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. 139: Environmental Changes You Can Make to Support a Child’s Learning with Lindsay Astor Grant
The end of a school year is a great time to reimagine learning environments for the next academic year. While that may seem like a topic only applicable to teachers and their classrooms, these redesign ideas are amazing additions to a child’s home as well. Today’s...
Ep. 138: Bullying, Learning Differences, and Anxiety with Kayla Taylor
In today’s episode, we have the author of an incredible book called Canaries Among Us, Kayla Taylor. And in our conversation today, we are tackling three topics at once: bullying, learning differences, and anxiety. Canaries Among Us is a raw and honest exploration...
Ep. 137: Helping Kids Understand Their Amazing Brains with Dr. Liz Angoff
A common struggle for parents and families is how to help their children understand their developmental and learning differences. For some parents, they don’t want to have the conversation at all. But today’s guest not only explains why it is important for a child...
Ep. 136: Understanding and Treating Tics with Dr. Kim Edwards
We have talked about many different topics on the Diverse Thinking Different Learning Podcast, but today’s topic of conversation is a new one. Although a new topic, it is a concern for many parents. Today we are talking about tics and our guest is an expert in this...
Ep. 135: Your Child’s Anxiety: When to Worry with Dr. John Piacentini
We know that anxiety is common and many of us have experienced some level of anxiety. But there are many myths and misunderstandings about anxiety that could be preventing a child from getting the care and treatment they need. One of the myths you might have heard...
Ep. 134: Understanding Depression in Children and Teens with Dr. Dorie Weiss
With depression in children and teens on the rise, it is important to know the red flags and what to do to help. 3.2% of children between 3 and 17 are diagnosed with depression but when do you know what is expected sadness and when it crosses into something more...