The Individual Matters Podcast

In The Less Stress Doc’s Guide to a Calmer Life, retired physician and stress expert Dr. Gary Sprouse (“The Less Stress Doc”) breaks down what stress really is, why our bodies react the way they do, and how we can take back control with simple, effective techniques. He shares clear examples, practical tools, and easy steps anyone can use to feel more grounded and less overwhelmed. If you’re feeling on edge, stuck in your head, or worried about the upcoming holidays, this episode offers a calm, reassuring roadmap you can start using today. Tune in for smart, accessible insights that can help you stress less and live with more clarity and peace.Dr. Sprouse graduated from George Washington University Medical School in the top 10% of his class before going to practice in Maryland for 38 years. He is a member of Mensa and author of Highway to Your Happy Place: A Roadmap to Less Stress. He has also collaborated on a book with Jack Canfield (author of “Chicken Soup for the Soul): Mindset Matters, a best-seller on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Website: https://www.thelessstressdoc.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lessstressdocInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lessstressdoc/❤️ Subscribe for more tips and strategies! Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations.🎤 Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/individualmatters/✅ Website: https://individualmatters.org🆇: https://x.com/DiscoverActGrow🎬 YouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmatters🎬 Rumble https://rumble.com/user/IndividualMatters👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrow📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/🚨 Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/

Out of Your Head, Into the Holidays is a powerful personal development and self improvement episode designed to help you manage holiday stress, anxiety, and depression with practical, relatable strategies. In this conversation, author, blogger, and software developer Brian Sachetta shares clear, actionable tips for navigating the emotional challenges that come with the holiday season. If you are a parent, clinician, mental health professional, or anyone striving to reduce stress and improve emotional well-being, this episode offers grounded guidance you can start using today. Watch on YoutubeWe explore Brian’s books, Get Out of Your Head volumes 1 and 2, which draw fascinating parallels between computer systems and the human mind. Brian explains how understanding these systems can help you break negative thought loops, regulate your emotions, and bring more calm, clarity, and control into your life. This episode is perfect for viewers looking for anxiety relief, stress management tools, and fresh perspectives on mental health during the holiday season. Whether you want practical techniques for staying present, handling family dynamics, avoiding burnout, or simply feeling better as the holidays approach, this conversation delivers valuable insights for creating a more peaceful and balanced December. Connect with Brian: Website: https://getoutofyourhead.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/getoutofyourhead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/getoutofyourheadbooks "Get Out of Your Head (Vol 1): A Toolkit for Living With and Overcoming Anxiety" https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L5Z6V75 "Get Out of Your Head (Vol 2); Navigating the Abyss of Depression: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09KQ4FLBW❤️ Subscribe for more tips and strategies! Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations.🎤 Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/individualmatters/✅ Website: https://individualmatters.org🆇: https://x.com/DiscoverActGrow🎬 YouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmatters🎬 Rumble https://rumble.com/user/IndividualMatters👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrow📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/🚨 Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/

Get your kids ready for the school year with confidence! In this episode of our parent education podcast, we sit down with expert parent coach Rachel Poirier to share expert back-to-school tips that help ease anxiety, build routines, and support executive functioning skills. Whether you're a parent, teacher, mental health counselor, or work with children in any capacity, this video is packed with actionable strategies to make the back-to-school transition smooth and stress-free. Discover how to create a school planning routine, develop healthy morning and evening habits, and support your child’s emotional and mental well-being. Learn how executive function skills like time management, organization, and flexible thinking play a key role in school success—and how you can strengthen them at home. Perfect for parents of elementary, middle, and high school students, this back-to-school guide will help you feel prepared and empowered. Watch this Episode on YouTubeRachel Poirier, M.Ed., Board Certified Behavior Analyst, is a parent coach and school consultant with expertise in Executive Functioning. Her passion for working with families was born out of her two-decades long career in education, teaching and training teachers both in the US and internationally, and her own unexpected parenting path. She works with “neurodiverse” kids: giftedness and 2e, ADHD, learning disorders, ASD, anxiety. Connect with Rachel Poirier: https://www.peartreebx.com/ Download Rachel's FREE workbooks: 👉"Finding Your Family's True North Through Shared Values" https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/1200906/147258094252983731/share 👉"Inviting Curiosity" https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/1200906/147570292174096088/share ❤️ Subscribe for more tips and strategies to support your child or student! Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations. 🎤 Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/individualmatters/ ✅ Website: https://individualmatters.org 🆇: https://x.com/DiscoverActGrow 🎬 YouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmatters 🎬 Rumble https://rumble.com/user/IndividualMatters 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrow 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/ 🚨 Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/ #neurodevelopment #self-improvement #learning

