Pediatric genetic disorders are more common than you may think. The most prevalent genetic disorder, Down syndrome, occurs in approximately one of every 700 live births. Our topic for today, 22q deletion syndrome, is a genetic disorder that occurs in roughly one of every 1200 live births. Even in a relatively small school district, we could run into a handful of kids with 22q. While many of us aren’t experts in this area, Dr. Ed Moss definitely is. He’s worked with 22q kids for over 30 years...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. If you’ve listened to the podcast for any length of time, you know that I’m a big fan of blocking time on your schedule to work “on” the business instead of “in” the business. I’ve also talked frequently about the role of “think weeks” in my own practice development journey. But what if you don’t have the bandwidth or ability to take an entire week? Or even an entire day? Enter the “think morning.” In this episode, I’m talking through a...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. It’s not often that I get so inspired by interview content that I actually have trouble focusing on the next question or have trouble staying present, but today was one of those days! My guest, Shelli Warren, brings decades of experience to this conversation about leadership and business development, and I had to work HARD to keep myself present because she was offering so many insights that could apply to my own practice and...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. With two kids who play competitive sports, the topic of concussion is both personally and professionally relevant for me. My guest today, Dr. Josefine Combs, is here to talk through the ins and outs of concussion. We primarily approach concussion through the lens of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s “profile” model of concussion symptoms and trajectory of recovery. These are just a few topics that we cover: * Basics...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. How often have you heard the advice to start a business that solves your own problem? My guests today did exactly that. Tory Krone and Madeline Larsen are two of the co-founders from Practice Vital, a software company that specializes in creating beautiful, data-driven dashboards for mental health practices that want to track key metrics. In this episode, you’ll hear how their idea went from helping Tory build a simple dashboard for her...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Anyone else out there noticing that a few measures are getting long in the tooth (what does that even mean)? Or that you’ve settled into administering the same thing for years now? During our testing team retreat back in February, we made a couple of big changes to our battery that I thought I would share for anyone else considering these options. This is a quick and pointed episode that also serves as a mini-review of a couple...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Today’s episode tackles another question that frequently comes up in my consulting: what do I mean by SOP’s, and what are the most important SOP’s to have in your practice? If you don’t know what an SOP is, don’t worry! I’ll define it and share why they’re important. We’ll also dig into common SOP’s and how to craft even a simple version of an SOP to get you started. Cool Things Mentioned * The Testing Psychologist...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. For the past few years, I’ve been out of the conference game. COVID certainly played a role, but I admittedly just struggle with conferences. Most of them are too big, too crowded, too packed full of sessions, and honestly too theoretical, with less applied information than I would like. So much so that I created my own anti-conference, the Crafted Practice business retreat for testing folks. That said, something is calling to me this...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Compensation is a hot topic among practice owners and employees alike, yet also one of the most misunderstood. We’ve all wrestled with the question of an appropriate “split,” often basing our decision off of what our peers do, what we’ve seen in Facebook groups, or what we “feel” is the right thing to do. This episode approaches compensation using simple math, working backward from industry standards for budgeting in private...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Today, I’m summarizing three articles from the field of pediatric neuropsychology. If you have trouble keeping up on research like I do, this will hopefully provide a little glimpse into some fairly recent topics that caught my interest. These are the articles that I focus on during the episode (all are available for free at this point): * Best Practices and Methodological Strategies for Addressing Generalizability in...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. We have a special guest today, Dr. Sondra Marshall, a licensed psychologist and the U.S. National Eligibility Officer for Athletes Without Limits. Dr. Marshall is based in Bend, Oregon, and her work at PEDL is inspiring. She advocates for athletes with IDD, ASD, and Down syndrome, promoting diversity and representation in athletics. In this episode, we explore the crucial role of psychological assessment in ensuring inclusivity...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Over the next several months, I’m going to chronicle my practice’s journey as we try to move away from insurance panels. After having taken all of the major insurance panels for nearly 15 years, we’ve decided that enough is enough. The administrative burden and poor reimbursement are no longer sustainable. Listen in through the good, the bad, and the terrifying as we go through this process! Today is the fifth episode in the...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. We have to take care of many things as small business owners. One of those things is retirement planning. For better or worse, you are in charge of your own retirement once you move into private practice. And if you have employees, you’re also in charge of THEIR retirement options. Sound like a lot of pressure? Today’s guest, Courtenay Shipley, is here to demystify retirement planning for those of us in private practice. These are just...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Many of the topics I tackle on the podcast come from questions during my individual and group consulting sessions, and today is no different – I’m diving into pay rates and structure for psychometrists. For many of us, hiring a psychometrist is the first baby step into growing our practices or offloading some of the less desirable aspects of our jobs. Figuring out what to pay them is surprisingly challenging for a number of reasons....

