The Individual Matters Podcast

What Kids Really Need to Learn: A Brain Based Approach is a powerful conversation for parents, teachers, and educators who want to better understand student behavior, learning, and emotional regulation. In this episode, leadership strategist and former educator Lisa Riegel, Ph.D., shares a brain-based, neurodevelopmental approach to helping kids focus, manage emotions, and thrive in school and at home.Watch on YouTubeYou will learn how biology and environment shape learning and behavior, why willpower and compliance are not enough, and how the unconscious brain influences attention, motivation, and emotional responses. Lisa introduces the NeuroWell framework and explains how to create supportive, engaging, and emotionally safe environments for children and adults.This episode covers practical strategies for classroom management, positive behavior support, emotional regulation, social-emotional learning, and trauma-informed education. We explore how to ask supportive questions that build confidence, reduce anxiety, and keep thinking engaged. You will also learn how to teach kids about their brains, improve communication, build positive routines, and start each day with intention.If you are a parent, teacher, school leader, counselor, or homeschool educator looking for science-based tools, parenting strategies, and brain-informed teaching methods, this episode is for you.Connect with Lisa:https://lisariegel.com/https://www.epinstitute.net/Purchase Lisa's Books❤️ Subscribe for more tips and strategies! Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations.🎤 Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/individualmatters/✅ Website: https://individualmatters.org🆇: https://x.com/DiscoverActGrow🎬 YouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmatters🎬 Rumble https://rumble.com/user/IndividualMatters👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrow📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/🚨 Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/

In this episode, “Conscious Home Design: How Our Space Shapes Our Life,” we explore how the environments we live in directly influence our happiness, health, relationships, learning, and overall sense of meaning. This conversation is perfect for anyone interested in self improvement, optimized living, intentional design, or creating a home that truly supports a full and balanced life.Watch this episode on YouTubeOur guest, Talor Steward, is an architect who specializes in integrating architecture, psychology, and consciousness through his Conscious Home Design philosophy. He explains how thoughtful home design can support emotional well being, positive relationships, creativity, learning, and long term life satisfaction. Drawing on Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and the Harvard Study of Adult Happiness, Talor breaks down what actually makes people happy as they age and how those principles can be reflected in the layout, flow, and function of a home.We discuss the different types of relationships that matter most, how environment shapes behavior and learning, and why homes should be designed to support connection, calm, and purpose. Listeners will come away with clear frameworks, real world examples, and specific strategies they can implement right away, whether they are building, renovating, or simply rethinking their space.This episode is especially valuable for parents, homeowners, architects, educators, and anyone seeking a more intentional, meaningful, and fulfilling life through design.Talor Stewart is a licensed architect with over 25 years experience. His book Conscious Home Design has hit the #1 best seller list in 7 countries so far. Specializing in single and multi-family homes and intentional communities, he works with clients all over the United States and select places internationally. He also offers a certification program for other designers and architects to learn the CHD method to help their clients apply the life changing principles wherever they are. Find out more by visiting https://ConsciousHomeDesign.com❤️ Subscribe for more tips and strategies! Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations.🎤 Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/individualmatters/✅ Website: https://individualmatters.org🆇: https://x.com/DiscoverActGrow🎬 YouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmatters🎬 Rumble https://rumble.com/user/IndividualMatters👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrow📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/🚨 Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/

In The Less Stress Doc’s Guide to a Calmer Life, retired physician and stress expert Dr. Gary Sprouse (“The Less Stress Doc”) breaks down what stress really is, why our bodies react the way they do, and how we can take back control with simple, effective techniques. He shares clear examples, practical tools, and easy steps anyone can use to feel more grounded and less overwhelmed. If you’re feeling on edge, stuck in your head, or worried about the upcoming holidays, this episode offers a calm, reassuring roadmap you can start using today. Tune in for smart, accessible insights that can help you stress less and live with more clarity and peace.Dr. Sprouse graduated from George Washington University Medical School in the top 10% of his class before going to practice in Maryland for 38 years. He is a member of Mensa and author of Highway to Your Happy Place: A Roadmap to Less Stress. He has also collaborated on a book with Jack Canfield (author of “Chicken Soup for the Soul): Mindset Matters, a best-seller on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Website: https://www.thelessstressdoc.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lessstressdocInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lessstressdoc/❤️ Subscribe for more tips and strategies! Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations.🎤 Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/individualmatters/✅ Website: https://individualmatters.org🆇: https://x.com/DiscoverActGrow🎬 YouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmatters🎬 Rumble https://rumble.com/user/IndividualMatters👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrow📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/🚨 Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/

Out of Your Head, Into the Holidays is a powerful personal development and self improvement episode designed to help you manage holiday stress, anxiety, and depression with practical, relatable strategies. In this conversation, author, blogger, and software developer Brian Sachetta shares clear, actionable tips for navigating the emotional challenges that come with the holiday season. If you are a parent, clinician, mental health professional, or anyone striving to reduce stress and improve emotional well-being, this episode offers grounded guidance you can start using today. Watch on YoutubeWe explore Brian’s books, Get Out of Your Head volumes 1 and 2, which draw fascinating parallels between computer systems and the human mind. Brian explains how understanding these systems can help you break negative thought loops, regulate your emotions, and bring more calm, clarity, and control into your life. This episode is perfect for viewers looking for anxiety relief, stress management tools, and fresh perspectives on mental health during the holiday season. Whether you want practical techniques for staying present, handling family dynamics, avoiding burnout, or simply feeling better as the holidays approach, this conversation delivers valuable insights for creating a more peaceful and balanced December. Connect with Brian: Website: https://getoutofyourhead.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/getoutofyourhead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/getoutofyourheadbooks "Get Out of Your Head (Vol 1): A Toolkit for Living With and Overcoming Anxiety" https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L5Z6V75 "Get Out of Your Head (Vol 2); Navigating the Abyss of Depression: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09KQ4FLBW❤️ Subscribe for more tips and strategies! Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations.🎤 Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/individualmatters/✅ Website: https://individualmatters.org🆇: https://x.com/DiscoverActGrow🎬 YouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmatters🎬 Rumble https://rumble.com/user/IndividualMatters👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrow📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/🚨 Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/

