492. More Than Tutoring w/ Stephanie Tsapakis from LDExpert

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Today, I’m here with Stephanie Tsapakis to talk about her journey in education, particularly focusing on her work with LDExpert, a company dedicated to providing specialized tutoring for students with learning differences. We discuss the importance of qualified tutors, the certification process for intervention programs, and the current state of dyslexia intervention research. Stephanie emphasizes the significance of building relationships with students and adopting neurodivergent affirming practices in education. Additionally, we explore how LDExpert’s business practices are designed to support neurodivergent families, making the process of finding and scheduling tutoring services more accessible and user-friendly. We also delve into the metrics for tracking student progress, the length and frequency of treatment, and the costs associated with these services.  As usual, there’s a ton of great info to take away from this conversation, especially if you work with kids and have trouble finding qualified reading interventionists! Cool Things Mentioned The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting Wilson Reading Program – Learn More Barton Reading & Spelling System – Learn More Take Flight (Scottish Rite Program) – Learn More International Dyslexia Association (IDA) – Visit Website TutorBird (Tutoring Management Software) – Visit Website Featured Resources I am honored to partner with two AMAZING companies to help improve your testing practice! PAR is a long time supporter of the Testing Psychologist podcast, and I will continue to bring you featured items from their catalog! Listen to each episode for specific product recommendations and links. Learn more at www.parinc.com. TherapyNotes is the leading EHR system for mental health practitioners. I’ve used TherapyNotes for over 10 years, and it just keeps getting better. Use this link and the promo code “testing” to get two free months and try it for yourself! www.therapynotes.com/testing The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s! I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health! About Stephanie Tsapakis Stephanie is the CEO & Founder of LD Expert, a company that specializes in online reading intervention and academic tutoring for students with learning disabilities. LD Expert partners with neuropsychologists nationwide to build referrals. Get in Touch Website: www.ldexpert.org Phone: 210-866-5174 Email: [email protected] Instagram: @ld_expert Facebook: The LD Expert About Dr. Jeremy Sharp I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and have grown to over 20 clinicians. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents. As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids. Ready to grow your testing services? Click below to schedule a complimentary 30-minute pre-consulting call! Schedule Your Call