Special Kid School Talk

All parents are concerned about giving their child with attention deficit disorder prescription medications—and no one can blame them. The internet is full of myths and incorrect information, but medication for ADD is very often life altering

Succeeding at a Due Process/ Fair Hearing

Oct 2nd, 2011 57m 3s

The IEP is over and you’re unhappy with one or more of the provisions in your child’s IEP. Maybe it’s the placement, or services, or accommodations, or goals. All you know is that you want more for your child and you want to know what to do n

Sensory Processing Disorder and Anxiety

Aug 12th, 2011 1h 5m

Sensory processing is an area that so many parents are interested to learn about! We talk about how the information a child takes in with his or her senses can be misunderstood by the body and lead to anxiety reactions. Dr. Kari welcomes Jack

Does Your Child Have Speech and Language Problems?

May 22nd, 2011 53m 24s

Perhaps your toddler has a stutter, or has trouble putting words together to communicate. If your child is having difficulty, you want to know what you can do at home, and how to find trained help. Join us for an expert interview with speech

Educating Your Twice Exceptional (Gifted and Special Needs) Child

Mar 6th, 2011 17m 56s

Short show giving parents the signs to determine if their child is gifted and has special learning needs such as learning disabilities. This show is a quick introduction to "twice exceptional" students. Also available on Dr. Miller's blog as an

The IEP Maze: Navigating Through the Special Education Process to Get What Your Child Needs

Feb 6th, 2011 1h 2m

The IEP Maze: Navigating Through the Special Education Process to Get What Your Child Needs Ask the Expert— Parents of kids with IEPs understand how difficult it can be to work with the school system to get an appropriate education for their ch

Making Sense of Educational and Psychological Tests For Your Special Needs Child

Jan 9th, 2011 1h 3m

Ask the Expert Parents of special needs kids know that psychoeducational tests are hard to make sense of. Clinical psychologist, Dr. Jennifer Cassatly joins us to explain what these tests measure and how parents can use the results to help thei

Dyslexia and Reading Strategies

Oct 4th, 2010 42m

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. Kids with reading difficulties or dyslexia have it rough in school. Parents often feel frustrated and helpless as they watch their smart child suffer and lose hope. Parents can ease the burden faced by kids

Strategies for kids with ADD or ADHD

Sep 5th, 2010 58m

Have you heard of “executive skills” – those strategies good students use to be successful – such as time management, organization, and regulating emotions and effort? If you or your child has ADD or ADHD, you’ll want to tune into this broadcas

Back To School Tips for Special Needs Kids

Aug 1st, 2010 30m

It's back to school for Special Kids! Some kids have difficulty with the transition back to school and yet others can't wait to see their friends again. Join us to learn ways to help your child transition back to school and get organized to be

Strategies For Developing Math Skills

Jun 27th, 2010 53m

Overcoming math disabilities and math anxiety. Is your special needs child suffering with math difficulties, dyscalculia, or math phobia? Learn ways to help your child at home, how to advocate for your child’s needs at school, and how to recogn

What is Educational Therapy and Summer Learning Tips

Jun 6th, 2010 1h

How can parents help their child with ADD, ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, or other learning roadblocks be academically successful? Not many parents know about educational therapy and why it is a more effective alternative than tutoring fo

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