Best Lets Talk Dis Podcasts (2024)

In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey discuss alternative treatments for ADHD, particularly focusing on neurofeedback. They welcome guest Betsy Ezell, Director of Neurofeedback at Heritage Counseling and Consulting. Betsy shares her background as a licensed clinician with a passion for both therapy and science, and explains how neurofeedback therapy ca…

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#251 Holidays at Universal Orlando 18:37

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#250 Le Cellier 18:59

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Episode 104 - Rare Patient Voice with Pam Cusick 37:58

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In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey chat with Pam Cusick and discuss the challenges and strategies surrounding neurodiversity in the workplace. Pam shares insights from a recent survey conducted by Rare Patient Voice, which gathers input from neurodivergent individuals regarding their workplace experiences. Resources: Rare Patient Voice Website: http…

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#249 Hurricane Season in Walt Disney World 24:11

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Let's Talk Disability Episode 6 39:50

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Episode 6 of Let's Talk Disability is a conversation between host, Professor Jackie Carter, EDI Academic Lead for Disability, Jon Ashley, Director of Estates Support and Beth Micakovic, Executive Director of Faculty Ops (Biology, Medicine and Health) Jackie, Jon and Beth discuss the estate at the University of Manchester and the efforts that are be…

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# 248 Halloween Outside of Walt Disney World 21:24

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Episode 103 - Texas Woman's University Disability Services 31:48

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In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey welcomed Nadaya Cross, Director of Disability Services at Texas Woman's University. Nadaya shared her journey, starting as an interpreter before moving to Disability Services, where she advanced to director. She expressed her excitement about the progress in supporting students with disabilities, making the campus …

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#247 Holidays that are only celebrate at Disney Parks - Part 2 21:37

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#246 Country Bear Musical Jamboree 17:08

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Episode 102 - Educational Advocacy with Anna Popp 37:32

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In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey introduce their special guest, Anna Popp, an educator advocate from Popp Educational Services and Advocacy. Anna shares her journey into advocacy, which was shaped by her experience as a parent of children with disabilities and her career in education and nonprofit work. She emphasizes the importance of understandi…

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#245 Gaylord Palms 18:05

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#244 2024 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival 29:22

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Episode 101 - Back To School 31:42

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In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey unpack some really great thoughts on getting ready for school in the new year. They talk about reviewing your accommodation plan, and being communicative with teachers ahead of time. Laurie & Abbey also discuss what it looks like for students to advocate for their own needs as they get older and even enter college.…

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#243 Foodie Guides at Disney Parks (Part 1 - Spring and Summer ) 25:35

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Disney is known for it's food but they are blowing it out of the park with all their unique holidays and specialty foods. We are going to cover the almost 30 foodies guides and that doesn't count festivals and parties! There are so many holidays and great options, we need 3 episodes to cover the whole year. In this episode we talk about the treats …

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#242 Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party 2024 27:16

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Episode 100 - Looking Back 17:06

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In this episode, Abbey and Laurie celebrate the milestone of reaching their 100th episode of their podcast, "Let's Talk Learning Disabilities." The podcast has grown beyond their expectations, receiving positive feedback from listeners who have found it a valuable resource. They dedicate this special episode to sharing some of the impactful feedbac…

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#241 D23 - New things coming to Disney Parks and Cruises 30:29

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Walt Disney said that 'Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world. There is an incredible amount of news of rides and shows coming to the parks. Here about the new nighttime parade, Zootopia, Encanto, Cars and Indiana Jones additions coming to Walt Disney World. Disneyland will see…

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Let's Talk Disability - Episode 5 34:07

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Episode 5 of Let's Talk Disability is a conversation between host, Professor Jackie Carter, EDI Academic Lead for Disability, Professor Allan Pacey, Deputy Dean and Deputy Vice-President of FBMH and Dr Katherine Twomey, Lecturer in Language & Communicative Development and Co-Chair of the University of Manchester Neurodivergent Staff Network. Jackie…

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#240 Disney Destiny 24:21

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Hear all about this amazing new ship joining the Disney Cruise Line Fleet in November 2025. Reservations begin September 6, 2024By Lets Talk Dis

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Episode 99 - Dyscalculia, STEM Tutoring, and College Coaching with Cindy Palmer 40:02

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In this episode, Abbey and Laurie chat with Cindy Palmer from STEM Tutoring, who specializes in dyscalculia. Cindy shares her background, explaining her career shift from a high school biology teacher to a one-on-one therapist for adolescents.Resources: STEM Tutoring: https://www.tutoringstem.comBook - A Mind for Numbers by Barbara Oakley: https://…

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#239 RunDisney Races 28:45

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As referenced in the show, for anyone interested in a personalized training plan, reach out to Jeff's wife Erica at https://runfitstoked.com/By Lets Talk Dis

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#238 Disneyland Character Dining 15:39

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Episode 98 - Lively Minds Institute 26:36

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In this episode, Abbey and Laurie chat with Candace from Lively Minds Institute, who has extensive experience in education and a passion for helping students who struggle with executive function skills. Candace shares how her journey began 25 years ago, working initially on academic content like math and reading, but quickly realizing many students…

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#237 Misconceptions about WDW 30:53

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#236 The New DVC Cabins at Fort Wilderness 25:36

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As Walt said, [Disney] will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world. It's time for change and imagination again with the new Cabins at Fort Wilderness. The original cabins have been removed and new thoughtfully designed cabins have been built in their place. Officially these are 1 bedroom villas with deluxe resort benefit…

