Podcasts about specific learning disability

This is the first of a two part series where I will introduce you to the most common types of specific learning disabilities or SLDs.Part one is about Dysgraphia and Dyscalculia.Dysgraphia is a learning disability that impacts writing abilities.  And we're not talking about just having poor handwriting, this goes well beyond that.  Dysgraphia can also impair spelling, and getting thoughts onto paper.  Dyscalculia is a learning disability that affects the part of your brain that processes number information and therefore impacts your ability to do mathListen to find out the signs for each and what types of supports and accomodations can help.Resources for this episode:General facts about learning disabilitieshttps://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/factsheets/learningdisabilitieshttps://www.ldonline.org/getting-started/ld-basics/what-learning-disability Link to Neuroversity Dyslexia Episodehttps://www.neuroversitypod.com/episodes/episode/4ced2263/a-beginners-lesson-on-dyslexia-with-lorraine-hightower-certified-dyslexia-advocate-and-consultantDysgraphia facts:https://www.ldonline.org/ld-topics/writing-spelling/what-dysgraphiahttps://childmind.org/article/understanding-dysgraphia/https://www.occupationaltherapy.com/articles/dysgraphia-101-introduction-and-strategies-5327#:~:text=The%20five%20different%20types%20are,phonological%20dysgraphia%2C%20and%20lexical%20dysgraphia. Dyscalculia Facts:https://childmind.org/article/how-to-spot-dyscalculia/https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23949-dyscalculiahttps://www.additudemag.com/what-is-dyscalculia-overview-and-symptom-breakdown/Follow Neuroversity on all our social platforms:Neuroversity WebsiteIGFacebookTwitterLinkedInPatreon

In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey speak with Jennifer King of Dysgraphia Life about understanding testing processes and methods for children with dysgraphia. The discussion revolves around identifying dysgraphia, and the particular challenges it presents. Resources: Let's Talk Learning Disabilities Website: https://ltldpodcast.com Contact info for the podcast: letstalklearningdisabilities@gmail.com E-Diagnostic Learning Website: https://ediagnosticlearning.com Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eDiaglearning/ Twitter: @diaglearning LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/diagnostic-learning-services/ Instagram: @diaglearning

Does your child struggle with math? Having a hard time identifying why it's so hard or how to help them get over the anxiety, tears, and frustrations when their math just doesn't make sense to them?  We are changing that TODAY with Laura Jackson From Discovering Dyscalulia! In this episode we cover: 1) What is Dyscalculia or Specific Learning Disability in Math 2) Some CLEAR signs that your child may be struggling because of this disability 3) What's happening in researching this challenge 4) Clear strategies to advocate for within IEPs to assist them in actually making progress in their math skills 5) Amazing resources to check out through Discovering Dyscalculia AND educators specializing in the field from all over the world.  Register for the FREE Parent Webinar happening live May 26th: The ONE Strategy that Will Decrease Your IEP Metting Stress and Change Your Parent Advoacy Life Forever!:  (recording provided but bonus for showing up live!): Register at: www.TheIEPLab.com/webinar Shownotes (with live links): www.TheIEPLab.com/episode125 Laura's website: https://discoveringdyscalculia.com/

Does your child struggle with math? Having a hard time identifying why it's so hard or how to help them get over the anxiety, tears, and frustrations when their math just doesn't make sense to them?  We are changing that TODAY with Laura Jackson From Discovering Dyscalulia! In this episode we cover: 1) What is Dyscalculia or Specific Learning Disability in Math 2) Some CLEAR signs that your child may be struggling because of this disability 3) What's happening in researching this challenge 4) Clear strategies to advocate for within IEPs to assist them in actually making progress in their math skills 5) Amazing resources to check out through Discovering Dyscalculia AND educators specializing in the field from all over the world.  Register for the FREE Parent Webinar happening live May 26th: The ONE Strategy that Will Decrease Your IEP Metting Stress and Change Your Parent Advoacy Life Forever!:  (recording provided but bonus for showing up live!): Register at: www.TheIEPLab.com/webinar Shownotes (with live links): www.TheIEPLab.com/episode125 Laura's website: https://discoveringdyscalculia.com/

