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The Voice of Hope with Dr. Ken HueyPerry LaRoque, Ph.D. - Founder, Mansfield HallIn this episode of The Voice of Hope Podcast, Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Perry LaRoque, Ph.D., founder of Mansfield Hall and a leading advocate for neurodiverse learners.Perry shares why traditional education systems often fail students who learn differently, how mental health and academic struggles are deeply connected, and what parents can do to better recognize when a young adult is struggling in college.The conversation explores self-advocacy, belonging, labels, resilience, and the power of finding a community where students feel accepted for who they are. Perry also offers a powerful message...
2026-05-2617 min
TILT Parenting: Strategies, Insights, and Connection for Parents Raising Neurodivergent ChildrenDr. Perry LaRoque on What Neurodivergent Students Need to Successfully Navigate CollegeIf you have a child approaching their college years, this episode is packed with invaluable advice. I’m thrilled to have Dr. Perry LaRoque here to discuss what neurodivergent students need to successfully navigate college and his book Taking Flight: College for Students with Disabilities, Diverse Learners and Their Families.So, what does a “successful college experience” actually mean? Perry broke it down for us, emphasizing the importance of the core values of awareness, regulation, expression, and dynamic determination. Perry also highlighted the essential skills for independence, such as frustration tolerance and the importance of seeking help when n...
2025-01-0938 min
Books that make listening your favorite habitTaking FlightVisit audiobookzap.com to start the 30-day free trial and listen to full audiobooks for free!Title: Taking FlightSubtitle: College for Students with Disabilities, Diverse Learners and Their FamiliesCategories: Child Health, Learning, Personal Development, WellbeingAuthor: Perry LaRoqueNarrator: Jerry DuganPublisher: Morgan James PublishingRelease date: 11-25-2024Language: English
2024-11-2500 min
Full-Tilt Parenting: Strategies, Insights, and Connection for Parents Raising Neurodivergent ChildrenTPP 391: Perry LaRoque on What Neurodivergent Students Need to Successfully Navigate CollegeIf you have a child approaching their college years, this episode is packed with invaluable advice. I’m thrilled to have Dr. Perry LaRoque here to discuss what neurodivergent students need to successfully navigate college and his book Taking Flight: College for Students with Disabilities, Diverse Learners and Their Families.So, what does a “successful college experience” actually mean? Perry broke it down for us, emphasizing the importance of the core values of awareness, regulation, expression, and dynamic determination. Perry also highlighted the essential skills for independence, such as frustration tolerance and the importance of seeking help when n...
2024-07-0941 minFull-Tilt Parenting: Strategies, Insights, and Connection for Parents Raising Neurodivergent ChildrenTPP 391: Perry LaRoque on What Neurodivergent Students Need to Successfully Navigate CollegeIf you have a child approaching their college years, this episode is packed with invaluable advice. I’m thrilled to have Dr. Perry LaRoque here to discuss what neurodivergent students need to successfully navigate college and his book Taking Flight: College for Students with Disabilities, Diverse Learners and Their Families.So, what does a “successful college experience” actually mean? Perry broke it down for us, emphasizing the importance of the core values of awareness, regulation, expression, and dynamic determination. Perry also highlighted the essential skills for independence, such as frustration tolerance and the importance of seeking help when n...
2024-07-0941 min
Be The Exception In Special Education159.How to Prepare Your Classroom for the End of the Year and Be Ready to Start Next Year StrongThe end of the year is upon us..{insert a little happy dance here}...and it is always such a chaotic time. There are so many moving pieces that we need to control and some days we are barely surviving, even when they are fun days. But, with a little organization and a little prep work, you can prepare your classroom for the end of the year and be ready to start next year strong. In this episode, Heather from Full Sped Ahead, is sharing some things that she has learned through the years to f...
2023-05-0426 minBe The Exception In Special Education159.How to Prepare Your Classroom for the End of the Year and Be Ready to Start Next Year StrongThe end of the year is upon us..{insert a little happy dance here}...and it is always such a chaotic time. There are so many moving pieces that we need to control and some days we are barely surviving, even when they are fun days. But, with a little organization and a little prep work, you can prepare your classroom for the end of the year and be ready to start next year strong. In this episode, Heather from Full Sped Ahead, is sharing some things that she has learned through the years to f...
2023-05-0426 minBe The Exception In Special Education157.Communicating and Building Rapport with ParentsParent communication is such a vital part of our jobs as special educators. We know this and want to do it, but man, it can be such a challenge to find the time to do it the right way. Our planning periods are often filled with meetings and we have families to get home to in the afternoons. So how do we communicate and build rapport with our student's parents in the tight timeline we are forced into each day? In this week's episode, I am chatting with my friend Jenn from Teach, Love, Autism a...
