiety, the impact of anxiety in children with learning disabilities in school, strategies for educators and parents to support those dealing with anxiety, and more!

]]> Bev Johns, a learning and behavior specialist, and parent Rachel Krueger, members of LDA's Mental Health Committee, provide insights into the prevalence of anxiety, the impact of anxiety in children with learning disabilities in school, strategies for educators and parents to support those dealing with anxiety, and more!

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-14955960 Wed, 08 May 2024 09:00:00 -0400 1696 Mental Health full false A Talk with the "Let's Talk Learning Disabilities" Podcast A Talk with the "Let's Talk Learning Disabilities" Podcast Educational diagnosticians Laurie Peterson and Dr. Abbey Weinstein are co-hosts of the popular Let's Talk Learning Disabilities Podcast, and join us to talk about the inspiration for the podcast, the meaningful impact it has on its listeners, and more!

Tune in to the Let's Talk Learning Disabilities Podcast at: https://ltldpodcast.com/
Listen to DJ's episode at: https://ldaamerica.org/ltldDJ

]]> Educational diagnosticians Laurie Peterson and Dr. Abbey Weinstein are co-hosts of the popular Let's Talk Learning Disabilities Podcast, and join us to talk about the inspiration for the podcast, the meaningful impact it has on its listeners, and more!

Tune in to the Let's Talk Learning Disabilities Podcast at: https://ltldpodcast.com/
Listen to DJ's episode at: https://ldaamerica.org/ltldDJ

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-14877475 Wed, 24 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0400 1420 full false Standardizing Learning Disability Evaluations: LDA's Principles & Standards Standardizing Learning Disability Evaluations: LDA's Principles & Standards Currently schools in the U.S. can utilize three different evaluation methods when assessing children for learning disabilities, which can lead to learning disability identification varying from school to school. LDA's Education Director Dr. Monica McHale Small was a co-writer of LDA's principles and standards for evaluation, and shares why standardization of evaluations is so important, what's essential to consider in an evaluation, and how listeners can push for LD evaluation standardization. 

]]> Currently schools in the U.S. can utilize three different evaluation methods when assessing children for learning disabilities, which can lead to learning disability identification varying from school to school. LDA's Education Director Dr. Monica McHale Small was a co-writer of LDA's principles and standards for evaluation, and shares why standardization of evaluations is so important, what's essential to consider in an evaluation, and how listeners can push for LD evaluation standardization. 

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-14806445 Wed, 10 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0400 1567 Research and Practice full false Special Education Knowledge is Power: A Talk with the DC Special Education Hub Special Education Knowledge is Power: A Talk with the DC Special Education Hub We talk to Hannah Blumenfeld-Love, a past special education teacher and current program manager of the DC Special Education Hub, about how navigating special education can be intimidating for parents and caregivers, how essential parents are to the special education team, and how schools can work to make information and resources about special education more accessible. 

Learn more about the DC Special Education Hub at: https://specialeducation.dc.gov/ 

]]> We talk to Hannah Blumenfeld-Love, a past special education teacher and current program manager of the DC Special Education Hub, about how navigating special education can be intimidating for parents and caregivers, how essential parents are to the special education team, and how schools can work to make information and resources about special education more accessible. 

Learn more about the DC Special Education Hub at: https://specialeducation.dc.gov/ 

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-14732011 Wed, 27 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0400 823 full false HCP: The Impact of Chlorpyrifos and Neurotoxins: Advocating for Children's Brain Health HCP: The Impact of Chlorpyrifos and Neurotoxins: Advocating for Children's Brain Health Tracy Gregoire, the Director of LDA's Healthy Children Project,  and Noorulane Jan, an associate attorney at Earthjustice, delve into the need to ban Chlorpyrifos, a dangerous chemical used in farming, and its impact on children's brain health.

]]> Tracy Gregoire, the Director of LDA's Healthy Children Project,  and Noorulane Jan, an associate attorney at Earthjustice, delve into the need to ban Chlorpyrifos, a dangerous chemical used in farming, and its impact on children's brain health.

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-14779529 Wed, 27 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 2010 full false Empowering Self-Knowledge for Neurodiverse Students: A Discussion with Caroline Weaver Empowering Self-Knowledge for Neurodiverse Students: A Discussion with Caroline Weaver Caroline Weaver is an LD advocate, a past research student at the LEaRN Lab, and a current graduate student in the Department of Education at the University of Pennsylvania, and is using her research and lived experience to understand how we can reduce harm to neurodiverse learners in classrooms.

As a student with dyslexia and dyscalculia, Caroline Weaver faced many challenges in school. Driven by her experience, Caroline entered academic research to explore barriers to accessibility, and to create practical tools to help other neurodiverse students gain self-knowledge, self-efficacy, and self-advocacy.

Caroline's Resource Page (coming soon!) https://cpweaver26.wixsite.com/advocacy-and-action



]]> Caroline Weaver is an LD advocate, a past research student at the LEaRN Lab, and a current graduate student in the Department of Education at the University of Pennsylvania, and is using her research and lived experience to understand how we can reduce harm to neurodiverse learners in classrooms.

As a student with dyslexia and dyscalculia, Caroline Weaver faced many challenges in school. Driven by her experience, Caroline entered academic research to explore barriers to accessibility, and to create practical tools to help other neurodiverse students gain self-knowledge, self-efficacy, and self-advocacy.

Caroline's Resource Page (coming soon!) https://cpweaver26.wixsite.com/advocacy-and-action



]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-14278816 Tue, 09 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0500 1108 LD Voices, Research and Practice full false Making a Mark! Making a Mark! LDA’s Education Director Dr. Monica McHale Small discusses  "Making a Mark: Discovering the Power of Neurodiversity on a Learning Safari," a groundbreaking book authored by educator and learning specialist Kate McElderry and co-authored by dyslexic artist Mark Stoddart. 

‘Making a Mark” celebrates the multidimensionality of students, and addresses the strengths and challenges of those with learning disabilities.

Monica  talks with Kate and publisher Priscilla Hannaford about the writing and publishing process, reception of the book, and more. 



]]> LDA’s Education Director Dr. Monica McHale Small discusses  "Making a Mark: Discovering the Power of Neurodiversity on a Learning Safari," a groundbreaking book authored by educator and learning specialist Kate McElderry and co-authored by dyslexic artist Mark Stoddart. 

‘Making a Mark” celebrates the multidimensionality of students, and addresses the strengths and challenges of those with learning disabilities.

Monica  talks with Kate and publisher Priscilla Hannaford about the writing and publishing process, reception of the book, and more. 



]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-14148996 Tue, 09 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0500 2144 LD Voices 56 full false Learning Disabilities and Frequent Co-Occurring Conditions with Dr. Lauren McGrath Learning Disabilities and Frequent Co-Occurring Conditions with Dr. Lauren McGrath “Comorbidities are really common and expected.”


With learning disabilities, other disorders like anxiety, ADHD, or another learning disability can frequently co-occur, and these comorbidities occur more often than chance. Dr. Lauren McGrath of the LEaRN Lab talks with us about the latest comorbidity research, best practices for interventions, what parents and educators should know, and more. 


