School Psych Podcast: Parenting Tips and Teacher Strategies for Supporting Diverse Learners
Welcome to the School Psych Podcast, where we are learning brains and growing hearts! This podcast is a resource for parents, caregivers, teachers and educators, school staff, administrators, or anyone interested in the psychology of learning. Episodes include a variety of formats and topics, such as deep dives on childhood ADHD, anxiety, and learning disability/disorder.
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 33 minutes
- Episodes
- 58
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
18: Ten Lies I Believed as a Beginner School Psychologist
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 …
17: Accommodations and Adaptations Part 2 of 2
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 pare…
16: Accommodations and Adaptations Part 1 of 2
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 pare…
15: Ten Tips for Supporting a Struggling Reader
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:…
14: How to Manage ADHD
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 …
13: Deep Dive on ADHD
This episode discusses all things Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). We talk about executive (dys)functions, the ADHD diagnostic criteria, associated characteristics, prev…
12: Self-Care for the Carer
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 seaso…
11: Managing Challenging Behaviour through Co-Regulation
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. Episo…
10: Fight, Flight, and Freeze in the Brain
This episode discusses the brain's alarm system - the Fight, Flight, and Freeze response. We also cover what's going on in the brain when we've "flipped our lid." This is a great episod…
9: Deep Dive on Specific Learning Disorder
This episode discusses the similarities and differences between Specific Learning Disorder (SLD) and Intellectual Disability (ID). I also differentiate between SLD and the other terms …
8: Deep Dive on Intellectual Disability
This episode discusses the diagnostic criteria, prevalence, and causes of Intellectual Disability (ID). I also cover common misconceptions about individuals living with ID. Lastly I dis…
7: What are Neurodevelopmental Disorders?
In this episode, I explain the classification of Neurodevelopmental Disorders, as well as provide a brief overview of the disorders that fall under this category. Enjoy!
If you have any …
6: What Does an SLP Actually Do?
In this interview with a Speech-Language Pathologist, we discuss all the areas of the "Communication Pie" that an SLP can help with. Spoiler alert - it's not just lisps and stuttering!…
5: Deep Dive on Anxiety
This episode talks about what anxiety is, including a description about the different types. Lastly I discuss both proactive and reactive strategies for managing anxiety. Enjoy!
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4: How Do You Access A School Psych?
This episode describes how to access a school psychologist, whether you are a parent or a teacher. Enjoy!
If you have any questions or topics you want me to cover, please email me at sch…
3: What Can a School Psych Help With?
This episode describes the areas of functioning that a school psychologist can help with. Enjoy!
If you have any questions or topics you want me to cover, please email me at schoolpsyc…
2: What Does a School Psych Actually Do?
This episode describes what a school psychologist is NOT, and then dives in to what we actually do. Enjoy!
If you have any questions or topics you want me to cover, please email me at …
Intro to the School Psych Podcast
Welcome to the School Psych Podcast! This episode features a brief introduction of who I am, why I started the show, and what you can expect in future episodes.