Supporting Kids with Specific Learning Disabilities | Episode 57 with Caroline Robichaux

Caroline Robichaux is an SLP, Board Certified Cognitive Specialist, and Owner of Basics Plus: Communication and Learning. She joins us to break down the current understanding of learning disabilities, including how they’re categorized, what they look like in everyday life, and why early, thorough evaluations matter. We dive into reading, math, and written expression challenges, including dyslexia and dyscalculia, and explore why labels don’t always tell the full story.We talk about the science behind decoding and comprehension, the overlap between reading struggles and math fact fluency, and the importance of structured, multisensory interventions. Caroline also shares practical advice for parents on fostering a love of reading at home, building confidence through scaffolding, and using strategies like echo reading and high-exposure word games. If you’ve ever wondered how to better understand or support a child who learns differently, this conversation is packed with insights.Join hosts Jessica Eisenstat, a Licensed Professional Counselor, and Dr. Lauren LaRose, a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, as they dive into raw and real conversations about all things kids. These two moms, who also happen to be mental health professionals, bring humor, debate, and a hefty dose of mom realness to every episode. From tackling children’s mental health to the daily chaos of parenting, nothing is off-limits.Follow The Little Brain CampaignInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelittlebraincampaign/Website: https://www.littlebraincampaign.com/