LD Expert with Jill Stowell
LD Expert with Jill Stowell
The LD Expert Podcast is your place for answers and solutions to:
✅ Dyslexia
✅ Learning Disabilities
✅ Auditory Processing (APD)
✅ Attention Challenges
The LD Expert Podcast is hosted by Jill Stowell, founder of Stowell Learning Centers and four-time #1 Best-Selling Author. This podcast is aimed at helping parents and teachers gain a deeper understanding of their struggling students and neurodiverse learners along with practical strategies for supporting these high-potential, often misunderstood learners.
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Loved this podcast, very informative❣😍
Thank you - Very helpful!
We're so glad you found this info helpful. Feel free to reach out to us or to Dr. Danial if you think that would be helpful! Stowell Learning Centers: stowellcenter.com/ Dr. Danial: www.simipsychologicalgroup.com
For NIR should you print things with larger line spaces or how do you manage the pointing formatting wise?
We use the technique with any book or material. The student points under the word and the instructor/parent points above the word. It seems like the lines might be too small, but they're not. It works! Thanks for asking. It's a simple and powerful technique!
Great video. My daughter is 28. She is dysgraphia, dyslexic and dyscalculia. She could not go through normal school. Can she be helped at this age?
Yes! It's never too late! If you'd like to speak to one of our Learning Specialists for free, give us a call! 877-774-0444 or schedule a call from our website whenever you're ready: stowellcenter.com/ Another option is to get more information is to attend one of our monthly Virtual Info Sessions to hear more about what we do and ask specific questions to one of our Center Directors. Here's the link: stowellcenter.com/info-session/
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Thanks so much for the information Doc. May I ask you for my child who difficult to memorize the letterss. He only remember about 10-15 alphabet in his age now 6 years old. Is he has dyslexia? Thanks Doc ❤
Difficulty learning the alphabet and recognizing or writing letters is a common symptom of dyslexia. Often our dyslexic learners have to sing the alphabet in order to be able to write it. Here are some other early indicators that dyslexia could be an issue: ✅ A family history of dyslexia ✅ Early speech problems ✅ If your child had difficulty rhyming ✅ Has difficulty learning the sounds of letters, or ✅ Is already showing an aversion to looking at print ▶ Here's the video answer with tons of resources in the caption: kzread.info/dash/bejne/l6KGsq6pYJfcn5s.htmlsi=a_b3tvFGRZad1JtG If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to reach out! You can speak directly to one of our learning specialists for free - schedule a call at StowellCenter.com 🙏 Hope this helps!
Thank you for this! I'm digging deep into dysgraphia as I've recently figured out that my daugther, in college, has dysgraphia. Watching your videos has been a huge help as she's agreed to work with me this summer. Do you have a parent support group (online- we are in Boston) or any other resources I can acces remotely? Thank you!
We are so happy to hear that our videos are helping you to understand dysgraphia! Here are some resources: ✅ Download our free "Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and ADHD: Key Characteristics and Support Strategies" handout -- You'll have to sign up for our newsletter for access to this and all of our other free downloadable resources at stowellcenter.com/newsletter ✅ Join SLC Mom Squad: this is our private Facebook group for parents of kids with learning or attention challenges -- facebook.com/groups/SLCMomSquad ✅ Watch our other Dysgraphia episode: "Dysgraphia: What it is and how to help" -- kzread.infoV_d-YR0tD4Q?si=ZuhvDGf-P7q9Kmhd We do work with students remotely as well, so if you want to talk to one of our Learning Specialists (for free!) to see if this is a good option for you, please don't hesitate to reach out. You can call 877-774-0444 or you can schedule a call at StowellCenter.com
Omg... this makes so much sense and explains my school life. I remember telling people to slow down because I can't keep up and then having to explain that I couldn't physically keep up with my brain. Getting so many answers wrong because a word was spelled wrong. How I could read better in my head because of context clues and scanning as opposed to the choppy reading out loud. Failing every math test and homework. At the same time, I was finding school too easy comprehensively and there was absolutely no challenge which definitely impacted my attention span in the classroom. College work was more interesting when I was in middle school. I'm going to add this to my list of things to test for when I go to counseling next year to get tested for everything. - Interestingly, all three of my siblings were diagnosed with Dyslexia by the time they were in elementary school.
We're so happy to hear that you were able to get so much value from this episode! If you have any other questions, or are looking for Dyslexia or learning disability testing, please feel free to reach out to one of our learning specialists for free! You can get in touch at stowellcenter.com/learning-specialist-call We also have a free Dyslexia and learning disability quiz on our website. Check it out: stowellcenter.com/dyslexia-ld-quiz/
Excellent presentation.
