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. 51: How Parents and Educators Can Collaborate to Help Students Thrive with Shelley Lawrence
For many families, it is hard to hear that your child has been struggling in school. Some parents may already know or have a feeling their child is struggling. They have even received assessment results, only to feel worried about the negative stigma or sharing...
Past episodes
Ep. 44: Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder with Lisa L. Hancock, Ph.D., MBA
1 in 54 children in the United States are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. With this number growing, it would make sense that this is a very well understood disorder. Unfortunately there is a lot of confusion surrounding ASD, what it looks like, and what to...
Ep. 43: Building Social Competence and Enhancing Social Skills with Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson
With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic last year, our children and teens were faced with a huge transition. But now that schools are slated to reopen fully this fall, they are faced with yet another transition. Today’s discussion is a wonderful gift for parents...
Ep. 42: Understanding Sensory Processing Disorder with Courtney Duckworth-Harris, MA, OTR/L
In today’s episode, we’re discussing Sensory Processing Disorder. As with many other topics, this episode could really be turned into multiple conversations, so today we’re starting with what Sensory Processing Disorder is and our guest will help us understand how...
Ep. 41: How to Inspire Kids to Love Math with Allison Dillard
How do you inspire kids to love math, and do you approach things differently when working with students who have learning disorders? The truth is, a lot of kids find math challenging and that challenge may stop them in their tracks. So how can we as parents,...
Ep. 40: Lifestyle Activities That Can Improve ADHD Symptoms with Dr. Joel Nigg
We have seen an increase in ADHD referrals and diagnoses in the last year. Many parents reported an increase in ADHD symptoms in children who were diagnosed before the COVID-19 pandemic, and some parents wondered whether their child has ADHD after watching their...
Ep. 39: Why Fine Motor Skills Matter with Jennifer Morgan
After the year we’ve had, we’re ready to dive back into school and a sense of normalcy. But for many students and their families, fine motor skills have taken a back seat for longer than we thought. That’s why I’ve asked Jennifer Morgan, occupational therapist and...