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Articles on ADHD, autism, mental health, sport and performance psychology, and psychological testing from Walker Psychological Services.
When to Refer a Client for Psychological Testing, and How to Talk About It
The signs it's time to refer, and how to talk with clients about the referral.
Read article →DiagnosisADHD, Autism, Trauma, or Mood? When Symptoms Overlap
Why the same struggles show up in different conditions, and the clues that tell them apart.
Read article →For parentsHow to Talk to Your Child About Psychological Testing
What to say by age, how to explain testing for mood or behavior, and how to talk about results.
Read article →DiagnosisWhat TikTok Gets Right (and Wrong) About Mental Health and Diagnosis
Why self-recognition matters, where short videos fall short, and how testing leads to the right treatment.
Read article →For providersUsing AI in Private Practice: A Practical Guide for Therapists
Where AI saves time, how to protect client privacy, and where it doesn't belong.
Read article →Sport & PerformancePerformance Psychology or Therapy? How to Tell What You're Working With
Where mental skills work ends and mental health care begins, and why it is often both.
Read article →Sport & PerformanceSports Psychology for Teen and Youth Athletes: A Parent's Guide
Signs your athlete could benefit, what sessions look like, and how parents can help.
Read article →Sport & PerformanceAnxiety in Athletes: Performance Nerves or Something More?
How to tell pre-game nerves from performance anxiety or an anxiety disorder, and what helps each.
Read article →Sport & PerformanceCan You See a Sports Psychologist Online?
How online sessions work for athletes, teens, and professionals, and seeing a psychologist across state lines.
Read article →Sport & PerformancePsychological Safety: How High-Performing Teams and Organizations Are Built
For coaches, leaders, and directors: why safe teams perform better, and why safety doesn't mean coddling.
Read article →TestingHow to Prepare for a Psychological Evaluation
What to bring, what to expect, and how to prepare your child.
Read article →TestingWhat Is a Psychoeducational Evaluation?
What it measures, school vs. private evaluations, and cost.
Read article →ADHDADD vs. ADHD: What's the Difference?
Why the name changed, the three presentations of ADHD, and how diagnosis works.
Read article →AutismAutism in Adulthood: Recognizing the Signs and Getting Diagnosed
Why so many adults were missed as kids, and what an adult evaluation looks like.
Read article →CostHow Much Does ADHD Testing Cost in Colorado?
What's included, what drives the price, and how insurance can help.
Read article →InsuranceDoes Insurance Cover Psychological Testing? How to Check Your Benefits
When testing is covered, what usually isn't, and the questions to ask your insurer.
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