Podcasts kids Autism & Neurodiversity 27. Tutoring to Turn Learning Challenges into Achievements with Laura Reber

27. Tutoring to Turn Learning Challenges into Achievements with Laura Reber

Published: July 2, 2021, 5:50 p.m.

In this episode, we talk with Laura, the creator of ProgressParade.com, a website that matches neurodiverse students with expert learning specialists for online special education tutoring so learning challenges can turn into life-changing achievements.

Jason and I talk a lot about the benefits of focusing on the other areas of development, not just academics, but we brought Laura on because finding good support for areas of academic weakness and figuring that piece out helps free kids up to get their social and emotional needs met.

Laura explains the problems that come up with a \u201cwait and see\u201d approach and why you want to start interventions earlier.

We talk about the important skills a good tutor helps students gain that go beyond learning specific academic content.

Laura also offers some helpful tips for practicing executive functioning skills during the summer and preparing kids for the big back-to-school transition.

What You'll Learn from this Episode:

  • Why the common advice to \u201cwait and see\u201d while well intentioned can be so harmful.
  • How learning challenges can turn into life-changing achievements.
  • What executive functioning involves.
  • Tips for practicing executive functioning skills at home.
  • What \u201csocial stories\u201d are and how to use them to help with transitions.
  • How a good tutor can help your child learn so much more than just academic content.

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