Diverse Thinking
Different Learning
A ChildNEXUS Podcast
Child neuropsychologist, Dr. Karen Wilson, shares information about learning differences and interviews experts who help children and adolescents with learning differences, neurodevelopmental disorders and social and emotional difficulties achieve their full potential.
Learning and thinking differences and emotional struggles (such as anxiety) keep children and adolescents from reaching their full potential. This show is designed to educate, inform, and share information so that parents and educators can be equipped with the knowledge and strategies they need to help students thrive.
Newest episode
Ep. 18: How Non-Public Schools Meet the Needs of Diverse Learners with Dr. Jason Bolton
In this last episode of the alternative school environment “mini-series,” my guest and I dive into non-public schools. What are they? What do they offer? What students would benefit from this kind of learning environment? Today’s conversation answers all those...
Past episodes
Ep. 17: How Micro-Schools Use an Innovative and Personalized Approach to Help Students Thrive with Dr. Maureen O’Shaughnessy
Imagine a learning environment that addresses not only the academic needs of a child but also their social and emotional needs. Imagine an environment where kids can feel seen, heard, and valued. Let’s continue our series on alternative learning environments today...
Ep. 16: The Independent Study Option with Maya Varga
Welcome to the first episode in a short series about alternative academic programs. There are so many parents that I see whose children are struggling in traditional learning environments and they’re looking for options. So let’s explore some of those options over...
Ep. 15: From High School to College: Steps to Success for Students with Disabilities with Elizabeth C. Hamblet
For students with learning difficulties or disabilities, college is not out of the question. In fact, many students with IEPs and 504s in high school do apply and gain acceptance into various college programs. How do their learning differences impact the college...
Ep. 14: Pursuing and Pushing For a Special Education Assessment with Educational Attorney Leejanice Toback
It can be very difficult to watch any child struggle with learning, connecting with peers, or with understanding information that is presented in the classroom. It’s particularly painful for parents to watch their children struggle in these ways. This is why I am...
Ep. 13: Assistive Technology for Students with Learning Disabilities with Avlyn Kotton
Assistive technology has come a long way in the last thirty years. In the past, there was a stigma surrounding assistive technology that fortunately isn’t seen often today. With technology more accessible and a multitude of tools at our fingertips, students with...
Ep. 12: Executive Functioning Support for Struggling Learners with Hannah Ross
Now that we know what executive functioning is from last week’s episode, what can we do to help students struggling in this area? We know that this broad umbrella term encompasses so many different skills so it may seem difficult to know where to start. That’s why...