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There are so many factors out of our control as school clinicians. But there are things we can do as a part of our fall start-up to set ourselves up for success. In this episode I cover some tips for laying the foundation of a smoother "back to school", and talk about some of the tasks school psychologists are likely to engage in, in the first quarter of the school year. 

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How is it fall already? If you are an educator or a parents who has mixed feelings about "back to school," then this quickie episode is for you! Transitions can be hard and it's okay if things feel a little bumpy at first. But we are resilient, and collectively - We got this! 

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Case studies are a great way to learn what it actually looks like to walk through the psycho-educational assessment process. In this episode, I review how a student with already diagnosed ADHD was referred to school psychology, and what questions her school team and parent were interested in answering through a psych assessment. I walk through each part of the assessment, what we learned, and some of the recommended n...

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The cliché "If you meet one person with Autism, you know one person with Autism," means that we all have different strengths and challenges and therefore we need recommendations for our own unique needs. However there are a few resources/suggestions that come up often in conversations with parents and teachers who are supporting autistic learners. In this episode I talk about 7 of those recommendations.  Enj...

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The prevalence rates of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have been on the rise throughout the past two decades. This ignites lots of debate, regarding which factors contribute to these rising rates. In this episode, we review some of the findings from the recent CDC report, as well as an article by economist Emily Oster. 

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1. CDC Report about 2022 ASD prevalence rates (published April 2025):  https://www.cdc.go...

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In this episode, we first cover some important language when discussing Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). We move on to discuss who diagnoses ASD. Then we thoroughly review the diagnostic criteria of ASD. Lastly, we share some stats such as prevalence rates and other factors that contribute to the diagnosis of Autism, as well as other disorders that commonly co-occur with ASD. We also debunk the top 3 myths about Autist...

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In the last 2 episodes,  we covered misconceptions about mental health counselling, as well as an overview of different therapeutic approaches. For today's episode, we get a bit more practical, by discussing what therapy is and why it's worth your time. We end with some tips on how to access therapy/counselling. If you've ever wondering if therapy is right for you, but aren't sure how to take the f...

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Are you interested in starting therapy but aren't sure which type of therapy is the best fit? Or maybe you're already in therapy, but didn't realize there are other therapeutic approaches besides the one your counselor is using? OR maybe you're thinking about becoming a therapist one day?! Then this episode is for you!

We cover several different therapeutic approaches, starting with counselling styl...

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In honour of the 50th episode, I'm reflecting on what it really means to celebrate mental health. So many people still carry outdated or unhelpful ideas about therapy - and those myths often keep them from getting support. In this episode, I'm clearing up the biggest misconceptions and inviting everyone - parents, teachers, friends, and you - to think differently about what counselling actually is. We cover ...

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Just a quick episode wishing you an awesome summer, in which you are kind to yourself and remember.... YOU ARE HUMAN. 

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This episode builds off of one of last week's tips for "what all teachers need to do this summer." One of the suggestions was pausing to reflect what went well this year that you want to take into next school year, and what you need to let go of. So, THIS episode is my own reflections about exactly that. Whether you're a teacher, a parent, or a school clinician, I bet some of my reflections will fe...

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This episode is for teachers and any of us working in schools (clinicians, admin, educational assistants, all y'all!) By summer break, our nervous system is tapped out.. How do we ensure summer is the proper reset that we need before we come back in the fall? In this episode I list the top 5 activities (or lack thereof) that educators need to focus on this summer. We deserve it! 

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In this interview episode, Bryan Stanton (chair of "Teaching While Queer," a not-for-profit organization) shares the importance of allyship even when it feels scary or uncomfortable. "But how can I be an ally?," you ask?! Listen as Bryan shares the importance of visual signals, asking about pronouns, checking in on queer students, creating space for queer educators, preserving accurate history (i.e...

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I've shared some of these with you before and I'll share them again and again! There are certain resources I find myself recommending over and over to families and school teams of neurodivergent learners... and for good reason. It's time to dedicate an episode to listing these top 5 resources and to talk about why I love them for our neuro-spicy kiddos!

1. Explainingbrains.com with Dr. Liz Angoff

2. Under...

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Ah the dreaded "summer slide," also known as "summer learning loss" or "academic regression". Have no fear parents! There are lots of ways we can help our kids maintain some of the skills they worked so hard to develop this school year! These 7 tips should provide you with some ideas - from creating a daily "learning routine" that works for YOUR family,  to incorporating academi...

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Did you know that school psychologists attend IEP (Individual Education Plan) Meetings with families and school teams? This episode covers what a typical day looks like for a school psychologist during testing season. I also share what my favourite IEP meeting process looks like (spoiler alert: It's not just reading a document verbatim to a parent).

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Have you ever wondered what a testing day looks like for a school psychologist? Then this episode is for you! I run through a typical testing day, and also discuss the steps that need to have been completed beforehand (weeks or days in advance) to make this day go smoothly. 

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Have you ever wondered what a school psychologist does with their time? Why does it feel like they're everywhere at once or simultaneously nowhere to be found? Hopping in and out, but flying into the building within minutes when a crisis occurs. The role of a school psych can vary widely, depending on the situation. I'm not just talking from country to country, province to province, or state to state. The ro...

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How do we give our kids the tools for identifying, expressing, and managing emotions? How do we teach our kids social skills and conflict resolution? Social-emotional learning (SEL) programs are a way we can proactively help our kids thrive in "the real world." If you're a teacher, school clinician, or homeschool parent, this episode is for you! Let's dive into  3 evidence-based SEL "programs&...