Dr. Emily

11/06/2021

Worried about your child's development? My parenting book Don't Wait and See is designed to guide you through what to do to help your child. As an expert in child brain development, I'll walk you through what research tells us about how to identify developmental problems and what to do to address them so that you can maximize your child's potential. https://amzn.to/3kxE2on

01/18/2021

So excited to see my parenting book for children who are developing differently: Don’t Wait and See! (plus a free chapter!) featured as part of Oxford Psychology’s series to improve family life during these difficult times.

Expanding our knowledge about our home environments, families, and social relationships is crucial during this period of enforced seclusion that many are experiencing, but how can we develop insight at home?

Utilise a range of books and free chapters from our collection and discover some of the leading voices in child, clinical, and social psychology:

Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD - https://bit.ly/35NKct6
Don't Wait and See! - https://bit.ly/39GLvLs
Tech Generation - https://bit.ly/38U0SB5
How to be Childless - https://bit.ly/2XQ3Joe
Maternal Optimism - https://bit.ly/2LKOr1F
Pause and Reset - https://bit.ly/3inIi7q
A Family Guide to Coping with Substance Use Disorders - https://bit.ly/3syBYPd
Social Development Across the Lifespan - https://bit.ly/3qpVrzu
Social Isolation and Loneliness in Old Age - https://bit.ly/2M1mt1u

09/08/2020

When your child is not meeting developmental milestones, stop worrying and turn to this groundbreaking book to learn valuable information to help your child reach their full potential!

An expert in childhood brain development, Dr. Emily studied at the University of Oxford and received her clinical training at Johns Hopkins Hospital/Kennedy Krieger Institute and Emory University School of Medicine.

Don't Wait and See!: A Neuropsychologist's Guide to Helping Children Who Are Developing Differently

09/03/2020

Worried about your child’s development? I’ve written a book to help families recognize and address developmental issues. Please share!

Don't Wait and See!: A Neuropsychologist's Guide to Helping Children Who Are Developing Differently

08/17/2018

Mothers with high levels of the pesticide (now banned, but it lingers in soil and water for decades) in their blood during are more likely to have children with .

Analysis finds that prenatal exposure to the pesticide is associated with a higher risk of severe autism with intellectual impairment.

08/13/2018

Men navigate better than women possibly because of gender discrimination according to research using a dementia detecting video game

Scientists show innate ability is not the explanation for men navigating better than women.

08/13/2018

Technology has a huge influence on our lives. Excellent advice from on how we need to use it wisely to “create powerful experiences that maximally harness our brain’s plasticity and elevate our minds”

Adam Gazzaley, a scientist who’s spent his career researching the link between human nature and technology, has some advice on what we can do about our generation’s cognition crisis.

08/09/2018

Frightening that kids estimated to spend 7 hours/day on recreational screen time. On top of implications for physical health, impact on social and cognitive development likely to be substantial

Parents should limit screen time to between 1 and 2 hours a day to protect their child against obesity and future heart disease, said the American Heart Association.

05/29/2018

“The brain is a wonderful organ; it starts working the moment you get up in the morning and does not stop until you get into the office.” Robert Frost

05/24/2018

A young stroke survivor shares how to crush any challenge life throws at you

The inspirational story of civil engineer Paul Middleton, who pieced his life back together after a freak accident caused him to suffer a stroke aged just 37.

05/09/2018

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05/07/2018

Closing the first day of poolside with fire breathers and https://t.co/tpPiaSgr9p

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