Let’s Talk Learning Disabilities

Diagnostic Learning Services

With over 30 years in combined experience as diagnosticians, Laurie and Abbey dive into what they’ve learned behind the scenes in their podcast, Let’s Talk Learning Disabilities.

  1. 3d ago

    Episode 156 - Beyond the Crime, Disability and Justice Series Episode 1 - The Numbers

    Topics discussed: Episode 156 kicks off the Beyond the Crime series with a look at the numbers: roughly 38% of people in U.S. prisons report at least one disability (versus about 15% of the general population), and conditions like ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and language disorders are all over-represented in custody. Laurie and co-host Ashton stress that disability does not cause crime, and that the estimates vary widely depending on how each study defined and measured the condition.The bigger point is that these disabilities are often invisible or unidentified, so someone can seem to understand a police question, a Miranda warning, or a document they're asked to sign when they don't. Episode 2 will move from the statistics to what happens when the system misses a disability, including wrongful convictions, false confessions, and victimization. Resources & Links Show Notes and Sources: Download show notes Learn more about Diagnostic Learning: https://www.diagnostic-learning.com/ Questions, feedback, or episode ideas? letstalklearningdisabilities@gmail.com Follow Diagnostic Learning: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/diagnostic.learning LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/diagnostic-learning-services/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diaglearning/ Let's Talk Learning Disabilities is presented by Diagnostic Learning, a nationwide provider of psychoeducational evaluations for ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and other learning disabilities and learning differences.

  2. Season 6, Episode 155 Trailer

    Episode 155 - Introducing Beyond the Crime: Disability and Justice

    Topics discussed: Laurie announces a new spinoff series called "Beyond the Crime: Disability and Justice" — exploring how disabilities like ADHD, autism, intellectual disabilities, and language disorders intersect with the criminal justice system at every stage, from interrogations and confessions to competency hearings and wrongful convictions.The series isn't about excusing criminal behavior, but about asking whether the justice system is equipped to recognize disability when it matters — looking at real cases through the lens Laurie applies every day in her diagnostic work, with the first full episode launching the following week. Resources & Links Learn more about Diagnostic Learning: https://www.diagnostic-learning.com/ Questions, feedback, or episode ideas? letstalklearningdisabilities@gmail.com Follow Diagnostic Learning: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/diagnostic.learning LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/diagnostic-learning-services/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diaglearning/ Let's Talk Learning Disabilities is presented by Diagnostic Learning, a nationwide provider of psychoeducational evaluations for ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and other learning disabilities and learning differences.

    Episode 155 - Introducing Beyond the Crime: Disability and Justice

  3. Oct 4

    Episode 154 - Finding Your College Fit with Amy Kopelman

    Topics Discussed Amy Kopelman introduces Pathlitics, a platform that rates 700+ colleges on their level of learning disability and ADHD support, combining structured database research with honest firsthand reviews from current college students who learn differently.College disability services websites are vague and often overpromise, so families should start researching early, involve their student in the process, and let the level of available support guide — not follow — the college selection decision. Resources & Links Connect with Amy Kopelman: https://www.pathlitics.com/ Learn more about Diagnostic Learning: https://www.diagnostic-learning.com/ Questions, feedback, or episode ideas? letstalklearningdisabilities@gmail.com Follow Diagnostic Learning: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/diagnostic.learning LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/diagnostic-learning-services/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diaglearning/ Let's Talk Learning Disabilities is presented by Diagnostic Learning, a nationwide provider of psychoeducational evaluations for ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and other learning disabilities and learning differences.

