Supporting Your Neurodivergent Child at School and Home

Send us Fan Mail Is your child a struggling reader? Do you teach students with Dyslexia? Then this episode is for you! Also, if you want more information about Dyslexia, go back and listen to episode 9: Deep Dive on Specific Learning Disorder.  Resources mentioned in this episode: 1. Institute for Multi-Sensory Education (imse.com)  2. Fish in A Tree (book by Linda Mullaly Hunt) 3. Aaron Slater, I...

Send us Fan Mail This episode focuses on recommendations for managing ADHD. If you want more information about what ADHD is, listen to Episode #13, entitled "Deep Dive on ADHD." If you're ready to dive into some helpful tips and resources, enjoy the current episode! Resources mentioned in this episode: 1. The Smart But Scattered Series, by Peg Dawson and Richard Guare 3. Additude (a...

Send us Fan Mail This episode discusses all things Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). We talk about executive (dys)functions, the ADHD diagnostic criteria, associated characteristics, prevalence rates, and the impact of living with ADHD. Enjoy! Resources mentioned in this episode: 1. Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (DSM - 5th ed., text rev.) 2. Dr. Liz Angoff&ap...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I briefly discuss short and long term effects of burnout. Then I guide you through a quick self-care exercise. This will hopefully be helpful during a busy holiday season, but it's also something you can come back to any time of the year! A great episode for caregivers, students, and so many of you caring folks in education... a friendly reminder to hit pause...

Send us Fan Mail This episode discusses co-regulation strategies that can be helpful in supporting children and young people through moments of escalation, according to the "Low Arousal" approach. Episode 11 follows naturally from episode 10, which was about the brain's alarm system (i.e., the Fight, Flight or Freeze response).  I hope by the end of these 2 episodes, we are able to...

Send us Fan Mail This episode discusses the brain's alarm system - the Fight, Flight, and Freeze response. We also cover what's going on in the brain when we've "flipped our lid." This is a great episode to learn about your own brain, but also to build some language and visuals for how to teach children about their own Fight, Flight, and Freeze responses. Lastly, we talk a...

Send us Fan Mail This episode discusses the similarities and differences between Specific Learning Disorder (SLD) and Intellectual Disability (ID).  I also differentiate between SLD and the other terms you may have heard (e.g., Learning Disability, Dyslexia, etc). Then I dive into the diagnostic criteria, prevalence, prognostic factors, and functional consequences of living with SLD. Lastly and mo...

Send us Fan Mail This episode discusses the diagnostic criteria, prevalence, and causes of Intellectual Disability (ID). I also cover common misconceptions about individuals living with ID. Lastly I discuss how we program for students with ID in schools and support them and their families in the community. Enjoy! If you have any  questions or topics you want me to cover, please email me at schoolp...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I explain the classification of Neurodevelopmental Disorders, as well as provide a brief overview of the disorders that fall under this category. Enjoy! If you have any questions or topics you want me to cover, please email me at schoolpsychpodcast@gmail.com  If you like the podcast or find it helpful, please rate and review so others can find this resource. Thank...

Send us Fan Mail In this interview with a Speech-Language Pathologist,  we discuss all the areas of the "Communication Pie" that an SLP can help with. Spoiler alert - it's not just lisps and stuttering! Tia and I talk about everything from speech therapy to supporting students with unique communication needs, to encouraging language development in young children. Thank you Tia Coult...

Send us Fan Mail This episode talks about what anxiety is, including a description about the different types.  Lastly I discuss both proactive and reactive strategies for managing anxiety. Enjoy! Resources mentioned in this episode:   1. "What to do when you worry too much: A kid's guide to overcoming anxiety," by Dawn Huebner, and 2. The MindUP Curriculum If you have any questions...

Send us Fan Mail This episode describes how to access a school psychologist, whether you are a parent or a teacher. Enjoy! If you have any questions or topics you want me to cover, please email me at schoolpsychpodcast@gmail.com  If you like the podcast or find it helpful, please rate and review so others will have an easier time finding this resource. Thank-you! - Ivanna Support the show

Send us Fan Mail This episode describes the areas of functioning that a school psychologist can help with.  Enjoy!  If you have any questions or topics you want me to cover, please email me at schoolpsychpodcast@gmail.com  If you like the podcast or find it helpful, please rate and review so others will have an easier time finding this resource. Thank-you! - Ivanna Support the show

Send us Fan Mail This episode describes what a school psychologist is NOT,  and then dives in to what we actually do. Enjoy!  If you have any questions or topics you want me to cover, please email me at schoolpsychpodcast@gmail.com  If you like the podcast or find it helpful, please rate and review so others will have an easier time finding this resource. Thank-you! - Ivanna Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the School Psych Podcast! This episode features a brief introduction of who I am, why I started the show, and what you can expect in future episodes.  Support the show