Tag: ADHD

  • 509. “That” NYT Article on ADHD: Challenging Our Beliefs

    509. “That” NYT Article on ADHD: Challenging Our Beliefs

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    In this episode, I dig into the widely discussed New York Times Magazine article, “Have We Been Thinking About ADHD All Wrong?”—and more specifically, I zoom in on one particularly compelling component: the fluctuating nature of ADHD symptoms over time.

    This idea—that ADHD is not a fixed trait but something that ebbs and flows with age and environment—is grounded in research from the MTA study and recent work by Dr. Margaret Sibley. I explore how her findings challenge our assumptions about stability, diagnosis, and treatment, and I share practical takeaways for clinicians, especially those of us doing ADHD evaluations.

    If you’ve ever struggled to reconcile inconsistent ADHD data across settings or over time, this episode is for you. We talk about environmental demand, age-related changes, what “remission” actually means, and why our clinical models need to be more flexible. I also provide concrete recommendations for clinical psychologists to rethink assessment, feedback, and follow-up care based on this evolving understanding of ADHD.

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    About Dr. Jeremy Sharp

    I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and have grown to over 20 clinicians. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents.

    As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids.

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  • 348. Differentiating ADHD & ASD, Part 2 w/ Dr. Caroline Buzanko

    348. Differentiating ADHD & ASD, Part 2 w/ Dr. Caroline Buzanko

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    Dr. Caroline Buzanko is here for part 2 of this mini-series on differentiating ADHD from ASD. If you didn’t tune into part 1, I’d recommend that you check it out before diving into this one.

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    About Dr. Caroline Buzanko

    Dr. Caroline Buzanko is a Psychologist. Mother. International Speaker. Yoda of anxiety. ADHD Superhero. And Changer of Lives. With over twenty years working with children, teens, and their families, her focus is on developing long-term success and maximizing their resilience. She also trains other mental health professionals and educators to optimize their effectiveness conducting psychological assessments and working with children and teens.

    Get in touch:

    Website: https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-caroline-buzanko/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrCarolineBuzanko/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.carolinebuzanko/
    Overpowering Emotions Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/overpowering-emotions-podcast-helping-children-and/id1618828819

    About Dr. Jeremy Sharp

    I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and have grown to over 20 clinicians. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents.

    As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids.

    Ready to grow your testing services? Click below to schedule a complimentary 30-minute pre-consulting call!

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  • 346. Differentiating ADHD & Autism, Part 1 w/ Dr. Caroline Buzanko

    346. Differentiating ADHD & Autism, Part 1 w/ Dr. Caroline Buzanko

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    How many kids have you seen over the last few years with rule-outs of both ADHD and autism spectrum disorder? If you’re anything like our practice…hundreds. These are the two most common referral questions in our practice, yet they’re also challenging to tease apart. Dr. Caroline Buzanko returns to the podcast for part 1 in a discussion of differentiating ADHD & ASD. In this first part, we discuss:

    • Why it’s important for clinicians to tease these apart
    • Neuroanatomical similarities and differences between the two
    • The overlap and differentiation of “Part A” ASD symptoms from ADHD symptoms

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    • Caroline’s previous episodes (one & two) on parental perceptions of the evaluation

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    The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s!

    I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health!

    About Dr. Caroline Buzanko

    Dr. Caroline Buzanko is a Psychologist. Mother. International Speaker. Yoda of anxiety. ADHD Superhero. And Changer of Lives. With over twenty years working with children, teens, and their families, her focus is on developing long-term success and maximizing their resilience. She also trains other mental health professionals and educators to optimize their effectiveness conducting psychological assessments and working with children and teens.

    Get in touch:

    Website: https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-caroline-buzanko/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrCarolineBuzanko/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.carolinebuzanko/
    Overpowering Emotions Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/overpowering-emotions-podcast-helping-children-and/id1618828819

    About Dr. Jeremy Sharp

    I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and have grown to over 20 clinicians. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents.

    As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids.

    Ready to grow your testing services? Click below to schedule a complimentary 30-minute pre-consulting call!

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  • 344: ADHD & ID w/ Dr. Jessica Robb Mazzant

    344: ADHD & ID w/ Dr. Jessica Robb Mazzant

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    Back in the fall, I had the privilege to take a 6-week continuing education class on assessment and treatment of intellectual disability and associated comorbidities. Dr. Jessica Robb-Mazzant presented on the intersection of intellectual disability and ADHD for the class, and I knew that this topic would be perfect for the podcast. She’s here to chat with me about the overlap of these diagnoses, as well as recommended assessment methods. Here are a few topics that we touch on:

    • Prevalence of ID and ADHD
    • Diagnostic overshadowing and misattribution of symptoms
    • Medication response when ADHD is present along with ID
    • Variations in assessment when ADHD is a consideration, along with Jessica’s preferred batteries

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    I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health!

    About Dr. Jessica Robb Mazzant

    Dr. Robb Mazzant is a Clinical Psychologist whose area of expertise is in the assessment and treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). She is a remote Associate Teaching Professor for Florida International University, and the Assistant Director for the Professional Counseling Psychology program at FIU. She lives in Colorado and also works for Oliver Behavioral Consultants in Thornton, CO.

