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Ep. 40 Dyslexia, Evaluations, Equity, And Why Getting Help Is So Difficult For Parents With Dr. Karen
Finding equitable evaluations and assessments for your child’s struggles can be challenging, especially in public services. It is also hard to find reliable sources of information in the private sector because few professionals can pinpoint your child's needs. So, what’s a Dyslexia Mom Boss going to do? Listen to this episode and learn what you need to know!
In this episode, guest Dr. Karen Wilson, a clinical neuropsychologist specializing in assessing children and adults, discusses her experience as a neuropsychologist and shares her insights about unbiased evaluations for children with Dyslexia and other learning disorders.
She also shares how parents will find unbiased assessment and support for their children and how to deal with other issues that co-occur with Dyslexia.
Are you ready to advocate for your child? Get your pens and notebooks, and tune in today!
Highlights and Resources:
- What inspired Dr. Karen to be a Neuropsychologist
- A day in a Neuropsychologist's life
- The difference between Neuropsychologists and Psychologists
- Equitable evaluation based on a neuropsychologist standpoint
- How parents find unbiased assessment and support for their children
- Other issues that co-occur with Dyslexia
- The challenges of being a Mom who doesn’t know their child’s struggles
- Dr. Karen’s advice for all Dyslexia Mom Bosses
- ChildNEXUS Website - www.childnexus.com
- ChildNEXUS Podcast - www.childnexuspodcast.com
About Dr. Karen
Dr. Wilson is a clinical neuropsychologist and founder of NexusCHILD, who specializes in assessing children and adults. These specialized and comprehensive evaluations help clarify the causes of difficulties an individual is experiencing (e.g., memory problems, difficulties focusing, trouble with finding the right words when speaking, struggles with reading or organizing written work).
Connect with Dr. Karen
LinkedIn| www.linkedin.com/in/drkareniwilson/
Twitter| www.twitter.com/drkareniwilson
ChildNEXUS| www.childnexus.com/provider-profile/dr-karen-wilson
Website| www.westlaneuro.com
Get in Touch
Holistic Strategy Session with Dr. Lauren - Let us talk about where you are, what you need, and how we can get you there. Together we can change the narrative!
Click here to book the strategy session at www.calendly.com/thinkdyslexia/strategysession
Instagram | @thedrlauren and @dyslexiamombosspodcast
Twitter | @think_dyslexia
LinkTree | linktr.ee/thedrlauren
Join the Parent Community - http://thinkdyslexia.subkit.com/
Be sure to get your Dyslexia Mom
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Finding equitable evaluations and assessments for your child’s struggles can be challenging, especially in public services. It is also hard to find reliable sources of information in the private sector because few professionals can pinpoint your child's needs. So, what’s a Dyslexia Mom Boss going to do? Listen to this episode and learn what you need to know!
In this episode, guest Dr. Karen Wilson, a clinical neuropsychologist specializing in assessing children and adults, discusses her experience as a neuropsychologist and shares her insights about unbiased evaluations for children with Dyslexia and other learning disorders.
She also shares how parents will find unbiased assessment and support for their children and how to deal with other issues that co-occur with Dyslexia.
Are you ready to advocate for your child? Get your pens and notebooks, and tune in today!
Highlights and Resources:
- What inspired Dr. Karen to be a Neuropsychologist
- A day in a Neuropsychologist's life
- The difference between Neuropsychologists and Psychologists
- Equitable evaluation based on a neuropsychologist standpoint
- How parents find unbiased assessment and support for their children
- Other issues that co-occur with Dyslexia
- The challenges of being a Mom who doesn’t know their child’s struggles
- Dr. Karen’s advice for all Dyslexia Mom Bosses
- ChildNEXUS Website - www.childnexus.com
- ChildNEXUS Podcast - www.childnexuspodcast.com
About Dr. Karen
Dr. Wilson is a clinical neuropsychologist and founder of NexusCHILD, who specializes in assessing children and adults. These specialized and comprehensive evaluations help clarify the causes of difficulties an individual is experiencing (e.g., memory problems, difficulties focusing, trouble with finding the right words when speaking, struggles with reading or organizing written work).
Connect with Dr. Karen
LinkedIn| www.linkedin.com/in/drkareniwilson/
Twitter| www.twitter.com/drkareniwilson
ChildNEXUS| www.childnexus.com/provider-profile/dr-karen-wilson
Website| www.westlaneuro.com
Get in Touch
Holistic Strategy Session with Dr. Lauren - Let us talk about where you are, what you need, and how we can get you there. Together we can change the narrative!
Click here to book the strategy session at www.calendly.com/thinkdyslexia/strategysession
Instagram | @thedrlauren and @dyslexiamombosspodcast
Twitter | @think_dyslexia
LinkTree | linktr.ee/thedrlauren
Join the Parent Community - http://thinkdyslexia.subkit.com/
Be sure to get your Dyslexia Mom
The Land Of Odd: A History Podcast
Ever wish that history was taught in a way that was, we don't know, fun, engaging,...
Listen on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify