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EPISODE · Jan 9, 2026 · 45 MIN

Beyond the Challenges: Helping Neurodiverse Kids Thrive With Diana Kennedy

from Empowering Exceptional Minds · host Educational Therapy LLC

In this episode of Empowering Exceptional Minds, we welcome Diana Kennedy, a board-certified educational therapist and founder of MindSpark Learning, for a powerful conversation about supporting neurodiverse children in ways that truly work.Diana holds master’s degrees in Literature and Education and has advanced training in evidence-based approaches including Orton-Gillingham, Lindamood-Bell, Making Math Real, Words Their Way, and Responsive Classroom. She works with students from elementary through high school, including gifted learners and students with learning disabilities such as dyslexia, dyscalculia and developmental delays as autism, and ADHD.In this episode, we explore:How educational therapy supports children with learning differencesWays to tailor instruction for neurodiverse learnersPractical reading comprehension strategies, writing support, and math strategies parents can use at homeSupporting students through executive function challengesThis episode is a must-listen for parents of neurodivergent kids, educators, therapists, and anyone looking for effective, compassionate strategies to help kids build confidence, skills, and a love of learning.Resources:https://mindsparklearning.com/https://a.co/d/1k3oO4shttps://a.co/d/eErj784The Explosive Child [Sixth Edition]: A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children By Ross W. Greene

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