Diagnostic Learning Services - The Woodlands

08/21/2024

🎉 100 EPISODES! 🎉 We're celebrating this incredible milestone with gratitude for everyone who's helped make the Let's Talk Learning Disabilities Podcast what it is today:

A platform dedicated to educating and bridging the gap in public understanding of learning disabilities. A space where stigmas are dismantled, empathy is nurtured, and the voices of those directly impacted are amplified.

To every guest who's shared their experiences and wisdom, every listener who’s tuned in and our amazing hosts who pour their hearts into each episode. We couldn’t have done it without YOU!

Listen Here: https://ow.ly/uAez50T3oae

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08/13/2024

celebrating 100 episodes, be sure to tune in Sunday!

07/12/2024

Re-reading does not always mean you have dyslexia.

07/01/2024

What is dyscalculia?

06/27/2024

Are you looking for extra time on the ACT/SAT?

12/29/2023

As we say goodbye to 2023 we can't help but express our gratitude to our amazing DLS family and friends. Thank you for making this year remarkable! Let's raise a toast to another exciting year of growth and progress!

11/23/2023

🦃🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from the Diagnostic Learning Services Team! 🍁🦃

We're incredibly thankful for our exceptional staff whose dedication drives our mission forward and our amazing clients whose trust inspires us daily. Wishing you a day filled with joy, warmth, and the company of loved ones!

08/31/2023

Did you know that colleges provide accommodations to students with ADHD and other learning disabilities? Those accommodations are designed to help students succeed and level the playing field. From extended time on exams to taking them in a distraction-free environment, there are lots of options for support!

08/28/2023

DLS got some airtime on KVUE Austin, where they shone a light on our work in ADHD testing! Watch it here: https://ow.ly/ReQ850PF3NZ

Being able to contribute positively to our community is a big deal for us, and we're thankful for the chance to lend a hand to struggling students and adults, not only across Texas but also nationwide. This KVUE feature is just a part of our ongoing commitment to be there for folks, helping them navigate through the complexities of ADHD and other learning disabilities, and helping clients get the kind of support they deserve.

08/14/2023

Letter reversals are age appropriate up until 7-8 years of age!
Don't jump to dyslexia conclusions – early-age letter reversals are natural. Check out this amazing article for insights into common kid letter reversals, along with strategies to help overcome them!

👉🏻 https://www.theottoolbox.com/letter-reversals/ 👈🏻

Try these letter reversal strategies to help kids who write letters backwards. Understand what's really going on behind letter reversals in writing.

08/11/2023

A big part of what we do is helping parents understand the needs of their students and how to be their advocate! Having a good support system can be the key to ensuring your student has the tools for success.

Check out our resource recommendation page for other great ways to help out your student :
👉🏻https://ltldpodcast.com/our-resource-recommendations/👈🏻

08/08/2023

For differently-abled students, having a teacher who treats them with the respect and patience they deserve can have a long-lasting positive impact on how they view their learning experience!

Did you have a teacher like this? How did they make your school experience better?

06/07/2023

We recently had the incredible opportunity to join Dysgraphia Life for a free webinar delving into what parents should know about testing their students for learning disabilities. Don't miss out on this valuable resource!

Click the link below to watch the webinar and get exclusive access to our handouts.

A free webinar featuring Laurie Peterson M. Ed, MA, LPC and Abbey Weinstein, PhD from Diagnostic Learning Services. Learn how to get your child tested if you suspect a specific learning disability. Understand the different types of tests that can be used to help diagnose written expression disorders...

05/24/2023

We're proud to be partnering with Dysgraphia Life for tonight's free webinar!

Our directors, Laurie and Abbey, are excited to provide helpful insights on how to assist your child if you think they have a specific learning disability. They'll review the different kinds of tests that can help with diagnosing dysgraphia as well as other written expression disorders, and more!

Register here: http://ow.ly/3NTX50Ow1Jo

05/11/2023

New Podcast Episode! 🎙️

In our latest episode, Laurie & Abbey had the opportunity to interview three staff members from Landmark College, a school established to support students with dyslexia but has since expanded its reach to help learners facing various learning disabilities.

In this episode Mark, Adam, & Mike share valuable insights into Landmark College's unique processes and how they provide an exceptional education experience for their students. They discuss the college's mission, their commitment to serving students with various learning disabilities, and how they create an inclusive and empowering education experience that caters to the diverse needs of their student body.

If you're curious and want to learn more about supporting neurodivergent learners, this episode is a must-listen!

Listen to the episode here: https://ltldpodcast.com/podcast/episode-65-landmark-college-with-mark-dipietro-adam-lalor-and-michael-stefanowicz/

04/27/2023

All moms feel overwhelmed at times, but for those of us with ADHD, it's an everyday experience.

Moms with ADHD don't know how not to feel overwhelmed, and we don't know how to fix our inability to handle the stress that comes along with managing our day to day responsibilities. We are desperate for help and strategies to be less stressed and more efficient.

ADDitude has an article with some great tips for overwhelmed moms 👉🏻 http://bit.ly/2So0iC3 👈🏻

Running a household is grueling enough without ADHD. Here are 8 life-saving tips for parents with executive function deficits, lagging patience, and hardly enough time to read this.