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75: Being on the Same Team with Ezra Werb (Author Series) Oct 08, 2019

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Rachel & Steph are thrilled to welcome the first member of their cohort onto their podcast, Ezra Werb. The three of them met in graduate school when they were becoming educational therapists. Ezra is the author of a new book titled “Teach for Attention”. They chat about the book and how it can be used to support the goals of classroom teachers and parents. www.teachforattention.com ezra@teachforattention.com https://www.facebook.com/TeachForAttentionBook For 25% off, use the code WERB: https://www.freespirit.com/gifted-and-special-education/teach-for-attention-ezra-werb How to connect with us: Join our FB Group Join our e-mail list Rachel’s Kapp Educational Therapy Group website Steph’s My Ed Therapist website @learnsmarterpodcast, @kappedtherapy, @myedtherapist Other episodes mentioned: Ep 63: Slow Processing Speed with Dr. Ellen Braaten (Author Series) Ep 65: Screen Time with Dr. Joe Dilley (Author Series)

74: How to Increase Reading Comprehension (Reading Series) Oct 01, 2019

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In this follow up episode, Rachel and Steph dig deeper into how to increase reading comprehension with their learners. This episode is a partner episode to episode 71 where they dig into the biggest secret of reading comprehension. In this episode, Rachel and Steph give 8 examples of how to use the strategies taught in episode 71 to your advantage. This is a meaty episode and remember what Rachel & Steph say--don’t do everything at once! Try one strategy at a time! How to connect with us: Join our FB Group Join our e-mail list Rachel’s Kapp Educational Therapy Group website Steph’s My Ed Therapist website @learnsmarterpodcast, @kappedtherapy, @myedtherapist Other episodes mentioned: Ep 71: The Secret to Increasing Reading Comprehension (Reading Series) Ep 17 Our Top 10 Reading Comprehension Strategies (Part 1) Ep 18: Our Top 10 Reading Comprehension Strategies (Part 2)

73: A Parenting Evolution with Karen (Student Success Stories) Sep 24, 2019

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In this episode of the Student Success Stories series, Steph introduces us to Karen, who is a parent in her practice, My Ed Therapist in Redondo Beach, CA. Karen shares her parenting journey, what brought her family to educational therapy, and the important foundational work that Steph and Karen’s daughter, Riley, are doing together. Karen shares what she wishes she had known earlier and what she wishes teachers knew. Families with Tourette feel so despiritely alone until they connect with others: If you would like more information about Tourette Syndrome and tic disorders visit the website of the Tourette Association of America at https://tourette.org/. There is excellent information about the diagnosis, treatment, frequently co-occurring conditions, and how to work with schools. For information about support and activities in Southern California, we encourage you to visit https://tourette.org/chapter/ca-so/. The chapter has an active FB group for both adults with Tourette, and parents of children with Tourette, hosts events throughout the year, and there is even an annual family camp. Tracy Blender 310.410.4110 blenderinsurance@gmail.com Dr. Pantea Sharifi Hannauer is a pediatric neurologist, trained at and affiliated with UCLA. Her Torrance based practice is called Pediatric Minds. How to connect with us: Join our FB Group Join our e-mail list Rachel’s Kapp Educational Therapy Group website Steph’s My Ed Therapist website @learnsmarterpodcast, @kappedtherapy, @myedtherapist Other episodes mentioned: Ep 65: Screen Time with Dr. Joe Dilley (Author Series) Ep 69: "Should I become an Educational Therapist?" (On-Air Coaching with Kylee Yates) Success Stories Ep 46: Dispelling the Stigma of Educational Therapy with Ari Sokolov Ep 48: Success Stories with Kathryn Schnabel AKA Milkshake Girl’s Mom Ep 53: Alex's Educational Therapy Journey Ep 57: How to Create Free Time while Maintaining Grades and Minimizing Anxiety with Nikki

72: P.O.P. Academy (Executive Function Series) Sep 17, 2019

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Rachel & Steph are excited to announce P.O.P. Academy. This new program is the newest launch from Kapp Educational Therapy Group and My Ed Therapist. Rachel & Steph discuss how and why this program came about and the impact that it will have on the lives of the learners in their practice. They discuss the “Sunday Night Struggle of Studenting” and how P.O.P. Academy helps mitigate family life stress. Welcome to the P.O.P.! APPLY to work for My Ed Therapist APPLY to work for Kapp Educational Therapy Group How to connect with us: Join our FB Group Join our e-mail list Rachel’s Kapp Educational Therapy Group website Steph’s My Ed Therapist website @learnsmarterpodcast, @kappedtherapy, @myedtherapist Other episodes mentioned: Ep 24: Respecting the POP Ep 70: How "Organization" Leads to Disaster Executive Functioning Series: Ep 02: How to calendar Ep 5: Executive Functioning and Why Everyone Is Talking About It. Ep: 10 ADHD AND EF Ep 16- Why Does Your Backpack Look Like That? Ep 20: The Perfect Storm: Writing & Executive Functioning Ep 21: Executive Functioning Strategies for Writing (Part 1) Ep 22: Executive Functioning Strategies for Writing (Part 2) Ep 27: How to Make Memory Work Ep 28: Motivating the Unmotivated Ep 70: How "Organization" Leads to Disaster