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with a remarkable teen who shares her journey of embracing Superpower Thinking—a mindset shaped by the unique gifts of ADHD and dyslexia. Through her personal story, she offers powerful insight into how learning differences can become strengths when properly understood and supported.Venice Mitchell is Miss Mesa County Teen 2025. Now competing for the title of Miss Colorado Teen, she advocates for students with learning differences such as dyslexia and ADHD, encouraging them to embrace these unique styles of thinking as superpowers.This episode is perfect for students, parents, teachers, tutors, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and mental health counselors seeking to better understand the neurodivergent mind. If you're looking to learn more about how ADHD, dyslexia strengths, and neurodiversity in education can be reframed as assets, you’re in the right place.You’ll hear about:Creative problem-solving from a dyslexic perspectiveHow ADHD can unlock innovation and driveEmpowering kids through mindset shiftsPractical advice for supporting neurodivergent learnersWhether you're a parent navigating ADHD and dyslexia with your child, or an educator looking to foster supportive learning environments, this conversation will shift your perspective. Discover how we can transform challenges into capabilities by redefining what it means to think differently.Connect with Venice on InstagramDon’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more parent education and expert insights on learning differences and neurodivergent success!Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations.🎤 Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/individualmatters/✅ Website: https://individualmatters.org🆇: https://x.com/DiscoverActGrow🎬 YouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmatters👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrow📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/🚨 Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/

Feeling stuck? In “Getting Unstuck: An Enneagram Coach’s Guide to Change”, we explore powerful tools for personal growth, emotional awareness, and lasting transformation. Whether you're a parent, clinician, teacher, counselor, or simply someone striving for self-improvement, this episode is packed with valuable insights on how to overcome internal blocks and create meaningful change using the Enneagram. Certified Enneagram Coach, Chelsie Engle, of Elite Enneagram Coaching, dives into practical strategies to help you shift patterns, improve emotional intelligence, and build healthier relationships—with yourself and others. Learn how to recognize your type’s unique stress triggers, identify blind spots, and embrace growth pathways rooted in neuroscience, psychology, and compassionate coaching.This episode is perfect for mental health professionals, personal coaches, and parents looking for new tools to support emotional development, communication, and behavior change. Clinicians will gain useful Enneagram-informed strategies to integrate into therapy and education.Watch on YouTubeChelsie Engle is a Certified Enneagram coach. At her practice, Elite Enneagram Coaching, she helps clients discover why they feel stuck, how to release these core struggles, and live more present and connected so they can be the best versions of themselves. https://www.eliteenneagramcoaching.com/ #Enneagram #SelfImprovement #EmotionalIntelligence #PersonalGrowth #MentalHealth #ParentingTips #TherapistTools #LifeCoach #MindsetShift #GettingUnstuck #HealingJourney #ParentEducation #ClinicianSupport #InnerWork #SelfAwareness #TeacherResources #MentalWellness #CoachingTools #GrowthMindset❤️ Subscribe for more tips and strategies to support your child or student!Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations.🎤 Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/individualmatters/✅ Website: https://individualmatters.org🆇: https://x.com/DiscoverActGrow🎬 YouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmatters👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrow📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/🚨 Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/#neurodevelopment #self-improvement #learning

Are you a parent navigating the challenges of raising a neurodivergent child? In “Guiding Bright Minds: Parent Support and Resources for Neurodivergent Children,” we dive deep into expert strategies, support systems, and educational resources for parents of children with ADHD, dyslexia, autism, and other learning differences. Tiffany Feingold shares valuable insights on how to advocate for your child, build a personalized support network, and partner with teachers, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and mental health professionals. Whether you're seeking tools to help your dyslexic child read, ADHD behavior management tips, or emotional support for parenting a neurodivergent child, this episode is your go-to guide. Perfect for parents, educators, and therapists committed to unlocking every child’s potential. Watch on YouTubeTiffany Feingold is co-founder and CEO of Guiding Bright Minds, a practice she launched in 2020 with her husband. Guiding Bright Minds connects parents with passionate vetted providers and educators and provide education, resources, and support. Looking for services to support your family? Guiding Bright Minds connects parents with passionate vetted providers and educators and provide education, resources, and support. Your partner in your family's journey! visit us at: https://www.guidingbrightminds.com/ Guiding Bright Minds Neurodiversity Resource Fair: Join Tiffany for the 3rd annual all-encompassing Neurodiversity Resource Fair. An event for the entire family. It is never too late to plan for your child's future. https://www.guidingbrightminds.com/neurodiversity-resource-fair-25 ❤️ Subscribe for more tips and strategies to support your child or student! Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations. 🎤 Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/individualmatters/ ✅ Website: https://individualmatters.org 🆇: https://x.com/DiscoverActGrow 🎬 YouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmatters 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrow 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/ 🚨 Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/ #neurodevelopment #self-improvement #learning

