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. 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...
Past episodes
Ep. 7: The Importance of the Caregiver-Child Relationship with Dr. LaFaune Gordon
Oftentimes when a child is struggling, we seek help for them. It feels like the right thing to do and it is. But, the help isn’t only for the child; it is for the whole family. My guest today is Dr. LaFaune Gordon and she shares with us the importance of empowering...
Ep. 6: Managing Family Stress and Anxiety with Dr. Stephanie Mihalas
This pandemic has impacted us all in more ways than one. Our stress and anxiety levels are much different than they were at the start of the year and that means our children are feeling it, too. Is it normal for people to be feeling the way they do in the midst of...
Ep. 5: Educational Therapy, Distance Learning, and Social Justice with Dr. Bibi Pirayesh
As with many other facets of our lives, COVID-19 has had a drastic impact on education. What we have found out about our education system may be surprising to you, but it has not been a surprise to our guest today, Dr. Bibi Pirayesh. Dr. Bibi Pirayesh is a...
Ep. 4: Helping Your Child with Language-Based Learning Disabilities with Dr. Daniel Franklin
What is a Language-Based Learning Disability and when should we as parents be concerned? Well, let’s ask an expert! Today my guest is Dr. Daniel Franklin, the founder and clinical director of the Los Angeles based Franklin Educational Services and the author of the...
Ep. 3: 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. 2: 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...