2023-04-2026 minBe The Exception In Special Education157.Communicating and Building Rapport with ParentsParent communication is such a vital part of our jobs as special educators. We know this and want to do it, but man, it can be such a challenge to find the time to do it the right way. Our planning periods are often filled with meetings and we have families to get home to in the afternoons. So how do we communicate and build rapport with our student's parents in the tight timeline we are forced into each day? In this week's episode, I am chatting with my friend Jenn from Teach, Love, Autism a...
2023-04-2026 min
ARCHIVED: How I Turned The CornerIs It Possible to Marry Mission and Culture? An Interview with Perry LaRoque PhDYou run an organization that is driven by mission, and you want to build a culture that empowers employees at every level to be engaged so they can serve at the highest level.But how do you marry mission and culture while still accomplishing everything that needs to be done practically on a daily basis, including recruiting and, training & development?In this episode, Perry LaRoque Ph.D. shares leadership lessons learned running Mansfield Hall. Mansfield Hall supports young adults attending college and transitioning to independence. They are a comprehensive...
2023-04-1828 min
How I Turned The CornerIs It Possible to Marry Mission and Culture? An Interview with Perry LaRoque PhDYou run an organization that is driven by mission, and you want to build a culture that empowers employees at every level to be engaged so they can serve at the highest level.But how do you marry mission and culture while still accomplishing everything that needs to be done practically on a daily basis, including recruiting and, training & development?In this episode, Perry LaRoque Ph.D. shares leadership lessons learned running Mansfield Hall. Mansfield Hall supports young adults attending college and transitioning to independence. They are a comprehensive...
2023-04-1828 minBe The Exception In Special Education149.What You Need to Know About NeurodiversityNeurodiversity is the word used to explain the unique and different ways that someone's brain functions. If someone is neurodivergent their brain will work differently than the average person. This can manifest in many ways like ADHD, Dyslexia and even Tourette's Syndrome. As teachers, we need to not only understand neurodiversity, but also be able to aid our students in reaching success. In this week's episode I am chatting with Laine from Transition Abilities about what you need to be about neurodiversity. As someone who is neurodivergent, Laine has a unique perspective about the ways y...
2023-02-2333 minBe The Exception In Special Education149.What You Need to Know About NeurodiversityNeurodiversity is the word used to explain the unique and different ways that someone's brain functions. If someone is neurodivergent their brain will work differently than the average person. This can manifest in many ways like ADHD, Dyslexia and even Tourette's Syndrome. As teachers, we need to not only understand neurodiversity, but also be able to aid our students in reaching success. In this week's episode I am chatting with Laine from Transition Abilities about what you need to be about neurodiversity. As someone who is neurodivergent, Laine has a unique perspective about the ways y...
2023-02-2333 min
The Higher Ed Geek PodcastBONUS Episode #177: Dr. Perry LaRoque on Creating Access for Learners with DisabilitiesOur guest for this bonus episode is Dr. Perry LaRoque, Founder and President of Mansfield Hall. Perry shares his story and reflections on his recent book, Taking Flight, as well as his podcast of the same name. He also details the ways that institutions can be more inclusive of learners with disabilities. This episode is brought to you by our friends at DD Agency:DD Agency is a higher ed-specific marketing technology agency that has conducted countless SEO Audits for colleges and universities across the country. In these audits, they detail wh...
2023-02-1541 minBe The Exception In Special Education145.Navigating the Daily Hurdles of a Sped TeacherAs a special educator, we know that there are all kinds of hurdles and roadblocks that we have to overcome on a daily basis. Things like schedule changes, student meltdowns and unexpected meetings are always lurking close by. In this week's episode I am chatting with Rachelle Sikes from Sikes Spedtacular Students about ways that you can prepare for the unexpected. These are easy to do things that will leave you feeling more in charge of the constant changes that occur. In this episode you will learn: The ben...
2023-01-2626 minBe The Exception In Special Education145.Navigating the Daily Hurdles of a Sped TeacherAs a special educator, we know that there are all kinds of hurdles and roadblocks that we have to overcome on a daily basis. Things like schedule changes, student meltdowns and unexpected meetings are always lurking close by. In this week's episode I am chatting with Rachelle Sikes from Sikes Spedtacular Students about ways that you can prepare for the unexpected. These are easy to do things that will leave you feeling more in charge of the constant changes that occur. In this episode you will learn: The ben...
2023-01-2626 min
Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA educationSLP 181: Sue Larkey's Expert Series: Preparing for Post School – Tips for Navigating University & College for Diverse Students with College Founder Dr Perry LaRoqueJoin Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. Expert Guest: Dr. Perry LaRoque is the founder and president of Mansfield Hall, an innovative residential college support program for diverse learners. He earned his doctorate in special education from the University of Wisconsin and has served in a variety of leadership roles serving at-risk youth and people with disabilities. Before returning for his doctoral work, Dr. LaRoque worked in an assisted-living care facility for adults with intellectual disabilities and taught special education in several public...
