La dislexia es una de esas discapacidades del aprendizaje que con frecuencia se malinterpreta. Un mito común es que la dislexia implica la inversión de letras y números. Esta breve charla ayuda a aclarar qué es la dislexia y resultados …
Identificación y tratamiento del autismo durante COVID-19
La pandemia ha afectado a niños con trastorno del espectro autista y otros trastornos del desarrollo de manera desproporcionada. Tuve la oportunidad de discutir temas relacionados con la identificación y el tratamiento del autismo durante la pandemia de COVID-19 en …
Depresión entre adolescentes durante la pandemia COVID-19
La pandemia ha sido difícil para muchos de nosotros. Los adolescentes se encuentran entre los más propensos a experimentar síntomas de ansiedad, depresión y otras dificultades de salud mental. En Mujeres de Encuentro [Televisión ESNE], tuve la oportunidad de explorar …
Interview with a Neuropsychologist: Information For Neurodiverse Youth
I was recently interviewed by one of the most charming podcast hosts I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with, 13-year old Nora Bornand. Nora is host of Tic Talk, a podcast that focuses on educating others about tics, normalizing …
El regreso de los niños a la escuela durante el COVID-19: Los retos, como prepararnos, y como apoyar a nuestros hijos
Hoy tuve la oportunidad de compartir un tema muy especial con Katherine Orozco del Sembrador (ESNE TV). Platicamos del regreso a la escuela presencial durante la pandemia de COVID-19, los riesgos, las oportunidades, y como prepararnos un poco para lo …
Neuropsychological Evaluations Through a Cultural Lens
I recently had the pleasure of joining Dr. Karen Wilson on her new podcast, Diverse Thinking/Different Learning, to discuss pediatric neuropsychology through a cultural lens. The podcast focuses on relevant information about learning differences, learning disorders, and emotional difficulties students …
ChildNEXUS Back to School Town Hall
A discussion on how to support students as they transition to the upcoming school year in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Panelists include Speech and Language Pathologist, Roxanna Elghanayan, Clinical Neuropsychologist, Dr. Vindia Fernandez, Occupational Therapist, Leah Hiller, Educational …
Are you using technology or is technology using you?
I recently had the pleasure of joining social media experts, Sue Thotz and Jonathan Cristall, at the Horace Mann School in Beverly Hills to participate on a panel discussion after our viewing of LIKE, an eye-opening documentary on social media …
Dissemination and Cultural Adaptation of Evidence-Based Interventions
Our staff social coach and graduate student at UC Riverside, Elina Veystman, recently conducted an interview with Founder and Director of the UCLA PEERS Clinic, Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson. The transcript was originally published in the American Psychological Association (APA), Division …
Kids, Social Media, and Screen Time
Would you post photos of your baby on social media or make them an Instagram account? How much time is too much time for kids to spend on the tablet? I recently had the pleasure of joining Scandal actress, Katie …