Are you looking for powerful ways to support neurodiverse students in developing critical thinking, social skills, and cognitive flexibility? In this eye-opening episode, Brian Reynolds (The Bridge Teachers) explores how playing Bridge can be a game-changer for neurodiverse thinkers, including children with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other cognitive differences.Bridge isn’t just a classic card game—it’s an incredible tool for building executive function, improving decision-making, and enhancing strategic thinking. Whether you're a parent seeking educational games, a mental health counselor, a success coach, or someone passionate about strategy games, this episode will show how Bridge can help unlock potential in neurodiverse minds.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vmQ3Ot2muC8 🎯 What You’ll Learn:✅ The cognitive benefits of Bridge for ADHD, autism, and dyslexia✅ How Bridge enhances memory, focus, and problem-solving✅ The social-emotional skills gained through team play✅ Why Bridge is a fun and engaging tool for learningBrian Reynolds is a bridge teacher and owner of The Bridge Teachers. He learned bridge in college, and an avid game-player his whole life, he took to it quickly and never stops trying to improve his game. Brian can often be found on BBO playing with clients, or, if he’s lucky, his favorite partner, Samantha.Brian offers a free 15-minute Zoom lesson to interested students (and parents). Connect with him here: https://thebridgeteachers.com/#Neurodiversity #ParentEducation #ADHDSupport #AutismParenting #StrategyGames #BrainGames #ChildDevelopment #ExecutiveFunction #MentalHealth #BridgeGameIndividual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations.🎤 Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/individualmatters/✅ Website: https://individualmatters.org🆇: https://x.com/DiscoverActGrow🎬 YouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmatters👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrow📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/🚨 Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/#neurodevelopment #self-improvement #learning

Want to raise confident, kind, and responsible kids - and scaffold standards that are true to your family's beliefs? In this episode, we dive into the importance of family values and how they shape your and your child's character, behavior, and emotional well-being. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or family therapist, this discussion is packed with expert parenting tips to help you instill lifelong values in children. Watch on YouTube ✅ What You'll Learn in This Episode:✔️ How to build a strong family culture at home✔️ Tips for teaching kids respect, empathy, and responsibility✔️ The impact of positive parenting on child development✔️ Strategies for fostering strong parent-child relationshipsThis episode is perfect for new parents, educators, and child therapists looking for practical parenting advice to help children thrive. If you're searching for how to raise respectful children, effective parenting strategies, or family bonding tips, this is the episode for you!Rachel Poirier, M.Ed., Board Certified Behavior Analyst, is a parent coach and school consultant with expertise in Executive Functioning. Her passion for working with families was born out of her two-decades long career in education, teaching and training teachers both in the US and internationally, and her own unexpected parenting path. She works with “neurodiverse” kids: giftedness and 2e, ADHD, learning disorders, ASD, anxiety.Connect with Rachel Poirier: https://www.peartreebx.com/Download Rachel's FREE workbooks:👉"Finding Your Family's True North Through Shared Values" https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/1200906/147258094252983731/share👉"Inviting Curiosity" https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/1200906/147570292174096088/share 📌👉 Subscribe for More Parenting Tips! 🔔Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations.✅ Website: https://individualmatters.org🆇: https://x.com/DiscoverActGrow🎬 YouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmatters👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrow📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/🚨 Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/#neurodevelopment #self-improvement #learning

