Dr. Fontanetta and Neuropsychologist Dr. Karen Wilson discuss the barriers to assessment and care for families of color as well as the specific needs and ways to support marginalized populations within the mental health domain. Welcome to Mental Dis(Order). Putting the order in the disorder of mental health information by sifting through the chaos and clutter! Hosted by pediatric neuropsychologist, Rebecca A. Fontanetta, PsyD, ABPdN and produced by Rainbow Fish Lab. Dr. Fontanetta's Ins...

Dr. Fontanetta and ADHD advocate Matt Raekelboom discuss rejection sensitivity dysphoria, emotional dysregulation in ADHD, gender differences, and more. Welcome to Mental Dis(Order). Putting the order in the disorder of mental health information by sifting through the chaos and clutter! Hosted by pediatric neuropsychologist, Rebecca A. Fontanetta, PsyD, ABPdN and produced by Rainbow Fish Lab. Dr. Fontanetta's Instagram: @the_neuropsychlopedia Mental (Dis)Order Pod Instagram: @mentaldiso...

Dr. Fontanetta and Attorney Melissa Gagne discuss special education laws, advocacy, and common questions/concerns parents have asked. Welcome to Mental Dis(Order). Putting the order in the disorder of mental health information by sifting through the chaos and clutter! Hosted by pediatric neuropsychologist, Rebecca A. Fontanetta, PsyD, ABPdN and produced by Rainbow Fish Lab. Dr. Fontanetta's Instagram: @the_neuropsychlopedia Mental (Dis)Order Pod Instagram: @mentaldisorderpod TikTok: @th...

Dr. Fontanetta and Dr. Karina Cañadas (Teach Me Doc) discuss PANS and PANDAS- what are they- how are they diagnosed- what do we know about treatment- and how can we support these children? Welcome to Mental Dis(Order). Putting the order in the disorder of mental health information by sifting through the chaos and clutter! Hosted by pediatric neuropsychologist, Rebecca A. Fontanetta, PsyD, ABPdN and produced by Rainbow Fish Lab. Instagram: @mentaldisorderpod Facebook: Mental DisOrd...

Dr. Fontanetta and Rebecca Prolman discuss the troubled teen experience and how the "industry" failed so many. Welcome to Mental Dis(Order). Putting the order in the disorder of mental health information by sifting through the chaos and clutter! Hosted by pediatric neuropsychologist, Rebecca A. Fontanetta, PsyD, ABPdN and produced by Rainbow Fish Lab. Instagram: @mentaldisorderpod Facebook: Mental DisOrder Podcast TikTok: @pedsneuromama ----------------Resources for this episode -...

Dr. Fontanetta and Dr. Wendy Hunter (The Pediatrician Next Door) discuss the relationships, facts, and myths associated with Autism including vaccines, Tylenol, genetics, and other factors as well as current safety of vaccine administration. Welcome to Mental Dis(Order). Putting the order in the disorder of mental health information by sifting through the chaos and clutter! Hosted by pediatric neuropsychologist, Rebecca A. Fontanetta, PsyD, ABPdN and produced by Rainbow Fish Lab. ...

Dr. Fontanetta and Rob Gorski (The Autism Dad) discuss the joys, differences, and challenges of parenting a child with special needs. Welcome to Mental Dis(Order). Putting the order in the disorder of mental health information by sifting through the chaos and clutter! Hosted by pediatric neuropsychologist, Rebecca A. Fontanetta, PsyD, ABPdN and produced by Rainbow Fish Lab. Instagram: @mentaldisorderpod Facebook: Mental DisOrder Podcast TikTok: @pedsneuromama ----------------Resources f...

Dr. Fontanetta and Dr. Trish Leigh discuss porn use and addiction in the present day as well as advice and interventions for children and teens. Welcome to Mental Dis(Order). Putting the order in the disorder of mental health information by sifting through the chaos and clutter! Hosted by pediatric neuropsychologist, Rebecca A. Fontanetta, PsyD, ABPdN and produced by Rainbow Fish Lab. Instagram: @mentaldisorderpod Facebook: Mental DisOrder Podcast Substack: mentaldisorderpod.substack.co...

Dr. Fontanetta and Connor Howe discuss the complexities of adoption, associated diagnosis, trauma, misinformation, and the lived experience. Welcome to Mental Dis(Order). Putting the order in the disorder of mental health information by sifting through the chaos and clutter! Hosted by pediatric neuropsychologist, Rebecca A. Fontanetta, PsyD, ABPdN and produced by Rainbow Fish Lab. Instagram: @mentaldisorderpod Facebook: Mental DisOrder Podcast Substack: mentaldisorderpod.substack.com --...

