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
38. Understanding the Gifted and Twice Exceptional Child with Dr. Nicole Tetreault
If you have a child at home or in your classroom that is very bright but struggles with learning or with other aspects of their lives, this episode is for you. Today’s guest is Dr. Nicole Tetreault and as the author of Insight into a Bright Mind, she’s the perfect...
37. Literacy: A Social Justice Issue with Resha Conroy
The US Department of Justice states, “The link between academic failure and delinquency, violence, and crime is welded in reading failure.” The national reading crisis is much more than poor grades and missing assignments. And for black children, their legacy with...
36. Empowering Professionals and Caregivers to Improve the Lives of Children Around the World with Sandy Dorsey, MA, CCC-SLP
We often discuss learning differences, developmental disorders, assessments and interventions with respect to children in the United States. But what about children across the globe who need support? Today’s guest shares this staggering statistic - 90% of school...
35.Providing Support to Children from Underserved Communities with Special Needs Network, Inc.
Poverty and socioeconomic status impacts school readiness, language development, and the important early intervention of learning disabilities. During the Covid-19 pandemic, these already underserved communities were even more drastically impacted by the inequities...
34. Key Principles for Raising a Child with ADHD with Dr. Russell A. Barkley
In today’s episode, we are continuing our conversation about Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) with the incredible Dr. Russell Barkley. I am honored to have him on the Diverse Thinking Different Learning Podcast as an internationally recognized...
33. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder 101 with Dr. Nicholas Thaler
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is often a misunderstood disorder. Even with all the research and information available to us, the misconceptions become a problem when the symptoms are overlooked. So what does ADHD look like? Is it the child that’s...