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.
The Diverse Thinking • Different Learning Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or legal advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Additionally, the views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are not considered treatment and do not necessarily reflect those of ChildNEXUS, Inc or Dr. Karen Wilson.
Newest episode
Ep. 109: IEP and 504 Plan Q&A with Vickie Brett and Amanda Selogie
Returning to the podcast today are Vickie Brett and Amanda Selogie in a unique collaboration episode that will also air on the Inclusive Education Project (IEP) Podcast. Through my experience as a clinical neuropsychologist specializing in pediatric assessments,...
Past episodes
Ep. 108: 5 Things to Do After Your Child Gets a Diagnoses with Sari Goodman and Shelley Lawrence
When your child receives a diagnosis, it can be overwhelming. Even when a report is thorough and clear on what the next steps are, it can be frightening and a lot to process. This is something we hear all the time from parents, “What do I do next?” Guests Sari...
Ep. 107: How to Motivate Kids Who Couldn’t Care Less with Dr. Ellen Braaten
Do you have a child in your life that just doesn’t seem to care about anything? In a post-pandemic world, we’re seeing children and adults alike struggling to regain the motivation they once had. This is particularly challenging for the students who have learning...
Ep. 106: Childhood Anxiety and ADHD with Dr. Norrine Russell
Did you know that between 25 and 33 percent of children with ADHD have a coexisting anxiety disorder? In fact, childhood anxiety is the second most common condition co-occurring with ADHD. So how can we help children who struggle with both? We’ve had several...
Ep. 105: Medication Helps But is Not a Magic Potion for ADHD with Syed Naqvi, MD
If your child has been diagnosed with ADHD, you might be considering your treatment options. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that for children between the ages of 4 and 6, the first line of treatment should include parent training in behavior...
Ep. 104: Helpful Accommodations for ADHD with Carrie Jackson, PhD
As we record this episode in October, keep in mind that now is a good time to review your child's classroom accommodations. If they have a learning disability, learning challenges that affect them in the classroom, or mental health difficulties that also impact...
Ep. 103: How Speech-Language Therapy Helps Students with Dyslexia with Nancy Rose Steinbock, M.A., CCC-SLP
Today we are continuing the conversation about language skills and development, but this time we’re discussing how speech-language therapy helps students with dyslexia. In previous episodes we’ve talked about speech and language development and we’ve talked about...