Dr. Fontanetta and Erin Vanek discuss all things giftedness including whether you should tell your child they are gifted, what parenting styles are best, and when to consider outplacement for school. Welcome to Mental Dis(Order). Putting the order in the disorder of mental health information by sifting through the chaos and clutter! Hosted by pediatric neuropsychologist, Rebecca A. Fontanetta, PsyD, ABPdN and produced by Rainbow Fish Lab. Instagram: @mentaldisorderpod Facebook: Mental D...

Dr. Fontanetta and Rebecca Warner discuss the efficacy of vision therapy, dyslexic fonts, and specialized glasses for dyslexia as well as Rebecca's advocacy work. Welcome to Mental Dis(Order). Putting the order in the disorder of mental health information by sifting through the chaos and clutter! Hosted by pediatric neuropsychologist, Rebecca A. Fontanetta, PsyD, ABPdN and produced by Rainbow Fish Lab. Instagram: @mentaldisorderpod Facebook: Mental DisOrder Podcast Substack: mentaldisor...

Dr. Fontanetta and Dr. Jonathan Stea discuss the implications of social media on mental health. We talk TikTok trends, influencers, pseudoscience, social contagion, and self-diagnosis. Welcome to Mental Dis(Order). Putting the order in the disorder of mental health information by sifting through the chaos and clutter! Hosted by pediatric neuropsychologist, Rebecca A. Fontanetta, PsyD, ABPdN and produced by Rainbow Fish Lab. Instagram: @mentaldisorderpod Facebook: Mental DisOrder Podcast...

Welcome to Mental Dis(Order). Putting the order in the disorder of mental health information by sifting through the chaos and clutter! Hosted by pediatric neuropsychologist, Rebecca A. Fontanetta, PsyD, ABPdN and produced by Rainbow Fish Lab. Dr. Fontanetta and Megg Thompson discuss the applied behavior analysis (ABA) debate in the context of autistic voices and recent research. Instagram: @mentaldisorderpod Facebook: Mental DisOrder Podcast Substack: mentaldisorderpod.substack.com ----------...

Welcome to Mental Dis(Order). Putting the order in the disorder of mental health information by sifting through the chaos and clutter! Hosted by pediatric neuropsychologist, Rebecca A. Fontanetta, PsyD, ABPdN and produced by Rainbow Fish Lab. Dr. Fontanetta and Dr. Pryce discuss the complicated decisions within mandated reporting and child welfare as is pertains to psychological assessment, treatment, and ethical/moral codes. Instagram: @mentaldisorderpod Facebook: Mental DisOrder Podcast Sub...

Welcome to Mental Dis(Order). Putting the order in the disorder of mental health information by sifting through the chaos and clutter! Hosted by pediatric neuropsychologist, Rebecca A. Fontanetta, PsyD, ABPdN and produced by Rainbow Fish Lab. Dr. Fontanetta discusses the 2e (twice-exceptional) label in terms of typical profile, strengths and needs, exceptionalities, academic accommodations, and parenting strategies. Instagram: @mentaldisorderpod Facebook: Mental DisOrder Podcast Substack: men...

Welcome to Mental Dis(Order). Putting the order in the disorder of mental health information by sifting through the chaos and clutter! Hosted by pediatric neuropsychologist, Rebecca A. Fontanetta, PsyD, ABPdN and produced by Rainbow Fish Lab. Dr. Fontanetta discusses the pros and cons of virtual reality and gaming environments/apps as well as some of the latest research regarding the efficacy for different disorders and types of devices. See below for resources related to the current episode....

Dr. Fontanetta and Dr. Jennifer Hermes discuss the recently popular diagnosis of pathological demand avoidance. What is it? How is it even diagnosed? Why do children "avoid" demands and what does it look like? How can we best support children with such a profile? See below for resources related to the current episode. Welcome to Mental Dis(Order). Putting the order in the disorder of mental health information by sifting through the chaos and clutter! Hosted by pediatric neuropsychologist, Reb...

Welcome to Mental Dis(Order). Putting the order in the disorder of mental health information by sifting through the chaos and clutter! Hosted by pediatric neuropsychologist, Rebecca A. Fontanetta, PsyD, ABPdN and produced by Rainbow Fish Lab. Dr. Fontanetta discuss the pros and cons of diagnostic labels as well as some of the latest research and newer models/systems of both causes and symptoms related to mental health struggles. She also provides some helpful things to consider when seeking a...

Welcome to Mental Dis(Order). Putting the order in the disorder of mental health information by sifting through the chaos and clutter! Hosted by pediatric neuropsychologist, Rebecca A. Fontanetta, PsyD, ABPdN and produced by Rainbow Fish Lab. Instagram: @mentaldisorderpod Facebook: Mental DisOrder Podcast Substack: mentaldisorderpod.substack.com