Welcome! Our eligibility series continues in today's show as we take a look at one of the most misunderstood eligibility categories: Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD). Although the federal law (IDEA: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) trumps state laws, state laws can go further but not limit the IDEA provisions. In California, most state laws are similar to the IDEA, but this may not be the case in your state. It's worth checking how your state laws compare with the IDEA provisions. Let's take a closer look!Show Highlights:How a Specific Learning Disability is defined under the IDEA (with the double requirement of having a diagnosis AND that it adversely affects educational process)Why a qualifying SLD has to be a specific learning deficit in a particular area of learning and not a broad diagnosis, like dyslexia or autismWhy most failures occur in the analysis of the broad language of the IDEA by school districtsHow the term “significant discrepancy” can be interpreted in different waysHow the California education code splits the qualifications into A, B, and C sections of the clarificationsHow the California code addresses the discrepancy model with specific language that demands more than one source to indicate a learning deficitWhy it's clear that school districts should be doing more when they analyze the categories of eligibilityWhy parents have the right to ask what is meant by the language used by the school district in analyzing their student–and demand that they support their conclusion with dataLinks/Resources:Contact us on social media or through our website for more information on the IEP Learning Center: www.inclusiveeducationproject.org Thank you for listening! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every Tuesday.If you enjoyed this episode and believe in our message, then please help us get the word out about this podcast. Rate and Review this show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, or Google Play. It helps other listeners find this show.Be sure to connect with us and reach out with any questions/concerns:FacebookInstagram–We are doing videos on Instagram, so connect with us there and send us your questions!TwitterIEP websiteEmail us: admin@iepcalifornia.org

In this episode, we are breaking down some amazing barriers to understanding dysgraphia (more commonly known as handwriting challenges!) Kelli Fetter from Handwriting Solutions helps us: 1) Define dyslexia and the types of barriers to writing a student would face 2) How to break down the part of handwriting that's difficult 3) How goals should be written to address handwriting 4) What the most effective help looks like for those with dysgraphia! Download Your Free IEP Process Step-By-Step Guide Join the Facebook Group Contact Kelli for your FREE 15-minute consultation Shownotes  

In this episode, we are breaking down some amazing barriers to understanding dysgraphia (more commonly known as handwriting challenges!) Kelli Fetter from Handwriting Solutions helps us: 1) Define dyslexia and the types of barriers to writing a student would face 2) How to break down the part of handwriting that's difficult 3) How goals should be written to address handwriting 4) What the most effective help looks like for those with dysgraphia! Download Your Free IEP Process Step-By-Step Guide Join the Facebook Group Contact Kelli for your FREE 15-minute consultation Shownotes  

What is a Specific Learning Disability (SLD)? How is it defined for IEP/Special Education purposes? How do school psychologists help to identify SLDs in schools? How does SLD identification in the school system differ from private practice and Specific Learning Disorders?Listen in to learn about SLDs and some of the issues facing the field of psychology in this area!Episode Links:Episode 2: Intro to SPED LawIDEA Specific Learning DisabilityNew episodes monthlySubscribe to Podcast Emails hereFind me on Instagram & TikTokSupport the podcast hereFor inquiries, please email: schoolpsychfinds@gmail.comDisclaimer: The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered professional, clinical, or medical advice. This podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony. While every effort is made to ensure that the information shared is accurate, suggestions, comments, and corrections of errors are welcomed. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast.You should take all steps necessary to ascertain that the information you receive from the podcast is correct and has been verified. If you take any action or inaction as the result of any of the content you consume on the podcast, this is based solely on your decision, and School Psych Finds cannot be held liable for any consequences. All people, places, and scenarios mentioned in the podcast have been changed to protect the confidentiality of all persons involved. Neither the opinions of our guests nor the content of any third-party site referenced in the podcast necessarily reflect the opinions, standards, or policies of the host. The views and opinions expressed on this podcast by its host & speakers do not represent any entities they work with or national/professional organizations.Support the show

