School Psych Podcast: Parenting Tips and Teacher Strategies for Supporting Neurodiverse Learners
Welcome to the School Psych Podcast, where we are learning brains and growing hearts! This podcast is a resource for parents, caregivers, teachers and educators, school staff, administrators, or anyone interested in the psychology of learning. Episodes include a variety of formats and topics, such as deep dives on childhood ADHD, anxiety, and learning disability/disorder.
School Psych Podcast: Parenting Tips and Teacher Strategies for Supporting Neurodiverse Learners
28: How Can Psychological Assessment Empower Children and Adults?
In this interview with licensed educational psychologist Dr. Christa Cusimano, we talk about the benefit of approaching assessment through a neuropsychological lens. Spoiler alert - it can lead to better intervention. We also discuss some challenges of the public education system. We cover LOTS more topics, such as the importance of clearly communicating a diagnosis after assessment (no matter what age), our thoughts on the increase in ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) diagnosis, differences between assessing children and assessing adults, teasing apart ADHD from other mental health challenges, and the power in finding a support network after diagnosis. Special thank you to Christa, for having this conversation with me!
Links:
To find Dr. Christa Cusimano, visit https://www.drcusimano.com/
To learn more about the School Neuropsychology Institute, visit https://www.schoolneuropsych.com/
To find Dr. Liz Angoff's free resources, visit https://explainingbrains.com/
To learn more about the CAT-Q assessment tool, visit https://embrace-autism.com/cat-q/
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