Get your kids ready for the school year with confidence! In this episode of our parent education podcast, we sit down with expert parent coach Rachel Poirier to share expert back-to-school tips that help ease anxiety, build routines, and support executive functioning skills. Whether you're a parent, teacher, mental health counselor, or work with children in any capacity, this video is packed with actionable strategies to make the back-to-school transition smooth and stress-free. Discover how to create a school planning routine, develop healthy morning and evening habits, and support your child’s emotional and mental well-being. Learn how executive function skills like time management, organization, and flexible thinking play a key role in school success—and how you can strengthen them at home. Perfect for parents of elementary, middle, and high school students, this back-to-school guide will help you feel prepared and empowered. Watch this Episode on YouTubeRachel Poirier, M.Ed., Board Certified Behavior Analyst, is a parent coach and school consultant with expertise in Executive Functioning. Her passion for working with families was born out of her two-decades long career in education, teaching and training teachers both in the US and internationally, and her own unexpected parenting path. She works with “neurodiverse” kids: giftedness and 2e, ADHD, learning disorders, ASD, anxiety. Connect with Rachel Poirier: https://www.peartreebx.com/ Download Rachel's FREE workbooks: 👉"Finding Your Family's True North Through Shared Values" https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/1200906/147258094252983731/share 👉"Inviting Curiosity" https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/1200906/147570292174096088/share ❤️ Subscribe for more tips and strategies to support your child or student! Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations. 🎤 Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/individualmatters/ ✅ Website: https://individualmatters.org 🆇: https://x.com/DiscoverActGrow 🎬 YouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmatters 🎬 Rumble https://rumble.com/user/IndividualMatters 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrow 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/ 🚨 Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/ #neurodevelopment #self-improvement #learning

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with a remarkable teen who shares her journey of embracing Superpower Thinking—a mindset shaped by the unique gifts of ADHD and dyslexia. Through her personal story, she offers powerful insight into how learning differences can become strengths when properly understood and supported.Venice Mitchell is Miss Mesa County Teen 2025. Now competing for the title of Miss Colorado Teen, she advocates for students with learning differences such as dyslexia and ADHD, encouraging them to embrace these unique styles of thinking as superpowers.This episode is perfect for students, parents, teachers, tutors, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and mental health counselors seeking to better understand the neurodivergent mind. If you're looking to learn more about how ADHD, dyslexia strengths, and neurodiversity in education can be reframed as assets, you’re in the right place.You’ll hear about:Creative problem-solving from a dyslexic perspectiveHow ADHD can unlock innovation and driveEmpowering kids through mindset shiftsPractical advice for supporting neurodivergent learnersWhether you're a parent navigating ADHD and dyslexia with your child, or an educator looking to foster supportive learning environments, this conversation will shift your perspective. Discover how we can transform challenges into capabilities by redefining what it means to think differently.Connect with Venice on InstagramDon’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more parent education and expert insights on learning differences and neurodivergent success!Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations.🎤 Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/individualmatters/✅ Website: https://individualmatters.org🆇: https://x.com/DiscoverActGrow🎬 YouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmatters👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrow📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/🚨 Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/

Feeling stuck? In “Getting Unstuck: An Enneagram Coach’s Guide to Change”, we explore powerful tools for personal growth, emotional awareness, and lasting transformation. Whether you're a parent, clinician, teacher, counselor, or simply someone striving for self-improvement, this episode is packed with valuable insights on how to overcome internal blocks and create meaningful change using the Enneagram. Certified Enneagram Coach, Chelsie Engle, of Elite Enneagram Coaching, dives into practical strategies to help you shift patterns, improve emotional intelligence, and build healthier relationships—with yourself and others. Learn how to recognize your type’s unique stress triggers, identify blind spots, and embrace growth pathways rooted in neuroscience, psychology, and compassionate coaching.This episode is perfect for mental health professionals, personal coaches, and parents looking for new tools to support emotional development, communication, and behavior change. Clinicians will gain useful Enneagram-informed strategies to integrate into therapy and education.Watch on YouTubeChelsie Engle is a Certified Enneagram coach. At her practice, Elite Enneagram Coaching, she helps clients discover why they feel stuck, how to release these core struggles, and live more present and connected so they can be the best versions of themselves. https://www.eliteenneagramcoaching.com/ #Enneagram #SelfImprovement #EmotionalIntelligence #PersonalGrowth #MentalHealth #ParentingTips #TherapistTools #LifeCoach #MindsetShift #GettingUnstuck #HealingJourney #ParentEducation #ClinicianSupport #InnerWork #SelfAwareness #TeacherResources #MentalWellness #CoachingTools #GrowthMindset❤️ Subscribe for more tips and strategies to support your child or student!Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations.🎤 Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/individualmatters/✅ Website: https://individualmatters.org🆇: https://x.com/DiscoverActGrow🎬 YouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmatters👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrow📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/🚨 Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/#neurodevelopment #self-improvement #learning

Are you a parent navigating the challenges of raising a neurodivergent child? In “Guiding Bright Minds: Parent Support and Resources for Neurodivergent Children,” we dive deep into expert strategies, support systems, and educational resources for parents of children with ADHD, dyslexia, autism, and other learning differences. Tiffany Feingold shares valuable insights on how to advocate for your child, build a personalized support network, and partner with teachers, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and mental health professionals. Whether you're seeking tools to help your dyslexic child read, ADHD behavior management tips, or emotional support for parenting a neurodivergent child, this episode is your go-to guide. Perfect for parents, educators, and therapists committed to unlocking every child’s potential. Watch on YouTubeTiffany Feingold is co-founder and CEO of Guiding Bright Minds, a practice she launched in 2020 with her husband. Guiding Bright Minds connects parents with passionate vetted providers and educators and provide education, resources, and support. Looking for services to support your family? Guiding Bright Minds connects parents with passionate vetted providers and educators and provide education, resources, and support. Your partner in your family's journey! visit us at: https://www.guidingbrightminds.com/ Guiding Bright Minds Neurodiversity Resource Fair: Join Tiffany for the 3rd annual all-encompassing Neurodiversity Resource Fair. An event for the entire family. It is never too late to plan for your child's future. https://www.guidingbrightminds.com/neurodiversity-resource-fair-25 ❤️ Subscribe for more tips and strategies to support your child or student! Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations. 🎤 Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/individualmatters/ ✅ Website: https://individualmatters.org 🆇: https://x.com/DiscoverActGrow 🎬 YouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmatters 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrow 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/ 🚨 Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/ #neurodevelopment #self-improvement #learning