Now WITH sound!   see video version:  https://www.yourparenthelp.com/podcast_0239    “Specific Learning Disability” versus “Dyslexia” I've heard so many parents question the school's report of a “Specific Learning Disability” and ask how they can get their child diagnosed with dyslexia.  In some states, a school can actually give a diagnosis, but this is outside of the scope of schools in many states.     A diagnosis is a medical function, while determining eligibility for an IEP or 504 is a school function.   Assessing for an IEP or 504 A school assessment is done to determine if your child qualifies for an IEP or a 504.  A 504 evaluation is often more simplified and has less regulations than an IEP.    When you are writing a request for assessment from a school district, you are writing a request that the school determine if your child is eligible for either a 504 or an IEP.  The schools are required to provide all children with a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE).  FAPE is not the same for all children.  It is not appropriate to have a wheel-chair bound child run laps around the field.  It is not appropriate for a child with a significant reading impairment to be required to read a text far above their ability level simply because it is a grade-level text.  Determining what specific accommodations, modifications, and services a child needs is an important step in ensuring FAPE is being offered.   Schools in most states are not able to officially diagnose, but will perform a lot of the same assessments as a private evaluator who is able to diagnose.  Asking the evaluator if your child has dyslexia will often give you the unofficial diagnosis.  Alternatively, you can seek out an education specialist or a similar professional to help you make sense of the school's testing.   Do I need a diagnosis? You do not need a diagnosis to receive special education services on an IEP or to develop a 504 plan for your child.  However, some people feel more comfortable having that official label.   Keep in mind that dyslexia can be defined in different ways and in the broadest sense, any child with a reading impairment caused by a processing disorder/Specific Learning Disability can be considered to have dyslexia.  So if your child understands the stories read to them, has had reasonable reading instruction, and is not learning how to read, your child can be considered dyslexic.   Some people define dyslexia far more specifically, but because it is sometimes defined broadly, it is not always helpful to have the label.  It doesn't tell us WHY your child is struggling, other than telling us that there is some kind of brain structure impacting their learning.   “Specific Learning Disability sounds vague” Yes!  Specific Learning Disability is a qualifying disability for an IEP under IDEA (The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act).  There are a wide range of processing disorders that can be identified with SLD including: Cognitive, Auditory, Phonological, Visual, Visual-Motor, Sensory Motor, Language, Attention. (Although Language Processing disorder is often considered part of a Speech and Language Impairment rather than SLD.)  Each of those processing disorders gives the teachers and professionals working with your child a clue as to how your child's brain operates a bit differently and how your child is likely to learn best.   So, while “Specific Learning Disability in Reading” is vague, it has as much meaning as “dyslexia” and with an identified processing disorder, is actually more specific.

See video at: https://www.yourparenthelp.com/podcast_0241   In a recent episode, Diagnosing Dyslexia, we discussed whose role it is to diagnose dyslexia and whose role it is to educate those with dyslexia.     This week, we're talking about how to get the process of getting your kid help in public school started!   Request an evaluation Write out a request for an evaluation.  I recommend emailing your request to as many relevant people as you can, as well as walking the letter into the office and asking the office staff to date stamp it and give you a copy back.   What to include in your request Start your request with something along the lines of: “I request my child be evaluated to determine eligibility for an IEP (and/or 504 plan).” (see below for more on 504 v IEP)   Now list out your areas of concern.  The best phrase to use here is “areas of suspected disability include:” and then list out all of your suspicions.  The most common qualifying disabilities are: Other Health Impairment (ADHD falls under this); Specific Learning Disability (dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia fall under this); and Speech or Language Impairment.  If you suspect a specific learning disability, I would suggest including a request that your child be assessed “in all areas of processing”, or include specific concerns (ex: “Sara has difficulty following directions, copying from the board, and keeping track of where she is in a book.  She also often seems distracted.”)  Listing out those concerns, even without the name of the area of suspected disability gives the description of an area of suspected disability that the school needs to consider in their assessment plan.   You may also want to include any family history of learning difficulties, any official medical diagnoses your child has, and specific examples of how these areas of concern show up (ex: “just yesterday we were reading together and….”   Individualized Education Program (IEP) versus Section 504 Plan If you want your child to get services, ask for an IEP.  In some areas, a Section 504 Plan (or 504) will include services, but this is not the case in many places.  IEPs also have goals that are being worked on through the services and tracked to determine if the services or accommodations should be adjusted.   I would recommend requesting an IEP unless you know that your child is performing at grade level, is able to learn in the general education environment without any direct services, and just needs a few accommodations (such as shortened assignments or extended time on assignments) for them to be fully successful.     Timelines Timelines vary by state, so check your state's laws on timelines for IEPs.  504s do not have specific timelines (another big reason I recommend asking for an IEP).     In California (and most states, from what I've gathered), states must respond to a written request for an IEP within 15 days.  This is 15 calendar days, not business days.  The timelines only stop for school breaks of more than 5 days.   A school can respond to a request for an evaluation by providing an assessment plan or by providing a “Prior Written Notice” informing you of why they are denying your request.  In most cases, the school will provide the assessment plan, especially if your letter lays out areas of suspected disability.  Some schools may ask you to meet, try interventions first, and rescind your request in the meantime.   Once you sign and return the assessment plan, the school has 60 days to assess your child to determine eligibility for an IEP.  Within 60 days, the assessment must be complete, and you should have met to determine if your child qualifies for an IEP.  If your child qualifies for an IEP, the school has 30 days to meet to generate an IEP.  In many school districts, the two meetings are combined and a child is on an IEP within the 60 days.   You can request an advance copy of the assessment reports so that you have time to go over it.  However, I recommend only doing this if you have knowledge of these reports or if you have someone to go over them with you, as the school's explanation is often an important part of understanding the report. (Reach out to me Kimberlynn@DecodingLearningDifferences.com if you want help understanding your child's assessment reports)   Takeaway You know your child best.  If you believe your child needs additional help or support in some way, ask for it.  See Difficult Parents, My Take Once your child qualifies for an IEP, the next step is to be involved in creating an IEP that adequately provides for the needs of your child.  Again, reach out (Kimberlynn@DecodingLearningDifferences.com) for help!

Does your child struggle with math? Does working on, or even thinking about, math give your child anxiety? Today, we are diving into math anxiety and how to help kids who struggle with it.   Allison Dillard joins us to talk all about math anxiety. We are chatting about what math anxiety is, the difference in the “new” way of teaching math and the way we grew up learning math, tips for parents of children who struggle with math anxiety, and what resources Allison has to help you and your child.   Shownotes: theieplab.com/episode66   FREE Summit: theieplab.com/summit   Facebook group: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/IEPlab Allison's Website: www.allisonlovesmath.com

Does your child struggle with math? Does working on, or even thinking about, math give your child anxiety? Today, we are diving into math anxiety and how to help kids who struggle with it.   Allison Dillard joins us to talk all about math anxiety. We are chatting about what math anxiety is, the difference in the “new” way of teaching math and the way we grew up learning math, tips for parents of children who struggle with math anxiety, and what resources Allison has to help you and your child.   Shownotes: theieplab.com/episode66   FREE Summit: theieplab.com/summit   Facebook group: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/IEPlab Allison's Website: www.allisonlovesmath.com

If your child has a learning disability (including dyslexia) are you aware of your state's criteria for qualification? Are you also aware of the MASSIVE parent opportunity to get a truly effective IEP for your child by starting at the beginning of the process (that re-starts every 3 years?!)  This week: Specific Learning Disability (SLD) eligibility, with Colorado state's checklist used as an example! Shownotes: www.theIEPLab.com/episode53 The Parent IEP Lab Insiders Facebook Group

If your child has a learning disability (including dyslexia) are you aware of your state's criteria for qualification? Are you also aware of the MASSIVE parent opportunity to get a truly effective IEP for your child by starting at the beginning of the process (that re-starts every 3 years?!)  This week: Specific Learning Disability (SLD) eligibility, with Colorado state's checklist used as an example! Shownotes: www.theIEPLab.com/episode53 The Parent IEP Lab Insiders Facebook Group

Knowledge of technology accommodations for children with dyslexia (or any reading learning disability) and IEPs varies SO MUCH from district to district! Listen to find out if your child has access to these tools and if they are something you want to try out!  Shownotes: www.parentfriendlyot.com/episode-38 IEP Paperwork Workshop: www.parentfriendlyot.com/paperwork 

Knowledge of technology accommodations for children with dyslexia (or any reading learning disability) and IEPs varies SO MUCH from district to district! Listen to find out if your child has access to these tools and if they are something you want to try out!  Shownotes: www.parentfriendlyot.com/episode-38 IEP Paperwork Workshop: www.parentfriendlyot.com/paperwork 

Navigating the special education eligibility process is confusing for all parties involved (parents, professionals, etc.). That's why I wanted to get some insight from someone who understands the process inside and out. In episode 57 of Are they 18 yet?® I interviewed my colleague Jil Stauter, a school psychologist who has worked with students from preschool all the way through high school. I was fortunate enough to work on a team with her for a number of these years.In this in-depth interview, Jil and I deconstruct the process of determining if students are eligible for special education services under the label of “specific learning disability”.She also shares some essential advice for anyone who aspires to work in the school systems and be a part of the special education process.Here's a breakdown of what we cover in the interview:✅What types of data a school psychologist needs in order to determine if a student is eligible for services under the category of “specific learning disability” using the RtI process.✅What confuses people most about special education services in the schools (as it relates to learning disabilities and other diagnoses).✅What happens if a school IEP team disagrees with the recommendations of an outside evaluation.✅Plus more about the ins and outs of eligibility for services in the schools, and how special ed teams can work together. You can listen to the entire interview here. In this episode, I mention my Ultimate Guide to Sentence Structure.In order to build strong language comprehension needed for reading, writing, and other important life skills, kids need to have a solid understanding of sentence structure.In this guide, I outline common challenging sentence types, how to write goals to target them, and some evidence-based strategies for working on them.>>>You can get a free copy of the Ultimate Guide to Sentence Structure here.

