213 Episodes

  1. 3 skills kids with ADHD need to overcome procrastination

    Published: 10/27/2021

  2. Supporting executive functioning at home and school

    Published: 10/20/2021

  3. Literacy skills and technology: The pros and cons

    Published: 10/13/2021

  4. How to help kids become fluent readers and spellers

    Published: 10/6/2021

  5. Is texting affecting spelling and reading skills?

    Published: 9/29/2021

  6. Does your family need a new operating system? (with Kate Wendell)

    Published: 9/22/2021

  7. The problem with positive thinking

    Published: 9/15/2021

  8. Building creativity and independence through play (with Drew Vernon)

    Published: 9/8/2021

  9. De-escalation strategies for home, school, and community (with DJ Stutz)

    Published: 9/1/2021

  10. How to set boundaries and share positive feedback with your child (with DJ Stutz)

    Published: 8/25/2021

  11. 3 ways to show appreciation for your child's school

    Published: 8/18/2021

  12. How to communicate effectively with your child's teachers and therapists

    Published: 8/11/2021

  13. How to support your dyslexic child (with Nicole Holcomb)

    Published: 8/4/2021

  14. What popular TV gets wrong about autistic people

    Published: 7/28/2021

  15. A kid's perspective on resilience, work ethic, and independence

    Published: 7/21/2021

  16. How much “school” practice do kids need in the summer?

    Published: 7/14/2021

  17. Building communication skills in nonspeaking children and late talkers (with Rebecca Robbins)

    Published: 7/7/2021

  18. Am I neurotypical? I'm not sure.

    Published: 6/30/2021

  19. Talking to your partner and your kids about money

    Published: 6/23/2021

  20. Body image and media: What stories are we telling our kids? (with Dr. Kate Browne)

    Published: 6/16/2021

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On the De Facto Leaders podcast, host Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan helps pediatric therapists and educators become better leaders, so they can make a bigger impact with their services. With over 15 years of experience supporting school-age kids with diverse learning needs, Dr. Karen shares up-to-date evidence-based practices, her own experiences and guest interviews designed to help clinicians, teachers, and aspiring school leaders feel more confident in the way they serve their students and clients. She’ll cover a range of topics designed to help you support students' emotional and academic growth and set kids up for success in adulthood, including how to support language, literacy, executive functioning, and how to help IEP teams working together to support kids across the day. Whether you want to learn more effective strategies for your therapy session or classroom, be a more influential leader on your team, or find creative ways to use your skills to advance in your career, Dr. Karen has you covered.