The Testing Psychologist Podcast

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Dr. Ben Lovett is back and talking all about his book, Testing Accommodations for Students with Disabilities. He has a stellar command of the research in this field from having done it himself and reviewed so much of it while writing the book. Here are a few things that we talked about: ... Read More

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. I get a little more real in this episode after having a less-than-positive experience at my kids’ teacher conferences recently. Being on the other side of a feedback session got me thinking about all the parents and families we sit with, and how difficult it is to hear that a child or ... Read More

Dr. Ellen Braaten, an expert in pediatric neuropsychology and an associate professor at Harvard Medical School, delves into the intricacies of processing speed in children. She shares insights from her book, *Bright Kids Who Can’t Keep Up*, highlighting its impact on learning and academic performance. The discussion emphasizes tailored educational strategies for students facing challenges related to slow processing speeds, and the importance of proper diagnosis and accommodations in school settings. Additionally, she offers valuable resources for parents and professionals to better understand this critical topic.

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Today I’m talking all about the elusive “medical necessity” guidelines and what it takes to get pre-authorization for testing services. Many insurance companies, when they ask for pre-authorization, are just looking for a concrete rationale to support the testing. The more details you can give, and the more clearly you can explain ... Read More

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Jeremy Zug knows insurance billing. In my search for a biller who really understand psych testing, he and his wife Kathryn really stood out above all the others. Today he talks with us about the nuances of insurance billing for psych/neuropsych testing. Here are just a few things we discuss: Can you ... Read More

Rachel and I have been good friends for going on 15 years now, and until today I had very little idea of what her job actually looks like. She sat down with me to talk all about what it means to be an I/O psychologist and do assessment in the corporate world. Rachel is super humble, but she’s worked with ... Read More

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. I’ve known Serena for about 15 years now, and I was so excited to have her on the podcast to talk all about specializing in bariatric evaluations. When I caught up with Serena several months ago and learned that she was doing them in private practice, I knew she’d have a highly ... Read More

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Could you sit in the same room as someone accused of murder? Determine competency of a 10-year-old child? Take a thorough history of sexually explicit crimes? This is Dr. Brenna Tindall’s life. She’s here today talking all about assessment in the criminal justice system. Here are just a few things that we ... Read More

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Guess what? All those cognitive measures you’re administering during ADHD assessments aren’t really necessary. At least from the perspective of accommodations request reviewers like Dr. Ben Lovett. Dr. Lovett talks with us today about his role as a consultant for standardized testing companies and provides his thoughts on what actually defines ADHD ... Read More

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Have you ever wondered why you’re making less money than you should be? Does this thought ever run through your mind: “I did six evals last month…where did all that money go?” Have you ever thought about closing your testing practice because it just wasn’t lucrative enough? We’ve all been there. I ... Read More