The Neuropsychlopedia Podcast

Rebecca A. Fontanetta, PsyD, ABPdN
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Hosted by Board-Certified Pediatric Neuropsychologist, Rebecca A. Fontanetta, PsyD, ABPDN, The Neuropsychlopedia Podcast aims to provide clarity and direction for anyone who seeks answers and information related to neuropsychological assessment, interventions, and general well-being. This podcast is intended to be a collaborative approach to understanding, questioning, and learning, rather than a purely didactic experience. The Neuropsychlopedia (theneuropsychlopedia.com) is an educational platform created for all parents and providers, but especially those of neurodivergent children. Dr. F provides trustworthy and accessible information, grounded in science, in addition to real-world insight. We replace confusion and misinformation with clarity, connection, support, and hope.

  1. 12/23/2025

    Episode 20: Stimulating Facts about Stimulants!

    Dr. Fontanetta and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Maria Ingalla discuss the complexities and safety profiles of common stimulants and what parents should know when considering medication for their 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.  Dr. Fontanetta's Instagram: @the_neuropsychlopedia Mental (Dis)Order Pod Instagram: @mentaldisorderpod TikTok: @the_neuropsychlopedia ----------------Resources for this episode ---------------------------- Paperflower Psychiatry Website Paperflower Psychiatry Instagram: @paperflowerpsychiatry Dr. Ingalla's Tik Tok: @dr.mariaingalla Dr. Ingalla's You Tube: @PaperFlowerInstitute Mad in America: Bad Science, Bad Medicine, and the Enduring Mistreatment of the Mentally Ill Cracked: Why Psychiatry is Doing More Harm Than Good

    41 min

  2. 12/15/2025

    Episode 19: A Somber Yet Hopeful Conversation about Violence in Schools

    WARNING: This episode contains frank discussion about school shooters and school violence. Listener discretion advised. Dr. Fontanetta and Dr. Peter Langman discuss current trends in school violence, why people turn to such acts, what to look out for, and how to prevent them as well as support victims. 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: @the_neuropsychlopedia ----------------Resources for this episode ---------------------------- Dr. Langman's Website Why Kids Kill: Inside The Mind of School Shooters Book School Shooters: Understanding High School, College, and Adult Perpetrators Book Prevent2Protect Website Safe And Sounds Schools Website The Violence Project: How to Stop a Mass Shooting Epidemic

    51 min

  3. 11/06/2025

    Episode 18: (E)quality of Assessments for Children of Color

    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 Instagram: @the_neuropsychlopedia Mental (Dis)Order Pod Instagram: @mentaldisorderpod TikTok: @the_neuropsychlopedia ----------------Resources for this episode ---------------------------- Dr. Wilson's Neuropsychology Practice Child Nexus Website Instagram: @kareniwilson Autistic and Black: Our Experience of Growth, Progress, and Empowerment  Mad World: The Politics of Mental Health https://www.blackgirlssmile.org/ https://www.cannentafoundation.org/ https://blackmenheal.org/ https://latinxtherapy.com/

    56 min

  4. 10/14/2025

    Episode 17: The Rejection Sensitivity Proclivity

    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: @mentaldisorderpod TikTok: @the_neuropsychlopedia ----------------Resources for this episode ---------------------------- Instagram: @mattraekelboom Facebook: @mattraekelboomadhd Youtube: @journey2adhd TikTok: @mattraekelboom Journey2ADHD Resources Casey Dixon's website James Ochoa's website Unapologetically ADHD Book

    54 min

  5. 09/25/2025

    Episode 16: Special Education Knowledge for All!

    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: @the_neuropsychlopedia ----------------Resources for this episode ---------------------------- Laviano and Gagne Law Website IEP Slay Facebook Page Tik Tok: @IEPslay Instagram: @IEP_Slay YouTube: @IEPSlay Melissa's email: Melissa@iepslay.org Your Special Education Rights Website COPAA Website Like Skills Lady Website Special Needs Alliance Website Wrightslaw Website IEP Guide for All Book Navigating Special Education Book Your Special Education Rights: What Your District Isn't Telling You

    1h 5m

  6. 09/17/2025

    Episode 15: PANS/PANDA-Monium

    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.  Dr. Fontanetta's Instagram: @the_neuropsychlopedia Mental (Dis)Order Pod Instagram: @mentaldisorderpod TikTok: @the_neuropsychlopedia ----------------Resources for this episode ---------------------------- Dr. Karina's website Dr. Karina's You Tube Channel: @teachmedoc Dr. Karina's instagram: @teach_me_doc Dr. Karina's Tik Tok: @teachmedoc Dr. Jones' website PANDAS: Too Narrow a Landscape OCD and PANDAS PANDAS and Bacterial Pharyngitis

    29 min

  7. 09/02/2025

    Episode 14: The Very Troubling, Troubled Teen Industry (TTI)

    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.  Dr. Fontanetta's Instagram: @the_neuropsychlopedia Mental (Dis)Order Pod Instagram: @mentaldisorderpod TikTok: @the_neuropsychlopedia ----------------Resources for this episode ---------------------------- Rebecca Prolman's website Rebecca Prolman's instagram: @rebeccaprolman WWASP Survivor's website Unsilenced website TTI Resource Network website Help At Any Cost Book Becoming Unsilenced Book I See You Survivor Book

    1h 11m

  8. 08/19/2025

    Episode 13: The Truth of the (Vaccine) Matter: Autism

    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's Instagram: @the_neuropsychlopedia Mental (Dis)Order Pod Instagram: @mentaldisorderpod TikTok: @the_neuropsychlopedia ----------------Resources for this episode ---------------------------- Dr. Hunter's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pediatrician-next-door-simple-advice-on-baby/id1665746448 Dr. Hunter's website: https://www.babyscience.info/ Dr. Hunter's instagram: the_pediatrician_next_door Pediatrician Next Door on Youtube Neurotribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity Foolproof: Why Misinformation Infects Our Minds and How to Build Immunity Myth of Vaccination and Autism Understanding Vaccine Hesitancy Effect of Wakefield et. al

    40 min
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Hosted by Board-Certified Pediatric Neuropsychologist, Rebecca A. Fontanetta, PsyD, ABPDN, The Neuropsychlopedia Podcast aims to provide clarity and direction for anyone who seeks answers and information related to neuropsychological assessment, interventions, and general well-being. This podcast is intended to be a collaborative approach to understanding, questioning, and learning, rather than a purely didactic experience. The Neuropsychlopedia (theneuropsychlopedia.com) is an educational platform created for all parents and providers, but especially those of neurodivergent children. Dr. F provides trustworthy and accessible information, grounded in science, in addition to real-world insight. We replace confusion and misinformation with clarity, connection, support, and hope.

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    Rebecca A. Fontanetta, PsyD, ABPdN
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