Episode 326: The Evolution of Assessment: It's More Than Just a Score

"Masking isn’t intuitive social fluency; it’s high-level pattern recognition and problem-solving."

Autism, Education, Executive Functioning, Neurodiversity, AssessmentDave MorrisJuly 29, 2026Dr. Jeremy Sharp, The Testing Psychologist Podcast, Colorado Center for Assessment, Pattern Recognition Processing, Cognitive Fatigue, Subclinical Autistic Traits, Intensity and Exclusivity of Interests, Social Fluency Masking

Episode 275: Understanding Yourself: A Process for Finding the Person Inside

When a child gets a diagnosis of a neurodivergence, how do we help them understand what it means?

ADHD, Anxiety, Assessment, Autism, Counseling, Neurodiversity, Parenting, Self-AdvocacyDave MorrisJune 12, 2025neurodiversity, self-understanding, self-care, self-advocacy, assessment, parenting, counseling

Episode 270: Is It PDA? Demand Avoidance in the Context of Autism

When a child avoids even the simplest requests, it can look like defiance - but sometimes, it’s something deeper.

Assessment, Autism, Counseling, Education, Emotional Regulation, Parenting, PDA, Oppositional Defiant, TestingDave MorrisMay 8, 2025PDA, Pathological Demand Avoidance, autism, education, parenting, diagnosis, assessment

Episode 251: Moving From Traditional to Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy

Traditional therapy models often position clinicians as the experts, but what happens when this dynamic overlooks the lived experiences of neurodivergent clients?

Autism, Counseling, Diversity, Neurodiversity, AssessmentDave MorrisDecember 12, 2024mental health, therapy, clinical psychology, neurodiversity

Episode 246: Challenging What We Know About Autism and PDA

Donna Henderson has some thoughts about autism, PDA, and more.

Assessment, Autism, Counseling, Education, Executive Functioning, Neurodiversity, PDA, ParentingDave MorrisOctober 17, 2024PDA, autism, neurodiversity, counseling

Episode 245: What Neurodivergent People Need to Know About Joining the Military

Joining the military with a diagnosis of ADHD or autism requires meeting specific criteria.

ADHD, Autism, Assessment, Anxiety, Counseling, Neurodiversity, ParentingDave MorrisOctober 10, 2024army, military, adhd, clinical psychology, neurodiversity, masking

Episode 241: Advocating for Neurodivergent Kids at School

Navigating the special education system can be a daunting task for parents of neurodivergent and twice-exceptional children.

2e, Assessment, Education, Gifted, IQ, Neurodiversity, TestingDave MorrisSeptember 12, 2024IEP, twice-exceptional, 2e, gifted, special education, diagnosis, 504 plan

Episode 230: Measuring Thinking Rather Than Knowledge with Dr. Jack Naglieri (pt 2)

Equitable assessment in education is more than just a goal, it's a necessity.

2e, Assessment, Education, Gifted, Neurodiversity, TestingDave MorrisJune 21, 2024intelligence, testing, assessment, mental health assessment, gifted

Episode 229: Measuring Thinking Rather Than Knowledge with Dr. Jack Naglieri (pt 1)

Equitable assessment in education is more than just a goal, it's a necessity.

Assessment, Education, Executive Functioning, Gifted, Neurodiversity, TestingDave MorrisJune 20, 2024intelligence, testing, assessment, mental health assessment, gifted

Episode 226: Autism + ADHD = AuDHD

Have you ever heard the term AuDHD? Unless you're really into the online neurodiversity community, it might be new to you.

2e, ADHD, Assessment, Autism, Education, Emotional Regulation, Gifted, Neurodiversity, PDADave MorrisMay 23, 2024autism, adhd, audhd, education, gifted, 2e

Episode 216: Challenging What We Know About Autism and PDA

Donna Henderson has some thoughts about autism, PDA, and more.

Assessment, Autism, Counseling, Education, Executive Functioning, Neurodiversity, PDA, ParentingDave MorrisMarch 14, 2024PDA, autism, neurodiversity, counseling

Episode 212: Challenging the Status Quo in the Classroom and Beyond

There is value in struggle for students, and in self-reflection for educators.

Education, Neurodiversity, Parenting, AssessmentDave MorrisFebruary 15, 2024education, assessment, self-advocacy

Episode 209: Ask Me Anything #7 with Emily Kircher-Morris

It’s another chance to ask your questions in our Facebook group and hear the answers from Emily.

2e, ADHD, Assessment, Bullying, Counseling, Education, Emotional Regulation, Gifted, IQ, Neurodiversity, Parenting, TestingDave MorrisJanuary 25, 2024ask me anything

Episode 201: Myths, Barriers, and Supports for Twice-Exceptionality

The author of Gifted and Distractible joins us for a chat.

2e, Assessment, EducationDave MorrisNovember 30, 2023gifted, neurodiversity, twice-exceptional, 2e

Episode 197: Exceptional Minds - Understanding and Nurturing Profoundly Gifted Children

What does it mean to be profoundly gifted, and how can we help people who fit this profile?

Acceleration, 2e, Assessment, Creativity, Education, Gifted, IQ, Neurodiversity, ParentingDave MorrisNovember 3, 2023gifted, neurodiversity, education, parenting

Episode 164: The Quintessential Book on Parenting Gifted Kids

It was originally published in 2007, but we’ve learned a lot since then.

2e, Assessment, Counseling, Gifted, Neurodiversity, ParentingDave MorrisMarch 23, 2023gifted, parenting

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