So glad you found it helpful! Please don't hesitate to check out the free resources on our website - StowellCenter.com - or give us a call if you'd like to speak directly to a learning specialist for free: stowellcenter.com/learning-specialist-call/
Wow! I really learned a ton. The strategies for helping these students were really amazing.
Thank you for sharing this...We're so happy to hear that the information is helpful! If you have any questions or want any further information, please don't hesitate to check out the dyslexia info page and free resources on our website - stowellcenter.com/dyslexia - or get in touch with a Learning Specialist for free - stowellcenter.com/contact
I'm investigating dyslexia because my 5 year old daughter is super resistant to reading and says she feels stupid when reading, even though feedback from school is that she is doing fine. I've wondered for a while already, because there has always been a disconnect. I think it'll be super hard to get it recognised in school, but the kids read out loud in small groups and I just don't think it's good for her confidence as she is constantly comparing herself. I'm going to try the technique described of reading together. I think that might really help her as there is a reluctance to try in case she gets things wrong. She struggles with confidence in general anyhow.
Hi Cathy, It can be difficult for dyslexia to be recognized in young children at school because they are often able to memorize the stories or mimic what other students are doing and fly under the radar. But what you're describing is what we typically see with our young dyslexic students. Do you have a family history of dyslexia? I would encourage you to pursue dyslexia testing, as you want to eliminate the struggles as early as possible. Please feel free to give us a call or go to our website to schedule a free consultation if you would like to speak with one of our learning specialists (for free) about your daughter -- stowellcenter.com/learning-specialist-call/ And yes! Try the Neurological Impress Reading technique! It removes the pressure from reading while exposing the student to hearing, seeing, touching, and saying words correctly. I hope this helps! -Jill Stowell
@@LDExpert Thanks for your reply, it is much appreciated. There's no family history, though both me and her father have traits of being more right-brain dominant than your average person. I will look into your resources.
Ended up here on a trip down a rabbit hole to sate a sudden curiosity on why I prefer captions and struggle to focus on conversations when a person isn't where I can see them (ie phone call, just audio on a zoom call or they keep looking down at notes, being with multiple people sitting at different angles or busy places.) I am 38 years old and this has been eye opening. Everything she said about the note taking while in class listening to lectures, that was 100% me in my first year of college - which was the only year I attended in person. I had a much easier time with online courses where I could rewind lectures or read along with the transcript, or take notes strictly from textbook readings. Now that I am considering if my 16 year old also may be struggling with this. I vividly recall their 1st grade teacher saying she was initially concerned about our child not having eyes on her while she was presenting information to the class, explaining how to do something, etc. But then she said she second guessed herself because our child had no issue when it came to the test. So we assumed, okay they're an auditory learner. Second grade, we began with bigger struggles, our child was losing interest in trying at school. We moved to homeschooling because we felt we weren't being heard by school staff when requesting help. Small group stuff was all they would do. The math teacher who took them for small groups said some days all the motivation was there, other day there would be only one or two problems done by end of their small class time. After moving (military), schools weve experienced then were more receptive. Every staff member we've encountered always notes how smart our child is, the insight offered when they do feel inclined to add to conversations is fantastic. However, it's like they struggle with math and reading comprehension despite them having advanced vocabulary and was tested to have an 11th grading reading level in 4th grade. Evaluation in 5th grade produced "specific learning disorder" and "generalized anxiety disorder", but offered no more insight than that. In 8th grade, our child complained of how overwhelming it could be at school, specifically sitting in the cafeteria. At that point, we opted for ADHD evaluation with that information along with the continued issues with disorganization and comprehension issues. However, that evaluation returned depression as a Dx. We had a re-eval this year and it also included ASD in the evaluation, but the current mode is that is same as the 5th grade and just monitor depression (mildly medicated). Yet the struggle continues. We've done talk therapy, teen group workshops on social anxiety. Our teen's confidence wax and wanes. They have confidence when it comes to their strengths, but when it comes to school stuff the same struggles resurface. They have an IEP for extra test time and that's pretty much it for accommodations. Headphones used to be on there, along with a program that would read on screen test material through the headphones but our teen really disliked that part and felt it wasn't helpful. This year (due to completely unrelated health issue) we shifted to an alternative school that allows for all coursework to be computer based and can be done from home or on campus (except certain testing has to be on campus.) Our teen says this structure feels better overall, but we still see a lack of motivation more often than not, particularly with math word problems or with writing/typing long essays (this could be particular to a recent project that has required multiple re-writes; our teen has alllllways very much disliked having to redo any work.) Also the predominant conversations with our teen between us and friends are text based. Sometimes I hear them using headphones and mic while playing group games online with a friend. Our teen does love a good engaging thoughtful conversation or debate with us parents and our adult friends. Anyone have advice on where to go from here beside eval for APD? They did have many ear infections as a child, even had tonsils/adnoid removed in 2012. I understand that does increase the potential risk.
