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  • EP 12: Understanding Intelligence with Dr. Russell T. Warren
    2025/06/04

    Dr. Russell T. Warne's website https://russellwarne.com/
    His books, In the Know: Debunking 35 Myths about Human Intelligence and Statistics for the Social Sciences: A General Linear Model Approach https://russellwarne.com/books/
    Want to take an online IQ test for adult that is actually well researched and scientifically validated? Or have a less biased tool to assess your employee or future employee's capacity for solving complex problems?Check out the RIOT https://www.riotiq.com/

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    54 分
  • EP 11: Understanding Psychological and Neuropsychological Assessments in Kids and Teens with Dr. Jeremy Sharp
    2025/05/21

    Dr. Jeremy Sharp, Licensed Psychologist, is Director and founder of the Colorado Center for Assessment in Fort Collins, Colorado https://www.coloradocac.com/ His popular podcast, The Testing Psychologist Podcast, includes information all about psychological/neuropsychological testing, different psychological/neuropsychological conditions (such as learning disabilities, Autism, and ADHD), and also valuable information about building a mental healthcare business https://www.thetestingpsychologist.com/ Dr. Sharp is also a Private Practice Coach https://www.thetestingpsychologist.com/consulting/ who helps other mental health professionals develop and grow their practices without sacrificing work-life balance.

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    45 分
  • EP 10 : College Options for Neurodiverse Students with Dr. Laura McKenna
    2025/05/07

    Did you know that there are now post secondary college options neurodiverse students cropping up all over the country? College is now a dream that can come true for students with Autism, LD, Executive Functioning challenges and Intellectual Disability, but planning can get overwhelming! Our guest, Dr. Laura McKenna, Transition Specialist, Consultant, and parent, and I discuss different programs, how to plan for transition, and what Laura wishes she could go back in time to tell herself as she embarked on her journey. Learn more about Laura and her upcoming book, The Autism College Connection at https://lauramckenna.com/ If you're in the DC Metro area and are seeking a transition focused psychological evaluation for your high school student, connect with Dr. Resnik and Associates at www.resnikpsychology.com or listen to my interview about Transition on The Testing Psychologist Podcast https://www.thetestingpsychologist.com/456-transition-related-resources-w-dr-rebecca-resnik/

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    48 分
  • EP 9: Protecting Kid's Mental Health, What Every Parent Should Know
    2025/04/23

    Dr. Jonathan Singer's Loyola University of Chicago Website https://news.luc.edu/stories/faculty-experts/jonathan-singer/ Here's the link to his wonderful podcast, The Social Work Podcast https://socialworkpodcast.blogspot.com/ Dr. Singer's book, Suicide in the Schools is a MUST READ for everyone who works with kids or works in a school https://www.amazon.com/Suicide-Schools-Practitioners-Intervention-School-Based/dp/0415857031 If you're looking to start an evidence based suicide risk reduction program in your school, here's a link to information about the Signs of Suicide (SOS) program https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/about-us/collaboratory/mental-and-behavioral-health/sos

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    48 分
  • EP 8: Student Athletes: Beyond the Stats
    2025/04/09

    Dr. Shreya Hessler, Licensed Psychologist, is owner of the Mindset Center in Bel Air, MD (just north of Baltimore) https://mindsetcenter.com/shreya-hessler-psy-d/ Dr. Hessler is a nationally recognized specialist in anxiety disorders, evidence based treatment, and wellness. She and her colleague, Casey Giovanazzi Kutner, founded Person Before Player, a nationwide consulting practice promoting the mental health and resilience of student athletes. Through PBP, she and Casey support schools, athletes, coaches, and parents in their shared goal of helping athletes thrive. Her book, Bianca Finds Her Bounce, is a beautiful, optomistic children's book about coping with anxiety https://www.amazon.com/Bianca-Bounce-Psy-D-Shreya-Hessler/dp/0998681148 Dr. Hessler is also a widely sought after speaker and provider of continuing education to psychologists and other healthcare providers.

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    51 分
  • EP 7: Katherine Howitt
    2025/03/26

    Katherine Howitt, Academic Coach

    Website: https://www.katherinehowitt.com/academic-consulting

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    55 分
  • Supporting Gifted and Accelerated Learners
    2025/03/19

    Join me for a deep dive into how gifted and high achieving kids learn, early signs of giftedness, characteristics of gifted learners, and specifics about what these kids need to thrive at school. I also get you up to speed on key vocabulary you'll need to know for successful advocacy. Plus, I alert you to common obstacles you're likely to encounter from people who don't grok giftedness!

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    28 分
  • EP 5: Raising Gifted Kids
    2025/03/12

    Raising gifted children comes with unique challenges and rewards, so how do we help them thrive without letting their potential become a burden?

    In this episode of the Cultivating Excellence podcast, Dr. April Foreman, Director of Technology and Innovation at the Veterans Crisis Line of the US Department of Veterans Affairs, talks about her passion for giftedness and her experiences raising gifted children. Dr. Foreman shares how being gifted impacted her own childhood and how she navigated the challenges of raising neurodiverse children, including advocating for their educational needs. She emphasizes the importance of creating environments where gifted kids can thrive academically and socially while ensuring they receive proper support. The conversation explores topics like acceleration vs. enrichment, the emotional struggles gifted children face, and the role of structure and parental guidance. Dr. Foreman encourages parents to trust their instincts, seek professional support when needed, and avoid pathologizing gifted traits unless they cause genuine distress.

    Tune in as Dr. April Foreman shares her powerful insights on parenting gifted kids, advocating for their needs, and fostering both their intellect and well-being in a world that often misunderstands them!

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    58 分