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This series from Learning Disabilities Association of America shares cutting edge information, practical solutions, lived experiences, and useful tips to empower individuals with learning disabilities to thrive and fully participate in today’s society.

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    • May 28, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Incorporating the Arts into Learning

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 23:12 Transcription Available


    Kelly Tanzi, a fourth grade writing teacher with a background in special education, shares how incorporating the arts into learning can create a powerful multi-dimensional learning experience for all students. Kelly discusses how incorporating arts projects can give students who struggle with reading and writing more agency in how they present their knowledge, and can hook the interest of reluctant readers. Along with examples of past artistic projects, Kelly shares resources for parents and educators looking to incorporate the arts into their student's learning. Mentioned in the podcast:National Gallery of ArtFolger Shakespeare LibraryPhillips CollectionNational Building MuseumNational Women's History Museum

    Defining Dyslexia in the UK: A Delphi Study

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 40:46


    Dr. Julia Carroll, the lead researcher of "Toward a Consensus on Dyslexia," discusses why a consistent definition of dyslexia is so important, and the findings of the study. Highlights of the study include involving individuals with dyslexia, the large role cognitive processing plays in dyslexia, the need for interventions tailored to the individual, and more. Dr. Carroll also discusses the importance of recognizing struggles in dyslexia beyond reading and identifies areas of dyslexia research that need more study.Read the "Consensus on Dyslexia" study here. 

    Empowerment Through Storytelling: A Talk with Aaron Wolf

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 30:14 Transcription Available


    Aaron Wolf is a neurodiversity advocate, actor, director, media host, cofounder of film production company Howling Wolf Productions, and the founder of I Am Able, a nonprofit dedicated to neurodiversity awareness. Aaron discusses his experience with neurodiversity, what led him to create I Am Able, and how his natural creativity drove him to become a storyteller of neurodiverse experiences. https://www.iamablefoundation.org/ 

    Lived Experience, Advocacy, and Research: Working Together to Meet the Needs of Neurodiverse Students

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 32:11 Transcription Available


    “I think the most radical thing you can do in education is speak up, listen, and to make room for love because every learner has a powerful story, and it's one that can be told and received when we offer the right tools to do so.” -Caroline WeaverWe sit with LD advocate and researcher Caroline Weaver to discuss her interdisciplinary capstone project that creates an intersection of lived experience, art, advocacy, and research. Caroline's project delves into how school systems can cause harm and deficit mindsets to neurodiverse students, the power of self-love, self-knowledge, and self-advocacy, the importance of including individuals with LD in LD research, and much more. Visit Caroline's project at: https://cpweaver26.wixsite.com/advocacy2action  

    Coding the Brain: Thinking About Thinking with Dr. Jeff Karp

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 41:35


    We sit down with Dr. Jeff Karp, a distinguished chair at Brigham and Women's Hospital, professor at Harvard Medical School and MIT, and upcoming keynote speaker at our 62nd Annual Conference. Dr. Karp discusses his experience with learning disabilities, and how he began ‘thinking about thinking,' and using pattern-recognition to begin to thrive. Dr. Karp shares some of his “Life Ignition Tools,” discusses how learning disabilities still impact him as an adult, addresses the self-shame many with LD can feel, and more. Learn more about our 62nd Annual Conference at: https://ldacon.org/ Visit Dr. Karp's website at: www.jeffkarp.com

    What is Developmental Language Disorder? Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 21:08 Transcription Available


    In this second part of our conversation with Dr. Jan Wasowicz, Dr. Wasowicz delves into what an ideal intervention for developmental language disorder would look like, how language screeners are no longer a common practice in schools, and how interprofessional collaboration between speech language pathologists, school psychologists, and special education teachers is essential to effectively identify and support students with language disorders. Resources: Join the SPELLTalk listservThe Language Literacy NetworkA Review of Screeners to Identify Risk of Developmental Language Disorder

    What is Developmental Learning Disorder?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 26:33 Transcription Available


    Dr. Jan Wasowicz, a speech language pathologist and board certified specialist in child language, discusses Developmental Language Disorder, the signs of DLD, what an ideal evaluation would look like, and more. Resources:Join the SPELLTalk listservWe Need to Keep (But Revise) The Specific Learning Disability Construct in IDEAwww.DLDandme.orgwww.RADLD.org

    Celebrating LD Advocates: Meet Lydia Pinto & Shoshana Holt-Auslander

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 26:23 Transcription Available


    Neurodiversity Alliance Ambassadors Lydia Pinto and Shoshana Holt-Auslander join us to talk about their journeys of becoming learning disability advocates, and how their current graduate school research projects are benefiting the disability community. Lydia and Shoshana also discuss defining success for themselves, the importance of sharing neurodiverse experiences to erase stigma, and more!