Are you looking for powerful ways to support neurodiverse students in developing critical thinking, social skills, and cognitive flexibility? In this eye-opening episode, Brian Reynolds (The Bridge Teachers) explores how playing Bridge can be a game-changer for neurodiverse thinkers, including children with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other cognitive differences.Bridge isn’t just a classic card game—it’s an incredible tool for building executive function, improving decision-making, and enhancing strategic thinking. Whether you're a parent seeking educational games, a mental health counselor, a success coach, or someone passionate about strategy games, this episode will show how Bridge can help unlock potential in neurodiverse minds.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vmQ3Ot2muC8 🎯 What You’ll Learn:✅ The cognitive benefits of Bridge for ADHD, autism, and dyslexia✅ How Bridge enhances memory, focus, and problem-solving✅ The social-emotional skills gained through team play✅ Why Bridge is a fun and engaging tool for learningBrian Reynolds is a bridge teacher and owner of The Bridge Teachers. He learned bridge in college, and an avid game-player his whole life, he took to it quickly and never stops trying to improve his game. Brian can often be found on BBO playing with clients, or, if he’s lucky, his favorite partner, Samantha.Brian offers a free 15-minute Zoom lesson to interested students (and parents). Connect with him here: https://thebridgeteachers.com/#Neurodiversity #ParentEducation #ADHDSupport #AutismParenting #StrategyGames #BrainGames #ChildDevelopment #ExecutiveFunction #MentalHealth #BridgeGameIndividual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations.🎤 Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/individualmatters/✅ Website: https://individualmatters.org🆇: https://x.com/DiscoverActGrow🎬 YouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmatters👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrow📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/🚨 Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/#neurodevelopment #self-improvement #learning

Want to raise confident, kind, and responsible kids - and scaffold standards that are true to your family's beliefs? In this episode, we dive into the importance of family values and how they shape your and your child's character, behavior, and emotional well-being. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or family therapist, this discussion is packed with expert parenting tips to help you instill lifelong values in children. Watch on YouTube ✅ What You'll Learn in This Episode:✔️ How to build a strong family culture at home✔️ Tips for teaching kids respect, empathy, and responsibility✔️ The impact of positive parenting on child development✔️ Strategies for fostering strong parent-child relationshipsThis episode is perfect for new parents, educators, and child therapists looking for practical parenting advice to help children thrive. If you're searching for how to raise respectful children, effective parenting strategies, or family bonding tips, this is the episode for you!Rachel Poirier, M.Ed., Board Certified Behavior Analyst, is a parent coach and school consultant with expertise in Executive Functioning. Her passion for working with families was born out of her two-decades long career in education, teaching and training teachers both in the US and internationally, and her own unexpected parenting path. She works with “neurodiverse” kids: giftedness and 2e, ADHD, learning disorders, ASD, anxiety.Connect with Rachel Poirier: https://www.peartreebx.com/Download Rachel's FREE workbooks:👉"Finding Your Family's True North Through Shared Values" https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/1200906/147258094252983731/share👉"Inviting Curiosity" https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/1200906/147570292174096088/share 📌👉 Subscribe for More Parenting Tips! 🔔Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations.✅ Website: https://individualmatters.org🆇: https://x.com/DiscoverActGrow🎬 YouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmatters👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrow📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/🚨 Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/#neurodevelopment #self-improvement #learning

Are you looking for powerful strategies to nurture your child’s natural curiosity while supporting their unique learning style? Whether you're a parent, educator, or mental health professional, this video dives deep into parenting with wonder—helping children explore, question, and thrive in their own way! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0iEJ_1vh8fU 🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Podcast:✔️ How to encourage curiosity and critical thinking in children✔️ Tips for supporting neurodiverse kids (ADHD, autism, dyslexia, sensory processing challenges)✔️ Parenting strategies for fostering emotional intelligence and resilience✔️ Tools to create a stimulating, inclusive, and mindful home environment✔️ Ways to help children feel confident and capable in their learning journey👩‍👧‍👦 Perfect for:✅ Parents looking for gentle, curiosity-driven parenting techniques✅ Families navigating neurodiversity (ADHD, autism, dyslexia, sensory processing)✅ Teachers and counselors supporting children’s emotional and cognitive growthRachel Poirier, M.Ed., Board Certified Behavior Analyst, is a parent coach and school consultant with expertise in Executive Functioning. Her passion for working with families was born out of her two-decades long career in education, teaching and training teachers both in the US and internationally, and her own unexpected parenting path. She works with “neurodiverse” kids: giftedness and 2e, ADHD, learning disorders, ASD, anxiety.Connect with Rachel Poirier: https://www.peartreebx.com/Download Rachel's FREE workbooks:👉"Finding Your Family's True North Through Shared Values" https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/1200906/147258094252983731/share👉"Inviting Curiosity" https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/1200906/147570292174096088/share 📌Subscribe for more expert parenting tips!Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations.✅ Website: https://individualmatters.org🆇: https://x.com/DiscoverActGrow🎬 YouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmatters👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrow📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/🚨 Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/#neurodevelopment #self-improvement #learning

