The Testing Psychologist Podcast

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. What’s the number one question that comes up again and again in the testing psychologist world? That’s right: “how do I streamline report writing?” There are so many ideas and strategies out there for getting more efficient with evaluations, but it’s hard to keep track of them all! This episode is all about aggregating some of the top strategies fr...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In my ongoing quest to keep this podcast fresh, I’m trying out a new angle for a few business episodes. Our practice is currently implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System, or EOS, as we scale. My intent is to chronicle this journey in relative real-time, providing you all with an inside look into the process. Warning: this will be messy! I...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Dr. Caroline Buzanko is here for part 2 of this mini-series on differentiating ADHD from ASD. If you didn’t tune into part 1 , I’d recommend that you check it out before diving into this one. Cool Things Mentioned The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting RAADS CAT-Q SRS-2 BASC-3 SCQ Alexithymia Questionnaire Atwood’s Girls...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. You’ve heard that you need to keep a credit card on file and have a no-show policy. Maybe you’ve even considered sending clients to collections. But many of us still struggle with getting paid for our services. Why is that? For many of us, we have personal blocks or beliefs that get in the way. Today, I’m talking about some of those beliefs that ma...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. How many kids have you seen over the last few years with rule-outs of both ADHD and autism spectrum disorder? If you’re anything like our practice…hundreds. These are the two most common referral questions in our practice, yet they’re also challenging to tease apart. Dr. Caroline Buzanko returns to the podcast for part 1 in a discussion of differen...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Compensation is a big topic in my mastermind groups and consulting. Folks have tons of questions about hourly vs. salary vs. percentage ( which I’ve covered on the podcast! ), but they also have questions about how much to pay their employees or contractors. Today, I’m sharing more details about the compensation rubric that we developed and impleme...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Back in the fall, I had the privilege to take a 6-week continuing education class on assessment and treatment of intellectual disability and associated comorbidities. Dr. Jessica Robb-Mazzant presented on the intersection of intellectual disability and ADHD for the class, and I knew that this topic would be perfect for the podcast. She’s here to ch...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Our experiences give us so much information. Over the course of our lives, we will have an untold number of data points that contribute to the way we approach the world. Dr. Soren Kaplan has taken this idea, rooted in positive psychology, and crafted a construct called Experiential Intelligence. He’s here today to chat with me about all things “XQ....

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here . Over the next several months, I’m going to chronicle my practice’s journey as we try to move away from insurance panels. After having taken all of the major insurance panels for nearly 15 years, we’ve decided that enough is enough. The administrative burden and poor reimbursement are no longer sustainable. Listen in through the good, the bad, and...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. This was an interesting episode for me to tackle. I obviously advocate for folks to launch their own practices and speak frequently on the podcast about how to do that. That said, I’m a group practice owner and spend a lot of my time talking with employees about why group practice is a better choice than going out on your own. What an identity cris...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. You’re likely aware of the concept of stereotype threat and may have even listened to my previous episode with Dr. Josh Aronson , where we discussed the development of the theory. But how can we apply this theory to our assessment work? Dr. Geremy Grant is back to talk with me about stereotype threat and ways to combat it when we’re actually in fro...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Today, I’m talking through the costs of paper vs. digital administration of a testing battery. This question (and its variations) comes up frequently in the Facebook community and my consulting, with good reason. Digital administration is more convenient – that’s for sure…but is it more cost-effective? Listen in and find out. Cool Things Ment...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. It’s interview season! Such an exciting and nerve-wracking time for applicants and sites alike. Today, I’m sharing a few thoughts on how to make your interview stand out from all the rest. Many of these tips are drawn from my experience interviewing over a hundred candidates for several different positions within our practice, and some are just goo...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. That’s right, everyone – it’s time for another “best of” episode! This is the end of year SIX for the podcast. When I stop to think about it, there aren’t many things I’ve done consistently for six years. Being married, running, and owning my practice are the ones that come to mind…not even grad school took six years. At this point, I’m going...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Anyone out there in the market for a research-supported intervention program to build executive functioning skills for neurodivergent kids? I thought so. Dr. Laura Anthony is here to talk with me about the Unstuck and On Target program, an executive functioning skills curriculum that she co-developed and rolled out over the last several years. Here...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. For the next few episodes, I’m doing a Year-End Review series. This series is meant to help you look back on the last year of practice and use those insights to shape the coming year. The episodes are short and succinct because lord knows we’re all pretty strapped at this time of year. Today’s episode focuses on your growth. Were you content with y...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Both my kids and many children I’ve worked with over the years have taken the CogAt, and I’m guessing that many of you have a similar experience. Despite all of that adjacent exposure, I’ve never done a deep dive into the test and its applications. Fortunately, I’ve got Dr. Joni Lakin and Anna Houseman here to talk with me all about the CogAt and i...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. For the next few episodes, I’m doing a Year-End Review series. This series is meant to help you look back on the last year of practice and use those insights to shape the coming year. The episodes are short and succinct, because lord knows we’re all pretty strapped at this time of year. Today’s episode focuses on your schedule. Did you feel overwhe...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. For the next few episodes, I’m doing a Year-End Review series. This series is meant to help you look back on the last year of practice and use those insights to shape the coming year. The episodes are short and succinct because lord knows we’re all pretty strapped at this time of year. Today’s episode focuses on your clientele. Did you see who you...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. For the next few episodes, I’m doing a Year-End Review series. This series is meant to help you look back on the last year of practice and use those insights to shape the coming year. The episodes are short and succinct, because lord knows we’re all pretty strapped at this time of year. Today’s episode focuses on numbers. How’d you end the year in...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Dr. Anthony Bean is here to chat with me about one of my favorite topics: gaming! I was so glad to find Anthony and grab some of his time. As someone who enjoys playing video games but also wrestles with the implications of playing games for both myself and my kids, this interview was both fun and informative. Here are a few topics that we get into...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Welcome back to another happy hour episode with four of my good friends and testing psychologists! I have Dr. Chris Barnes, Dr. Stephanie Nelson, Dr. Andres Chou, and Dr. Laura Sanders back on the podcast to discuss life, practice, testing, and all things in between. Here are just a few of the random topics that we get into today: Why do we even wr...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Today, we’re tackling yet another topic that has somehow NOT made it to the podcast yet: gender-affirming assessment. Dr. addyson tucker is here to talk with me about their work with adults who are seeking gender-affirming surgery. Addyson and I have a wide-ranging conversation that touches on several aspects of philosophy and practice, including…...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. There are any number of reasons for growing from a solo practice to a group practice. In fact, when I consult with practice owners, this is one of the top questions that we discuss: “Should I hire and grow?” The answer, of course, is “it depends.” When folks talk about growing a group practice, I always ask about their “why.” The “why” could be inc...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Dr. Jennifer Puig and Dr. Lisa Drozdick are here to talk with me about the foundational aspects of memory. Jennifer and Lisa are a fantastic duo for this episode because they’re able to cover memory across the lifespan. We talk about many aspects of memory, including… Basics of memory: what is it and how does it develop? The overlap of memory and e...