    The Power of Mentorship & Community: A Talk with the Neurodiversity Alliance

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 28:20 Transcription Available


    Jesse Sanchez, the Managing Director of Programs for the Neurodiversity Alliance, joins us to discuss the challenges that students with learning disabilities can face in the school setting, the importance of a shared, supportive community for neurodiverse students, and how to build self-knowledge, self-confidence, and self-advocacy skills for these individuals. The Neurodiversity Alliance is a nonprofit dedicated to building community, developing leadership skills, facilitating peer-to-peer support, and raising awareness for the 1 in 5 who learn differently. Learn more at thendalliance.org

    Race, Disability, and School Punishment

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 30:41 Transcription Available


    Harold Jordan, a nationwide education equity coordinator at the ACLU of Pennsylvania, discusses how students of color and students with disabilities are disproportionately impacted by unfair discipline practices in schools. Harold discusses how bias, the misuse of police in schools, and the shortage of support staff can contribute to students having early interactions with the justice system, and how the consequences of this can follow them into their adult lives. Harold also provides insights into creating more equitable schools to disrupt this school-to-prison pipeline. 

    Outlasting Adversity: Dyslexia Made Me Strong

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 27:13 Transcription Available


    Adventure athlete and dyslexia advocate Meghan Buchanan is in the final stages of completing the Explorer's Grand Slam and was recently featured on Netflix's survival series, Outlast. In this episode, we dive into Meghan's experience on the show, her relentless pursuit of her goals, and how her dyslexia led her to develop GGRIT: Gratitude, growth, resilience, integrity, and tenacity. Tune in to our first episode with Meghan: From Injury to Everest, Dyslexia Gave Me GGRIT: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1133861/11249533 

    A Holistic Approach to LD Assessment: Reviewing LDA's Standards with Dr. Rebecca Resnik

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 43:33 Transcription Available


    Dr. Rebecca Resnik, a past special education teacher and current psychologist, discusses the importance of holistic learning disability assessments, evidence-based intervention, and communicating neuroscience to educators to incorporate into practice. Dr. Resnik also reviews LDA's SLD Evaluation Principles and Standards and breaks down why these standards are so important.   

    NVLD & ADHD: Linda Karanzalis' Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 18:13 Transcription Available


    Linda Karanzalis is a board-certified cognitive specialist, Nonverbal Learning Disability (NVLD) and ADHD advocate, and author of Misnamed, Misdiagnosed, Misunderstood: Recognizing and Coping with NVLD from Childhood Through Adulthood. In this episode, Linda discusses her own experience with NVLD and ADHD, the mental health issues that come along with these conditions, considerations for teaching, and more. 

    Keeping Learning Disabilities in the IDEA: A Talk with Dr. Nancy Mather

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 37:16 Transcription Available


    LDA's Education Director Dr. Monica McHale-Small talks with Dr. Nancy Mather, a Professor Emeritus of Disability and Psychoeducational Studies, about the importance of keeping the category of specific learning disabilities in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and how the SLD category could be better revised. Dr. Mather also discusses RTI as a part of the identification process for learning disabilities, how comorbidities impact an accurate learning disabilities identification, and more. Read the paper mentioned in the podcast at: https://ldaamerica.org/we-need-to-keep-but-revise-the-specific-learning-disability-construct-in-idea/ 

    What is an Occupational Therapist, And How Can One Help?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 17:47 Transcription Available


    Pediatric occupational therapist Sydney Krueger joins us to discuss what an occupational therapist does, how an OT can help someone with learning disabilities, ADHD, or mental health issues, different strategies that she uses in her practice, and more. 

    Managing Depression & Transition for Students with LD

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 28:10


    Learning and behavior consultant Bev Johns and Mental Health Committee member Rachel Krueger discuss the symptoms and impact of depression on students with learning disabilities, dealing with transitions, and strategies for parents and educators to support students. 

    Empowering Struggling Readers: Lois and Nicholas' Story

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 29:23 Transcription Available


    Lois Letchford, a reading specialist, dyslexia advocate, parent, and speaker joins us to share how her dyslexic son Nicholas went from non-reading to earning a PhD in Applied Mathematics from Oxford University. Lois talks about teaching Nicholas, the importance of focusing on strengths, and more. 

    Anxiety: A Parental & Professional Perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 28:16 Transcription Available


    Bev Johns, a learning and behavior specialist, and parent Rachel Krueger, members of LDA's Mental Health Committee, provide insights into the prevalence of anxiety, the impact of anxiety in children with learning disabilities in school, strategies for educators and parents to support those dealing with anxiety, and more!