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. My guest today, Soribel Martinez, has an inspiring story of resilience and determination. She shares her journey through childhood trauma and major health issues, and the path to building a successful group practice in Connecticut. Soribel’s approach to business development, practice management, and wealth mindset is truly inspirational! I think you’ll love her infectious energy and drive for creating a sustainable, healthy...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. My guest today, Dr. Paul Rivera, has a unique perspective on Latino mental health that comes from decades of work with communities, governments, and organizations around the world. Paul and I discuss the multi-layered experience of Latinos in the US and elsewhere, moving from high-level thoughts on Latino culture down to family dynamics and individual mental health implications, particularly for Latino men. This was a moving...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this series, I’m talking with assessment practitioners who work in unique environments or specialties. The hope is to shine a light on some of the more unorthodox and creative ways to use our assessment skills.  Each interview follows the same structure: a short exploration of the employment environment, a discussion about the pros and cons of this environment, and ideas about how to pursue that particular area of practice. My...

Maybe it’s the tax season talking, but it seems like finances are coming up more and more often in my consulting sessions these days. Specifically, people are very curious about how to allocate money in private practice. How much should I be making? How much should be profit? How much do I save for taxes? How much can I spend on testing materials? Today, I’m tackling some of those questions. Note that the vast majority of this material is drawn from the book Profit First for Therapists, by my...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Our practice is currently implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System, or EOS, as we scale. My intent is to chronicle this journey in relative real-time, providing you all with an inside look into the process. Warning: this will be messy! I hope to keep it as real as possible, and sometimes “real” means complicated and challenging. This series is admittedly more relevant for larger group practice owners, but the principles are...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Here we are at the start of yet another year. I was emailing with one of my former consulting clients the other day, and they said, “2024 is going to rock. I can feel it in my bones.” I love this mentality! Even though you can technically make changes at any point in your life or during the year, people love new years b/c of the clear demarcation of old vs. new. To that end, let’s talk about ideas for moving forward and prioritizing...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Part of my job as the visionary for our practice is to dive deep into trends that could influence our practice, generate ideas for improvement, and keep my finger on the pulse of the industry. Today, I’m sharing some of the topics that I’m thinking about for 2024. Not all of these ideas will directly impact our practice of course, but I think it’s valuable to brainstorm and identify potential areas for growth and monitoring as we...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this series, I’m talking with assessment practitioners who work in unique environments or specialties. The hope is to shine a light on some of the more unorthodox and creative ways to use our assessment skills.  Each interview follows the same structure: a short exploration of the employment environment, a discussion about the pros and cons of this environment, and ideas about how to pursue that particular area of practice. My...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this series, I’m talking with assessment practitioners who work in unique environments or specialties. The hope is to shine a light on some of the more unorthodox and creative ways to use our assessment skills.  Each interview follows the same structure: a short exploration of the employment environment, a discussion about the pros and cons of this environment, and ideas about how to pursue that particular area of practice. My...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. No-shows are such a huge pain in the ass. Even though we’re largely protected from testing appointment no-shows, intakes are another story. We’ve implemented many strategies over the years to combat no-shows, but today I’m actually diving into the literature to see what the scholars have to say about reducing no-shows (or “non-attendance” as some articles put it).  Cool Things Mentioned * The Testing Psychologist...