Gabriele Nicolet ("Toddler Whisperer", Parent Coach, and Speech-Language Therapist) discusses the important decision of whether to tell your child they have a diagnosis such as ADHD.Parents, teachers, mental health clinicians, speech-language pathologists, and occupational therapists will find valuable insights on how to navigate diagnoses and neurodevelopmental evaluations. We discuss the benefits of early intervention, the power of explaining ADHD to children, and the importance of promoting healthy sleep habits. Learn why allowing children to express their feelings (even saying “no”) can be beneficial for their emotional well-being. Gain practical tips for supporting your child through their diagnosis while fostering a positive, supportive environment.Watch on YouTubeGabriele is a co-founder of Raising Orchid Kids – an online, global parent education and coaching practice. She hosts The Complicated Kids Podcast, focused on such topics as child development, parenting tips, raising quirky learners, and much more. For 15 years, she owned Speech Kids, a private speech therapy practice in the DC metro area.Learn more and connect with Gabriele:Website https://www.gabrielenicolet.com/Orchid Kids https://www.raisingorchidkids.com/The Complicated Kids Podcast https://www.complicatedkids.com/❤️ Subscribe for more tips and strategies to support your child or student!Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations.✅ Website: https://individualmatters.org🆇: https://x.com/DiscoverActGrow🎬 YouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmatters👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrow📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/🚨 Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/

In this video, we explore the power of a strengths-based approach to education and how it can transform the learning experience for students. Jen Wilger of Temple Grandin School helps us discover why focusing on a child’s unique strengths, rather than their weaknesses, is key to fostering engaged, motivated, and successful learners. Whether you're a parent, teacher, school administrator, or mental health counselor, this approach can help you better support children in their academic journey and personal growth.By shifting the focus to a strengths-based model, educators and caregivers can tap into each student's natural talents and intrinsic motivation, boosting their confidence and increasing their chances of success both in school and in life. In this video, we dive deep into the benefits of this approach, offering practical insights and strategies that can be implemented immediately.Learn how to create a more positive learning environment, encourage self-confidence, and foster resilience in children, leading to improved academic performance and emotional well-being. If you're looking for strategies to enhance student engagement and promote long-term success, this video is a must-watch. Don’t miss out on practical, research-backed tips that can make a real difference in your child's education!Jen Wilger is Executive Director & Co-Founder of the Temple Grandin School in Boulder, Colorado. Connect and learn more here: https://www.templegrandinschool.org/Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IAInzniyYPg ❤️ Subscribe for more tips and strategies to support your child or student!Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations.✅ Website: https://individualmatters.org🆇: https://x.com/DiscoverActGrow🎬 YouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmatters👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrow📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/🚨 Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/

Dr. Leanna Dudley is a developmental optometrist, follow of Optometric Vision Development and Rehabilitation Association, and founder of Denver Vision Therapy.This is part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Dudley about how vision and motor skills develop in childhood and adolescence. In this episode, she explains the relationships between vision skills and dyslexia, ADHD, and autism. Listen to Part 1 here: https://rss.com/podcasts/individualmatters/1857402/Resources Recommended by Dr. Dudley· Vision Symptom Checklist – Complete this free vision symptom checklist (for children or adults) to determine whether a vision problem might be impacting you or your child. https://www.denvervt.com/vision-symptom-checklist/· OVDRA (Optometric Vision Development & Rehabilitation Association) https://www.covd.org/· Optometrists Network – A library for eyecare, vision therapy, children's vision, dry eye, contact lenses, eye conditions, neuro-optometry and more. Includes an eye doctor directory to find providers near you. https://www.optometrists.org/ Connect with Dr. Dudley and Denver Vision TherapyWebsite: https://www.denvervt.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@denvervisiontherapy5087Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denvervisiontherapy/Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations.Website: https://individualmatters.orgX: https://x.com/DiscoverActGrowYouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmattersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/

Leanna Dudley is a developmental optometrist, follow of Optometric Vision Development and Rehabilitation Association, and founder of Denver Vision Therapy. She joins the podcast to talk about the following:• What are the symptoms of vision problems in children?• How do vision and motor develop together?• What are the basic vision skills, and how are they measured?• How can you tell if a kid needs vision therapy, or needs something else?• What is vision therapy?Watch on YouTube.This is part 1 of our conversation with Dr. Dudley.To listen to Part 2, which focuses on how vision problems overlap with dyslexia, ADHD, and autism, click here: https://rss.com/podcasts/individualmatters/1863956/Resources Recommended by Dr. Dudley:• Vision Symptom Checklist – Complete this free vision symptom checklist (for children or adults) to determine whether a vision problem might be impacting you or your child. https://www.denvervt.com/vision-symptom-checklist/• OVDRA (Optometric Vision Development & Rehabilitation Association) https://www.covd.org/• Optometrists Network – A library for eyecare, vision therapy, children's vision, dry eye, contact lenses, eye conditions, neuro-optometry and more. Includes an eye doctor directory to find providers near you. https://www.optometrists.org/Connect with Dr. Dudley and Denver Vision Therapy:Website: https://www.denvervt.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@denvervisiontherapy5087Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denvervisiontherapy/Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations.Website: https://individualmatters.orgX: https://x.com/DiscoverActGrowYouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmattersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/

What is co-regulation? Why is co-regulation essential when parenting neurodivergent children? How can parents learn to co-regulate? Lianna Purjes, MSEd, MSW, LCSW, is a licensed therapist and neurodivergence coach at Coaching With Lianna. She works with adults and parents to help them manage emotions in healthy ways, get organized, and communicate their needs effectively. She holds master’s degrees in special education and clinical social work, and has almost 20 years of experience. Lianna has worked with countless clients who were on the verge of giving up because they never got the tools they actually needed to succeed. Coaching with Lianna https://coachingwithlianna.com/home Neurodivergent Emotion Mastery Blueprint (self-paced course) https://coachingwithlianna.com/emotion-mastery-blueprint Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations. Website: https://individualmatters.org X: https://x.com/DiscoverActGrow YouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmatters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/ Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/