Learn more about the LEaRN Lab: https://liberalarts.du.edu/psychology/learn-lab 


Effective Child Therapy Resource Mentioned: https://effectivechildtherapy.org/ 



]]> “Comorbidities are really common and expected.”


With learning disabilities, other disorders like anxiety, ADHD, or another learning disability can frequently co-occur, and these comorbidities occur more often than chance. Dr. Lauren McGrath of the LEaRN Lab talks with us about the latest comorbidity research, best practices for interventions, what parents and educators should know, and more. 


Learn more about the LEaRN Lab: https://liberalarts.du.edu/psychology/learn-lab 


Effective Child Therapy Resource Mentioned: https://effectivechildtherapy.org/ 



]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-14092488 Tue, 05 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0500 1844 Research and Practice, Mental Health 55 full false Celebrating Young Advocates: Meet Elina Csapo! Celebrating Young Advocates: Meet Elina Csapo! Elina Csapo is a rising high school senior with apraxia who created Young Able Voices, a peer-to-peer support group for children and teens with hidden disabilities. Elina talks about overcoming bullying, the power of a community of support, the importance of being your true, authentic self, and more! 

Learn more about Young Able Voices at: https://www.youngablevoices.com/ 

]]> Elina Csapo is a rising high school senior with apraxia who created Young Able Voices, a peer-to-peer support group for children and teens with hidden disabilities. Elina talks about overcoming bullying, the power of a community of support, the importance of being your true, authentic self, and more! 

Learn more about Young Able Voices at: https://www.youngablevoices.com/ 

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-13428668 Fri, 18 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0400 1204 Celebrating Young Advocates, LD Voices full false Parenting Complex Kids with a Coach-Like Approach Parenting Complex Kids with a Coach-Like Approach Elaine Taylor-Klaus, a master certified coach and co-founder of ImpactParents, discusses executive functioning, social-emotional regulation, behavior challenges, communicating with the school, and the the four phases of parenting as a way that parents can provide support while encouraging independence. 

Check out ImpactParents' free resources at: impactparents.com

]]> Elaine Taylor-Klaus, a master certified coach and co-founder of ImpactParents, discusses executive functioning, social-emotional regulation, behavior challenges, communicating with the school, and the the four phases of parenting as a way that parents can provide support while encouraging independence. 

Check out ImpactParents' free resources at: impactparents.com

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-13384704 Thu, 10 Aug 2023 15:00:00 -0400 2906 full false I Went Ahead and Proved Them Wrong: A Talk with Katie Selby I Went Ahead and Proved Them Wrong: A Talk with Katie Selby Because of her language impairment and learning disabilities, Katie Selby was often told that she wasn't 'college material.' After learning how to advocate for herself in high school, Katie went on to earn the degree she had been dreaming of, and now brings her life experience into the classroom as a paraeducator for students with disabilities. 

]]> Because of her language impairment and learning disabilities, Katie Selby was often told that she wasn't 'college material.' After learning how to advocate for herself in high school, Katie went on to earn the degree she had been dreaming of, and now brings her life experience into the classroom as a paraeducator for students with disabilities. 

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-13339338 Tue, 08 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0400 785 LD Voices full false Beyond Books: Resources and Community at Your Local Library Beyond Books: Resources and Community at Your Local Library We talk to Carrie Banks, a supervising librarian at the Brooklyn Public Library, about the Inclusive Services Program, community-building opportunities at the library, and their universal design for learning approach. Carrie, who was once told they couldn't become a librarian because of their dyslexia and dysgraphia, shares how they're working to make sure the library is a place that kids with LD can find success. 

]]> We talk to Carrie Banks, a supervising librarian at the Brooklyn Public Library, about the Inclusive Services Program, community-building opportunities at the library, and their universal design for learning approach. Carrie, who was once told they couldn't become a librarian because of their dyslexia and dysgraphia, shares how they're working to make sure the library is a place that kids with LD can find success. 

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-13332024 Tue, 01 Aug 2023 15:00:00 -0400 1615 LD Voices full false The Power of Kindness: A Talk with Artist Mark Stoddart The Power of Kindness: A Talk with Artist Mark Stoddart Mark Stoddart, a renowned Scottish sculptor with dyslexia, has dedicated 30 years to creating captivating bronze sculptures. Many of these pieces serve a dual purpose of raising awareness and generating funds for important causes, particularly for neurodiverse education. In this episode, Mark shares his own difficult experience with school, his philanthropic work, and the importance of kindness. 

]]> Mark Stoddart, a renowned Scottish sculptor with dyslexia, has dedicated 30 years to creating captivating bronze sculptures. Many of these pieces serve a dual purpose of raising awareness and generating funds for important causes, particularly for neurodiverse education. In this episode, Mark shares his own difficult experience with school, his philanthropic work, and the importance of kindness. 

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-13293491 Thu, 27 Jul 2023 11:00:00 -0400 3084 LD Voices 50 full false Celebrating Young Advocates: Meet Jordan Greene! Celebrating Young Advocates: Meet Jordan Greene! Jordan Greene is a college freshman with ADHD, an author, motivational speaker, and an advocate for individuals with LD and ADHD.  In middle school, Jordan saw the bullying she and her classmates with LD or ADHD faced, and decided to do something about it. Ever since, Jordan has worked to educate others about LD & ADHD, and is spreading the message that there's nothing wrong with being different.

Learn more about Jordan and find her two books based on her own experience "The Confidence Club" and "My Gift of Difference" at https://www.jordanagreene.com/ 

]]> Jordan Greene is a college freshman with ADHD, an author, motivational speaker, and an advocate for individuals with LD and ADHD.  In middle school, Jordan saw the bullying she and her classmates with LD or ADHD faced, and decided to do something about it. Ever since, Jordan has worked to educate others about LD & ADHD, and is spreading the message that there's nothing wrong with being different.

Learn more about Jordan and find her two books based on her own experience "The Confidence Club" and "My Gift of Difference" at https://www.jordanagreene.com/ 

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-12666501 Wed, 03 May 2023 09:00:00 -0400 1016 Celebrating Young Advocates, LD Voices full false Celebrating Young Advocates: Meet Aashna Shah! Celebrating Young Advocates: Meet Aashna Shah! Aashna Shah is a junior in high school, Miss Florida's Outstanding Teen, an author of three books, a motivational speaker, and a passionate learning disability advocate.

Aashna shares her journey through her learning disability diagnosis, discusses her book series on destigmatizing learning disabilities, talks of the learning disability stigma in the Indian community, and much more!

Get to know Aashna and learn more about her awesome advocacy work in Florida!
Visit: shahaashna.com

]]> Aashna Shah is a junior in high school, Miss Florida's Outstanding Teen, an author of three books, a motivational speaker, and a passionate learning disability advocate.

Aashna shares her journey through her learning disability diagnosis, discusses her book series on destigmatizing learning disabilities, talks of the learning disability stigma in the Indian community, and much more!

Get to know Aashna and learn more about her awesome advocacy work in Florida!
Visit: shahaashna.com

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-12588571 Tue, 25 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0400 1513 Celebrating Young Advocates, LD Voices full false Advocacy in Special Education: A Talk With an IEP Coach Advocacy in Special Education: A Talk With an IEP Coach "I had an IEP through high school and I really know the power of the special education system...And I feel like I'm living out the purpose of an IEP, which is to prepare you for life after high school."

Disability advocate, speech-language pathology assistant, and IEP coach Courtney Burnett had an IEP herself growing up, and now she uses her expertise to empower parents to help students get evaluated and supported. Courtney discusses the main barriers to accessing special education, the purpose and goal of an IEP, how parents can have an active role in their child's education, and much more!

Resources discussed in this episode include:

U.S. Department of Ed's IDEA website
5 Questions for your IEP Meeting

]]> "I had an IEP through high school and I really know the power of the special education system...And I feel like I'm living out the purpose of an IEP, which is to prepare you for life after high school."

Disability advocate, speech-language pathology assistant, and IEP coach Courtney Burnett had an IEP herself growing up, and now she uses her expertise to empower parents to help students get evaluated and supported. Courtney discusses the main barriers to accessing special education, the purpose and goal of an IEP, how parents can have an active role in their child's education, and much more!

Resources discussed in this episode include:

U.S. Department of Ed's IDEA website
5 Questions for your IEP Meeting

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-12622332 Thu, 13 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0400 3308 full false What is NVLD? What is NVLD? Dr. Jessica Broitman and Dr. Jack Davis explain the challenges individuals with a nonverbal learning disability face,  helpful strategies and accommodations, and how they're part of a team working to get NVLD into the DSM.

For more information on NVLD, visit The NVLD Project. 

]]> Dr. Jessica Broitman and Dr. Jack Davis explain the challenges individuals with a nonverbal learning disability face,  helpful strategies and accommodations, and how they're part of a team working to get NVLD into the DSM.

For more information on NVLD, visit The NVLD Project. 

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-12541195 Wed, 05 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0400 3085 Research and Practice full false Empowering Rebel Talent: A Talk with Denise Brodey Empowering Rebel Talent: A Talk with Denise Brodey 2023 Harrison Sylvester Award winner Denise Brodey is an LD & ADHD advocate, author, senior contributor to Forbes writing about disability, equity, and inclusion, and the founder of Rebel Talent, an organization that provides support to individuals with ADHD and/or learning disabilities that are struggling in the workplace.

Denise shares some of the most common issues individuals with LD & ADHD seem to face in the workplace, the importance of neurodiverse voices in media, and the future of disability inclusion in the workplace.

Hear more from Denise and find resources at: elephants-everywhere.com

]]> 2023 Harrison Sylvester Award winner Denise Brodey is an LD & ADHD advocate, author, senior contributor to Forbes writing about disability, equity, and inclusion, and the founder of Rebel Talent, an organization that provides support to individuals with ADHD and/or learning disabilities that are struggling in the workplace.

Denise shares some of the most common issues individuals with LD & ADHD seem to face in the workplace, the importance of neurodiverse voices in media, and the future of disability inclusion in the workplace.

Hear more from Denise and find resources at: elephants-everywhere.com

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-12210614 Tue, 14 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0500 2173 LD Voices full false The Gift of Being Different: Abigail’s Dyslexia Journey The Gift of Being Different: Abigail’s Dyslexia Journey Before she could even read or write, Abigail Berg and her mother, Monica, began writing “The Gift of Being Different,” a children’s book that features Abigail’s journey of learning about how her dyslexia is a superpower. Abigail and Monica join us to talk about the formation of the book, how Monica helped Abigail to find her strengths, and how they’re working to encourage others to embrace their differences. 



]]> Before she could even read or write, Abigail Berg and her mother, Monica, began writing “The Gift of Being Different,” a children’s book that features Abigail’s journey of learning about how her dyslexia is a superpower. Abigail and Monica join us to talk about the formation of the book, how Monica helped Abigail to find her strengths, and how they’re working to encourage others to embrace their differences. 



]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-11905106 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0500 1240 LD Voices, Dyslexia full false LDs That Impact Writing: Teaching Strategies, Tips, and More! LDs That Impact Writing: Teaching Strategies, Tips, and More! "I think anybody can be a great writer, they need the support, they need the encouragement, and you need a positive attitude about it."

Dr. Toby Tomlinson Baker shares tips and lessons from 13 years of teaching experience, and provides strategies and accommodations that can be helpful for all struggling writers. 

]]> "I think anybody can be a great writer, they need the support, they need the encouragement, and you need a positive attitude about it."

Dr. Toby Tomlinson Baker shares tips and lessons from 13 years of teaching experience, and provides strategies and accommodations that can be helpful for all struggling writers. 

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-11697929 Fri, 18 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0500 2512 Research and Practice, Dysgraphia full false Discovering Dyscalculia with Laura Jackson Discovering Dyscalculia with Laura Jackson When Laura Jackson found her daughter had dyscalculia, she learned as much as she could about the SLD for six years. After her difficulty finding resources, she created a website and blog called Discovering Dyscalculia to help others to find the information she didn't have at the time. 

In this episode, we sit down with Laura to discuss her family's journey, how dyscalculia affects far more than just math class, strategies for math instruction, advocacy, the importance of community, and much more!

]]> When Laura Jackson found her daughter had dyscalculia, she learned as much as she could about the SLD for six years. After her difficulty finding resources, she created a website and blog called Discovering Dyscalculia to help others to find the information she didn't have at the time. 

In this episode, we sit down with Laura to discuss her family's journey, how dyscalculia affects far more than just math class, strategies for math instruction, advocacy, the importance of community, and much more!

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-11611224 Tue, 01 Nov 2022 14:00:00 -0400 2692 Research and Practice, Dyscalculia full false Early Identification and Evaluation Early Identification and Evaluation In this episode, Dr. Vincent Alfonso, psychologist and Professor in the School of Education at Gonzaga University, discusses why early, accurate identification is so important, what developmentally-based evaluations typically entail, how early a child can be identified with an LD, and why universal screeners for learning disabilities are so essential. 

]]> In this episode, Dr. Vincent Alfonso, psychologist and Professor in the School of Education at Gonzaga University, discusses why early, accurate identification is so important, what developmentally-based evaluations typically entail, how early a child can be identified with an LD, and why universal screeners for learning disabilities are so essential. 

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-11600801 Tue, 01 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0400 2242 Research and Practice full false Key Conversations: Talking to Your Child About their LD Key Conversations: Talking to Your Child About their LD How can parents and educators talk to their child about their learning disability? Dr. Rebecca Rolland, a speech language pathologist and educator at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and Harvard Medical School, talks about the importance of having rich conversations with your kids, how these conversations can build resilience and empathy, and more. 

]]> How can parents and educators talk to their child about their learning disability? Dr. Rebecca Rolland, a speech language pathologist and educator at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and Harvard Medical School, talks about the importance of having rich conversations with your kids, how these conversations can build resilience and empathy, and more. 

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-11197583 Wed, 12 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0400 1473 full false From Injury to Everest: Dyslexia Gave Me GGRIT From Injury to Everest: Dyslexia Gave Me GGRIT From recovering from a life threatening injury, to becoming a rocket scientist, to summiting Mount Everest, Meghan Buchanan credits her dyslexia for the grit she’s developed. Learn more about Meghan’s story of perseverance, her goal of completing the Explorer’s Grand Slam, and how she’s climbing to raise awareness for learning disabilities. Follow Meghan’s journey on Instagram @ggrit

Watch the video of this interview at: https://bit.ly/LDAGGRIT


]]> From recovering from a life threatening injury, to becoming a rocket scientist, to summiting Mount Everest, Meghan Buchanan credits her dyslexia for the grit she’s developed. Learn more about Meghan’s story of perseverance, her goal of completing the Explorer’s Grand Slam, and how she’s climbing to raise awareness for learning disabilities. Follow Meghan’s journey on Instagram @ggrit

Watch the video of this interview at: https://bit.ly/LDAGGRIT


]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-11249533 Fri, 16 Sep 2022 08:00:00 -0400 1885 LD Voices, Dyslexia full false Adults with LD & ADHD Adults with LD & ADHD We sit down with Elaine Taylor-Klaus, a master certified coach and co-founder of ImpactParents, to clear up common misconceptions about adults with LD and ADHD, how to ask for the supports you need to succeed, and more! 

]]> We sit down with Elaine Taylor-Klaus, a master certified coach and co-founder of ImpactParents, to clear up common misconceptions about adults with LD and ADHD, how to ask for the supports you need to succeed, and more! 

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-11244652 Wed, 07 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0400 1647 LD Voices full false HCP: Working Towards Safer Baby Food HCP: Working Towards Safer Baby Food In this episode Healthy Children Project Director Tracy Gregoire talks to Charlote Brody, the National Director of Healthy Babies Bright Futures, about a new report that analyzes the toxic heavy metals in homemade vs. store bought food for babies. 

]]> In this episode Healthy Children Project Director Tracy Gregoire talks to Charlote Brody, the National Director of Healthy Babies Bright Futures, about a new report that analyzes the toxic heavy metals in homemade vs. store bought food for babies. 

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-11148793 Wed, 31 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0400 1747 full false LD in College: Accommodations & Documentation LD in College: Accommodations & Documentation We talk with college learning disabilities consultant Elizabeth C. Hamblet to discuss the rights of college students with LD, what documentation they may need for accommodations, what accommodations are commonly available, advice for self-advocating, and more!

Mentioned on the show: https://ldadvisory.com/ 

]]> We talk with college learning disabilities consultant Elizabeth C. Hamblet to discuss the rights of college students with LD, what documentation they may need for accommodations, what accommodations are commonly available, advice for self-advocating, and more!

Mentioned on the show: https://ldadvisory.com/ 

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-10797813 Thu, 25 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0400 1480 full false HCP: Don't Bug Me: Choosing Safer Insect Repellent HCP: Don't Bug Me: Choosing Safer Insect Repellent Tracy Gregoire, Director of the Healthy Children Project, and Sydney Cook, Director of Science and Research at MADE SAFE, have a comprehensive conversation insect repellant, healthy alternatives, best practices, and more!

]]> Tracy Gregoire, Director of the Healthy Children Project, and Sydney Cook, Director of Science and Research at MADE SAFE, have a comprehensive conversation insect repellant, healthy alternatives, best practices, and more!

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-10941082 Mon, 11 Jul 2022 13:00:00 -0400 1404 full false What is ADHD? What is ADHD? Though not a learning disability itself, ADHD can frequently co-occur with learning disabilities. We talk with Dr. Vincent Alfonso about the types of ADHD, how different symptoms show up in children and adults, common ADHD myths, the frequency of having both ADHD and LD, and more!

]]> Though not a learning disability itself, ADHD can frequently co-occur with learning disabilities. We talk with Dr. Vincent Alfonso about the types of ADHD, how different symptoms show up in children and adults, common ADHD myths, the frequency of having both ADHD and LD, and more!

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-10753966 Tue, 07 Jun 2022 15:00:00 -0400 2444 Research and Practice full false HCP: Fun in the Sun: Safety Tips From the Healthy Children Project HCP: Fun in the Sun: Safety Tips From the Healthy Children Project Healthy Children Project (HCP) Director Tracy Gregoire and LDA Michigan President and HCP Coordinator Amy Barto discuss tips for staying safe in the sun this summer. Learn what ingredients to avoid when choosing a sunscreen, and hear myths about sun safety get busted! Learn more about Healthy Children Project at: https://healthychildrenproject.org/

]]> Healthy Children Project (HCP) Director Tracy Gregoire and LDA Michigan President and HCP Coordinator Amy Barto discuss tips for staying safe in the sun this summer. Learn what ingredients to avoid when choosing a sunscreen, and hear myths about sun safety get busted! Learn more about Healthy Children Project at: https://healthychildrenproject.org/

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-10673023 Thu, 26 May 2022 09:00:00 -0400 591 full false An Educator's Guide to Helping Students with LD, Part Two An Educator's Guide to Helping Students with LD, Part Two Gregg French, a special education teacher at Bullard Havens Technical High School, and President of LDA Connecticut, discusses common accommodations, the collaboration between general education teachers and special education teachers, how educators should prepare for IEP meetings, RTI, and more.

]]> Gregg French, a special education teacher at Bullard Havens Technical High School, and President of LDA Connecticut, discusses common accommodations, the collaboration between general education teachers and special education teachers, how educators should prepare for IEP meetings, RTI, and more.

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-10607996 Wed, 18 May 2022 09:00:00 -0400 1829 full false An Educator's Guide to Helping Students with LD, Part One An Educator's Guide to Helping Students with LD, Part One Kelly Haggerty, President of LDA Montana and dyslexia specialist at Dyslexia Screening and Tutoring Services, discusses signs of LD educators should be looking for, common accommodations for students with LD, ways to boost student's social and emotional wellbeing, and more! 

]]> Kelly Haggerty, President of LDA Montana and dyslexia specialist at Dyslexia Screening and Tutoring Services, discusses signs of LD educators should be looking for, common accommodations for students with LD, ways to boost student's social and emotional wellbeing, and more! 

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-10438778 Fri, 06 May 2022 09:00:00 -0400 1468 full false What To Expect When Your Child Has a Learning Disability, Part 2 What To Expect When Your Child Has a Learning Disability, Part 2 This week we sit down with LDA CEO, attorney, and parent Cindy Cipoletti to discuss what caregivers should do if they suspect their child has an LD, learning disability evaluations, the difference between an IEP and 504 plan, the IEP process, and more, all from a parent's perspective. 