The noisy gatherings: OMG my entire life now makes sense! lol Always felt like I was an extroverted introvert haha! I want to go to some places that are busy and noisy, but then I restrain myself like "maybe not...its too people-y." The zone-out during group conversations, and the why I can enjoy going but then find myself not being very verbal. Others would ask if I'm okay or mention that I'm being kind of quiet. It's simply because there's so much going on I'm getting loading down processing it. Thank you so much for this video!
Hi Elisha, we would love to further discuss your child's unique needs and see if we can be a resource for you. You can schedule a consultation with one of our Learning Specialists at stowellcenter.com/learning-specialist-call/ Long story short, you'll want to do a skills-based assessment that doesn't have a focus on a diagnosis. To really understand why an individual struggles, you need to look at all of the underlying skills and how they support each other, not just for statistically-significant deficits. Your child seems very smart and may have excellent verbal or long-term memory skills, but may struggle with auditory processing and working memory. This will make it harder to perform consistently, and is a lot more exhausting, which is hard on motivation. We do a Functional and Academic Skills Assessment, to really look at all these underlying skills and how they impact each other. Then, target our therapy to address each individual's specific needs.
The words I usually use are "what?" ,"I'm sorry, can you repeat their words for me? " "What did they say?" "What do they mean?" Constantly and It really impact your life. It felt Like nothing would work out. Especially when I have chronic fatigue, chronic pain, chronic dizziness, chronic joint pain from covid, chronic pain from hearing noise, Visual snow and clogged nose! I'm only glad that I'm a fast learner but scared to have conversation.
Wow, that sounds really hard. 🥺 From what you've said here, there may be some things we do that could help you! If you would like to speak directly with one of our consultants - it's totally free! - you can schedule a call on our website: stowellcenter.com/learning-specialist-call/
Great interview Jill with one of my favorite colleagues in Alexandra Dunnison
The description of what it's like living with APD is explained perfectly. That being said, I must tell everyone that "you are not alone" may be correct for today's school children and their parents, however, for people like me who went to school before they knew how to understand that the child wasn't stupid, lazy, disorganized and the worst of all: doesn't try. Yes, I AM ALONE. Just because I am not in school, does not mean APD doesn't affect my life in horrible ways, particularly in relationships and anything that needs phone communication. It took me an entire year of research before I could even find the one place where I could be tested. The tests were expensive and mostly not covered. The results concluded that I do have this severe challenge, however, I was given ZERO suggestions or tools with which to improve my life. ALONE. The title of this video is also very misleading. "Living with Auditory Processing Disorder and how to make Real Change." This should say "If you are still young enough to receive the very limited help that's available". I'm glad you are helping kids and their parents. I really am. But please be more accurate in your "you are not alone" and "make real change" statements by qualiyfing that this is for young people and not for people who have suffered from it for many decades with no end in sight.
Hi Susie, It sounds like your very real difficulties with APD have been devastating and isolating. I am so sorry. APD is almost invisible to those who aren't impacted by it and we really want the public to be aware, as there are so many people affected by it. We work with individuals of all ages and in our experience over the last 23 years working with auditory processing challenges, targeted auditory stimulation and training can make a real difference at any age. If you would like to speak with someone about what this might look like, please call 877-774-0444 or go to www.stowellcenter.com to schedule a free consultation. -Jill Stowell
Yep, I know what you mean. Most videos make out that it only affects kids and maybe it's just something you grow out of. Well, it's been over 45 years and I'm still dealing with it. Career? You can take any career and just flush it down the toilet. Didn't even know what it was called till I was 38. The National Health Service has so far done precisely nothing. Maybe it's aluminium in the brain or something... God knows!
Have to say the delivery is a bit slow.