Let's continue to take a deep dive into specific learning disability categories. The more you know, the more you know.

If your child has a speech language impairment (SLI) OR a specific learning disability (SLD) you need to listen to this episode! Chelsea is a wealth of information about the qualification process and outside evaluations (remotely) to gain more information about your child and how to help them in the long term! Shownotes: www.parentfriendlyot.com/podcast FREE Parent IEP Priority Guide: www.parentfriendlyot.com/guide Parent IEP Academy: www.parentfriendlyot.com/course 

If your child has a speech language impairment (SLI) OR a specific learning disability (SLD) you need to listen to this episode! Chelsea is a wealth of information about the qualification process and outside evaluations (remotely) to gain more information about your child and how to help them in the long term! Shownotes: www.parentfriendlyot.com/podcast FREE Parent IEP Priority Guide: www.parentfriendlyot.com/guide Parent IEP Academy: www.parentfriendlyot.com/course 

Welcome to The Mental Breakdown and Psychreg Podcast! Today, Dr. Berney and Dr. Marshall discuss the history and characteristics of specific learning disabilities.target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" Read more about specific learning disabilities from the Learning Disabilities Association of America here. You can now follow Dr. Marshall on twitter, as well! Dr. Berney and Dr. Marshall are happy to announce the release of their new parenting e-book, Handbook for Raising an Emotionally Healthy Child Part 2: Attention. You can get your copy from Amazon here. We hope that you will join us each morning so that we can help you make your day the best it can be! See you tomorrow. Become a patron and support our work at http://www.Patreon.com/thementalbreakdown. Visit Psychreg for blog posts covering a variety of topics within the fields of mental health and psychology. The Parenting Your ADHD Child course is now on YouTube! Check it out at the Paedeia YouTube Channel. The Handbook for Raising an Emotionally Health Child Part 1: Behavior Management is now available on kindle! Get your copy today! The Elimination Diet Manual is now available on kindle and nook! Get your copy today! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook and subscribe to our YouTube Channels, Paedeia and The Mental Breakdown. Please leave us a review on iTunes so that others might find our podcast and join in on the conversation!

Welcome to The Mental Breakdown and Psychreg Podcast! Today, Dr. Berney and Dr. Marshall discuss the history and characteristics of specific learning disabilities.target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" Read more about specific learning disabilities from the Learning Disabilities Association of America here. You can now follow Dr. Marshall on twitter, as well! Dr. Berney and Dr. Marshall are happy to announce the release of their new parenting e-book, Handbook for Raising an Emotionally Healthy Child Part 2: Attention. You can get your copy from Amazon here. We hope that you will join us each morning so that we can help you make your day the best it can be! See you tomorrow. Become a patron and support our work at http://www.Patreon.com/thementalbreakdown. Visit Psychreg for blog posts covering a variety of topics within the fields of mental health and psychology. The Parenting Your ADHD Child course is now on YouTube! Check it out at the Paedeia YouTube Channel. The Handbook for Raising an Emotionally Health Child Part 1: Behavior Management is now available on kindle! Get your copy today! The Elimination Diet Manual is now available on kindle and nook! Get your copy today! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook and subscribe to our YouTube Channels, Paedeia and The Mental Breakdown. Please leave us a review on iTunes so that others might find our podcast and join in on the conversation!

Episode 82 #psychedpodcast is excited to have Lloyd Donders back! Lloyd serves as a parent attorney to help advocate for children. Bring your questions! http://www.specialedlegalinfo.com/ http://ldonders.wixsite.com/lloyd-donders/single-post/2016/08/23/Is-A-Diagnosis-Necessary-For-A-Specific-Learning-Disability-Classification http://ldonders.wixsite.com/lloyd-donders/single-post/2016/11/14/Specific-Learning-Disability-and-the-Twice-Exceptional-Child https://www.facebook.com/SpecialEdLegalInfo/?fref=ts Resources Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B7JkmPE1QnD6SUJSNHo0NERJWFU?usp=sharing

Margaret Higa, Executive Director of the International Dyslexia Association's Hawai’i Branch, shares about her work with the Hawaii Dyslexia Association, her journey in this area of service, and resources for teachers and parents who have dyslexic learners.