]]> This week we sit down with LDA CEO, attorney, and parent Cindy Cipoletti to discuss what caregivers should do if they suspect their child has an LD, learning disability evaluations, the difference between an IEP and 504 plan, the IEP process, and more, all from a parent's perspective. 

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-10417545 Thu, 14 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -0400 1714 full false What to Expect When Your Child has a Learning Disability, Part 1 What to Expect When Your Child has a Learning Disability, Part 1 We talk to Mitchell Beres, President of LDA of Virginia and father to two children with LD, about what parents can expect when their child is identified with a learning disability. 

Mitchell shares advice on how to explain your child's LD to them, how to help your child with their homework–without doing it for them!–how to connect with your child's school, and more.  We also discuss the importance of using specific LD terms,  and how it's essential to teach your child to self-advocate. 

]]> We talk to Mitchell Beres, President of LDA of Virginia and father to two children with LD, about what parents can expect when their child is identified with a learning disability. 

Mitchell shares advice on how to explain your child's LD to them, how to help your child with their homework–without doing it for them!–how to connect with your child's school, and more.  We also discuss the importance of using specific LD terms,  and how it's essential to teach your child to self-advocate. 

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-10353955 Mon, 04 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -0400 1793 full false Learning Disabilities and Mental Health Learning Disabilities and Mental Health We sit down with learning and behavior consultant Bev Johns to discuss the prevalence of mental health issues in individuals with learning disabilities, current mental health statistics, and strategies for parents and teachers to monitor and work with students with mental health issues and LD. 

]]> We sit down with learning and behavior consultant Bev Johns to discuss the prevalence of mental health issues in individuals with learning disabilities, current mental health statistics, and strategies for parents and teachers to monitor and work with students with mental health issues and LD. 

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-10304187 Mon, 28 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0400 949 Mental Health full false Fighting for FAPE: Protecting the Rights of Military Children in Special Education Fighting for FAPE: Protecting the Rights of Military Children in Special Education Special education attorney Grace Kim and mother Michelle Norman co-founded Partners in Promise, an organization that works to protect the rights of military children in special education. In this conversation Kim and Norman share their own experiences with the special education system, highlight the unique challenges military children in special education face, and share advice for all parents who are trying to navigate the world of special education. 

Learn more about Partners in Promise at: https://thepromiseact.org/



]]> Special education attorney Grace Kim and mother Michelle Norman co-founded Partners in Promise, an organization that works to protect the rights of military children in special education. In this conversation Kim and Norman share their own experiences with the special education system, highlight the unique challenges military children in special education face, and share advice for all parents who are trying to navigate the world of special education. 

Learn more about Partners in Promise at: https://thepromiseact.org/



]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-10138534 Thu, 03 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0500 3316 full false Handwriting Instruction in the Digital Age Handwriting Instruction in the Digital Age Dr. Nancy Cushen White, a clinical professor at UCSF and a certified instructor of teaching for the Slingerland Multisensory (Multimodal) Structured Language Approach, sits down to talk to us about dysgraphia, the cognitive skills writing uses, how handwriting can improve reading and spelling skills better than typing, recommendations for handwriting instruction, and much more!

 

]]> Dr. Nancy Cushen White, a clinical professor at UCSF and a certified instructor of teaching for the Slingerland Multisensory (Multimodal) Structured Language Approach, sits down to talk to us about dysgraphia, the cognitive skills writing uses, how handwriting can improve reading and spelling skills better than typing, recommendations for handwriting instruction, and much more!

 

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-10038028 Tue, 08 Feb 2022 16:00:00 -0500 1774 Research and Practice, Dysgraphia full false HCP: Nixing Neurotoxins: Protecting Children's Brain Health HCP: Nixing Neurotoxins: Protecting Children's Brain Health LDA's Healthy Children Project Director Tracy Gregoire sits down with Safer Chemicals Healthy Families Director Liz Hitchcock to discuss the work that both organizations have done to push corporations to remove toxic chemicals from their products. This episode dives into why LDA fights to prevent toxic chemical exposures, what 'forever chemicals' linger in our food packaging, how campaigns of parents have made a difference in removing toxics, and how you can get involved. 

]]> LDA's Healthy Children Project Director Tracy Gregoire sits down with Safer Chemicals Healthy Families Director Liz Hitchcock to discuss the work that both organizations have done to push corporations to remove toxic chemicals from their products. This episode dives into why LDA fights to prevent toxic chemical exposures, what 'forever chemicals' linger in our food packaging, how campaigns of parents have made a difference in removing toxics, and how you can get involved. 

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-9042826 Wed, 18 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -0400 1709 full false Patty Gillespie: A Self Taught Reader Patty Gillespie: A Self Taught Reader After struggling in school for all her life, at age 19, Patty Gillespie taught herself to read. With five learning disabilities, Gillespie was unable to thrive in the classroom, and had to find learning strategies that worked for her. These solutions would serve her in the future as she went on to become a reading specialist and educator, and her own life experience would give her empathy and a connection with her students. 

Listen to hear Gillespie's story, learn what tips she gives to those helping struggling readers, and hear her advice to students with learning disabilities. 

]]> After struggling in school for all her life, at age 19, Patty Gillespie taught herself to read. With five learning disabilities, Gillespie was unable to thrive in the classroom, and had to find learning strategies that worked for her. These solutions would serve her in the future as she went on to become a reading specialist and educator, and her own life experience would give her empathy and a connection with her students. 

Listen to hear Gillespie's story, learn what tips she gives to those helping struggling readers, and hear her advice to students with learning disabilities. 

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-8949346 Tue, 03 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -0400 1366 LD Voices full false Dyslexia, Literacy, and Race Dyslexia, Literacy, and Race In this episode, LDA President Monica McHale-Small sits with special educator Dr. Lauren McClenney-Rosenstein to discuss the misidentification of learning disabilities in students of color, the intersection of environmental justice and disproportionality, the challenges that low income communities and communities of color face in getting the right support in education, and more. 

]]> In this episode, LDA President Monica McHale-Small sits with special educator Dr. Lauren McClenney-Rosenstein to discuss the misidentification of learning disabilities in students of color, the intersection of environmental justice and disproportionality, the challenges that low income communities and communities of color face in getting the right support in education, and more. 

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-7558585 Mon, 01 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -0500 1991 Research and Practice, Dyslexia full false The Strengths of Those with Learning Disabilities The Strengths of Those with Learning Disabilities Carolyn Phillips, an expert in assistive technology, believes that her learning disabilities are "kind of a superpower." Beth McGaw, past president of LDA, says her son's struggles have made him resilient and stronger. Scientist Collin Diedrich explains how thinking differently can benefit his work. 

Although having a learning disability can come with many challenges, in this last episode of our LD Month mini-series, hear from individuals with LD have learned to harness the power of their strengths. 

]]> Carolyn Phillips, an expert in assistive technology, believes that her learning disabilities are "kind of a superpower." Beth McGaw, past president of LDA, says her son's struggles have made him resilient and stronger. Scientist Collin Diedrich explains how thinking differently can benefit his work. 