Thank you, thank you! My 16 year old was diagnosed with APD early this year and this in incredible help for me and her. ❤
We are so happy to hear that this episode was helpful! We have a special section on our website for Auditory Processing Disorder with info and free resources: stowellcenter.com/auditoryprocessing/ If you feel like you want more in-depth answers, please don't hesitate to give us a call...you can speak to one of our Learning Specialists for free! Here's the number: 877-774-0444
Hi my son doing good but he is not communicate step by step and sometimes he is emotional and cry so what type of exercise i can do with my child to help him to conversation to others and social please help
Communication challenges can have many underlying skill roots and it is important to understand what skills are getting in his way to best help him. We recommend a Functional and Academic Skills Assessment to really pinpoint the weak underlying skills. If he is struggling with auditory processing, provide directions in short phrases by having him look at your mouth and repeat. If he is struggling with articulation or speech production, again, model the word while pointing to your mouth and emphasizing the desired sound. If he struggles with expressive language, singing songs and chants helps (depending on his age), or asking him "wh-" questions throughout your everyday activities, "Where are we going?" "What are we eating?" "When do you go to school?" Always repeat his responses back in complete sentences. Again, there are many strategies, the most-important key is first identifying exactly what is getting in his way. If you want to discuss your son's needs further, feel free to schedule a free inquiry call with one of our Learning Specialists at stowellcenter.com/learning-specialist-call/.
@@LDExpert he can able to speak who when what why questions answer present but not in the past if he want something then he says give me I want this one also but sometimes he cannot understand and if I taught the things then he run away what to do and he doesn't ask the question.
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May I know where can I find the article written by Jessica on Helping anxious students move forward?
Hello! Here is the article by Jessica Minahan called "Helping Anxious Students Move Forward": jessicaminahan.com/wp-content/uploads/Helping-Anxious-Students-Move-Forward-Red-Work-Avoidance-Minahan_EL_1218.pdf
@@LDExpert Thank you very much!
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Do u get audio dyslexia? And how is it diagnosed?
Hi Elfreda, There is a type of dyslexia that is primarily auditory. It is called dysphonesia. This relates to difficulty thinking about the sounds in words - what they are, how many there are, and what order they’re in. It will impact your ability to read and spell unfamiliar words because sounding them out will be very difficult and likely inaccurate or inconsistent. Children and adults with this kind of dyslexia may mispronounce words or use the wrong word at times when two words sound similar. Like other forms of dyslexia, the underlying skills, in this case various auditory processing skills, can be developed to improve or eliminate the challenges. Give us a call if you want to talk to a Learning Specialist about this! Here's the link: stowellcenter.com/learning-specialist-call/
This is so good! Our son got so much better after attending Stowell Learning Center to work on his auditory and visual processing issues that we found out he has as part of his ADHD diagnosis. Thanks so much Jill and staff at Pasadena!
Thank you so much for sharing this, Michael. Your son is a lot of fun to work with, he works really hard, and he's made so much progress. We are all very proud of him!
Does your child sit in unusual or uncomfortable positions and change the angle of the paper as he or she writes? This may be an indication that your child struggles to cross the midline of his or her body, which is a sign of a learning problem.
Do you mean when they sit in the “W” position?
@@jenniferbyrne4567 When we talk about an unusual sitting position, we are referring to leaning heavily to one side or sitting sideways in their chair so that their eyes or their pencil don’t have to cross the midline when reading or writing. The "W" sitting position may actually be an indication of a retained STNR or Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex. For more information on retained reflexes and their impact on learning, check out our LD Expert Broadcast: How Retained Reflexes Impact Learning and Behavior here: ➡ kzread.infoj2yJfW9b9ZM?si=CMLVSt2DhHc2u9qM As well, you can find some more information on our Retained Reflexes Info page on our website: ➡ stowellcenter.com/core-learning-skills/ ▶ Here's the video answer with tons of resources in the caption: kzread.info/dash/bejne/nJlo0bZxg8rIgLQ.html If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to reach out! You can speak directly to one of our learning specialists for free - schedule a call at StowellCenter.com 🙏 Hope this helps!
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53:00 what kind of APD training do you offer?
Hi Gabriela, You can take a look at all of our program descriptions here stowellcenter.com/programs/ (scroll down to the Auditory Processing section to see the specific list you're looking for), and if you'd like to speak directly to one of our learning specialists, it's free, and you can schedule a call here: stowellcenter.com/learning-specialist-call/
I got this so i put it in my favorites
I cannot express how helpful this is. My daughter has dysgraphia and I have been at a loss as to how to help her with practical exercises. Thank you SO much!
We are so happy to hear that this was helpful! Feel free to join our private Facebook group, SLC Mom Squad, to ask questions, get answers, and to be part of a community of like-minded parents who "get it." Here's the link if you want to join: facebook.com/groups/SLCMomSquad
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Hi Ricky! Please don't hesitate to reach out to us on our website www.stowellcenter.com if you are looking for more information about auditory processing disorder (or other learning challenges), or if you have any questions.
time blindness , missing the obvious, staying on task, just a lost sheep most time.
