In this episode, Beth talks with learning disabilities specialist Jill Stowell from Stowell Learning Center. She talks about how early childhood affects a person’s ability to learn, and she gives great ideas to parents that will help them advocate for their child and find solutions for their learning challenges.
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TIME STAMPS:
2:05 How Jill got involved teaching people with learning disabilities
4:07 First signs of learning disabilities in kids
5:30 Adopted children with learning disabilities
9:46 How early childhood trauma shows up in the body and in learning
12:13 How parents can help make teachers aware of their child’s challenges
17:00 Can learning disabilities be fixed permanently?
19:15 How trauma can affect learning disabilities
22:19 Crossing the midline exercises
26:25 Is it too late to help teenagers? What to do if you suspect your teen is struggling
28:45 Ways Jill’s center can help with learning challenges
33:57 Can learning disabilities contribute to teens getting off track?
36:40 What’s the best age to get your child help with learning disabilities?
39:30 Where to find resources
