Dr. Liz Angoff returns to dive deeply into the art and structure of feedback sessions with parents. Dr. Liz emphasizes the insight that "feedback begins at intake," sharing practical strategies for preparing families throughout the evaluation process to avoid surprises during feedback meetings. We discuss common pitfalls, such as withholding diagnostic impressions until the final session, and highlight the value of continuous communication to ensure parents leave empowered and confident. Dr. Liz offers concrete advice, from using visual aids and simplifying language to effectively navigating challenging conversations when parents disagree or resist diagnostic findings. Overall, we explore how practitioners can make feedback sessions more collaborative, therapeutic, and supportive for both children and families.

Cool Things Mentioned

• The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting

• Book: "Feedback That Sticks" by Karen Postal and Kira Armstrong Link to purchase

• NeuroWild comics for visual explanations of autism and executive functioning NeuroWild on Instagram | NeuroWild on Teachers Pay Teachers

• Matt Lowry's autism-related memes Matt Lowry's website

• Dani Donovan's ADHD comics ADHDDD

• "Our Brains" collaborative workbook by Dr. Liz (Kickstarter Campaign) Explaining Brains - Our Brains

• Handout generator (AI-generated resources for explaining diagnoses) Explaining Brains Handout Generator

• Free intake and feedback session visual aids and templates provided by Dr. Liz Explaining Brains Practitioner Resources

• Dr. Stephanie Nelson episodes on the Testing Psychologist podcast

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