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In this episode of The Writing Glitch, Cheri Dotterer speaks with Kirk Lunde, a special education tutor and former pediatric respiratory therapist. They explore the often-overlooked connection between air quality, sensory processing, and learning challenges, particularly focusing on math and writing difficulties in children. Kirk shares his journey from healthcare to education and offers practical strategies to support neurodivergent students in overcoming anxiety and improving academic performance. Tune in for insights on how environmental factors and sensory tools can impact students' abilities to focus and succeed.***************************************************************************DisabilityLabs.com sponsors this video podcast. We are committed to IMPACT the journey of 200K teachers (3M students) by 2030 so they can reignite their passion for teaching.*****************************************************************************RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODEKirk’s Tutoring https://www.instagram.com/kirks_tutoring/Tier 1 Interventionshttps://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops****************************************************************************TIMESTAMPS1:20 The Intersection of Writing and Mathematics4:59 The Impact of Air Quality on Learning11:33 Addressing the Struggles Students Face in Math and Writing14:16 The Importance of Conceptual Understanding in Math15:51 Effective Strategies for Teaching Math20:35 The Role of Sensory Processing in Learning29:30 The Importance of Fidgets and Sensory Breaks33:35 The Value of Movement and Breathing****************************************************************************BOOKSHandwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Br...*****************************************************************************SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-writing-glitch/id1641728130?uo=4SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5rU9kLxjkqJE5GbyCycrHEAMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/894b3ab2-3b1c-4a97-af60-b1f2589d271fYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWritingGlitchPodcast*****************************************************************************MISSIONDotterer Educational Consulting, a Therapy Services, LLC company: To provide professional development to improve writing skills through efficient lesson planning for regular education classrooms.************************************************************************WORK WITH US:Self Study Dysgraphia Course: Dotterer Dysgraphia Method: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/dotterer-dysgraphia-method*************************************************************************Other ways to connect with Cheri Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridott...FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1...IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/X: https://twitter.com/CheriDottererTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheridotterer ***********************************************************************QUESTIONWhat is your biggest struggle in ...
