The Testing Psychologist Podcast   /     TTP #19: Dr. Aimee Yermish– Assessment with Gifted and Twice Exceptional Individuals

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As a gifted kid who went to MIT at 16, Dr. Aimee Yermish definitely “gets it.” She coupled her lifetime of personal experience with a doctorate in psychology to build a highly successful practice working primarily with gifted and twice exceptional individuals. Here are just a few things I learned while talking to Aimee: Giftedness can be viewed as a cultural competence ...Read MoreThe postTTP #19: Dr. Aimee Yermish – Assessment with Gifted and Twice Exceptional Individuals appeared first onThe Testing Psychologist.

Summary

As a gifted kid who went to MIT at 16, Dr. Aimee Yermish definitely “gets it.” She coupled her lifetime of personal experience with a doctorate in psychology to build a highly successful practice working primarily with gifted and twice exceptional individuals. Here are just a few things I learned while talking to Aimee:

* Giftedness can be viewed as a cultural competence
* Gifted kids often have gifted parents who need longer feedback sessions to understand the testing results
* Smart psychologists have to do their own work around being smart, or it will come out as countertransference

Cool Things Mentioned in This Episode

* Aimee’s website: www.davincilearning.com, blog, & dissertation
* Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted
* National Association for Gifted Children
* Davidson Institute
* www.hoagiesgifted.org
* Misdiagnosis and dual diagnosis of gifted individuals

About Dr. Aimee Yermish
Aimee Yermish, PsyD is a clinical psychologist and educational therapist practicing in Stow, Massachusetts. She provides consultation, therapy, and assessment for clients who manifest giftedness or multiple exceptionality. Drawing on her analytical background as a scientist and practical background as a teacher, she focuses on building self-understanding, self-regulation, and range of choice in life. Her book on executive functioning coaching for smart people, “If You’re So Smart,” is in progress with Great Potential Press. You can reach Aimee at aimee@davincilearning.org. 
About Dr. Jeremy Sharp
Jeremy Sharp, PhD is a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that he founded in 2009 and has grown to include five other clinicians. He earned his undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting his Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, Jeremy specializes in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents.
As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, Dr. Sharp provides private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. Jeremy lives in Fort Collins, Colorado with his 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!

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As a gifted kid who went to MIT at 16, Dr. Aimee Yermish definitely “gets it.” She coupled her lifetime of personal experience with a doctorate in psychology to build a highly successful practice working primarily with gifted and twice exceptional indi...
Duration
1:30:57
Publishing date
2017-05-08 12:37
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Contributors
  Dr. Jeremy Sharp: Licensed Psychologist& Private Practice Consultant
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As a gifted kid who went to MIT at 16, Dr. Aimee Yermish definitely “gets it.” She coupled her lifetime of personal experience with a doctorate in psychology to build a highly successful practice working primarily with gifted and twice exceptional individuals. Here are just a few things I learned while talking to Aimee:

  • Giftedness can be viewed as a cultural competence
  • Gifted kids often have gifted parents who need longer feedback sessions to understand the testing results
  • Smart psychologists have to do their own work around being smart, or it will come out as countertransference

Cool Things Mentioned in This Episode

About Dr. Aimee Yermish

Aimee Yermish, PsyD is a clinical psychologist and educational therapist practicing in Stow, Massachusetts. She provides consultation, therapy, and assessment for clients who manifest giftedness or multiple exceptionality. Drawing on her analytical background as a scientist and practical background as a teacher, she focuses on building self-understanding, self-regulation, and range of choice in life. Her book on executive functioning coaching for smart people, “If You’re So Smart,” is in progress with Great Potential Press. You can reach Aimee at aimee@davincilearning.org. 

About Dr. Jeremy Sharp

Jeremy Sharp, PhD is a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that he founded in 2009 and has grown to include five other clinicians. He earned his undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting his Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, Jeremy specializes in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents.

As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, Dr. Sharp provides private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. Jeremy lives in Fort Collins, Colorado with his 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!

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