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LD Expert Podcast Episodes
Episode 78: Play First and Learning Will Follow – Jena Ponti Jauchius
Watch Play Video Listen Youtube Spotify Audible Google Podcast Podbean In this Episode In this episode, Jill Stowell and guest Jena Ponti Jauchius dive into the critical role of outdoor, unstructured play in child development. They explore how movement, sensory experiences, and environmental factors shape learning, emotional regulation, and overall well-being. …
Understanding Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and ADHD: A Parent’s Guide to Helping Your Child Thrive
To watch as a podcast episode, click here https://youtu.be/m29_ozCBUeM Does homework feel like a never-ending battle in your home? Does your child struggle with reading, writing, or paying attention in school? You’re not alone. Many bright, capable children face challenges with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and ADHD. The good news? With the right strategies, support, and interventions,…
Episode 77: How to Support Your Dyslexic Teen – Jessyka Coulter
Watch Play Video Listen Youtube Spotify Audible Google Podcast Podbean In this Episode In this insightful interview from Jessyka Coulter’s Fall Into High School and Beyond event, Jill Stowell, founder of Stowell Learning Centers, shares how parents can move beyond Band-Aid solutions like accommodations and address the root causes of learning struggles. In…
Episode 76: Holiday Harmony: Keeping Kids Regulated and Connected – Jill Stowell
Watch Play Video Listen Youtube Spotify Audible Google Podcast Podbean In this Episode Jill Stowell shares 7 practical tips to help kids stay calm, regulated, and connected during the holidays. From maintaining predictable routines and using visual schedules to creating “safe zones” and focusing on connection over perfection, these strategies are designed…
Episode 75: Tips for Dysgraphic Learners – Jill Stowell
Watch Play Video Listen Youtube Spotify Audible Google Podcast Podbean In this Episode In this episode, Jill Stowell shares practical strategies to support students with dysgraphia, a learning disability that impacts writing. Dysgraphic learners often struggle with letter formation, spelling, and organizing their thoughts on paper, which can make writing tasks frustrating and overwhelming.…
The Role of Auditory Processing in Dyslexia
Have you ever watched your child stare at a book and wonder, “Why is this so hard for them when they’re so bright in other ways?” Maybe they’re great at telling stories or solving puzzles, but reading a simple sentence feels like climbing a mountain. You’re not alone—and neither is your child. The reason might…
Dyslexia and Teachers – What’s Missing?
Dyslexia – What Teachers Should Know As a parent, sending your child to school should feel like dropping them off in a safe place where they will be understood, supported, and helped to thrive. But if your child has dyslexia, the classroom can feel like the opposite-an overwhelming and confusing environment where they’re constantly…
Dyslexia vs. ADHD: Are They the Same?
Unfortunately, many children with dyslexia are mistakenly diagnosed with ADHD It’s easy to confuse dyslexia and ADHD, as both conditions can lead to difficulties in the classroom. However, while they may share some overlapping symptoms, dyslexia and ADHD are distinct conditions that require different approaches to treatment. Unfortunately, many children with dyslexia…
Are We “Curing” Dyslexia?
Are We “Curing” Dyslexia? As a parent, you may have heard the term “curing dyslexia” and wondered, Is that really possible? You’re likely frustrated, watching your bright, capable child struggle with reading, spelling, and writing. You’ve probably tried everything-extra tutoring, accommodations at school, or special reading programs-yet nothing seems to work permanently. So, can…
Why Dyslexia Awareness Matters
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month, but for parents of children with dyslexia, every month is a reminder of the daily struggles their child faces. If you’re a parent of a dyslexic child, whether here in Irvine CA or elsewhere, you know the frustration, the worry, and the endless search for answers. You may also feel…