    Get in touch:

    FIU email: jrobb@fiu.edu
    OBC email: jmazzant@oliver-bc.com

    About Dr. Jeremy Sharp

    I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and grew to include 12 licensed clinicians, three clinicians in training, and a full administrative staff. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents.

    As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado, with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids.

    Ready to grow your testing services? Click below to schedule a complimentary 30-minute pre-consulting call!

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  • 301. ADHD Series: Non-Medication Treatment Options

    301. ADHD Series: Non-Medication Treatment Options

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    Welcome back to the final episode in the ADHD series. Today, I’m discussing non-medication treatment options for ADHD. If your practice is anything like mine, you get a lot of questions from parents and others who want alternatives to medication. I’ll go over some of the most well-supported options in addition to options that aren’t as well-supported.

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    About Dr. Jeremy Sharp

    I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and have grown to over 30 clinicians. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents.

    As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids.

    Ready to grow your testing services? Click below to schedule a complimentary 30-minute pre-consulting call!

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  • 299. ADHD Series: Myths & Medication

    299. ADHD Series: Myths & Medication

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    Welcome back to another episode in the ADHD series. Today’s episode is all about medication and the myths surrounding it. Over the years, there have been many misconceptions about ADHD medication, and many individuals remain hesitant to try medication in spite of good research support. 

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    The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s!

    I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health!

    About Dr. Jeremy Sharp

    I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and have grown to over 30 clinicians. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents.

    As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids.

    Ready to grow your testing services? Click below to schedule a complimentary 30-minute pre-consulting call!

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  • 297. ADHD Series: ADHD & Related Health Concerns

    297. ADHD Series: ADHD & Related Health Concerns

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    Welcome back to another episode in the ADHD series. As we near the end of the series, I’m going to continue talking about the impact of ADHD on folks’ lives. Today, we’re chatting about ADHD and related health issues. I talked about sleep in a prior episode, but I’ll dive into the overlap between ADHD and health concerns like obesity, diabetes, asthma, and many others.

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    I am honored to partner with PAR to bring you featured items from their catalog! Listen to each episode for specific product recommendations and links. Learn more at www.parinc.com.

    The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s!

    I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health!

    About Dr. Jeremy Sharp

    I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and have grown to over 30 clinicians. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents.

    As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids.

    Ready to grow your testing services? Click below to schedule a complimentary 30-minute pre-consulting call!

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  • 295. ADHD Series: Lifestyle Risks

    295. ADHD Series: Lifestyle Risks

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    In this continued ADHD series, I’m summarizing the research on lifestyle risks associated with ADHD. As before, most of the data here is coming from the recent mega-meta-analysis from the World Federation of ADHD consensus statement.

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    I am honored to partner with PAR to bring you featured items from their catalog! Listen to each episode for specific product recommendations and links. Learn more at www.parinc.com.

    The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s!

    I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health!

    About Dr. Jeremy Sharp

    I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and have grown to over 30 clinicians. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents.

    As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids.

    Ready to grow your testing services? Click below to schedule a complimentary 30-minute pre-consulting call!

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  • 293. ADHD Series: The Role of Sleep & Diet in ADHD

    293. ADHD Series: The Role of Sleep & Diet in ADHD

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    In this continued ADHD series, I’m summarizing the research on the impact of sleep and diet on ADHD. As before, most of the data here is coming from the recent mega-meta-analysis from the World Federation of ADHD consensus statement. Here are just a few points that I touch on:

    • The relationship between sleep and ADHD
    • Sleep issues in adults with ADHD
    • What supplements are actually “worth it”
    • Differences in diet for individuals with and without ADHD

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    I am honored to partner with PAR to bring you featured items from their catalog! Listen to each episode for specific product recommendations and links. Learn more at www.parinc.com.

    The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s!

    I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health!

    About Dr. Jeremy Sharp

    I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and have grown to over 30 clinicians. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents.

    As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids.

    Ready to grow your testing services? Click below to schedule a complimentary 30-minute pre-consulting call!

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  • 291. Is ADHD “Caused” by Modern Society?

    291. Is ADHD “Caused” by Modern Society?

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    With books like Stolen Focus & Dopamine Detox, it makes sense to ask whether modern society is increasing the prevalence of ADHD. There are many layers to this question, so I tackle a few of the key points, including:

    • ADHD & neurodiversity
    • Is ADHD a new diagnosis?
    • What constitutes pathology?
    • Technology’s impact on ADHD symptoms

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    I am honored to partner with PAR to bring you featured items from their catalog! Listen to each episode for specific product recommendations and links. Learn more at www.parinc.com.

    The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s!

    I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health!

    About Dr. Jeremy Sharp

    I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and have grown to over 30 clinicians. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents.

    As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids.

    Ready to grow your testing services? Click below to schedule a complimentary 30-minute pre-consulting call!

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