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Episode 13: Stop Guessing: Dr. Heller's Guide to Reading Evaluation Reports & Planning Interventions
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Guest: Dr. Carey Heller — Licensed Psychologist, Certified ADHD Professional, Executive Functioning Coach
Psychological evaluations can feel overwhelming—pages of scores, terms you’ve never seen, and recommendations that shape your child’s future. Where do you even start? What parts actually matter? And how do you know if something important is missing?
In this episode, Flor sits down with Dr. Carey Heller to break down evaluations in a way every parent can understand. Together, they explore how to read these reports without panic, what red flags to watch for, and how to advocate for your child with clarity and confidence.
Dr. Heller offers practical, compassionate guidance on everything from interpreting recommendations to knowing when emotional or safety concerns must be included. Whether this is your first time reviewing a psych report or you’ve been through many, this conversation brings relief, direction, and empowerment.
💡 In this episode:
- The first section parents should read (and why it makes the report easier to understand)
- What the summary and recommendations reveal about your child’s needs
- Red flags that signal an incomplete or inaccurate evaluation
- What MUST be included for safety—and why it can’t be left out
- How emotional needs, trauma, and anxiety should appear in the data
- Practical supports schools can offer for panic, overwhelm, or big feelings
- How updated testing helps with IEPs, services, and even college accommodations
- Why parent insight is essential to getting an accurate picture
If you’ve ever felt confused, intimidated, or anxious reading an evaluation, this episode will give you the confidence to understand what the report is really saying—and how to use it to advocate for your child’s growth and safety.
🎧 Listen and discover how understanding executive functioning can transform your child’s growth, and your family’s peace of mind.
Episode 10 is now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.
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