This week our team received heartfelt feedback that profoundly moved us and accurately represented who we are and what we strive for on a daily basis. I was standing in the waiting room talking to an elderly man who visited…
Author: Dr. Emily N. Kierce
ADHD is not a disorder of attention. It is a disorder of self-regulation and executive function.
Dr. Russell Barkley, a leading researcher in ADHD, has changed the way we understand ADHD
Inspirational Thoughts From an Impressive Young Woman
Friday night of this last week, I sat down with my little brother to watch a documentary he was assigned to view in his Theory of Knowledge class. I took this exact same class and watched this exact same documentary…
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A Message from Dr. Kierce
We believe justice has been served with the verdict for Derek Chauvin. Our team has been personally and professionally affected by cultural and systematic discrimination. We stand for nothing else other than equality, acceptance, and curiosity regarding all human life.…
Work, Parenting, and the Pandemic
The Harvard Business Review offered tips to help guide working parents while navigating COVID-19. The Big Idea Series can be found by clicking this link.
Coronavirus Vaccinations of Sentiero Staff
We are excited to announce that all therapists and staff at Sentiero have been fully vaccinated or will begin the first round of coronavirus vaccinations this week! This would not be possible without the efforts and collaboration of UCSD Health,…
California Association of School Psychologists (CASP) Annual Convention
Dr. Kierce at CASP's 70th Annual Convention Dr. Kierce joined school psychologists throughout California in Long Beach this week for the 70th Annual CASP Convention. She presented on a topic that combined her passion for children, externalizing challenges, and resiliency…
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Briefing: The House of Representatives Dyslexia Caucus
Dr. Gina Forchelli is a licensed psychologist at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School in Boston who specializes in the neuropsychological assessment of ADHD and dyslexia. Drs. Forchelli and Kierce met while completing their doctoral training at Milton Hershey School and…
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Meditation Changes Your Brain!
From Box Breathing to Insight Timer, we are sure that our patients have heard us mention the importance of meditation and mindfulness! Here is a great article explaining the science behind such practices. This article suggests functional and structural changes…
Too Much Screen Time Can Have Lasting Consequences for Young Children’s Brains
According to researcher Sheri Madigan, children who spent more time using TV or computers showed poorer performance on developmental tasks with regard to memory, attention, language and communication skills, social interactions, and problem solving than children who had limited access…
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