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. 117: How Surf Therapy Helps Neurodivergent Kids with Naomi Matanick, OTR/L
As we continue our conversation about different treatment and therapy options, you may discover unique options that are a right fit for your child. Today’s topic is certainly unique! We’re diving into surf therapy. Surf therapy is one mode of therapy among many...
Past episodes
Ep. 116: How Dialectical Behavior Therapy Helps Children and Teens with Patricia Gieselman, MFT
Parents have recently reached out with questions and topics they’d like to hear more about. One commonality these topics have is the child or teen who is struggling with emotional regulation. That may be anger, defiance, or communication problems. So in today’s...
Ep. 115: A Family Approach to Dyslexia with Dr. Lauren
When one person in a family is struggling, it impacts the entire family. This is true for everything, but it is particularly true for the families of a child with learning difficulties. Today, we have the first guest of a brand new year, Dr. Lauren who has...
Ep. 114: Neuropsychological Evaluations Through a Cultural Lens with Dr. Vindia Fernandez
When is it important to consider an evaluation for your child? Well, the earlier the better. But then the question is, what are the differences between evaluations and which is best for your child? My guest on today’s episode helps break it down and dives deep into...
Ep. 113: Demystifying the Assessment Process
I feel very strongly that if we put in place certain practices, more children with undetected learning disabilities would be identified early and receive appropriate treatment. There’s a lot of education that needs to be done about the different learning challenges...
Ep. 112: Rethinking/Redefining Homeschooling with Mel Nichols
The end of the calendar year marks the middle of a school year and for many this is a time to explore school options. Many parents are making decisions for after the holiday break or even for the next academic year. Today, we are exploring the homeschooling option...
Ep. 111: Overcoming Dyslexia and Addressing The Reading Crisis with Sally Shaywitz, MD
We are in the midst of a reading crisis in the United States. This problem has existed for a long time, but it has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been said that the pandemic has caused the loss of 2 decades worth of progress made in reading. We...