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Dr. Elizabeth Geringer, featured guest on LD Expert Live

August 31, 2021, Elizabeth Geringer

Dr. Elizabeth Geringer, featured guest on LD Expert Live, discussed the importance of neurodevelopmental testing and accurate diagnoses.

Video chapters...
Intro to LD Expert Live
Dr. Geringer is introduced
Dr. Geringer describes the testing that she does and what the goals are
How Does a parent know what test to do for their child?
Symptoms that make parents think their child is autistic, but they might not be.
Dyslexia symptoms vs autism
Overlapping symtoms that Dr. Geringer sees in her assessments
Bright children can struggle as well - What happens when a child has to struggle for years
in school without addressing the underlying issues
Parents who fear the diagnosis
Question: My grandson has been told he should be tested for ADHD. What do you recommend?
Question: What advice would you give families out of state when looking for a good neuropsychologist?
What is Dr. Geringer looking for when she tests? What if a parent says their child is behind in reading?
There may be auditory processing problems with children with reading issues
What does she find when parents are worried about attention and executive functioning? What does Dr. Geriiger test with these kids?
What is the difference between auditory and visual executive function problems?
A story of an 11th grader - his symptoms and how the cognitive therapy helped him
Question: Once the pediatrician has made a diagnosis, what's next?
Question: Child was diagnosed as a slow processor - what suggestions do you have?
Now that kids are back to school, what does Dr. Geringer want parents to be aware of?
If parents are looking for neurological assessment in their area, what kinds of questions should you be asking?
Final thoughts from Dr. Geringer
Dr. Geringer's contact information
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