by learnsmarter | Feb 25, 2020 | Local Professionals Series
For the first time, Rachel & Steph welcome attorney Grace Clark. Grace leads them through a fascinating conversation about what the education laws are, IEP vs. 504 plans, and what parents can expect (from deadlines to interventions to goals to collaboration). She... 
by learnsmarter | Nov 19, 2019 | Local Professionals Series
Today, Annie Mori joins Rachel & Steph to discuss occupational therapy. She talks about when it’s appropriate to make a referral to occupational therapy. She takes them through a conversation about penmanship and the overarching systems at play that can lead to... 
by learnsmarter | Oct 22, 2019 | Local Professionals Series
Rachel & Steph welcome Autism expert Dr. Albert Knapp to the podcast. Dr. Knapp talks about the changes to the DSM recently. They chat about the shame associated with the diagnosis. Dr. Knapp talks about the differences in diagnoses between boys and girls and... 
by learnsmarter | Aug 13, 2019 | Local Professionals Series
Today, Rachel and Steph are fortunate to welcome Psychiatrist Dr. Elisa Newman to the podcast. We’ll let her explain her credentials but we were excited to have her come on and have this in depth conversation about medication and the emotional impact of a diagnosis.... 
by learnsmarter | Jul 2, 2019 | Education, Local Professionals Series
Today, Rachel & Steph continue their local professionals series with Dr. Karen Wilson, who is a neuropsychologist in Los Angeles. She breaks down: ✅the difference between types of assessments ✅how to know when to get your learner tested ✅what makes the transition... 
by learnsmarter | Jun 18, 2019 | Education, Executive Functioning, Local Professionals Series
Rachel & Steph are thrilled to welcome longtime Smartie and their dear friend, Rachel Madel to the podcast. Rachel is a Speech-Language Pathologist with a practice in Los Angeles. She is a communication expert and today she shares her expertise with. Rachel...
