What are Neuropsychological Evaluations?

Episode 6 unpacks what neuropsychological evaluations are with our guests, Dr. Jason Fogler and Dr. Beth Jerskey. Follow us on Instagram @ReidConnectEdPodcast and Twitter @ReidConnectEdcShow notes & Transcripts: https://reidconnect.com/reid-c....onnect-ed-podcast*Pl note that different practitioners may have different opinions- this is our perspective and is intended to educate you on what may be possible. About our guests for this episode:Jason Fogler, PhDDr. Jason Fogler, M.A., Ph.D is a senior staff psychologist; Co-Director of the ADHD Program and Training Director of the LEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental & related Disabilities) Program in the Division of Developmental Medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital; and an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Psychology at Harvard Medical School. He co-leads his Division's Clinical Outcomes Workgroup to improve care for what has come to be known as "complex ADHD": Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder with one or more co-occurring conditions, including mood and anxiety disorders, learning disabilities, disruptive behavior disorders, and posttraumatic stress. He has been providing neuropsychological testing, organizational skills training, and parent guidance for children and teens with ADHD for over a decade. Please note that the views proposed in this podcast episode by Dr. Fogler are not necessarily representative of the views and policies of Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, or the Maternal Child Health Bureau. Beth Jerskey, PhDDr. Beth Jerskey is the Director of Research and Professional Development, Director of Clinical Training, and Director of Autism Spectrum Disorder Services at the Boston Child Study Center. Dr. Jerskey is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Dr. Jerskey’s research centers around ethical considerations in the field of psychology and currently she sits on the Massachusetts Autism Commission’s subcommittee for children Birth – 14 years old, is the APA Federal Advocacy Coordinator for the state of Massachusetts, and is Chair of the Rhode Island Psychological Association’s Ethics Committee. Trained in both pediatric and adult neuropsychology, Dr. Jerskey has clinical interest primarily with children ages 2-14 and she has a specialty in the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders.Please note that the views proposed in this podcast episode by Dr. Jerskey are not necessarily representative of the views and policies of Boston Child Study Center or the Alpert Medical School of Brown University.The Reid Connect-Ed Podcast is hosted by Alexis Reid and Dr. Gerald Reid, produced by Lauren Baiza, Communications and Marketing Coordinator is Colin Feheley, and original music is written and recorded by Gerald Reid.Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts