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. 152: A Roadmap for Parenting Differently Wired Kids with Debbie Reber
Today we are welcoming back parenting activist and previous podcast guest, Debbie Reber. Debbie and I have had the opportunity to speak on multiple occasions and her support for parents of differently wired kids is extraordinary. As the founder and CEO of Tilt...
Past episodes
Ep. 145: Advocating for Children with Special Needs with Heather Zakson
Are you concerned about whether your child has made meaningful progress over the last year in school? Today’s guest is an incredible special education attorney who is passionate about advocating for children and adults. You can hear the passion in her voice...
Ep. 144: Raising Differently Wired Kids with Joy and Confidence with Debbie Reber
If you have a child who thinks, learns, or experiences the world differently than others, this episode is for you. Parents of differently wired kids may face a negative stigma, uncertainty, and may make decisions from a place of fear, especially in regards to...
Ep. 143: How Virtual Reality Helps Neurodivergent Individuals Develop Important Skills with Vijay Ravindran
With different types of technology becoming more and more accessible, today’s guest has found the surprising and amazing benefits of virtual reality on neurodivergent individuals. As the father of a child on the autism spectrum, Vijay Ravindran discovered first...
Ep. 142: How to Help Neurodivergent Kids Manage Social Media
In this short summer episode, we’re talking about social media. There was a recent health advisory issued by the US Surgeon General on social media use in adolescence and ways to mitigate risks. The findings on excessive social media use are not entirely...
Ep. 141: The Link Between Language and Auditory Processing – Lois Kam Heymann, M.A., CCC-SLP
Auditory processing and language processing are two subjects that overlap, but not everyone understands how they are related and how they impact children who struggle with both of them. Joining me today to help me discuss this is Lois Kam Heymann, a speech and...
Ep. 140: 10 Ways Parents Can Support Their Child’s Mental Health Over the Summer
It’s time for a summer mental health check in. This time of year, children are home from school for their summer break and it is a great opportunity to connect, explore, and celebrate progress. With the United States in a national state of emergency in child and...