    A Talk with the "Let's Talk Learning Disabilities" Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 23:40 Transcription Available


    Educational diagnosticians Laurie Peterson and Dr. Abbey Weinstein are co-hosts of the popular Let's Talk Learning Disabilities Podcast, and join us to talk about the inspiration for the podcast, the meaningful impact it has on its listeners, and more! Tune in to the Let's Talk Learning Disabilities Podcast at: https://ltldpodcast.com/ Listen to DJ's episode at: https://ldaamerica.org/ltldDJ

    Standardizing Learning Disability Evaluations: LDA's Principles & Standards

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 26:07 Transcription Available


    Currently schools in the U.S. can utilize three different evaluation methods when assessing children for learning disabilities, which can lead to learning disability identification varying from school to school. LDA's Education Director Dr. Monica McHale Small was a co-writer of LDA's principles and standards for evaluation, and shares why standardization of evaluations is so important, what's essential to consider in an evaluation, and how listeners can push for LD evaluation standardization. 

    Special Education Knowledge is Power: A Talk with the DC Special Education Hub

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 13:43 Transcription Available


    We talk to Hannah Blumenfeld-Love, a past special education teacher and current program manager of the DC Special Education Hub, about how navigating special education can be intimidating for parents and caregivers, how essential parents are to the special education team, and how schools can work to make information and resources about special education more accessible. Learn more about the DC Special Education Hub at: https://specialeducation.dc.gov/ 

    HCP: The Impact of Chlorpyrifos and Neurotoxins: Advocating for Children's Brain Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 33:30 Transcription Available


    Empowering Self-Knowledge for Neurodiverse Students: A Discussion with Caroline Weaver

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 18:28


    Caroline Weaver is an LD advocate, a past research student at the LEaRN Lab, and a current graduate student in the Department of Education at the University of Pennsylvania, and is using her research and lived experience to understand how we can reduce harm to neurodiverse learners in classrooms.As a student with dyslexia and dyscalculia, Caroline Weaver faced many challenges in school. Driven by her experience, Caroline entered academic research to explore barriers to accessibility, and to create practical tools to help other neurodiverse students gain self-knowledge, self-efficacy, and self-advocacy.Caroline's Resource Page (coming soon!) https://cpweaver26.wixsite.com/advocacy-and-action

    Making a Mark!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 35:44 Transcription Available


    LDA's Education Director Dr. Monica McHale Small discusses  "Making a Mark," a groundbreaking book co-authored with dyslexic artist Mark Stoddart, with co-author Kate McElderry and publisher Priscilla Hannaford. ‘Making a Mark” celebrates the multidimensionality of students, and addresses the strengths and challenges of those with learning disabilities.

    Learning Disabilities and Frequent Co-Occurring Conditions with Dr. Lauren McGrath

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 30:44 Transcription Available


    “Comorbidities are really common and expected.”With learning disabilities, other disorders like anxiety, ADHD, or another learning disability can frequently co-occur, and these comorbidities occur more often than chance. Dr. Lauren McGrath of the LEaRN Lab talks with us about the latest comorbidity research, best practices for interventions, what parents and educators should know, and more. Learn more about the LEaRN Lab: https://liberalarts.du.edu/psychology/learn-lab Effective Child Therapy Resource Mentioned: https://effectivechildtherapy.org/ 

    Celebrating Young Advocates: Meet Elina Csapo!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2023 20:04 Transcription Available


    Elina Csapo is a rising high school senior with apraxia who created Young Able Voices, a peer-to-peer support group for children and teens with hidden disabilities. Elina talks about overcoming bullying, the power of a community of support, the importance of being your true, authentic self, and more! Learn more about Young Able Voices at: https://www.youngablevoices.com/ 

    Parenting Complex Kids with a Coach-Like Approach

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 48:26 Transcription Available


    Elaine Taylor-Klaus, a master certified coach and co-founder of ImpactParents, discusses executive functioning, social-emotional regulation, behavior challenges, communicating with the school, and the the four phases of parenting as a way that parents can provide support while encouraging independence. Check out ImpactParents' free resources at: impactparents.com

    I Went Ahead and Proved Them Wrong: A Talk with Katie Selby

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 13:05 Transcription Available


    Because of her language impairment and learning disabilities, Katie Selby was often told that she wasn't 'college material.' After learning how to advocate for herself in high school, Katie went on to earn the degree she had been dreaming of, and now brings her life experience into the classroom as a paraeducator for students with disabilities. 