Are you looking for powerful strategies to nurture your child’s natural curiosity while supporting their unique learning style? Whether you're a parent, educator, or mental health professional, this video dives deep into parenting with wonder—helping children explore, question, and thrive in their own way! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0iEJ_1vh8fU 🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Podcast:✔️ How to encourage curiosity and critical thinking in children✔️ Tips for supporting neurodiverse kids (ADHD, autism, dyslexia, sensory processing challenges)✔️ Parenting strategies for fostering emotional intelligence and resilience✔️ Tools to create a stimulating, inclusive, and mindful home environment✔️ Ways to help children feel confident and capable in their learning journey👩‍👧‍👦 Perfect for:✅ Parents looking for gentle, curiosity-driven parenting techniques✅ Families navigating neurodiversity (ADHD, autism, dyslexia, sensory processing)✅ Teachers and counselors supporting children’s emotional and cognitive growthRachel Poirier, M.Ed., Board Certified Behavior Analyst, is a parent coach and school consultant with expertise in Executive Functioning. Her passion for working with families was born out of her two-decades long career in education, teaching and training teachers both in the US and internationally, and her own unexpected parenting path. She works with “neurodiverse” kids: giftedness and 2e, ADHD, learning disorders, ASD, anxiety.Connect with Rachel Poirier: https://www.peartreebx.com/Download Rachel's FREE workbooks:👉"Finding Your Family's True North Through Shared Values" https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/1200906/147258094252983731/share👉"Inviting Curiosity" https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/1200906/147570292174096088/share 📌Subscribe for more expert parenting tips!Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations.✅ Website: https://individualmatters.org🆇: https://x.com/DiscoverActGrow🎬 YouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmatters👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrow📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/🚨 Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/#neurodevelopment #self-improvement #learning

Gabriele Nicolet ("Toddler Whisperer", Parent Coach, and Speech-Language Therapist) discusses the important decision of whether to tell your child they have a diagnosis such as ADHD.Parents, teachers, mental health clinicians, speech-language pathologists, and occupational therapists will find valuable insights on how to navigate diagnoses and neurodevelopmental evaluations. We discuss the benefits of early intervention, the power of explaining ADHD to children, and the importance of promoting healthy sleep habits. Learn why allowing children to express their feelings (even saying “no”) can be beneficial for their emotional well-being. Gain practical tips for supporting your child through their diagnosis while fostering a positive, supportive environment.Watch on YouTubeGabriele is a co-founder of Raising Orchid Kids – an online, global parent education and coaching practice. She hosts The Complicated Kids Podcast, focused on such topics as child development, parenting tips, raising quirky learners, and much more. For 15 years, she owned Speech Kids, a private speech therapy practice in the DC metro area.Learn more and connect with Gabriele:Website https://www.gabrielenicolet.com/Orchid Kids https://www.raisingorchidkids.com/The Complicated Kids Podcast https://www.complicatedkids.com/❤️ Subscribe for more tips and strategies to support your child or student!Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations.✅ Website: https://individualmatters.org🆇: https://x.com/DiscoverActGrow🎬 YouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmatters👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrow📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/🚨 Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/

In this video, we explore the power of a strengths-based approach to education and how it can transform the learning experience for students. Jen Wilger of Temple Grandin School helps us discover why focusing on a child’s unique strengths, rather than their weaknesses, is key to fostering engaged, motivated, and successful learners. Whether you're a parent, teacher, school administrator, or mental health counselor, this approach can help you better support children in their academic journey and personal growth.By shifting the focus to a strengths-based model, educators and caregivers can tap into each student's natural talents and intrinsic motivation, boosting their confidence and increasing their chances of success both in school and in life. In this video, we dive deep into the benefits of this approach, offering practical insights and strategies that can be implemented immediately.Learn how to create a more positive learning environment, encourage self-confidence, and foster resilience in children, leading to improved academic performance and emotional well-being. If you're looking for strategies to enhance student engagement and promote long-term success, this video is a must-watch. Don’t miss out on practical, research-backed tips that can make a real difference in your child's education!Jen Wilger is Executive Director & Co-Founder of the Temple Grandin School in Boulder, Colorado. Connect and learn more here: https://www.templegrandinschool.org/Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IAInzniyYPg ❤️ Subscribe for more tips and strategies to support your child or student!Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations.✅ Website: https://individualmatters.org🆇: https://x.com/DiscoverActGrow🎬 YouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmatters👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrow📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/🚨 Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/