  4. Sep 20

    Episode 153 - ADHD, Autism, and True Crime with BaconBearzz P2

    In Episode 153 of Let’s Talk Learning Disabilities, Laurie concludes her interview with Amber (BaconBearzz), a YouTube content creator known for covering true crime stories centered on scams and manipulation, by diving into the intersection of neurodivergence and the criminal justice system. They close with practical advice for parents newly navigating an autism or ADHD diagnosis: ask every question you can, lean on online communities, go into IEP meetings informed and prepared, and leave any support group that makes you feel like your struggles don't count. Resources: That's My Opinion! YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@baconbearzz Contact info for the podcast: letstalklearningdisabilities@gmail.com E-Diagnostic Learning Website: https://ediagnosticlearning.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eDiaglearning/ Twitter: @diaglearning LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/diagnostic-learning-services/ Instagram: @diaglearning

  5. Sep 6

    Episode 152 - ADHD, Autism, and True Crime with BaconBearzz P1

    In Episode 152 of Let’s Talk Learning Disabilities, Laurie interviews Amber (BaconBearzz), a YouTube content creator known for covering true crime stories centered on scams and manipulation, who opens up about her own late ADHD diagnosis -- which came only after a 2023 breakdown triggered by a cascade of family crises, including her daughter's sudden vision loss and her autistic son being found a half mile from his school. Amber shares how her undiagnosed ADHD had manifested throughout her life as anxiety, OCD-like hyper-vigilance, and an inability to finish tasks, and how her journey navigating her son Max's autism diagnosis - including IEP meetings, speech therapy, and the guilt of initially wondering if she caused his autism - actually became a mirror that helped her recognize the same patterns in herself. Resources: That's My Opinion! YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@baconbearzz Contact info for the podcast: letstalklearningdisabilities@gmail.com E-Diagnostic Learning Website: https://ediagnosticlearning.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eDiaglearning/ Twitter: @diaglearning LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/diagnostic-learning-services/ Instagram: @diaglearning

  6. Aug 23

    Episode 151 - Types of Dyslexia

    In Episode 151 of Let’s Talk Learning Disabilities, Laurie and Cara tackle one of the most common questions they receive from parents - whether there are truly different "types" of dyslexia - and work through terms like stealth dyslexia, double deficit dyslexia, phonological dyslexia, and visual/surface dyslexia to separate legitimate research-based concepts from labels that have been popularized online and in parent groups in ways that blur the line between a description and a diagnosis. Resources: Contact info for the podcast: letstalklearningdisabilities@gmail.com E-Diagnostic Learning Website: https://ediagnosticlearning.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eDiaglearning/ Twitter: @diaglearning LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/diagnostic-learning-services/ Instagram: @diaglearning

  7. Aug 2

    Episode 150 - Back To School

    In Episode 150 of Let’s Talk Learning Disabilities, Laurie shifts the focus away from typical back-to-school prep and onto a group of students that she thinks about most: the bright, well-behaved kids making good grades who are quietly struggling behind the scenes. Grades only tell you what a student produced, not what it cost them... and smart kids are especially skilled at compensating for learning disabilities like dyslexia, ADHD, or slow processing speed through strong memory, supportive parents, and sheer effort, until eventually the workload outpaces their ability to cope. Rather than watching report cards, Laurie urges parents to pay attention during the first six weeks to warning signs like excessive homework time, exhaustion, avoidance of reading, rising anxiety, and a child who is quietly losing confidence, because sometimes the most serious struggles are the ones no one else can see. Resources: Contact info for the podcast: letstalklearningdisabilities@gmail.com E-Diagnostic Learning Website: https://ediagnosticlearning.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eDiaglearning/ Twitter: @diaglearning LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/diagnostic-learning-services/ Instagram: @diaglearning

  8. Jul 12

    Episode 149 - Charlotte from We Know Campus

    In Episode 149 of Let’s Talk Learning Disabilities, Laurie speaks with Charlotte, a University of Tennessee sophomore who works for We Know Campus - a service that connects high school students with vetted, high-achieving current college students via 30-minute Zoom calls to give honest, unscripted insight into campus life, academics, social culture, disability services, and more. The service is exclusively available through partner private schools and independent educational consultants (not directly to the public), and is designed to complement - not replace - the broader college planning process. Resources: We Know Campus Website: https://weknowcampus.com Contact info for the podcast: letstalklearningdisabilities@gmail.com E-Diagnostic Learning Website: https://ediagnosticlearning.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eDiaglearning/ Twitter: @diaglearning LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/diagnostic-learning-services/ Instagram: @diaglearning

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