Episodes: 267
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 1k-10k
Gender skew: Unknown
Location: USA
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Dr. Karen Wilson - Pediatric neuropsychologist who provides science-based guidance on ADHD, dyslexia, autism, executive functioning, learning differences, and youth mental health.
Ashley Harding - Summer Rest, Educational Equity, Executive Functioning, Student Independence, Learning Differences, And Balanced Academic Support.
Ep. 266: The Myth of the Resilient Child: When "Pushing Through" Becomes Harmful
August 18, 2026
This week, Dr. Karen Wilson is touching upon resilience and how our definition of it can sometimes be part of the problem. She challenges the idea that resilience means pushing through stress, staying quiet, or succeeding no matter the emotional cost. After all, a child who appears to be thriving on the outside may actually be running on empty. After a recent conversation with a parent, Dr. Wilson felt inspired to explain why good grades, athletic success, and responsible behavior don't alway...
Ep. 265: Back-to-School Anxiety in Neurodivergent Kids: Why the Transition Is So Hard and How to Help
August 04, 2026
Transitioning back to school after summer vacation can be challenging for many children, especially those who are neurodivergent. Continuing the Summer Solo Series, Dr. Karen Wilson shares seven practical, actionable strategies to help make the transition smoother. Dr. Wilson explains why even children who are genuinely excited to return to school may still experience significant anxiety. Changes in routine, increased cognitive and sensory demands, unfamiliar environments, and shifting social...
Ep. 264: What an Assessment Can and Cannot Tell You
July 21, 2026
Dr. Karen Wilson continues the Summer Solo Series to address assessments and how they can be informative yet also have their fair share of shortcomings. They can be life-changing but are often misunderstood, and Dr. Wilson unpacks what psychological and educational evaluations can actually tell us, where their limitations lie, and why they should be viewed as tools for understanding rather than crystal balls that predict a child's future. Dr. Wilson explores why so many mental health and neur...
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