Dr. Leanna Dudley is a developmental optometrist, follow of Optometric Vision Development and Rehabilitation Association, and founder of Denver Vision Therapy.This is part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Dudley about how vision and motor skills develop in childhood and adolescence. In this episode, she explains the relationships between vision skills and dyslexia, ADHD, and autism. Listen to Part 1 here: https://rss.com/podcasts/individualmatters/1857402/Resources Recommended by Dr. Dudley· Vision Symptom Checklist – Complete this free vision symptom checklist (for children or adults) to determine whether a vision problem might be impacting you or your child. https://www.denvervt.com/vision-symptom-checklist/· OVDRA (Optometric Vision Development & Rehabilitation Association) https://www.covd.org/· Optometrists Network – A library for eyecare, vision therapy, children's vision, dry eye, contact lenses, eye conditions, neuro-optometry and more. Includes an eye doctor directory to find providers near you. https://www.optometrists.org/ Connect with Dr. Dudley and Denver Vision TherapyWebsite: https://www.denvervt.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@denvervisiontherapy5087Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denvervisiontherapy/Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations.Website: https://individualmatters.orgX: https://x.com/DiscoverActGrowYouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmattersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/

Leanna Dudley is a developmental optometrist, follow of Optometric Vision Development and Rehabilitation Association, and founder of Denver Vision Therapy. She joins the podcast to talk about the following:• What are the symptoms of vision problems in children?• How do vision and motor develop together?• What are the basic vision skills, and how are they measured?• How can you tell if a kid needs vision therapy, or needs something else?• What is vision therapy?Watch on YouTube.This is part 1 of our conversation with Dr. Dudley.To listen to Part 2, which focuses on how vision problems overlap with dyslexia, ADHD, and autism, click here: https://rss.com/podcasts/individualmatters/1863956/Resources Recommended by Dr. Dudley:• Vision Symptom Checklist – Complete this free vision symptom checklist (for children or adults) to determine whether a vision problem might be impacting you or your child. https://www.denvervt.com/vision-symptom-checklist/• OVDRA (Optometric Vision Development & Rehabilitation Association) https://www.covd.org/• Optometrists Network – A library for eyecare, vision therapy, children's vision, dry eye, contact lenses, eye conditions, neuro-optometry and more. Includes an eye doctor directory to find providers near you. https://www.optometrists.org/Connect with Dr. Dudley and Denver Vision Therapy:Website: https://www.denvervt.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@denvervisiontherapy5087Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denvervisiontherapy/Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations.Website: https://individualmatters.orgX: https://x.com/DiscoverActGrowYouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmattersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/

What is co-regulation? Why is co-regulation essential when parenting neurodivergent children? How can parents learn to co-regulate? Lianna Purjes, MSEd, MSW, LCSW, is a licensed therapist and neurodivergence coach at Coaching With Lianna. She works with adults and parents to help them manage emotions in healthy ways, get organized, and communicate their needs effectively. She holds master’s degrees in special education and clinical social work, and has almost 20 years of experience. Lianna has worked with countless clients who were on the verge of giving up because they never got the tools they actually needed to succeed. Coaching with Lianna https://coachingwithlianna.com/home Neurodivergent Emotion Mastery Blueprint (self-paced course) https://coachingwithlianna.com/emotion-mastery-blueprint Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations. Website: https://individualmatters.org X: https://x.com/DiscoverActGrow YouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmatters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/ Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/

An information-packed episode with Gabriel Nicolet – Toddler Whisperer, Parent Coach, and Speech Therapist. This is a must-watch for parents and anyone who works with kids!Gabriele is a co-founder of Raising Orchid Kids – an online, global parent education and coaching practice. She hosts The Complicated Kids Podcast, focused on such topics as child development, parenting tips, raising quirky learners, and much more. For 15 years, she owned Speech Kids, a private speech therapy practice in the DC metro area.Learn more and connect with Gabriele:Website https://www.gabrielenicolet.com/Orchid Kids https://www.raisingorchidkids.com/The Complicated Kids Podcast https://www.complicatedkids.com/Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations.Website: https://individualmatters.orgX: https://x.com/DiscoverActGrowYouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmattersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/

Author and speaker Abigail Griebelbauer shares her journey with dyslexia, how it led to writing children’s books (including “D is for Darcy Not Dyslexia”), and her passion for spreading awareness and understanding through the talks she gives. She holds a degree in Special Education/Elementary Education and has traveled extensively.Connect with Abigail:Website https://abigailgriebelbauer.com/#/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/abigail.griebelbauerYouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsjbbn1zj8Uvtr48Vq3RcDACheck out Abigail’s Books https://www.amazon.com/stores/Abigail-Griebelbauer/author/B08MB5LDVK“D is for Darcy Not Dyslexia”“A is for Anthony Not ADHD”“Winter Break at the Beach”Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations.Website: https://individualmatters.orgX: https://x.com/DiscoverActGrowYouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmattersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/

