Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 62: Forensic Psychology, ADHD & Dyslexia with Amy Jayne Needham

Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. I am joined by my guest, Amy Jayne Needham. We take a look at training as a forensic psychologist. We also explore Amy’s own journey with ADHD and dyslexia… and rodents! We hope you find it useful. I’d of course love any feedback you might have!

The Highlights:

• 00:28: Welcome and intro
• 01:56: Amy’s background
• 03:12: What is forensic psychology?
• 04:53: The overlap between forensic and clinical
• 07:07: Forensic Training
• 08:09: Registering with the HCPC
• 11:26: Work to do until qualifying
• 12:20: Applying for qualified roles
• 13:31: The pay increase!
• 14:10: The timing for applications
• 17:57: The structure of training
• 18:18: Amy & ADHD
• 19:39: Females & ADHD
• 20:47: ADHD & Dyslexia
• 24:07: ADHD medication
• 28:18: the thoughts have slowed down
• 29:09: Marianne and ADHD traits!
• 30:01: Ways to curb impulsivity and distractibility
• 31:57: Distractibility and attention span in work
• 33:00: the importance of biscuits
• 34:31: openness about neurodiversity
• 37:33: ADHD when bored
• 38:01: How to explore diagnosis
• 41:41: Connecting with Amy
• 41:53: Summary, connecting with Marianne and leaving reviews

Links:

 Connect with Amy https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-jayne-n-a1483b7b/

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 Grab your copy of the new book: The Aspiring Psychologist Collective: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97

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 Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the upcoming Aspiring Psychologist Book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent

 To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0

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