71: The Secret to Increasing Reading Comprehension (Reading Series) Sep 10, 2019

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Rachel & Steph dive into what they think is one of the biggest secrets to increasing reading comprehension. They chat about how to use books effectively and how to prepare in advance FOR reading. They also discuss that it is important to mitigate expectations of books that are assigned for school. Be sure to listen to episode 74 to learn more tips about increasing reading comprehension. APPLY to work for My Ed Therapist APPLY to work for Kapp Educational Therapy Group How to connect with us: Join our FB Group Join our e-mail list Rachel’s Kapp Educational Therapy Group website Steph’s My Ed Therapist website @learnsmarterpodcast, @kappedtherapy, @myedtherapist Other episodes mentioned: Ep 11: Math is a Four Letter Word Ep: 12 My Kid Isn’t Reading

70: How “Organization” Leads to Disaster (Executive Function Series) Sep 03, 2019

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Rachel & Steph discuss the terrible ways they’ve seen learners organize themselves over the years. They talk about all the easy ways they help modify systems so that learners can be successful. Rachel & Steph also go into specifics about physical systems--and why they have learners do certain things. How to connect with us: Join our FB Group Join our e-mail list Rachel’s Kapp Educational Therapy Group website Steph’s My Ed Therapist website @learnsmarterpodcast, @kappedtherapy, @myedtherapist Other episodes mentioned: Ep 16: Why Does Your Backpack Look Like That? Ep 02: How to calendar Ep 15: School Supplies Ep: 12 My Kid Isn’t Reading Ep 47: Note Taking Ep 37: How Educational Therapy Works

69: “Should I become an Educational Therapist?” (On-Air Coaching with Kylee Yates) Aug 27, 2019

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Today, Rachel & Steph coach Kylee Yates, a long-time public school teacher who is considering making a career change and expanding into educational therapy. Rachel & Steph share their pathways into the field, advise her on what to explore next, talk about licensure, and the different career options within educational therapy. How to connect with us: Join our FB Group Join our e-mail list Rachel’s Kapp Educational Therapy Group website Steph’s My Ed Therapist website @learnsmarterpodcast, @kappedtherapy, @myedtherapist Other episodes mentioned: Ep 00: Who we are and how we got here

68: Back to School Aug 20, 2019

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Today, Rachel & Steph re-share how to best prepare for going back to school. In this episode, they talk about how to prevent “academic emergencies” by properly preparing, setting achievable goals, calendaring for success, and partnering with your child’s teacher. Rachel & Steph also do a deep dive into big academic transitions (the leaps that occur from elementary school to middle school, middle school to high school, or high school to college). Be sure to scroll back and listen to Episode 15 (the companion to this episode) where Rachel & Steph reveal their secrets about school supplies. How to connect with us: Join our FB Group Join our e-mail list Rachel’s Kapp Educational Therapy Group website Steph’s My Ed Therapist website @learnsmarterpodcast, @kappedtherapy, @myedtherapist Other episodes mentioned: Ep 15: School Supplies Ep 37: How Educational Therapy Works Ep 38: How to set S.M.A.R.T. Goals Ep 02: How to calendar Ep 05: Executive Functioning and Why Everyone Is Talking About It. Ep: 10 ADHD AND EF

67: Psychiatrist Dr. Elisa Newman (Local Professionals Series) Aug 13, 2019

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Today, Rachel and Steph are fortunate to welcome Psychiatrist Dr. Elisa Newman to the podcast. We’ll let her explain her credentials but we were excited to have her come on and have this in depth conversation about medication and the emotional impact of a diagnosis. She also did a deep dive on what she has coined as “thoughtful parenting”, sharing anecdotes from her practice and her life. How to connect with Dr. Newman: https://www.semel.ucla.edu/profile/elisa-newman-md How to connect with us: Join our FB Group Join our e-mail list Rachel’s Kapp Educational Therapy Group website Steph’s My Ed Therapist website @learnsmarterpodcast, @kappedtherapy, @myedtherapist Other episodes mentioned: Ep 01: You’re Not Alone Ep 63: Slow Processing Speed with Dr. Ellen Braaten (Author Series) Ep 61: The Assessment Process with Dr. Karen Wilson (Local Professionals Series) How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & How to Listen so Kids Will Talk

66: Strategies for the Writing Process (Writing Series) Aug 06, 2019

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So many of the learners Rachel & Steph work with struggle with getting started with writing. In this episode, Rachel & Steph discuss why getting started is so hard and share many strategies that they use in their sessions with their clients. They also share some unhelpful strategies that they’ve seen learners use over the years. How to connect with us: Join our FB Group Join our e-mail list Rachel’s Kapp Educational Therapy Group website Steph’s My Ed Therapist website @learnsmarterpodcast, @kappedtherapy, @myedtherapist Other episodes mentioned: Ep: 10 ADHD AND EF Ep 20: The Perfect Storm: Writing & Executive Functioning Ep 47: Note Taking Ep 45: Word Problems Ep 55: How to Think Small to Get Big Wins with Jenny Crandall Resources: Big Book of Graphic Organizers for Elementary Big Book of Graphic Organizers for Middle and High School

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