    Beyond Books: Resources and Community at Your Local Library

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 26:55 Transcription Available


    We talk to Carrie Banks, a supervising librarian at the Brooklyn Public Library, about the Inclusive Services Program, community-building opportunities at the library, and their universal design for learning approach. Carrie, who was once told they couldn't become a librarian because of their dyslexia and dysgraphia, shares how they're working to make sure the library is a place that kids with LD can find success. 

    The Power of Kindness: A Talk with Artist Mark Stoddart

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 51:24 Transcription Available


    Mark Stoddart, a renowned Scottish sculptor with dyslexia, has dedicated 30 years to creating captivating bronze sculptures. Many of these pieces serve a dual purpose of raising awareness and generating funds for important causes, particularly for neurodiverse education. In this episode, Mark shares his own difficult experience with school, his philanthropic work, and the importance of kindness. 

    Celebrating Young Advocates: Meet Jordan Greene!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 16:56 Transcription Available


    Jordan Greene is a college freshman with ADHD, an author, motivational speaker, and an advocate for individuals with LD and ADHD.  In middle school, Jordan saw the bullying she and her classmates with LD or ADHD faced, and decided to do something about it. Ever since, Jordan has worked to educate others about LD & ADHD, and is spreading the message that there's nothing wrong with being different. Learn more about Jordan and find her two books based on her own experience "The Confidence Club" and "My Gift of Difference" at https://www.jordanagreene.com/ 

    Celebrating Young Advocates: Meet Aashna Shah!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 25:13 Transcription Available


    Aashna Shah is a junior in high school, Miss Florida's Outstanding Teen, an author of three books, a motivational speaker, and a passionate learning disability advocate. Aashna shares her journey through her learning disability diagnosis, discusses her book series on destigmatizing learning disabilities, talks of the learning disability stigma in the Indian community, and much more! Get to know Aashna and learn more about her awesome advocacy work in Florida!Visit: shahaashna.com

    Advocacy in Special Education: A Talk With an IEP Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023 55:08 Transcription Available


    "I had an IEP through high school and I really know the power of the special education system...And I feel like I'm living out the purpose of an IEP, which is to prepare you for life after high school."Disability advocate, speech-language pathology assistant, and IEP coach Courtney Burnett had an IEP herself growing up, and now she uses her expertise to empower parents to help students get evaluated and supported. Courtney discusses the main barriers to accessing special education, the purpose and goal of an IEP, how parents can have an active role in their child's education, and much more! Resources discussed in this episode include: U.S. Department of Ed's IDEA website5 Questions for your IEP Meeting

    What is NVLD?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 51:25 Transcription Available


    Dr. Jessica Broitman and Dr. Jack Davis explain the challenges individuals with a nonverbal learning disability face,  helpful strategies and accommodations, and how they're part of a team working to get NVLD into the DSM. For more information on NVLD, visit The NVLD Project. 

    Empowering Rebel Talent: A Talk with Denise Brodey

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 36:13 Transcription Available


    2023 Harrison Sylvester Award winner Denise Brodey is an LD & ADHD advocate, author, senior contributor to Forbes writing about disability, equity, and inclusion, and the founder of Rebel Talent, an organization that provides support to individuals with ADHD and/or learning disabilities that are struggling in the workplace. Denise shares some of the most common issues individuals with LD & ADHD seem to face in the workplace, the importance of neurodiverse voices in media, and the future of disability inclusion in the workplace. Hear more from Denise and find resources at: elephants-everywhere.com

    The Gift of Being Different: Abigail's Dyslexia Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2023 20:40 Transcription Available


    Before she could even read or write, Abigail Berg and her mother, Monica, began writing “The Gift of Being Different,” a children's book that features Abigail's journey of learning about how her dyslexia is a superpower. Abigail and Monica join us to talk about the formation of the book, how Monica helped Abigail to find her strengths, and how they're working to encourage others to embrace their differences. 

    LDs That Impact Writing: Teaching Strategies, Tips, and More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 41:52 Transcription Available


    "I think anybody can be a great writer, they need the support, they need the encouragement, and you need a positive attitude about it."Dr. Toby Tomlinson Baker shares tips and lessons from 13 years of teaching experience, and provides strategies and accommodations that can be helpful for all struggling writers. 

    Discovering Dyscalculia with Laura Jackson

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 44:52 Transcription Available


    When Laura Jackson found her daughter had dyscalculia, she learned as much as she could about the SLD for six years. After her difficulty finding resources, she created a website and blog called Discovering Dyscalculia to help others to find the information she didn't have at the time. In this episode, we sit down with Laura to discuss her family's journey, how dyscalculia affects far more than just math class, strategies for math instruction, advocacy, the importance of community, and much more!