Despite the fact that there have been several theories of personal resilience, and that some of the theories have suggested that there are more than one dimension, those theories have not focused on the person's internal characteristics or provided an adequate elucidation of the exact components of adult personal resilience. Dr. Perrodin begins a discussion of what it means to be resilient as he shares the collaborative research he conducted with Iranian Professor Nemati Shahrooz, Ph.D., University of Tabriz, Iran to better inform what is known of resiliency and attachment to God with Hope in Mothers of Children with Specific Learning Disability. The study revealed a stark contrast between resiliency in Eastern and Western cultures and the personal characteristics that are ascribed to “resilient” people. RESILIENCY - MORE THAN JUST COMPRESSING A SPONGE AND HAVING IT BOUNCE BACK TO NORMAL. “It is necessary to distinguish between resilience for inanimate objects versus animate beings, with the objective of refining the concept for human beings. For certain inanimate physical objects, such as a soccer ball, resilience refers to the object regaining its shape after being distorted by some outside force. In other words, a resilient inanimate object that comes under pressure can spring back to its original size and shape without experiencing irreparable damage. [As humans aren't soccer balls] external influences ought not to be included in defining personal resilience, which should be regarded as a characteristic that exists within a person (Taormina, 2015).” THE FOUR PARTS OF RESILIENCY. Taormina describes identifies four clear dimensions of adult personal resilience as internal factors that will help achieve a better understanding of what resilience is, and, by explaining the new dimensions, takes a positive psychology approach that will help both research and practice. DETERMINATION is defined as the willpower and firmness of purpose that a person has and the decision to persevere and/or to succeed. ENDURANCE is defined as the personal strength and fortitude that one possesses to withstand unpleasant or difficult situations without giving up. ADAPTABILITY is defined as the capacity to be flexible and resourceful, and to cope with adverse environments and adjust oneself to fit into changing conditions. RECUPERABILITY is defined as the ability to recover, physically and cognitively, from various types of harm, setbacks, or difficulties in order to return to and reestablish one's usual condition. Dr. Perrodin notes that the questionnaire contains terms that will be interpreted differently across participants. For example, a noisy apartment might be unpleasant to one person while having spoiled food to eat might be unpleasant to another person. The questionnaire constructs are solid, but the actual questions that inform the constructs must be administered with much explanation and ability to clarify perceptions of the respondents. DAVID TAKES THE RESILIENCY QUESTIONNAIRE. How resilient is Doc? Hard to say as he hasn't endured some of the tribulations referenced in the assessment. Life experiences are integral to learning about one's resiliency - and a reason why resiliency scales should be different for adults than for children.  ANECDOTES IN THIS EPISODE. David dips a toe into the conspiracy theory of the October 3rd Presidential Alert message delivered to millions of cell phones. He's irritated with his daughter's school fundraiser; and also shares that friends and colleagues are considering significant alterations to their inter-personal encounters as a defensive measure to lessen the likelihood of being accused of inappropriate interactions - a definition which might change with the shifting sands of time. FOLLOW DR. PERRODIN: Twitter @SafetyPhD and subscribe to The Safety Doc YouTube channel & Apple Podcasts. SAFETY DOC WEBSITE & BLOG: www.safetyphd.com The Safety Doc Podcast is hosted & produced by David Perrodin, PhD. ENDORSEMENTS. Opinions are those of the host & guests and do not reflect positions of The 405 Media or supporters of “The Safety Doc Podcast”. The show adheres to nondiscrimination principles while seeking to bring forward productive discourse & debate on topics relevant to personal or institutional safety. Email David: thesafetydoc@gmail.com LOOKING FOR DR. TIMOTHY LUDWIG, PHD? Dr. Perrodin's “Safety Doc Podcast” negotiates school and community safety. To be informed about industrial safety, please contact Appalachian State University Professor Dr. Timothy Ludwig, PhD, at www.safety-doc.com. ARTICLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE. Adult Personal resilience: A New Theory, New Measure, and Practical Implications by Robert J. Taormina. Psychological Thought  2015, Vol. 8(1), 35–46 doi:10.5964/psyct.v8i1.126  

