Opportunity Gap: How to Support Kids of Color Who Learn Differently
A podcast by Understood.org, Julian Saavedra - Wednesdays
79 Episodes
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Myths about special education
Published: 10/5/2022 -
“The Opportunity Gap” Season 2
Published: 9/28/2022 -
A mom of 8 with limited resources on advocating for her son with ADHD, and feeling judged
Published: 6/9/2022 -
Bullying, shame, and parenting guilt: Reacting to real stories
Published: 5/26/2022 -
Wisdom for families from LeDerick Horne, poet with dyslexia
Published: 5/12/2022 -
Understanding your child’s behavior as communication
Published: 4/28/2022 -
How “The Talk” changes with disability and learning differences
Published: 4/14/2022 -
Why Black girls with learning disabilities need more visibility
Published: 3/31/2022 -
Early intervention and kids of color
Published: 3/17/2022 -
Teacher shortages, special education, and kids of color
Published: 3/3/2022 -
How to teach Black history to kids with learning differences and ADHD
Published: 2/17/2022 -
ADHD parenting tips from a Black clinical psychologist
Published: 2/3/2022 -
Omicron, special education, and marginalized communities
Published: 1/20/2022 -
Twice-exceptional Black and brown kids
Published: 1/6/2022 -
IEP meeting tips for undocumented families
Published: 12/16/2021 -
Is special education different in wealthy schools?
Published: 12/2/2021 -
ADHD as a “white boy problem”
Published: 11/18/2021 -
Simone Biles and why role models are hard to find
Published: 11/18/2021 -
Introducing The Opportunity Gap
Published: 11/11/2021
Kids of color who have ADHD and other common learning differences often face a double stigma. But there’s a lot that families can do to address the opportunity gap in our communities. Host Julian Saavedra is a father of two. He's also an assistant principal who has spent nearly 20 years working in public schools. Join Saavedra as he talks with parents and experts and offers tips to help you advocate for your child.