    Early Identification and Evaluation

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 37:22 Transcription Available


    In this episode, Dr. Vincent Alfonso, psychologist and Professor in the School of Education at Gonzaga University, discusses why early, accurate identification is so important, what developmentally-based evaluations typically entail, how early a child can be identified with an LD, and why universal screeners for learning disabilities are so essential. 

    Key Conversations: Talking to Your Child About their LD

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 24:33 Transcription Available


    How can parents and educators talk to their child about their learning disability? Dr. Rebecca Rolland, a speech language pathologist and educator at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and Harvard Medical School, talks about the importance of having rich conversations with your kids, how these conversations can build resilience and empathy, and more. 

    From Injury to Everest: Dyslexia Gave Me GGRIT

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 31:25 Transcription Available


    From recovering from a life threatening injury, to becoming a rocket scientist, to summiting Mount Everest, Meghan Buchanan credits her dyslexia for the grit she's developed. Learn more about Meghan's story of perseverance, her goal of completing the Explorer's Grand Slam, and how she's climbing to raise awareness for learning disabilities. Follow Meghan's journey on Instagram @ggritWatch the video of this interview at: https://bit.ly/LDAGGRIT

    Adults with LD & ADHD

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 27:27 Transcription Available


    We sit down with with Elaine Taylor-Klaus, a master certified coach and co-founder of ImpactParents, to clear up common misconceptions about adults with LD and ADHD, how to ask for the supports you need to succeed, and more! 

    HCP: Working Towards Safer Baby Food

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 29:07 Transcription Available


    In this episode Healthy Children Project Director Tracy Gregoire talks to Charlote Brody, the National Director of Healthy Babies Bright Futures, about a new report that analyzes the toxic heavy metals in homemade vs. store bought food for babies. 

    LD in College: Accommodations & Documentation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 24:40 Transcription Available


    We talk with college learning disabilities consultant Elizabeth C. Hamblet to discuss the rights of college students with LD, what documentation they may need for accommodations, what accommodations are commonly available, advice for self-advocating, and more!Mentioned on the show: https://ldadvisory.com/ 

    HCP: Don't Bug Me: Choosing Safer Insect Repellent

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 23:24 Transcription Available


    Tracy Gregoire, Director of the Healthy Children Project, and Sydney Cook, Director of Science and Research at MADE SAFE, have a comprehensive conversation insect repellant, healthy alternatives, best practices, and more!

    What is ADHD?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 40:44 Transcription Available


    Though not a learning disability itself, ADHD can frequently co-occur with learning disabilities. We talk with Dr. Vincent Alfonso about the types of ADHD, how different symptoms show up in children and adults, common ADHD myths, the frequency of having both ADHD and LD, and more!

    HCP: Fun in the Sun: Safety Tips From the Healthy Children Project

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 9:51 Transcription Available


    Healthy Children Project (HCP) Director Tracy Gregoire and LDA Michigan President and HCP Coordinator Amy Barto discuss tips for staying safe in the sun this summer. Learn what ingredients to avoid when choosing a sunscreen, and hear myths about sun safety get busted! Learn more about Healthy Children Project at: https://healthychildrenproject.org/

    An Educator's Guide to Helping Students with LD, Part Two

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 30:29 Transcription Available


    Gregg French, a special education teacher at Bullard Havens Technical High School, and President of LDA Connecticut, discusses common accommodations, the collaboration between general education teachers and special education teachers, how educators should prepare for IEP meetings, RTI, and more.

    An Educator's Guide to Helping Students with LD, Part One

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 24:28


    Kelly Haggerty, President of LDA Montana and dyslexia specialist at Dyslexia Screening and Tutoring Services, discusses signs of LD educators should be looking for, common accommodations for students with LD, ways to boost student's social and emotional wellbeing, and more! 

    What To Expect When Your Child Has a Learning Disability, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 28:34 Transcription Available


    This week we sit down with LDA CEO, attorney, and parent Cindy Cipoletti to discuss what caregivers should do if they suspect their child has an LD, learning disability evaluations, the difference between an IEP and 504 plan, the IEP process, and more, all from a parent's perspective. 

    What to Expect When Your Child has a Learning Disability, Part 1

    Play Episode Play 28 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 29:53 Transcription Available


    We talk to Mitchell Beres, President of LDA of Virginia and father to two children with LD, about what parents can expect when their child is identified with a learning disability. Mitchell shares advice on how to explain your child's LD to them, how to help your child with their homework–without doing it for them!–how to connect with your child's school, and more.  We also discuss the importance of using specific LD terms,  and how it's essential to teach your child to self-advocate. 

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