An information-packed episode with Gabriel Nicolet – Toddler Whisperer, Parent Coach, and Speech Therapist. This is a must-watch for parents and anyone who works with kids!Gabriele is a co-founder of Raising Orchid Kids – an online, global parent education and coaching practice. She hosts The Complicated Kids Podcast, focused on such topics as child development, parenting tips, raising quirky learners, and much more. For 15 years, she owned Speech Kids, a private speech therapy practice in the DC metro area.Learn more and connect with Gabriele:Website https://www.gabrielenicolet.com/Orchid Kids https://www.raisingorchidkids.com/The Complicated Kids Podcast https://www.complicatedkids.com/Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations.Website: https://individualmatters.orgX: https://x.com/DiscoverActGrowYouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmattersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/

Author and speaker Abigail Griebelbauer shares her journey with dyslexia, how it led to writing children’s books (including “D is for Darcy Not Dyslexia”), and her passion for spreading awareness and understanding through the talks she gives. She holds a degree in Special Education/Elementary Education and has traveled extensively.Connect with Abigail:Website https://abigailgriebelbauer.com/#/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/abigail.griebelbauerYouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsjbbn1zj8Uvtr48Vq3RcDACheck out Abigail’s Books https://www.amazon.com/stores/Abigail-Griebelbauer/author/B08MB5LDVK“D is for Darcy Not Dyslexia”“A is for Anthony Not ADHD”“Winter Break at the Beach”Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations.Website: https://individualmatters.orgX: https://x.com/DiscoverActGrowYouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmattersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/

Beacon College is the first accredited college in the nation exclusively for students with learning disabilities, ADHD, and other learning differences. Its mission is to empower students to reach their full potential by providing personalized academic support, career counseling, and social skills development. Academic programs include business, humanities, social sciences, and studio arts. Students benefit from small class sizes and individualized attention, access to learning specialists, and academic coaching, tutoring, and counseling. Beacon College is committed to experiential learning, including internships, volunteer work, and study abroad programs – opportunities that help students gain practical skills and prepare for successful careers. Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XoBakwbjSa8 Melissa Packwood, M.S., Ed., is a learning specialist and adjunct instructor with Beacon College.Learn more about Beacon College:Beacon College https://www.beaconcollege.edu/Plan a Visit https://www.beaconcollege.edu/admissions-aid/plan-a-visit/College Readiness Programs https://www.beaconcollege.edu/college-readiness-programs/College Edge https://www.beaconcollege.edu/college-readiness-programs/college-edge/Summer for Success https://www.beaconcollege.edu/college-readiness-programs/summer-for-success/A World of Difference (TV program) https://awodtv.org/Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations.Website: https://individualmatters.orgX: https://x.com/DiscoverActGrowYouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmattersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/

Language-based learning disabilities (LBLDs) describe the constellation of learning challenges that impact students with ADHD, executive function problems, specific learning disorders (dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia), and visual and auditory processing problems.In his book, "Helping Your Child with Language-Based Learning Disabilities," Daniel Franklin, Ph.D., explains how and why these issues overlap, and mostly importantly, what parents and teachers can do to support these students.In this episode, Dr. Franklin shares insights about:Learning to read/write, vs. reading/writing to learnCollaboration vs. EnablingDynamic assessmentThe important of relationshipsThe homework battleWhy "Children are consistently inconsistent"And more!Dr. Franklin holds a Master’s degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education in Reading, Language, and Learning Disabilities, a PhD from UCLA in Education, and he is a Board Certified Educational Therapist. He has over 30 years of experience in education as a teacher, administrator, and consultant. He is founder and president of Los Angeles-based Franklin Educational Service, LLC, which provides a wide range of individualized school support services for students of all ages and needs.Order your copy of "Helping Your Child with Language-Based Learning Disabilities here.You can learn more about and reach Dr. Franklin here: danielfranklinphd.comIndividual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations.Website: https://individualmatters.orgX: https://x.com/DiscoverActGrowYouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmattersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/

An information-packed episode about how and why vision issues impact child development, learning, and life success. This is a must-watch for parents, optometrists, pediatricians, and teachers! Dr. Richard Graebe, OD, FCOVD, is a Behavioral and Neuro Rehabilitation Optometrist and learning expert at the Neuro-Visual Performance Institute in Versailles, Kentucky. He is one of a select group of international optometrists who have completed board certification in Vision Therapy, Pediatric Developmental Vision Care and Vision Rehabilitation with the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (FCOVD). His team offers vision therapy and neuro-rehabilitation services to patients of all ages, including struggling readers, athletes, and individuals with brain injury. Connect with Dr. Graebe and the Neuro-Visual Performance Institute: Website: https://neurovisualperformanceinstitute.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neurovisualperformanceinstitute/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurovisualperformance_/ Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations. Website: https://individualmatters.org X: https://x.com/DiscoverActGrow YouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmatters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/ Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/

Josh Guddat returns to the podcast to discuss ADHD from a teacher’s perspective. This time, he shares ideas for how parents can support ADHD learners at home, including how to use routine, timers, incentives, chunking, and self-talk.To listen to Josh’s tips for ADHD in the classroom, check out Episode 23.Josh is a middle school teacher with twenty years’ experience in the classroom. He and his wife own and operate Essentials in Learning, LLC, a tutoring and ADHD coaching business in Grand Junction, Colorado. Learn more about their services here: https://www.essentialsinlearning.com/Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations.Website: https://individualmatters.orgX: https://x.com/DiscoverActGrowYouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmattersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/

Sara Colorosa works with job seekers around the country to assess and support their work readiness, explore jobs or careers that align with their skills and interests, and coach parents and caregivers in ways to nurture school and work fitness in their children. In this episode, she discusses:· The difference between a job and a career· What it means to be work ready· How to align skills, knowledge, experience, and interests with a job· How job seekers can begin to obtain valuable experience· Tips for parents and caregivers to implement at home· The importance of developing social communication skillsSara’s company, The Engagement Catalyst, works with individuals of all ages and abilities. Virtual and phone sessions are available, as well as a free 30-minute consultation to determine goodness of fit. You can connect with Sara here: https://theengagementcatalyst.com/ Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations. Website: https://individualmatters.org X: https://x.com/DiscoverActGrow YouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmatters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/ Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/

Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) is a condition where the brain has difficulty processing and interpreting auditory information, despite normal hearing ability. This means that people with CAPD might struggle to understand and make sense of sounds, especially in complex listening environments. Dr. Megan Locke, Au.D., CCC/A, is an audiologist and executive director of Able Kids Foundation (Ft. Collins, CO), which provides CAPD evaluations to clients from all over the world. She joins the program to discuss CAPD, how it affects learning, myths and misconceptions, and what a comprehensive evaluation should include. Connect with Dr. Locke and Able Kids Foundation https://www.ablekidsfoundation.org/ Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations. Website: https://individualmatters.org X: https://x.com/DiscoverActGrow YouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmatters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/ Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/

What is neurodiversity? What are the unique gifts of, and challenges faced by, neurodiverse individuals? How are these strengths identified and leveraged? And what neurodiversity resources and connections are available in Colorado?Lea Anne Paskvalich, founder and CEO of Next Steps Consulting, joints the podcast to share key perspectives, as well as tips and strategies, based on her two decades of experience working with neurodiverse individuals and their families. She outlines specific, practical steps you can take now to better understand and support neurodiversity in yourself, or those you know or work with.Lea Anne is the visionary behind the Neurodiversity Resource Fairs, one of which will take place in Grand Junction on August 10, 2024. These are FREE in-person community events dedicated to neurodiversity and which provides resources and support for individuals of all ages who have autism, ADHD, developmental disabilities, and more. Learn more: https://www.nextstepsresourcefair.com/Connect with Lea AnneNext Steps Consulting, LLC https://www.nextstepsconsult.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nextstepsneurodiversityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextstepsneurodiversity/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lea-anne-paskvalich-85268b59/Neurodiversity Resource Fairs: https://www.nextstepsresourcefair.com/Resources mentioned by Lea Anne:Autism Society of Colorado https://www.autismcolorado.org/Parent to Parent of Colorado https://www.abilityconnectioncolorado.org/PEAK Parent Center https://www.peakparent.org/Family Voices Colorado https://www.familyvoicesco.org/Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations for children.Website: https://individualmatters.orgYouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmattersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/

There are many different types of testing available for learning-related issues. Where and why you seek testing for your child will determine who evaluates your child, which tests are administered, how results are interpreted and communicated to you, what findings and recommendations follow, and the total amount of time and costs involved in the process.In this episode, we discuss a few different types of private learning evaluations, as well as some other factors that you may want to keep in mind when choosing the most appropriate option for your child.Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations for children. Website: https://individualmatters.orgYouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmattersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/DiscoverActGrowNewsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/

Eric Gil of Strong Branch Learning describes an important resource available to Colorado K-12 students, Parents Challenge is a nonprofit organization that disrupts the legacy of educational failure by empowering parents of K-12 students with scholarships, information, training, mentoring, tools, and other resources so they can choose the education they think is best for their children. Learn more about Parents Challenge: https://parentschallenge.org/Learn more about Eric Gil , CEO, “nerd,” and founder of Strong Branch Learning, a tutoring and test prep company in Grand Junction. https://strongbranchlearning.com/ (970) 623-6517Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations for children. Website: https://individualmatters.orgYouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmattersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/DiscoverActGrow Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/

The autonomic nervous system, why we get stuck in “fight or flight” mode, and easy-to-do exercises for calming your mind and body.Dr. Andrea Jordheim is a practicing upper cervical specialist and certified functional medicine practitioner who strives to identify the cause of her patient’s disease/condition by uncovering any underlying biochemical and physiological dysfunction. She honors each patient’s unique circumstances and endeavors to restore optimal physiological function and wellbeing. Reach her at Transformation Wellness Center in Grand Junction, Colorado. https://mytransformationwellness.com/ (970) 812-5559.For more about the Xen all-in-one wellness technology discussed by Dr. Jordheim, visit https://neuvanalife.com/ and use code "transform."Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations. Dr. Katrina Katen, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist, speaker and educator, and author of "The Ownership Yard." Andrew Katen is an educator and author.Website: https://individualmatters.orgYouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmattersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/

Whether you're a parent, teacher, clinician, or medical provider, this episode is for you –especially if you know of or work with children who have (or might have) a developmental disability.Sabrina Bussard (Respite Essentials, LLC) talks about Colorado's Child Extensive Support (CES) waiver, criteria for eligibility, how to apply, the eligibility determination process, and what specific supports and services are available through the waiver. As you’re about to hear, the application process is long and rather complex. But a key takeaway is that Respite Essentials helps Western Colorado families with navigating the application process.Respite Essentials, LLC, is a small, family-owned company in Grand Junction, Colorado, that provides support services for caregivers of children who are on the CES, including homemaker services and respite care for parents, as well as community-based experiences for children. You can reach her at (970) 822-9693 or visit the Respite Essentials website (https://respiteessentials.my.canva.site/) for more information and resources.Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations. Dr. Katrina Katen, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist, speaker and educator, and author of "The Ownership Yard." Andrew Katen is an educator and author.Website: https://individualmatters.orgYouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmattersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/

What does ADHD look like in the classroom? What strategies and mindsets are most important for working with students with ADHD? What should parents keep in mind at home?Josh Guddat is a middle school teacher with twenty years’ experience in the classroom. He and his wife own and operate Essentials in Learning, a tutoring and ADHD coaching business in Grand Junction, Colorado. Learn more about their services here: https://www.essentialsinlearning.com/Next month, Essentials in Learning and Individual Matters will team up to deliver the 2024 Learning About Learning symposium for parents: Building Executive Function Skills for Successful Learning – What Can We Do as Parents? This will be held February 24 in Grand Junction. Seats are limited. Register here: https://individualmatters.org/ or https://www.eventbrite.com/e/building-executive-function-ef-skills-for-successful-learning-tickets-792564280097?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&fbclid=IwAR3a1Sv_3zPJ4vBKfRkg73UAjTQ7pk2eXm2iNoxyZqLmyLA4EWPtNOGX-28Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations. Dr. Katrina Katen, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist, speaker and educator, and author of "The Ownership Yard." Andrew Katen is an educator and author.Website: https://individualmatters.orgYouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmattersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/