The process of learning can cause stress and anxiety for both children and parents. As a child, Tim found learning extremely difficult through school and as such, he's passionate about helping families through these challenges.Tim helps you understand what exactly a Specific Learning Disability (SLD) is, and how to identify the various learning challenges that a child may be struggling with. And much more.This is an important episode for parents and teachers too, we hope Tim's insights help.About Tim Dansie:Tim is a registered Teacher and Psychologist. He spent 12 years working in schools as a Teacher / Psychologist before establishing his own private practice working with children, families, teachers and schools. As a result, Tim has a unique understanding about what is required to improve a student’s educational and wellbeing outcomes.Tim currently consults to the Independent Schools Association, the Catholic Schools Association and the Education Department of South Australia.He also works with elite level athletes, consulting to the Adelaide Football Club in the AFL and as a Career Guidance person to Adelaide United in the A-League.Tim has vast experience working with children and families and he is able to offer a wide range of services.Connect with Tim:For the latest news, insights and information about upcoming books, podcasts and other content, join Tim Dansie’s mailing list here http://eepurl.com/dmRd6P.You can also send Tim an email here tdpsych@bigpond.com or find out more about his private practice here http://tdpsych.comTim's book Setting Your Kids Up for Success (4 – 12): Time for Some Common Sense is on the way. Sign up to our mailing list (here http://eepurl.com/dmRd6P) to get notified when it's released!This show is produced by Apiro Media - http://apiropodcasts.com

Episode 37 Join #psychedpodcast live as we hear from a special education law attorney! Ask questions and chat with Lloyd Donders, who helps parents advocate for educational support for their children. http://www.specialedlegalinfo.com/ http://ldonders.wixsite.com/lloyd-donders/single-post/2016/08/23/Is-A-Diagnosis-Necessary-For-A-Specific-Learning-Disability-Classification http://ldonders.wixsite.com/lloyd-donders/single-post/2016/11/14/Specific-Learning-Disability-and-the-Twice-Exceptional-Child https://www.facebook.com/SpecialEdLegalInfo/?fref=ts #psychedpodcast Resources Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B7JkmPE1QnD6SUJSNHo0NERJWFU?usp=sharing

In This Episode: In this episode, Penny Williams tells us what her journey of parenting a child with ADHD and Autism has been like for her and her family. She shares some helpful strategies such as validating her child’s feelings during times of upset, remaining calm during stressful situations such as meltdowns and tantrums, communicating with the school, and much more. She recommends that parents advocate for their child’s needs and educate themselves as much as possible.  Knowledge and understanding is key. She refers to her son as “Ricochet” to respect his privacy.  His soccer coach gave him that nickname at his first day of practice at 4 years old. At first she didn’t realize that his behavior was out of the ordinary.  Feedback from peers and teachers helped her to realize that something was going on and there was a need to seek more information from a specialist.  She eventually sought out an appointment with a Developmental Specialist, which took a while to get an appointment.  During that time she researched to try to find answers on her own.  Penny thought that since he was able to focus on things that he loved, that focus wasn’t really an issue.  She shared what her family’s lives were like before the diagnosis with school struggles, the search for answers and strategies, and the emotional impact of it all. She felt overwhelmed and in search of information to “fix” it after she received the diagnosis.  But, then she realized that she couldn’t “fix” it. She searched out knowledge to help with strategies and techniques.  She wrote 3 books so far to help other parents learn from her experience.   It was really a mindset shift for her and her family.  It took her about 2 years to come into acceptance that it couldn’t be “fixed”, but it can be helped and their family could feel joy and peace together. Penny talks about the reality of the struggle – “an on the bathroom floor” type of struggle.  It can be difficult and leave parents feeling inadequate, frustrated, and in emotional distress.  She tells us that suppressing feelings does not make anything better.  She mentions the metaphor of the flight attendant instructing parents to put the oxygen mask on themselves first before they do their children, so that they can be there for their kids.  It’s important to validate your own feelings as a parent as well as well as realize that self-care is so important.  Skipping on self-care can intensify the struggle.  She tells us about the “Happy Mamas” Conference coming up in May. In her books, she provides specific strategies to parents to help de-escalate situations, communicate effectively for school, understanding the difference between developmental and chronological age, and much more.   ADHD will never go away, but you can improve the situation. At first she thought was only Sensory Processing Disorder, SPD, and a Specific Learning Disability, SLD, which does have, but when she went to a Developmental Specialist, she also learned that he has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD and eventually learned about Autism Spectrum Disorder, ASD, too. After the diagnosis, she felt guilty for grieving.  She compared her situation to people struggling with other diagnosis that seemed worse.  Now she knows that each person experiences the struggle and it’s important to engage in self-love and care during that time.   It’s important to validate your child’s feelings instead of trying to teach in that moment of emotional overwhelm or shame them through comments such as “you’re acting like a baby”.  This can leave children feeling defective and we don’t want that for our kiddos as it can have a long-term negative impact. She has a free training coming up at the “Parenting ADHD & Autism Academy” http://parentingadhdandautism.com/CompleteParentingADHDCourse/  Space is limited, so it’s important to sign-up soon to reserve your spot. Penny will be offering parent coaching and online courses later on this year. Penny Williams is the award-winning author of three books on parenting kids with ADHD, Boy Without Instructions, What to Expect When Parenting Children with ADHD, and The Insider’s Guide to ADHD. She is a frequent contributor on parenting a child with ADHD for ADDitude Magazine, Healthline, and other parenting and special needs publications.  Penny has been in the ADHD trenches for nearly 8 years now, and often describes herself as a “veteran” parent of a child with ADHD. She had to learn the hard way how to successfully parent a child with ADHD, since there were no guidebooks at the time. It's now her mission to shorten that prolonged learning curve -- and the pain and struggles that come with it -- for other parents on a similar parenting journey.