Although having a learning disability can come with many challenges, in this last episode of our LD Month mini-series, hear from individuals with LD have learned to harness the power of their strengths. 

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-5927665 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 08:00:00 -0400 1477 LD Voices full false Advocacy 101: Connecting with Policymakers Advocacy 101: Connecting with Policymakers Which type of policymaker should you reach out to when advocating for individuals with learning disabilities? What's the best format to use when contacting a representative? When should you get the press involved? 

PA State Representative Dan Miller and LDA advocates Bev Johns and Daphne Uliana answer these questions and more, while dishing out their best advocacy advice. This podcast features the highlights of our September webinar Advocacy: Building Relationships with Policymakers. 

This podcast is a part of our mini series for Learning Disabilities Awareness Month. Learn more at ldaamerica.org. 

]]> Which type of policymaker should you reach out to when advocating for individuals with learning disabilities? What's the best format to use when contacting a representative? When should you get the press involved? 

PA State Representative Dan Miller and LDA advocates Bev Johns and Daphne Uliana answer these questions and more, while dishing out their best advocacy advice. This podcast features the highlights of our September webinar Advocacy: Building Relationships with Policymakers. 

This podcast is a part of our mini series for Learning Disabilities Awareness Month. Learn more at ldaamerica.org. 

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-5500174 Thu, 22 Oct 2020 08:00:00 -0400 1780 full false Science Based Practices in Education Science Based Practices in Education In this episode of our Learning Disabilities Awareness Month Mini-Series, we talk to Dr. Vincent C. Alfonso, a Professor in the School of Education at Gonzaga University and member of the LDA Board of Directors, about science based practices and interventions in education. Dr. Alfonso discusses some common interventions for students with learning disabilities, how to address the science to practice gap, and gives recommendations on how to help students with LD during the pandemic. 

What Works Clearinghouse, which Dr. Alfonso mentioned in the podcast, can be visited at: https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/

To visit LDA's COVID resources for students, parents, and educators, visit: https://ldaamerica.org/lda-covid-19-resources/

For more resources on learning disabilities, visit ldaamerica.org. 

]]> In this episode of our Learning Disabilities Awareness Month Mini-Series, we talk to Dr. Vincent C. Alfonso, a Professor in the School of Education at Gonzaga University and member of the LDA Board of Directors, about science based practices and interventions in education. Dr. Alfonso discusses some common interventions for students with learning disabilities, how to address the science to practice gap, and gives recommendations on how to help students with LD during the pandemic. 

What Works Clearinghouse, which Dr. Alfonso mentioned in the podcast, can be visited at: https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/

To visit LDA's COVID resources for students, parents, and educators, visit: https://ldaamerica.org/lda-covid-19-resources/

For more resources on learning disabilities, visit ldaamerica.org. 

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-5892502 Thu, 15 Oct 2020 08:00:00 -0400 1424 Research and Practice full false HCP: The Right to a Safe & Healthy Environment HCP: The Right to a Safe & Healthy Environment Taking arsenic out of baby food seems like a no-brainer. But Tracy Gregoire, director of LDA's Healthy Children Project, explains how long these changes can take. Tune in to hear about Healthy Children Project's past victories, current campaigns, and how they work to make the world a safer, healthier place. 

For more information from LDA, visit: https://ldaamerica.org/
To visit the Healthy Children Project website, go to: https://healthychildrenproject.org/

]]> Taking arsenic out of baby food seems like a no-brainer. But Tracy Gregoire, director of LDA's Healthy Children Project, explains how long these changes can take. Tune in to hear about Healthy Children Project's past victories, current campaigns, and how they work to make the world a safer, healthier place. 

For more information from LDA, visit: https://ldaamerica.org/
To visit the Healthy Children Project website, go to: https://healthychildrenproject.org/

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-5770456 Thu, 08 Oct 2020 08:00:00 -0400 1095 full false Reading by Third Grade: The Importance of Investing Early in Our Students Reading by Third Grade: The Importance of Investing Early in Our Students "With 80% confidence, you can predict in third grade where a kid's going to be in 10th."

Mark Halpert of 3D Learner talks to us about the importance of identifying struggling students early and supporting them to get them on grade level by third grade. 

This episode marks the end of our first season. Stay tuned for information on our next season, which is already in the works!

For more information, visit: https://ldaamerica.org/

]]> "With 80% confidence, you can predict in third grade where a kid's going to be in 10th."

Mark Halpert of 3D Learner talks to us about the importance of identifying struggling students early and supporting them to get them on grade level by third grade. 

This episode marks the end of our first season. Stay tuned for information on our next season, which is already in the works!

For more information, visit: https://ldaamerica.org/

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-5347453 Wed, 09 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1310 Research and Practice 1 16 full false Social Skills for Students with LD Social Skills for Students with LD Caroline McGuire,  the director of ADD Coach Academy and author of Why Will No One Play With Me, talks to us about the 7 aspects of socializing that students need to know, and how to teach these life skills.

For more resources from LDA, visit https://ldaamerica.org/ 

]]> Caroline McGuire,  the director of ADD Coach Academy and author of Why Will No One Play With Me, talks to us about the 7 aspects of socializing that students need to know, and how to teach these life skills.

For more resources from LDA, visit https://ldaamerica.org/ 

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-4429769 Wed, 02 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0400 974 1 15 full false LD and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder LD and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, which refers to a range of characteristics that are caused by a fetus’s exposure to alcohol, affects between 2-5% of 1st graders in the U.S. today. 

Lyn McMurry and Julia Rivera from the North Texas FASD Network, a support group for those with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, define the characteristics of FASD, talk to us about the connection between learning disabilities and FASD, and provide resources and advice. 

For more resources from the North Texas FASD Network, visit: https://dfwchild.com/directory/north-texas-fasd-network/

For more resources from LDA, visit https://ldaamerica.org/


]]> Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, which refers to a range of characteristics that are caused by a fetus’s exposure to alcohol, affects between 2-5% of 1st graders in the U.S. today. 

Lyn McMurry and Julia Rivera from the North Texas FASD Network, a support group for those with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, define the characteristics of FASD, talk to us about the connection between learning disabilities and FASD, and provide resources and advice. 

For more resources from the North Texas FASD Network, visit: https://dfwchild.com/directory/north-texas-fasd-network/

For more resources from LDA, visit https://ldaamerica.org/


]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-4429631 Wed, 26 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1600 1 14 full false Social Emotional Challenges for Students with Language-Based Learning Disabilities Social Emotional Challenges for Students with Language-Based Learning Disabilities “Every day is built up of thousands of interactions, so the way that we communicate makes a big difference.”

Dr. Helene Dionne, the Director of Counseling Services at Landmark School, and Laura Polvinen, a licensed social worker and counseling team leader at Landmark School, discuss different strategies for parents and teachers for addressing behavioral issues and social emotional challenges for students with language-based learning disabilities.

 

For more resources from LDA, visit: https://ldaamerica.org/

]]> “Every day is built up of thousands of interactions, so the way that we communicate makes a big difference.”