Beacon College is the first accredited college in the nation exclusively for students with learning disabilities, ADHD, and other learning differences. Its mission is to empower students to reach their full potential by providing personalized academic support, career counseling, and social skills development. Academic programs include business, humanities, social sciences, and studio arts. Students benefit from small class sizes and individualized attention, access to learning specialists, and academic coaching, tutoring, and counseling. Beacon College is committed to experiential learning, including internships, volunteer work, and study abroad programs – opportunities that help students gain practical skills and prepare for successful careers. Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XoBakwbjSa8 Melissa Packwood, M.S., Ed., is a learning specialist and adjunct instructor with Beacon College.Learn more about Beacon College:Beacon College https://www.beaconcollege.edu/Plan a Visit https://www.beaconcollege.edu/admissions-aid/plan-a-visit/College Readiness Programs https://www.beaconcollege.edu/college-readiness-programs/College Edge https://www.beaconcollege.edu/college-readiness-programs/college-edge/Summer for Success https://www.beaconcollege.edu/college-readiness-programs/summer-for-success/A World of Difference (TV program) https://awodtv.org/Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations.Website: https://individualmatters.orgX: https://x.com/DiscoverActGrowYouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmattersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/

Language-based learning disabilities (LBLDs) describe the constellation of learning challenges that impact students with ADHD, executive function problems, specific learning disorders (dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia), and visual and auditory processing problems.In his book, "Helping Your Child with Language-Based Learning Disabilities," Daniel Franklin, Ph.D., explains how and why these issues overlap, and mostly importantly, what parents and teachers can do to support these students.In this episode, Dr. Franklin shares insights about:Learning to read/write, vs. reading/writing to learnCollaboration vs. EnablingDynamic assessmentThe important of relationshipsThe homework battleWhy "Children are consistently inconsistent"And more!Dr. Franklin holds a Master’s degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education in Reading, Language, and Learning Disabilities, a PhD from UCLA in Education, and he is a Board Certified Educational Therapist. He has over 30 years of experience in education as a teacher, administrator, and consultant. He is founder and president of Los Angeles-based Franklin Educational Service, LLC, which provides a wide range of individualized school support services for students of all ages and needs.Order your copy of "Helping Your Child with Language-Based Learning Disabilities here.You can learn more about and reach Dr. Franklin here: danielfranklinphd.comIndividual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations.Website: https://individualmatters.orgX: https://x.com/DiscoverActGrowYouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmattersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/

An information-packed episode about how and why vision issues impact child development, learning, and life success. This is a must-watch for parents, optometrists, pediatricians, and teachers! Dr. Richard Graebe, OD, FCOVD, is a Behavioral and Neuro Rehabilitation Optometrist and learning expert at the Neuro-Visual Performance Institute in Versailles, Kentucky. He is one of a select group of international optometrists who have completed board certification in Vision Therapy, Pediatric Developmental Vision Care and Vision Rehabilitation with the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (FCOVD). His team offers vision therapy and neuro-rehabilitation services to patients of all ages, including struggling readers, athletes, and individuals with brain injury. Connect with Dr. Graebe and the Neuro-Visual Performance Institute: Website: https://neurovisualperformanceinstitute.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neurovisualperformanceinstitute/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurovisualperformance_/ Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations. Website: https://individualmatters.org X: https://x.com/DiscoverActGrow YouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmatters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/ Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/

Josh Guddat returns to the podcast to discuss ADHD from a teacher’s perspective. This time, he shares ideas for how parents can support ADHD learners at home, including how to use routine, timers, incentives, chunking, and self-talk.To listen to Josh’s tips for ADHD in the classroom, check out Episode 23.Josh is a middle school teacher with twenty years’ experience in the classroom. He and his wife own and operate Essentials in Learning, LLC, a tutoring and ADHD coaching business in Grand Junction, Colorado. Learn more about their services here: https://www.essentialsinlearning.com/Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations.Website: https://individualmatters.orgX: https://x.com/DiscoverActGrowYouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmattersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/