Cozette Thomas is a take-charge businesswoman, who expertly balances career, community outreach and two children.  She has been in business for 5 years providing supplemental educational services. Partnering with public and charter school in the District of Columbia to provide Before, After school and Summer camp programming. She is a pioneering community activist for families with children with special needs. Hosting special needs support meeting for families. Cozette is also a champion overcomer of domestic violence and a neuro muscle disease namely Myasthenia Gravis. She is a committed community advocate serving as a liaison to education and workforce development. Cozette is committed to serving her children, community and school. Cozette is dueled degreed holding a BBA in Business Management and MPA in Public Administration. Thorough personal physically debilitating illness, domestic violence, two children diagnosed with special needs (Autism and Specific Learning Disability). Cozette finds it not feat to Finish, what is purposed in her heart to do. She is the Determined Finisher and Contributing Author of “Life Happens…But You Can Finish”.  During Cozette's personal time she loves to cook, write, read, listen to music and spend time with her children.  Join me Hezekiah L. Montgomery host of The Man In The Mirror, and co-host Nichelle Johnson as we interview this dynamite take-charge businesswoman Ms. Cozette Thomas.  We'll find out what drives this young lady to do what she does and how she keeps it all together while doing it.     

This week on  For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. Navigating the Special Education minefield! Law & Resources  Parents need to know! Is your child a special needs child? What rights does your special needs child have to a public education? Did you know that a federal law, the I.D.E.A. (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) demands that All children identified as eligible for special education are entitled to a free and appropriate public education (FAPE), in the least restrictive environment (LRE)? Did you know that all children who are diagnosed with: Autism, Deaf-Blindness, Deafness, Emotional Disturbance, Hearing Impairment, Intellectual Disability, Multiple Disabilities, Orthopedic Impairment, Other Health Impairment, Specific Learning Disability, Speech or Language Impairment,  Traumatic Brain Injury and Visual Impairment including blindness, are eligible for special education services under Chapter 14 of the Pennsylvania Special Education regulations? Do you know the types of services available to your special needs child under Chapter 14 of the Pennsylvania Special Education regulations? Tonight we Navigated the minefield that is Special Education. We discussed the pitfalls of dealing with the devil that is the Public School systems while advocating for special needs children.  We learned from Debbi Weidman, Esq., Special Atorney Guru, not to let the alphabet soup that is the Special Education system, discourage or disuade.  We learned that an I.E.P is guaranteed by the law, which also gurantees our children a F.A.P.E. in the L.R.E. Don't  know what that initials stand for? Tune In to find out! Go to http://www.elc-pa.org/ or the Education la Center in your State for more information!   STUDIO HOTLINE 215-609-4301 TEXT LINE 215-435-4099 Listen. CALL. talk LIVE. DiScUsS. TUESDAY'S 8-9:30 PM (EST) Host: Debra D. Rainey, The Compassionate Lawyer Cohosts: Blaq aka the “Broke Poet” and Chamara Cotton aka "Cheddar" Executive Producer: Renee Norris-Jones aka ‘Simply the Producer’ Managing Producer: Chamara Cotton aka ‘Ladygohard’ Assistant Producer:  Robbin K. Stanton, aka “Aunt Robbin” FTP Team: Jeremy, Marlena and Keishla This episode was produced by Renee Norris-Jones and Chamara Cotton Airdate: October 1, 2013 Weekly Podcasts: iTunes & Podomatic Like us FACEBOOK    ~   Follow us TWITTER ~ LISTEN with the TUNE IN APP on your SMARTPHONE ~ This episode was produced by Renee Norris-Jones and Chamara Cotton Airdate: October 1, 2013 Weekly Podcasts: iTunes & Podomatic Like us FACEBOOK    ~   Follow us TWITTER   ~ LISTEN with the TUNE IN APP on your SMARTPHONE ~