Dr. Fontanetta and Julie Skolnik discuss the 2e (twice-exceptional) label in terms of typical profile, strengths and needs, exceptionalities, academic accommodations, and parenting strategies.

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With Understanding Comes Calm Newsletter (FREE)

Gifted and Distractible

Julie's Instagram: @julieskolnick

The 2e Expert on TikTok: @julieskolnick

Julie's email: [email protected]

Embracing 2e Challenges

Parenting 2e Children

Dr. Fontanetta discusses the pros and cons of virtual reality and gaming environments/apps as well as some of the latest research regarding the efficacy for different disorders and types of devices. See below for resources related to the current episode.

Welcome to Mental Dis(Order). Putting the order in the disorder of mental health information by sifting through the chaos and clutter! Hosted by pediatric neuropsychologist, Rebecca A. Fontanetta, PsyD, ABPdN and produced by Rainbow Fish Lab. 

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Punished By Rewards by Alfie Kohn

Virtual Reality for Anxiety Disorders

Serious Games for ADHD

Serious Games for ASD

Dr. Fontanetta and Dr. Jennifer Hermes discuss the recently popular diagnosis of pathological demand avoidance. What is it? How is it even diagnosed? Why do children "avoid" demands and what does it look like? How can we best support children with such a profile? See below for resources related to the current episode.

Welcome to Mental Dis(Order). Putting the order in the disorder of mental health information by sifting through the chaos and clutter! Hosted by pediatric neuropsychologist, Rebecca A. Fontanetta, PsyD, ABPdN and produced by Rainbow Fish Lab.

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Dr. Jennifer Hermes Website

Nurturing Minds Instagram: @nurturingmindspsych

Unmasking Autism

Uniquely Human

PDA: What and who are being pathologized?

PDA: Exploring the behavioral profile

PDA in children: a systematic review

Dr. Fontanetta discusses the pros and cons of diagnostic labels as well as some of the latest research and newer models/systems of both causes and symptoms related to mental health struggles. She also provides some helpful things to consider when seeking a diagnostic evaluation or support from various professionals. See below for resources related to the current episode.

Welcome to Mental Dis(Order). Putting the order in the disorder of mental health information by sifting through the chaos and clutter! Hosted by pediatric neuropsychologist, Rebecca A. Fontanetta, PsyD, ABPdN and produced by Rainbow Fish Lab.

Instagram: @mentaldisorderpod

Facebook: Mental DisOrder Podcast

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Hello I Want to Die, Please Fix Me

Cracked

The Collapse of Parenting

Saving Normal

Integrating HiTOP into Clinical Practice

Linking RDoc and HiTOP

Contributions of the RDoc

Welcome to Mental Dis(Order). Putting the order in the disorder of mental health information by sifting through the chaos and clutter! Hosted by pediatric neuropsychologist, Rebecca A. Fontanetta, PsyD, ABPdN and produced by Rainbow Fish Lab.

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