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. 100: Uncovering Why a Child is Struggling
This podcast began in November 2020 in the early months of the Covid-19 pandemic with the hopes of helping parents with a child struggling at home. I wanted to bring information and expertise into their home so they can better support their children. And now,...
Past episodes
Ep. 99: Straight Talk About ADHD in Girls with Dr. Stephen Hinshaw
We’ve discussed ADHD on the podcast before and it continues to be an important topic. But something we haven’t delved into yet is what ADHD looks like in girls. Dr. Stephen Hinshaw has conducted years of research including a longitudinal study on girls with ADHD...
Ep. 98: Managing Technology Use at Home with Dr. Joe Dilley
With the use of technology increasing at a rapid rate among people of all ages, we have to ask ourselves how much is too much? The answer to that is kind of complicated. It depends on the content, depends on the activity, and it definitely depends on each...
Ep. 97: Building Communities of Support and Resistance with Dr. Bibi Pirayesh
This episode may make you angry but I am hoping that it will also motivate you to advocate for change. I’ve invited Dr. Bibi Pirayesh back to the Diverse Thinking Different Learning Podcast to talk about learning disabilities as a social justice issue. This topic...
Ep. 96: Why Early Intervention is Important with Tania Abouezzeddine
Why is intervention, particularly early intervention, so important? The answer is brain plasticity, which is the brain’s ability to change, reorganize, and even develop more efficient pathways for processing information. Research into the neurological bases of...
Ep. 95: Hope for a New School Year with Lindsay Recknell
How are you feeling about this new upcoming school year? Would you say you feel hopeful about it? Now it is really important to feel hopeful about the upcoming school year, but it isn’t enough to just hope that your child or client will have a better school year....
Ep. 94: Back to School: Key Principles of Homework with Josh Horwatt
Many argue that homework is not all that important in the grand scheme of things. Research actually shows that it has little to no beneficial effect on learning. But of course the independence and organization of schoolwork at home is absolutely helpful in building...