2023-01-0131 minBe The Exception In Special EducationTips for helping students with disabilities navigate the college pathSometimes as early educators we get caught up in our own classroom and forget to think about the future of our students. But the future is there and we want our students to be as successful as possible. For many of them that means attending college. But how can we help them get there? In this week's episode I'm chatting with Perry LaRoque about how we can help our students navigate the college pathway. Perry is an educator, author and all around guru when it comes to this world. In this epis...
2022-12-1529 minBe The Exception In Special EducationTips for helping students with disabilities navigate the college pathSometimes as early educators we get caught up in our own classroom and forget to think about the future of our students. But the future is there and we want our students to be as successful as possible. For many of them that means attending college. But how can we help them get there? In this week's episode I'm chatting with Perry LaRoque about how we can help our students navigate the college pathway. Perry is an educator, author and all around guru when it comes to this world. In this epis...
2022-12-1529 min
Tests and the Rest: College Admissions PodcastMAKING THE MOST OF COLLEGE SUPPORT SYSTEMSMost new college students say they don't want a reprise of high school, but rather a brand new world of educational immersion and independent living. So why are so many teens not only unprepared for exactly that but unable to locate the resources put in place for their benefit? Amy and Mike invited educator Perry LaRoque to share strategies for making the most of college support systems. What are five things you will learn in this episode? In what critical way does life at college differ from the high school experience? What kind of support resources...
2022-11-1126 min
The Neurodiverging PodcastCollege for Neurodiverse Learners with Dr. Perry LaRoqueDr. LaRoque is the founder and president of Mansfield Hall, an innovative residential college support program for diverse learners. In his book, Taking Flight, Dr. LaRoque offers an essential guide to college, providing practical information and strategies for the millions of diverse learners, nontraditional students, and people with disabilities who attend college every year. Donate to this podcast: https://neurodiverging.com/donate/ Buy Taking Flight: The Guide to College for Diverse Learners and Non-Traditional Students by Dr. Perry LaRoque on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3G0hRTa or Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/48...
2022-11-1045 min
In The MarginsEP 97: Taking Flight: The Guide to College for Diverse Learners and Non-Traditional StudentsIn this episode, host David Pluviose sits down with Dr. Perry T. LaRoque, founder and president of Mansfield Hall, a residential college support program for diverse learners. LaRoque, also known as Dr. Perry, specializes in disability education and is the author of "Taking Flight," a guide to the unspoken rules of college geared toward non-traditional students. Tune in as Dr. Perry shares his frustration with the education system as it relates to diverse learners, how higher ed institutions can set up students with disabilities for success, and why the future of disability education programs is a...
2022-11-0341 min
Quantum LeapSupporting Differently Abled Students with Dr. Perry LaRoque, Author of Taking Flight: The Guide to College for Diverse Learners and Non-Traditional Students and Founder of Mansfield HallDr. Perry LaRoque is the author of Taking Flight: The Guide to College for Diverse Learners and Non-Traditional Students and the Founder of Mansfield Hall, a residential college support program in Vermont, Wisconsin, and Oregon. He has earned his doctorate and special education from the University of Wisconsin and served in various leadership roles serving at rescue and people with disabilities. Before returning for his doctoral work, Dr. La Roche worked in an assisted living care, facility for adults with intellectual disabilities, and taught special education in several public schools. This episode is brought to y...
2022-10-1651 min
Inclusion School PodcastSupporting Diverse & Non-Traditional LearnersIn this episode of The Inclusion School Podcast, Julie & Simone talk with Dr. Perry LaRoque, Founder & President of Mansfield Hall and author . They discuss empowering diverse learners and non-traditional students to be their own advocates. Learn how Dr. LaRoque celebrates diversity in learning. Listen to the entire podcast at https://inclusionschool.com/. To reach us, email talktous@inclusionschool.com Grab resources mentioned in the show at https://inclusionschool.com/resources/ Connect with Dr. Perry LaRoque at https://perrylaroque.com/
2022-02-2733 min
Issues Today RadioIssues Today 21-51(#21-51-Dec. 13-Dec. 19) Michael Bruemmer discusses the growing problem of data breaches. Emiliy Skor comments on biofuels and Perry LaRoque on challenges of educating those with disabilities.
2021-12-1328 min
2021-12-0200 min
The Frankie Boyer ShowMichael C. MacDonald, Perry T. LaRoque, PhD & Trae BodgeMichael MacDonald retired from Medifast in 2020 and has served as non-Executive Chairman of the Board since January 2018. Mr. MacDonald previously served as Executive Chairman of the Board and was promoted to Chairman and Chief Executive Officer in February 2012. Michael MacDonald spent 33 years in sales, marketing, and general management at Xerox Corporation prior to joining OfficeMax. Among his most significant roles was leading the turnaround in North America from the years 2000-2004 as President of the North American Solutions Group, a $6.5 billion division of Xerox. https://frombenchtoboardroom.com/Dr. LaRoque is the founder and president of Mansfield Hall, an...
2021-11-3039 min