Hopefully some of the strategies that Sarah Ward shared in this video were helpful! If you have other questions or want more information about executive functioning challenges, please don't hesitate to reach out to us on our website at www.stowellcenter.com
When children are anxious and relying on parents, are they not subconsciously angry at the parent? They can’t show their anger, because they rely on the parent, so they project it onto their environment, which now becomes a “dangerous” place.
In general, I would not say that the anxious child is angry at the parent. Their strong emotion is most likely tied to a feeling of being out of control due to fear, stress, overwhelm, confusion, frustration, or feeling powerless. The resulting reactive behavior may be directed at the safest person - usually the parent, or the safest environment - usually the home. If the parent says the child can't do something they want to do, and the child gets angry at the parent but projects it onto the environment, the child is actually exercising some control in that they struck out at a thing versus a person. That's a starting point. Check out Dr. Lebowitz's book Breaking Free of Childhood Anxiety and OCD for practical guidance for parents. Also check out Change-able by Dr. Stuart Ablon as well as his LD Expert interview (stowellcenter.com/2021/12/03/everyone-wins-common-sense-approach-to-behavior-change-stuart-ablon/) for compassionate tools for dealing with challenging behaviors.
@@LDExpert I should’ve clarified, I was referring to separation anxiety. What are your thoughts about that?
@@couldbe8348 Separation anxiety is a little outside my wheelhouse, but it still goes back to a feeling of powerlessness - of something happening to them that feels out of their control or that they feel fearful of (being separated from parent or abandoned) and I think that is the important factor to understand when approaching the issue.
Very informative. What can be done with children on autism spectrum and non verbal.
If you refer to our Learning Skills Continuum (www.stowellcenter.com/continuum), you'll see that there are some underlying skills that support Executive Function. Many of these skills can be impacted for a child with an ASD diagnosis (sensory processing, retained primitive reflexes, language processing, auditory processing, etc.). When these skills are developed, a child is better able to then access and develop higher-level skills, like Executive Functioning. Sarah's strategies are more appropriate for kids who already have some of these skills in place, so for non-verbal students, we recommend a lot of rehearsal, routines, and visual cues to help with gaining independence. Piggybacking on one of Sarah Ward's methods, you might try adjusting the techniques using picture cards. For example, instead of asking your child to be a table setter, you might walk your child through setting the table and then take a picture of them being a "table setter." Label the picture and show it to the child along with saying, "It's time to be a table setter."
@@LDExpert thank you so much.
𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗽! At the end of each month, we'll be hosting a live Q&A and discussion at our PEACE meetings, a monthly parent support group that meets online. Make sure to subscribe to our weekly newsletter www.stowellcenter.com/podcast for exact details like the date and how to register.
Parents - What specific challenge with attention or Executive Function would you like to change?
Our dyslexic son thrives in the arts, drawing, painting and problem solving. He has a great interest in insects. From an early age he has collected, n pinned insects as well as learn their characteristics.
Hey great channel btw I just made a video about my autistic experience I would love if you could check it out and let me know if it resonates with you all? I could do with people getting in touch who understand
In this show, we referenced an event on December 9, 2021 that we think is extremely relevant to today's topic and conversation. The event is called "Your FBA is a Fantasy: Creating Trauma-Informed FBAs and Behavior Plans." Here's the registration link: www.eventbrite.com/e/your-fba-is-a-fantasy-creating-trauma-informed-fbas-and-behavior-plans-tickets-204029998217
Parents - Did you know that making crafts builds executive function? What is your favorite holiday craft to do with your kids? Post in the comments.
Parents - Share some success or challenges that you're seeing with your child's (or your own) Executive Function ⬇️
People with the gift of dyslexia often have a "dyslexic superpower." If you or your child have dyslexia, what is your/their unique strength or passion? Tell us in the comments ⤵️
How does your girl compensate or cover challenges? Tell us in the comments ⤵️
Parents - If you or your child has a diagnosis of dyslexia, how did naming the challenge make you feel?
Parents - As you look towards adulthood for your child, what is your greatest concern or fear?
Carol Lee from Edmond, OK...enjoying your information.
Parents - How does your child feel about writing? They they love it or hate it?
My son dislikes writing very much, he used to start crying every day before we started school. Copy work is the worse for him.
Parents, What is one of your child's unique strengths? Share below!
MOMS - Do you intentionally take time for yourself each day? Yes? No?
Parents: Is your child excited about the new school year?