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Episode 97 - LegiLiner 22:54

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In this episode, Abbey and Laurie welcome Polly Benson from LegiLiner. Polly, an occupational therapist, explains her journey of creating LegiLiner. She started by hand-drawing lines for students with handwriting difficulties and decided to create a rolling stamp for easier line-making. After struggling to find an existing solution, she invented he…

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#235 Goodbye Genie+, Hello Lightning Lane Single and Multi Pass 21:40

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We say goodbye to an old ride reservation system and hello to a new one. Welcome Hello Lightning Lane Single and Multi Pass as of July 24, 2024. If this system seems a bit dejavu, it is! Hear what you can expect and how to make it work for you!By Lets Talk Dis

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#234 Communicore Hall and Plaza 20:00

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Let's Talk Disability - The Importance of Networks 32:19

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Episode 4 of Let's Talk Disability, hosted by Professor Jackie Carter, EDI Academic Lead for Disability, is a conversation between Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell, President and Vice Chancellor of the University of Manchester and Hamied Haroon, member of the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health and Chair of the National Association of Disabled Sta…

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Episode 96 - Touch Math 32:51

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In this episode, Laurie and Abbey welcome Dr. Sandra Elliott from Touch Math to discuss her work with dyscalculia and the Touch Math program. Dr. Elliott explains her background as a special education teacher and elaborates on Touch Math's origins in 1975, when a teacher in the Colorado Springs Public School District developed it to help students w…

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#233 Tiana's Bayou Adventure 24:56

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Sandy sits down to share her thoughts during the Tiana Bayou Adventure Preview. Hear how to ride with virtual que, Genie+ or standby as well as anticipated changes to that process in the coming months. Sandy talks about the Imagineer behind the design, working with locals from New Orleans to achieve the right feel. She'll share information on 19 ne…

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#232 Disney's New Island - Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point 27:20

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Fresh off the Inaugural Lighthouse Point Cruise, Sandy shares thoughts on this new island. She'll give some comparisons to Castaway Cay and things to think about when visiting!By Lets Talk Dis

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Episode 95 - Turning Struggles into Triumphs - Sarah Gines 23:41

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In the final episode of their parenting series, Laurie and Abbey chat with Sarah, who discusses her daughter Alyssa's struggles with math, which began in elementary school and persisted despite her excelling in other subjects. Sarah recounts how Alyssa was initially denied appropriate support and faced dismissive attitudes from teachers, which hind…

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#231 A Tribute to Richard Sherman 23:52

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In this week's Let's Talk Dis, Jeff and Sandy honor the memory of Disney Legend Richard Sherman. From his first hit song on the Mickey Mouse Club to two Worlds Fair hits with It's A Small World and It's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow. Sherman influenced many park attractions today. The legacy is so incredible in 2009 a biography "The Boys" was prod…

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#230 Dreams That Soar 24:01

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Episode 94 - Turning Struggles into Triumphs - Heather Brown 24:41

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In this episode, Laurie and Abbey continue their new series called "Turning Struggles and Triumphs: Parenting through Learning Challenges." In this next episode, Laurie has a conversation with a guest named Heather Brown, whose daughter Cambri faced learning difficulties from a young age. Heather recounts Cambri's journey, starting with observation…

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#229 The Worst Disney Advice 24:23

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Mention you are planning a Disney vacation and everyone has the "best" advice for you. They mean well and what they are recommending was a highlight for their family but will it be the same for you. Jeff and Sandy breakdown how to really figure out the best from the worst planning tips.By Lets Talk Dis

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#228 Pre-fix dining at WDW 30:51

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Episode 93 - Turning Struggles into Triumphs - Rachel Rakunas 17:22

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In this episode, Laurie and Abbey continue their new series called "Turning Struggles and Triumphs: Parenting through Learning Challenges." In this next episode, Laurie has a conversation with a guest named Rachel Rakunas, who shares her experience raising a child with learning differences. Rachel discusses her son's struggles, beginning with diffi…

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#227 Pixar Fest 17:04

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#226 Victoria & Alberts - Michelin Star Award Winner 24:24

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Episode 92 - Turning ADHD Struggles into Triumphs - Kelsey Talley 26:33

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In this episode, Laurie and Abbey continue their new series called "Turning Struggles and Triumphs: Parenting through Learning Challenges." In this next episode, Laurie has a conversation with a guest named Kelsey Talley. She shares her journey with her daughter Reagan, who recently received a diagnosis of ADHD. Drawing from her experience with her…

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#225 Unlocking all the features in My Disney Experience App 26:33

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Episode 91 - Camp Dunnabeck and Camp Kodiak: Camps for Children with Learning Disabilities 44:09

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In a bonus episode, Laurie and Abbey discuss summer camps, chatting with both Karl Oppenheimer from Camp Dunnabeck and Ilana Stoch from Camp Kodiak. They hear how both camps are excellent summer options for students with learning disabilities.Resources: Camp Dunnabeck: https://www.kildonan.org/camp-dunnabeck/Camp Kodiak: https://www.campkodiak.comL…

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#224 1900 Park Fare Reopening 25:23

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Episode 90 - Landmark School and Summer Program 25:18

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In this episode, Laurie and Abbey they take a break from their parenting series to discuss summer programs, featuring a special guest, Melody O'Neil, from Landmark School in Massachusetts. The school offers comprehensive summer programs for students entering grades 2 through 12, focusing on literacy, math, study skills, and executive function.Resou…