428. Athletes Without Limits w/ Dr. Sondra Marshall

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. We have a special guest today, Dr. Sondra Marshall, a licensed psychologist and the U.S. National Eligibility Officer for Athletes Without Limits. Dr. Marshall is based in Bend, Oregon, and her work at PEDL is inspiring. She advocates for athletes with IDD, ASD, and Down syndrome, promoting diversity and representation in athletics. In this episode, we explore the crucial role of psychological assessment in ensuring inclusivity in sports, including the Paralympics. Join us as we delve into Dr. Marshall’s journey, discussing the challenges and triumphs of her work in promoting diversity and representation in athletics. From her innovative approach to assessment to her dedication to empowering athletes, her story is both compelling and thought-provoking. Cool Things Mentioned * The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting * Get in touch with Sondra: [email protected] Featured Resource 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 Dr. Sondra Marshall Sondra Marshall is a Licensed Psychologist who lives in Bend, Oregon where her “day job” is the Clinic Director of PEDAL, or the Programs of Evaluation, Development and Learning at St.Charles Health Systems. Her passion, is being the US National Eligibilty Officer for Athletes Without Limits. Her role is to review athlete’s reports to ensure the athlete has documentation to support their inclusion in one of three lanes, IDD, ASD and/or Down Syndrome, to participate in national and international sporting events, including the Paralympics. Get in Touch * To learn more about Athletes Without Limits please see: https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/ * To learn more about VIRTUS please see https://www.virtus.sport/about-virtus * Email: