This week on the Spot Family podcast, we get together with Danielle Copplin to learn more about educational and developmental psychology. In our conversation with Danielle, we discuss her role in diagnosing neurodevelopmental disorders like dyslexia, dysgraphia and ADHD, to name a few. We delve into how a formal diagnosis can help families seek out and access the support they need and why parents shouldn’t be nervous about taking their child to see a developmental or educational psychologist. We also discuss how speech pathologists and developmental and educational psychologists can work in tandem to diagnose and treat children. Join us today for an informative and inspiring conversation on lifelong learning, the joy that comes from helping families and so much more!

 

In today’s episode, we’ll cover:

• Educational psychology and how it differs from traditional psychology
• Danielle’s role in diagnosing neurodevelopmental disorders like dyslexia or dysgraphia
• Some of the tests that Danielle uses to diagnose or treat learning disabilities
• How speech pathologists and educational and developmental psychologists can work in tandem to treat and diagnose children with learning disabilities
• Some of the disorders that Danielle can diagnose as an educational and developmental psychologist, like autism spectrum disorder and ADHD
• Why a formal diagnosis is important for families to seek and access support
• How a diagnosis can potentially help families with funding and financial support
• And so much more!

 

Links mentioned in today’s episode:

Danielle Copplin

The Cerebral Palsy League

Life Without Barriers

NDIS

SPELD

Scope Psychology Services Australia

Scope Psychology Services Australia on Facebook

Scope Psychology Services Australia on Instagram

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