Dec 31, 2024
In this episode, we had a wonderful conversation with Marisol Chianello, TIGER Director at Learning Rights Law Center where she empowers parents of children in special education through the "Know Your Rights" program. With a legal career that began in 2005, Marisol has worked with many nonprofits advocating for...
Dec 24, 2024
Joining us for this episode of the podcast is Dr. Vindia Fernandez, who has been on the show before back in episode 3. Dr. Fernandez earned her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Houston and completed her APA-accredited internship and fellowship at UCLA, specializing in neurodevelopmental issues like...
Dec 17, 2024
This week, we had an engaging and enlightening discussion with Dr. Ashley Smith about teen anxiety. Dr. Ashley Smith is an award-winning licensed psychologist and expert in anxiety, and we explore the critical differences between stress and anxiety, the various factors that are causing the surge in teen anxiety, and...
Dec 10, 2024
This week we sit down with Dr. Emily Levy, founder and director of EBL Coaching, to explore the complexities of reading comprehension, a skill crucial for learners of all ages. While phonics and decoding often dominate discussions around reading challenges, Dr. Levy highlights the often-overlooked significance of...
Dec 3, 2024
Listen in to dive into a topic this week that often
confuses parents, educators, and professionals alike: the
differences between neuropsychological assessments,
psychoeducational evaluations, and school-based assessments. Listen
as Karen breaks down the purpose, scope, and key distinctions of
these evaluations.
We...