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Have you ever wondered when to pursue a psycho-educational assessment? Or maybe you want to know which types of referrals tend to get green-lit for assessments in the school system? Then this episode is for you! Listen to parts 2 and 3 to learn about "yellow light" and "red light" assessment referrals.

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Have you ever wondered what a psycho-educational assessment actually entails? Have you or your child been referred for one and you're on the fence about whether to go for it? Are you a teacher with students on the psych assessment list, and you're wondering what this whole process entails? Then this episode is for you! 

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For this week's episode, we've got something a little different. I discuss 10 lies (or myths) I used to believe when I was a brand new school psychologist. This was a fun one to record - I hope you enjoy it!

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Are you a classroom teacher supporting students with Adapted Education Plans? Are you wanting to learn more about accommodations for students with diverse learning needs? Are you a parent of a child who might benefit from these strategies as a part of their learning plan? Then this episode is for you! I recommend you listen to episode 16 (part 1) before listening to this episode (part 2). 

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Are you a classroom teacher supporting students with Adapted Education Plans? Are you wanting to learn more about accommodations for students with diverse learning needs? Are you a parent of a child who might benefit from these strategies as a part of their learning plan? Then this episode is for you! 

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Is your child a struggling reader? Do you teach students with Dyslexia? Then this episode is for you! Also, if you want more information about Dyslexia, go back and listen to episode 9: Deep Dive on Specific Learning Disorder. 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

1. Institute for Multi-Sensory Education (imse.com) 
2. Fish in A Tree (book by Linda Mullaly Hunt)
3. Aaron Slater, Illustrator (Picture Book by Andrea Beaty)
4. If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It (Picture Book by Colleen Nelson and Kathie MacIsaac)
5. See It, Dream It, Do It, (Picture Book by Colleen Nelson and Kathie MacIsaac)
6. A Walk in the Words (Picture Book by Hudson Talbott)
7. Thank you, Mr. Falker (Picture Book by Patricia Polacco)
8. Understood.org
9. DyslexiaCanada.org
10. DrLizAngoff.com
11. EquippedForReadingSuccess.com
12. ReadingRockets.org

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This episode focuses on recommendations for managing ADHD. If you want more information about what ADHD is, listen to Episode #13, entitled "Deep Dive on ADHD." If you're ready to dive into some helpful tips and resources, enjoy the current episode!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

1. The Smart But Scattered Series, by Peg Dawson and Richard Guare
3. Additude (additudemag.com)
4. Understood.org
5. The Questioneers Picture Book Series, by Andrea Beaty
6. Thriving with ADHD Workbook for Kids: 60 Fun Activities to Help Children Self-Regulate, Focus, and Succeed, by Kelli Miller
7. CADDRA.ca - The Canadian ADHD Resources Alliance
8. The "I Have ADHD Podcast," with Kristen Carder (ihaveadhd.com)
 
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This episode discusses all things Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). We talk about executive (dys)functions, the ADHD diagnostic criteria, associated characteristics, prevalence rates, and the impact of living with ADHD. Enjoy!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

1. Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (DSM - 5th ed., text rev.)
2. Dr. Liz Angoff's website (explainingbrains.com)

Research Studies mentioned in this episode:

1. Espinet SD, Graziosi G, Toplak ME, Hesson J, Minhas P. A Review of Canadian Diagnosed ADHD Prevalence and Incidence Estimates Published in the Past Decade. Brain Sci. 2022 Aug 8;12(8):1051. 

2.  Ayano G, Demelash S, Gizachew Y, Tsegay L, Alati R. The global prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children and adolescents: An umbrella review of meta-analyses. J Affect Disord. 2023 Oct 15;339:860-866. 
 
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In this episode I briefly discuss short and long term effects of burnout. Then I guide you through a quick self-care exercise. This will hopefully be helpful during a busy holiday season, but it's also something you can come back to any time of the year! A great episode for caregivers, students, and so many of you caring folks in education... a friendly reminder to hit pause and take a few minutes for yourself!

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This episode discusses co-regulation strategies that can be helpful in supporting children and young people through moments of escalation, according to the "Low Arousal" approach. Episode 11 follows naturally from episode 10, which was about the brain's alarm system (i.e., the Fight, Flight or Freeze response).  I hope by the end of these 2 episodes, we are able to reframe our understanding of "challenging behaviour." All behaviour is communication, and "challenging behaviour" is what happens when a person is in distress and they don't (yet) have other coping options. 

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