Unmasking Developmental Language Disorder (DLD): The Invisible Challenge facing 1 in 14 people
Join hosts Patty Lubold and Coach Courtney Edmond as they dive into an insightful conversation with Juliana Hirn, a speech-language pathologist on Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), on the latest episode of the See Me Podcast. DLD is more common than Autism but not as well known. Juliana shares her personal experiences with DLD, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs of living with this communication disorder. Learn about the differences between DLD and other language disorders, and how speech-language therapists support individuals with DLD. Juliana's candid discussion on social interactions, academic struggles, and workplace challenges offers a unique perspective on navigating neurodiversity.Don't miss this episode filled with real talk, practical advice, and heartfelt stories. Tune in to understand how DLD impacts communication and learn strategies to support individuals with neurodiversity.Resources: Read more about Juliana here:https://thedldproject.com/the-slp-with-dld/https://leader.pubs.asha.org/do/10.1044/leader.FMP.28092023.slp-dld-advocacy.8/full/On DLD:https://thedldproject.comhttps://leader.pubs.asha.org/do/10.1044/2023-0911-slp-dld-advocacy/full/https://leader.pubs.asha.org/do/10.1044/2023-1019-transvoices-podcast-developmental-language-disorder-2023/full/https://radld.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/DLD-Fact-Sheet-V3_original-2023.pdfhttps://dldandme.org/dld-in-young-adulthood-what-do-we-know/https://thedldproject.com/developmental-language-disorder-dld/
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Empowering Teens through Effective Communication
Stop arguing and start connecting. In this episode of the See Me Podcast, Patty Lubold and Coach Courtney explore effective communication strategies for parents and caregivers when interacting with teens and young adults. They delve into the OARS approach, which emphasizes open-ended questions, affirmations, reflective listening, and summarizing to foster constructive dialogue. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding teens' perspectives, building rapport, and creating a safe space for honest communication. They also discuss the significance of patience, self-reflection, and empowering teens to take agency in their decisions, especially in the context of mental health and substance abuse conversations.
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Ep. 21 Science and Patience: A Mother-Son Journey with Inattentive ADHD
Our conversation with Pharmacologist and author Kristin Wilcox and her son Andrew explores the journey of understanding ADHD from both a parent's and now young adult child's perspective. It delves into the challenges faced during childhood, the importance of effective communication, and the role of collaboration in problem-solving. The discussion highlights misconceptions about ADHD, the impact of diagnosis, and the significance of medication and self-advocacy. It emphasizes the need for a supportive environment and the importance of recognizing and nurturing individual strengths.Takeaways ADHD is often misunderstood and requires a nuanced approach.Effective communication with children about their needs is crucial.Collaboration between parents and children can lead to better outcomes.Medication helps; it does not replace the need for skill development.Self-advocacy is an important skill for children with ADHD.Creating a supportive environment fosters independence and success.Understanding emotional regulation is key to managing ADHD.Expectations should be modified based on individual capabilities.Positive feedback can significantly impact a child's self-esteem.The journey of understanding ADHD is ongoing and requires patience.Learn more from Kristin and Andrew: MythbustingADHD | Psychology TodayAndrew'sAwesome Adventures with His ADHD Brain: Wilcox PH D, Kristin, Wilcox, Andrew S,Maykrantz, Sean: 9781957354026: Amazon.com: BooksMythbustingADHD | Psychology TodayAndrew'sAwesome Adventures with His ADHD Brain: Wilcox PH D, Kristin, Wilcox, Andrew S,Maykrantz, Sean: 9781957354026: Amazon.com: Books
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Episode 20: Is holistic health in your toolbox?
Dee Davidson of Confidently Love Yourself - a functional health practice - shares insights on her own well-being journey and how she has also inspired her teenage son with ADHD on the power of healthy eating, its impact on focus and resilience, as well as the tricky balance of choosing your battles when it comes to junk food and more.
Find Dee at : Confidentlyloveyourself.com
Instagram: @confidently_love_yourself
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Actionize a Path out of Procrastination
Have you ever wondered what it will take to stick to a plan or how your student, as they get on in school, are ever going to keep track of their own schedule?
Then this episode of the see me podcast is for you. Our guest along with Coach Courtney is Wendy Bertagnole - an executive function coach with a masters degree in special education. Wendy is also Courtney’s partner in the "ADHD friendly" Actionize It Planning System. The system, as you'll learn, is less about a final calendar entry and more about creating a path out of procrastination to help you feel more motivated to be consistent in the habit of planning and ticking off your to-do list.
For more information head to actionizeit.com
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Real talk about navigating the journey of neurodiversity at home, at school, work, and in life with Patty Lubold and Coach Courtney Edman.
Patty is an award-winning journalist and strategic communications coach who has held leadership and consultant roles in strategy, communications, media relations and design thinking.
Courtney is an experienced executive function and parenting coach who specializes in working with neurodivergent children, teens, and adults and owns her own consultancy, 2TametheShame.
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