Dr. Louis E. Mora - Psychologist

05/10/2024

https://www.additudemag.com/how-to-improve-executive-function-adhd/

Executive functioning skills range from working memory to cognitive flexibility to inhibitory control, and beyond. They power our daily functioning, future planning, and mental/physical health. Here, learn how to improve core EFs through recommended activities, exercises, and games.

05/02/2024

Great podcast series, with the current season focused on us as people who have children with or work with children with individualized education plans.

Learn about special education in Season 3 of the “Understood Explains” podcast. National Teacher of the Year Juliana Urtubey shares IEP tips for parents.

03/15/2024

Free lecture on the power of nutrition improving brain health

https://nanonline.org/nan/Education_Events/Nutrition___Supplements_Information_Session/NAN/_ContinuingEducation/Nutrition_Supplements_Information_Session.aspx?hkey=aedc7ed2-15ff-4a44-af41-6e20f054a0c6&fbclid=IwAR1k047DdWzogOzPQ78ZGGD_C3IwkK2ZnQ6B_kJiW86h_tk_rogh53I9YyY_aem_AXT2SyVbn4YHi4Ug40YzVPSqv9dVCESAtt42pLyAguLC9JM2GuZ6LaUuVPJdsw6g8GXjxCt04Yi5l_cAqQWu0Mgf

Come join the National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN) alongside Dr. Eva Selhub for an enlightening presentation and informational session on the profound impact of good nutrition and vitamin supplementation in promoting brain health, with a special focus on older individuals. Dr. Selhub, a globall...

03/09/2024

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09/29/2023

Immigration has been a regular part of US history, and a typical part of the immigrant experience is English language acquisition. In this brief episode a psychologist reviews aspects of schooling pertaining to children who have English as a second language

https://www.understood.org/podcasts/the-opportunity-gap/supporting-english-language-learners

09/07/2023

Most people who experience concussions ( aka, mild traumatic brain injuries ) fully recover within a few weeks. It's very rare for people who experience many concussions to develop chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Moreover, most people who complain about developing cognitive difficulties (e.g., with memory or attention) score ok on objective neuropsychological assessment. Please check out this informative podcast episode for details on these points and many more.

We discuss the long-term cognitive and mental health effects of sport related concussion with Dr. Nyaz Didehbani.

06/18/2023

Free online child mental health workshop this Tuesday.
https://www.apa.org/events/2023/sesame-street-resilience #:~:text=APA%20and%20Sesame%20Street%20are,platform%20Sesame%20Street%20in%20Communities.

Find out how Sesame Street and APA are working together to protect the mental health of young children and help them develop positive self-esteem, self-worth, and emotional regulation skills.

06/13/2023

English Language Learners ( or people whose first language is one other than English ) develop differently than monolingual English speakers. Therefore, approaching their education differently is key to promoting their achievement.

In this video, Dr Samuel Ortiz speaks about different considerations about this very important topic.

is beyond excited to have Dr. Samuel Ortiz back! Powerpoint: https://app.box.com/s/lzgov5f5e5mf56dwp4tr2s3e95x038cr Dr. Ortiz is Professor of...

05/15/2023

Children nowadays live with social media at their fingertips, in ways many of us adults never experienced during our childhoods. Please check out this article for dinner thoughts on managing this experience.

A multipronged approach to social media management, including time limits, parental monitoring and supervision, and ongoing discussions about social media can help parents protect teens’ brain development.

04/26/2023

Check out this brief review about brain health, which compliments the resource I posted on 2/2/23.

https://thewell.northwell.edu/brain-nerve-health/keep-your-brain-healthy?utm_campaign=emergency_nyc&utm_source=fb_insta&utm_medium=paid_social&utm_content=brain_health&pk_utm_id=3586&fbclid=IwAR3p2SzgOnJQI8EA-H2uQFXs7_E6KLm96ACG4gMWGeM5Fn96Iqu_7R5Imtk_aem_AakKFVsAXrIRyUTq1vwMjKWKlZ24bUvmiCUwNZVRmlIZMfplkMyASewv6wJe-bWB-MmME7mRykha6KCJFCalk8YmcjNmib1tlJrBlDspXyIWfCB6jVA5_rY0DKR0Fw2le44

Want to keep your brain in tip-top shape? Do these six things every day.

03/16/2023

Frustration is a normal part of completing homework. Here are some tips on getting our kids to manage frustration at those times.

Brain breaks can help reduce homework frustration for kids. Learn more about brain break activities for kids and how they help.

03/15/2023

Free guided meditations in multiple languages

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