The extinction burst is important to understand and recognize when attempting to set new boundaries or limits in your life. Every interpersonal relationship follows rules that have been modeled and learned over time. When you set a new boundary, and the rules suddenly change, what follows is an extinction burst - a temporary increase in the frequency and/or intensity of the old behavior. Eventually, the old behavior will change... but before things get better, they always get worse.This episode is a follow-up to Episode 9: Teaching Others How to Treat You: The Art of Boundary Setting (available at https://rss.com/podcasts/individualmatters/1071405/).Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations. Dr. Katrina Katen, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist, speaker and educator, and author of "The Ownership Yard." Andrew Katen is an educator and author.Website: https://individualmatters.orgYouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmattersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/

A presentation for caretakers: how compassion fatigue differs from burnout, the signs and risk factors, and preventions and solutions.This presentation was originally delivered at Colorado Mesa University on November 6, 2023.Presenters and Copyright 2023 Owners:Tycee Belcastro, M.A., Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Counseling With Tycee, counselingwithtycee.comDr. Katrina Katen, Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist, Individual Matters, LLC, individualmatters.org

To kick off the school year, Eric Gil explains the value of attending back-to-school night and connecting early on with school counselors. Then he lays out the rationale and process for establishing a consistent study/homework routine.Eric Gil is founder, “nerd,” and CEO of Strong Branch Learning, a tutoring and educational services provider in Grand Junction, Colorado. He is a former middle school teacher who works with students in need of individual and group tutoring, test prep, online tutoring, and after school and homeschool support.Connect with Eric:www.strongbranchlearning.com(970) [email protected] Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations. Dr. Katrina Katen, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist, speaker and educator, and author of "The Ownership Yard." Andrew Katen is an educator and author.Website: https://individualmatters.orgYouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmattersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/

Learn the first steps you should take if you suspect your child has a learning struggle. What to do when contacted by your child’s school, what mindset you need to adopt, who’s in charge of this process, how to work with the school’s educational team, basic options available to you and your student, as well as their associated pros and cons, costs, and much more. Kim Maurin (academic language therapist) focuses on four primary options available to parents: 1) Do nothing (non-intervention). 2) Request a school evaluation. 3) Seek a dyslexia/learning assessment (private sector). 4) Seek a comprehensive neurodevelopmental evaluation (private sector). Importantly, Kim makes the point that you (as the parent) "drive the bus" of your child's learning and development.Recommended resources (for letter templates, more info, and list of learning assessment providers): https://www.understood.org/ https://www.ldonline.org/ https://www.cokid.org/ http://www.peakparent.org/ Kim Maurin is an academic language therapist, Sounds in Symbols specialist, and executive function coach. She owns and manages Vector Learning, LLC, (https://kim-maurin.squarespace.com/) a company in Grand Junction, Colorado, that offers dyslexia assessments and one-on-one intervention sessions for students in preschool through sixth grade. (This episode was originally published on YouTube on July 30, 2023.)Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations. Dr. Katrina Katen, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist, speaker and educator, and author of "The Ownership Yard." Andrew Katen is an educator and author. Website: https://individualmatters.orgYouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmattersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/

A mother shares her uplifting and inspiring story about what it's like to have dyslexia, and its superpowers. (This episode was originally published on YouTube on July 2, 2023.)Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations. Dr. Katrina Katen, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist, speaker and educator, and author of "The Ownership Yard." Andrew Katen is an educator and author. Website: https://individualmatters.org YouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmatters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/

Visual functioning affects all aspects of child development: play, learning, and socializing. It involves much more than just reading letters on an eye chart. In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Fortuna describes how and why visual development matters, symptoms that parents and teachers should look for, and how dysfunction is assessed and treated by occupational therapists. Dr. Jennifer Fortuna, PhD, is an occupational therapist and assistant professor in the Occupational Therapy Program at Colorado Mesa University. She has clinical experience in pediatrics, visual-motor rehabilitation and home care. Her research interests include health literacy, visual impairment and accessibility in community settings.Fortuna has peer-reviewed publications in national and international scholarly journals. She has presented at regional, national and international conferences. Fortuna serves as the art editor at the Open Journal of Occupational Therapy (OJOT) and is an instructor and regular contributor at MedBridge Education. (This episode was originally published on YouTube on June 25, 2023.)Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations. Dr. Katrina Katen, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist, speaker and educator, and author of "The Ownership Yard." Andrew Katen is an educator and author. Website: https://individualmatters.org YouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmatters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/

Kathy Den, occupational therapist, explains how behavior, learning, and development is affected by a sensory component called "vestibular processing."What is vestibular processing, and why does it matter? What are the symptoms of vestibular delays in children? When should parents be concerned? How are vestibular problems assessed and treated? What can parents and teachers do today to support vestibular sensory development in their children?Kathy Den, OTR/L, is a graduate of Boston University Sargent College of Allied Health Professions and has over 30 years’ experience as an occupational therapist. She has worked in a variety of settings including home health with newborns, outpatient pediatric services, and schools, and she joined Individual Matters in 2019. Kathy specializes in sensory processing, learning disabilities, developmental delays, and ADHD. She is certified in Ayres Sensory Integration intervention and is a certified Clinical Specialist in Autism Spectrum Disorder.(This episode was originally published on YouTube on June 13, 2023.)Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations. Dr. Katrina Katen, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist, speaker and educator, and author of "The Ownership Yard." Andrew Katen is an educator and author.Website: https://individualmatters.orgYouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmattersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/