Dr. Helene Dionne, the Director of Counseling Services at Landmark School, and Laura Polvinen, a licensed social worker and counseling team leader at Landmark School, discuss different strategies for parents and teachers for addressing behavioral issues and social emotional challenges for students with language-based learning disabilities.

 

For more resources from LDA, visit: https://ldaamerica.org/

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-4429481 Wed, 19 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1667 Mental Health 1 13 full false Educator of the Year Educator of the Year “I always take on a new challenge every year to learn something new. Whether it be personal or professional, and do things that are out of my comfort zone. It helps me then to appreciate what struggles or challenges that the students that I have have to face when I’m asking them to do things.” 

What does it take to be named Educator of the Year? Patricia Buckley has been teaching special education for over 40 years, and shares with us the important lessons she’s learned along the way, like how she always keeps learning, and how to avoid teacher burnout. 

For more resources from LDA, visit ldaamerica.org. 


]]> “I always take on a new challenge every year to learn something new. Whether it be personal or professional, and do things that are out of my comfort zone. It helps me then to appreciate what struggles or challenges that the students that I have have to face when I’m asking them to do things.” 

What does it take to be named Educator of the Year? Patricia Buckley has been teaching special education for over 40 years, and shares with us the important lessons she’s learned along the way, like how she always keeps learning, and how to avoid teacher burnout. 

For more resources from LDA, visit ldaamerica.org. 


]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-4429373 Wed, 12 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1365 1 12 full false HCP: Safer Back to School Supplies HCP: Safer Back to School Supplies In this episode, we talk to Tracy Gregoire, the coordinator of LDA’s Healthy Children Project, about how to find school supplies that are free of harmful chemicals, why these products can be difficult to find, what safer cleaning supplies schools should be considering, and more!

For more from the Healthy Children Project, visit: https://healthychildrenproject.org/

For more resources from LDA, visit: https://ldaamerica.org/

]]> In this episode, we talk to Tracy Gregoire, the coordinator of LDA’s Healthy Children Project, about how to find school supplies that are free of harmful chemicals, why these products can be difficult to find, what safer cleaning supplies schools should be considering, and more!

For more from the Healthy Children Project, visit: https://healthychildrenproject.org/

For more resources from LDA, visit: https://ldaamerica.org/

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-4830332 Sat, 08 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1352 full false Supporting Children with Anxiety in the Classroom Supporting Children with Anxiety in the Classroom Anxiety in children has long been on the rise, and currently 1 in 4 children in classrooms have anxiety. Dr. Beverly Johns, author, learning and behavior consultant, and current president-elect of LDA Illinois shares some strategies for parents and teachers for helping children with anxiety. 

For more resources from LDA, visit ldaamerica.org


]]> Anxiety in children has long been on the rise, and currently 1 in 4 children in classrooms have anxiety. Dr. Beverly Johns, author, learning and behavior consultant, and current president-elect of LDA Illinois shares some strategies for parents and teachers for helping children with anxiety. 

For more resources from LDA, visit ldaamerica.org


]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-4198904 Wed, 05 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1294 Mental Health 1 11 full false Effective Strategies for EF Success Effective Strategies for EF Success Sharona Sommer, the Director of Learning for the College Internship Program National (CIP) and certified professional coach, shares some tips and resources for success with executive function. CIP offers post-secondary programs for those with autism, ADHD, and other learning differences, to help individuals with the transition into adulthood. 

For more about CIP, visit: https://cipworldwide.org/

For more resources from LDA, vist: https://ldaamerica.org/

]]> Sharona Sommer, the Director of Learning for the College Internship Program National (CIP) and certified professional coach, shares some tips and resources for success with executive function. CIP offers post-secondary programs for those with autism, ADHD, and other learning differences, to help individuals with the transition into adulthood. 

For more about CIP, visit: https://cipworldwide.org/

For more resources from LDA, vist: https://ldaamerica.org/

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-4429304 Wed, 29 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -0400 845 Research and Practice 1 10 full false Dyscalculia: Causes, consequences, and creative solutions Dyscalculia: Causes, consequences, and creative solutions Dyslexia has long been one of the most well-known learning disabilities, and as such, there are many more resources for testing and assistance. Dyscalculia, which interferes with an individual’s calculation skills and their ability to comprehend math facts, is a learning disability that can often be overlooked in schools. Dr. Anneke Schreuder, the founder of Math and Dyscalculia Services, talks to us about different ways to test for dyscalculia, the importance of detecting dyscalculia early, and more. 

For resources from Math and Dyscalculia Services, visit: https://dyscalculiaservices.com/about-us/

For more resources from LDA, visit: https://ldaamerica.org/


]]> Dyslexia has long been one of the most well-known learning disabilities, and as such, there are many more resources for testing and assistance. Dyscalculia, which interferes with an individual’s calculation skills and their ability to comprehend math facts, is a learning disability that can often be overlooked in schools. Dr. Anneke Schreuder, the founder of Math and Dyscalculia Services, talks to us about different ways to test for dyscalculia, the importance of detecting dyscalculia early, and more. 

For resources from Math and Dyscalculia Services, visit: https://dyscalculiaservices.com/about-us/

For more resources from LDA, visit: https://ldaamerica.org/


]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-4607507 Wed, 22 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1799 Research and Practice, Dyscalculia 1 9 full false ADHD & LD: The Challenging Pathway to Adulthood ADHD & LD: The Challenging Pathway to Adulthood Chris Zeigler Dendy and Dr. Ruth Hughes, aside from being school and clinical psychologists, are also mothers of adult sons with ADHD. The two share their own personal experience in supporting their children through adulthood, and offer advice on topics like considering a gap year between high school and further education, how to guide your child into finding a career that they’re interested in, how to pick a college or other post-high school experience, and more. 

*Ready or Not! Launching into Young Adulthood with ADHD! is expected to be released in Fall of 2020.*


For more resources from LDA, visit: https://ldaamerica.org/


]]> Chris Zeigler Dendy and Dr. Ruth Hughes, aside from being school and clinical psychologists, are also mothers of adult sons with ADHD. The two share their own personal experience in supporting their children through adulthood, and offer advice on topics like considering a gap year between high school and further education, how to guide your child into finding a career that they’re interested in, how to pick a college or other post-high school experience, and more. 

*Ready or Not! Launching into Young Adulthood with ADHD! is expected to be released in Fall of 2020.*


For more resources from LDA, visit: https://ldaamerica.org/


]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-4200128 Wed, 15 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1742 1 9 full false HCP: The Healthy Children Project HCP: The Healthy Children Project In this episode, we talk to Tracy Gregoire, the coordinator of LDA’s Healthy Children Project. The mission of the Healthy Children Project is to prevent or eliminate the preventable causes of learning and developmental disabilities. While talking to Tracy, we learn about the dangers of toxic chemical exposure, different resources to find safe products, and how to advocate for companies to use safer alternatives in their products. 

