S4E22: Navigating Neuropsych Evaluations - A Personal Journey
From Word Blindness: Dyslexia Exposed by Brent Sopel & Juliet Hahn
March 5, 2026 · 34 min · Season 4 · Episode 22
About this episode
Brent and Juliet discuss neuropsych evaluations and the challenges faced by those with learning differences in traditional education.
In this conversation, Brent and Juliet discuss the complexities of neuropsych evaluations, the challenges of traditional education for those with learning differences, and the importance of understanding and advocating for oneself and others. They share personal experiences and insights on how labels can provide clarity and how to navigate the educational system to better support children with learning challenges. Chapters 00:00 Navigating Neuropsych Evaluations 02:56 Understanding Learning Differences 05:51 The Impact of Traditional Education 08:58 The Importance of Self-Understanding 12:05 The Role of Labels in Education 15:01 Advocating for Change in Schools 18:05 Personal Experiences with Learning Challenges 20:50 Finding Strengths in Learning Differences 23:55 The Journey of Self-Discovery 27:07 Softening the Impact of Learning Differences
People in this episode
Hosts: Brent Sopel, Juliet Hahn
Topics covered
- neuropsych evaluations
- learning differences
- traditional education
- self-advocacy
- educational system
- personal experiences
- self-discovery
Keywords
- neuropsych evaluations
- learning differences
- traditional education
- self-advocacy
- educational support
- personal experiences
- labels in education
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