Matt Price is CEO of Priceless Coaching, specializing in comprehensive life assessment and personalized executive coaching services, based in Grand Junction, Colorado. Matt starts this episode by asking some hard-hitting questions that will get you thinking deeply about why you may not be reaching your potential in life. We’ll get into the meat and potatoes of fear and success, and then Matt will wrap up with specific, actionable steps you can take today to begin moving past your fears and towards the life of your dreams. Matt's recommended books: "Five Dysfunctions of a Team," by Patrick Lencioni "Think and Grow Rich," by Napoleon Hill "Leadership and Self-Deception," The Arbinger Institute Matt's recommended podcasts: "The Happiness Lab," by Dr. Laurie Santos "Revisionist History," by Malcolm Gladwell "The Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast" Check out Matt's TedTalk: https://youtu.be/sKhw-JROwcs Get in touch with Matt: Priceless Coaching, https://www.priceless-coaching.com/ (This episode was originally published on YouTube on May 21, 2023.)Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations. Dr. Katrina Katen, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist, speaker and educator, and author of "The Ownership Yard." Andrew Katen is an educator and author. Website: https://individualmatters.org YouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmatters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/

There are ten fundamentals to establishing and maintaining healthy boundaries in the classroom. Dress codes are discussed to provide context and examples for implementing these fundamentals. (This episode was originally published on YouTube on October 6, 2021.)Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations. Dr. Katrina Katen, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist, speaker and educator, and author of "The Ownership Yard." Andrew Katen is an educator and author. Website: https://individualmatters.org YouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmatters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/

Join us to explore The 5 Fundamentals to Behavior Management in the Classroom. (This episode was originally published on YouTube on August 9, 2021.)Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations. Dr. Katrina Katen, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist, speaker and educator, and author of "The Ownership Yard." Andrew Katen is an educator and author. Website: https://individualmatters.org YouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmatters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/

School is almost out and summer is on it's way! In this segment, we share five fun ideas for remembering the past year and celebrating the time off. (This episode was originally published on YouTube on May 17, 2021.)Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations. Dr. Katrina Katen, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist, speaker and educator, and author of "The Ownership Yard." Andrew Katen is an educator and author. Website: https://individualmatters.org YouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmatters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/

Setting and achieving a goal can be a powerful and life changing experience for people of all ages. In this episode, we discuss why and how to set and achieve SMART goals with your student. (This episode was originally published on YouTube on May 11, 2021.)Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations. Dr. Katrina Katen, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist, speaker and educator, and author of "The Ownership Yard." Andrew Katen is an educator and author. Website: https://individualmatters.org YouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmatters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/

Fear often manifests as anger. This segment offers perspectives for recognizing why children or students may become angry, as well as strategies for helping them work through these issues.Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations. Dr. Katrina Katen, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist, speaker and educator, and author of "The Ownership Yard." Andrew Katen is an educator and author.(This episode was originally published on YouTube on April 26, 2021.)Website: https://individualmatters.orgYouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmattersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/

Setting boundaries is fundamental to building healthy relationships. What are boundaries, who sets them, and how? This segment offers clear explanations and easy-to-follow tips for parents, educators, clinicians... and touches on some of the important concepts in Dr. Katen's book, "The Ownership Yard." (This episode was originally published on YouTube on April 13, 2021.)Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations. Dr. Katrina Katen, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist, speaker and educator, and author of "The Ownership Yard." Andrew Katen is an educator and author. Website: https://individualmatters.org YouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmatters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/ The Ownership Yard: https://www.amazon.com/Ownership-Yard-Katrina-Katen-ebook/dp/B00Q1RKOXY/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1RB9WPJK11WB3&keywords=the+ownership+yard&qid=1691694320&sprefix=the+ownership+%2Caps%2C470&sr=8-1

Ever ask your child, ”How was school?” and all you get is “I dunno” or “fine”? Parents and kids/teens both crave more meaningful discussion but are not always sure how to make it happen. In this episode, we share 5 ways to connect with your student of any age.(This episode was originally published on YouTube on March 30, 2021.)Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations. Dr. Katrina Katen, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist, speaker and educator, and author of "The Ownership Yard." Andrew Katen is an educator and author.Website: https://individualmatters.orgYouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmattersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/

How do we help students develop effective skills and strategies for self advocating? In this video, we discuss six fundamentals to this process.(This episode was originally published on YouTube on March 16, 2021.)Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations. Dr. Katrina Katen, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist, speaker and educator, and author of "The Ownership Yard." Andrew Katen is an educator and author.Website: https://individualmatters.orgYouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmattersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/

This is the final segment in a series about executive functioning (EF): our "5 R Solutions for Everyday Living." In this episode, we discuss how and why "Review and Recharge" helps build skills and strategies for EF. (This episode was originally published on YouTube on March 1, 2021.)Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations. Dr. Katrina Katen, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist, speaker and educator, and author of "The Ownership Yard." Andrew Katen is an educator and author. Website: https://individualmatters.org YouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmattersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/ Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/

This is the fifth segment in a series about executive functioning (EF): our "5 R Solutions for Everyday Living." In this episode, we discuss how and why "Rewards and Reinforcers" helps alleviate problems with EF.(This episode was originally published on YouTube on February 16, 2021.)Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations. Dr. Katrina Katen, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist, speaker and educator, and author of "The Ownership Yard." Andrew Katen is an educator and author.Website: https://individualmatters.orgYouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmattersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/

This is the fourth segment in a series about executive functioning (EF): our "5 R Solutions for Everyday Living." In this episode, we discuss how and why "Rhythm and Routine" helps alleviate problems with EF.(This episode was originally published on YouTube on February 9, 2021.)Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations. Dr. Katrina Katen, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist, speaker and educator, and author of "The Ownership Yard." Andrew Katen is an educator and author.Website: https://individualmatters.orgYouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmattersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/

This is the third segment in a series about executive functioning (EF): our "5 R Solutions for Everyday Living." In this episode, we discuss how and why "Reduce" helps alleviate problems with EF.(This episode was originally published on YouTube on February 2, 2021.)Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations. Dr. Katrina Katen, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist, speaker and educator, and author of "The Ownership Yard." Andrew Katen is an educator and author.Website: https://individualmatters.orgYouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmattersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/