For more resources from the Healthy Children Project, visit: https://healthychildrenproject.org/

For more resources from LDA, visit: https://ldaamerica.org/


]]> In this episode, we talk to Tracy Gregoire, the coordinator of LDA’s Healthy Children Project. The mission of the Healthy Children Project is to prevent or eliminate the preventable causes of learning and developmental disabilities. While talking to Tracy, we learn about the dangers of toxic chemical exposure, different resources to find safe products, and how to advocate for companies to use safer alternatives in their products. 

For more resources from the Healthy Children Project, visit: https://healthychildrenproject.org/

For more resources from LDA, visit: https://ldaamerica.org/


]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-4199234 Wed, 08 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1290 1 8 full false "Tricking" the Brain into Reading & Writing "Tricking" the Brain into Reading & Writing Today, LDA’s Education Committee Chair Kristina Scott Quinlan interviews author and literacy consultant Katie Garner about teaching strategies for new or struggling readers.

Garner tells us that the social and emotional parts of the brain are the first to develop, and teaches how to take advantage of these already-built highways and connections to teach reading and writing skills.

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]]> Today, LDA’s Education Committee Chair Kristina Scott Quinlan interviews author and literacy consultant Katie Garner about teaching strategies for new or struggling readers.

Garner tells us that the social and emotional parts of the brain are the first to develop, and teaches how to take advantage of these already-built highways and connections to teach reading and writing skills.

For more resources from LDA, visit ldaamerica.org

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-4118174 Wed, 01 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1903 Research and Practice 1 6 full false Learning to Self-Advocate Learning to Self-Advocate "There's no ceiling to what we can do."

Toby Baker’s educational experience was far from easy. She has self identified as having ADHD and a learning disability, and she frequently moved around to different schools throughout K-12. 

When it came time to go to college, her teachers and advisors tried to dissuade her, but she went anyway.  Now she talks to us about her dissertation about the perception and success of post-secondary students with LD, and the importance of self advocating to get the resources you need to succeed.  

For more resources from LDA America, visit ldaamerica.org

]]> "There's no ceiling to what we can do."

Toby Baker’s educational experience was far from easy. She has self identified as having ADHD and a learning disability, and she frequently moved around to different schools throughout K-12. 

When it came time to go to college, her teachers and advisors tried to dissuade her, but she went anyway.  Now she talks to us about her dissertation about the perception and success of post-secondary students with LD, and the importance of self advocating to get the resources you need to succeed.  

For more resources from LDA America, visit ldaamerica.org

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-4117790 Wed, 24 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1188 LD Voices 1 5 full false Learning Disabilities and the Brain Learning Disabilities and the Brain In this episode, we get the chance to sit down with licensed psychologist Dr. Vincent Alfonso, and First Vice President of LDA Monica McHale-Small. Both discuss the definition of a learning disability and how it differs from learning difficulties, talk about the latest neurological research, and call for more federal funding for learning disability research. 

For more resources from LDA, visit https://ldaamerica.org/

]]> In this episode, we get the chance to sit down with licensed psychologist Dr. Vincent Alfonso, and First Vice President of LDA Monica McHale-Small. Both discuss the definition of a learning disability and how it differs from learning difficulties, talk about the latest neurological research, and call for more federal funding for learning disability research. 

For more resources from LDA, visit https://ldaamerica.org/

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-4117526 Sat, 20 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -0400 892 Research and Practice 1 full true How do I manage them, me and their learning disability? How do I manage them, me and their learning disability?
"Whenever you’re dealing with a difficult situation or you’re trying to have a difficult conversation, when you spend a few moments really trying to see it from your child’s perspective and validate where they’re coming from, you change that whole tone of what that conversation is going to look like." 

This week we talk about parenting strategies with John Wilson, the executive director of SOAR, a non-profit school, adventure camp, and gap year experience for youth with learning disabilities and ADHD. 

John talks about practicing social interactions with kids at home, letting children have a say about their home schedules, and the importance of the first five minutes after you arrive home from work. 

For more resources from LDA, visit ldaamerica.org

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"Whenever you’re dealing with a difficult situation or you’re trying to have a difficult conversation, when you spend a few moments really trying to see it from your child’s perspective and validate where they’re coming from, you change that whole tone of what that conversation is going to look like." 

This week we talk about parenting strategies with John Wilson, the executive director of SOAR, a non-profit school, adventure camp, and gap year experience for youth with learning disabilities and ADHD. 

John talks about practicing social interactions with kids at home, letting children have a say about their home schedules, and the importance of the first five minutes after you arrive home from work. 

For more resources from LDA, visit ldaamerica.org

]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-4058432 Wed, 17 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1244 1 4 full false Combating the School to Prison Pipeline Combating the School to Prison Pipeline “It starts with each of us and our own willingness to grow and be lifelong learners, and extend that to our children, and then extend that to our neighbors...working with our schools and making certain that our schools are inclusive and that the programs that are offered in our school buildings..." 

Dr. Cynthia Stadel is an educational consultant out of Portland, Oregon and has worked in federally funded literacy programs for adults on probation and parole.  

In our discussion, Dr. Stadel discusses how students with disabilities and students of color are more likely to be affected by the school to prison pipeline, and speaks on what communities and families should be doing to help these students to succeed. 


]]> “It starts with each of us and our own willingness to grow and be lifelong learners, and extend that to our children, and then extend that to our neighbors...working with our schools and making certain that our schools are inclusive and that the programs that are offered in our school buildings..." 

Dr. Cynthia Stadel is an educational consultant out of Portland, Oregon and has worked in federally funded literacy programs for adults on probation and parole.  

In our discussion, Dr. Stadel discusses how students with disabilities and students of color are more likely to be affected by the school to prison pipeline, and speaks on what communities and families should be doing to help these students to succeed. 


]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-4017704 Wed, 10 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1119 Research and Practice 1 3 full false Still LD After all These Years Still LD After all These Years 78 year old Ann Johnson went through school without knowing what a learning disability was. It wasn’t until she was testing students with learning disabilities that she realized the term may apply to her. Johnson talks about navigating her life with a learning disability, and offers advice based on her own experiences. 


]]> 78 year old Ann Johnson went through school without knowing what a learning disability was. It wasn’t until she was testing students with learning disabilities that she realized the term may apply to her. Johnson talks about navigating her life with a learning disability, and offers advice based on her own experiences. 


]]> LDA America Buzzsprout-4002731 Wed, 03 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1360 LD Voices 1 2 full false Dr. John King Jr: Supporting Learning for All Dr. John King Jr: Supporting Learning for All Dr. John King Jr, former U.S. Secretary of Education, and President and CEO of the Education Trust, talks about the role education has played in his life, and touches on topics such as diversifying educators, improving the student teaching experience, and allocating resources to the students that need it most. 

A special thanks to Learning Disabilities Foundation of America for making The LDA Podcast possible. 

]]> Dr. John King Jr, former U.S. Secretary of Education, and President and CEO of the Education Trust, talks about the role education has played in his life, and touches on topics such as diversifying educators, improving the student teaching experience, and allocating resources to the students that need it most. 

A special thanks to Learning Disabilities Foundation of America for making The LDA Podcast possible. 

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