West Los Angeles Neuropsychology

28/05/2025

We warmly welcome Dr. Ryan DeLapp to the podcast this week to discuss how to help teens manage and overcome racial stress. His insights are also compiled in his workbook, Empower Yourself Against Racial and Cultural Stress.
 
Dr. DeLapp breaks down three types of stress: emotional, agency, and identity stress. He explains why it is so crucial to identify and address each one, and he highlights the fact that stressors related to race and culture often go unrecognized, manifesting instead as behavioral issues like school refusal or disengagement. Our conversation also covers practical approaches to helping young people recognize and manage their experiences with cultural stress.
 
Listen in at childnexuspodcast.com

17/04/2025

✂️ When a child uses a pair of scissors, they’re building important developmental skills that support everyday independence! 💪

🖐️ Fine Motor Strength – Strengthens the small muscles needed for writing, dressing, and feeding
🤝 Bilateral Coordination – One hand cuts while the other guides the paper
👀✋ Hand-Eye Coordination – Helps with focus and precision as they follow lines and shapes
🧠 Visual Motor Integration – Connects what they see with how they move

✨ Quick Tip:
Start with cutting on straight, bold lines before progressing to curves and shapes.

22/01/2025

Registration for the FREE Annual College Transition Summit we co-host with Elizabeth C. Hamblet, LD Advisory is almost full!

This full-day summit is packed with insights and strategies to help students with learning disabilities and ADHD successfully navigate the transition to college.

Topics include:
• college admissions
• assistive technology
• accommodations in higher education
• executive functioning
• how to prepare students for a smooth college transition

We’ll wrap up with giveaways and final reflections.

The summit recording will be available for a brief time after the event, but you must be registered in advance to get access to the recording.

If you can make it live, we certainly hope you'll do so and ask the panelists YOUR questions.

If you’re supporting students with learning differences, help us spread the word. There are 500 slots, but last year we had to put folks on the waitlist.

Sign up now and secure your spot. See details and find the link to register here: https://bit.ly/FAOCTS

17/12/2024

22/11/2024

31/10/2024

Election season can be overwhelming for neurodivergent kids who pick up on the intensity around them. Check out these tips on modeling calm behavior and focusing on routines to provide stability—simple yet powerful ways to help kids feel secure.

https://www.childnexus.com/blog

03/10/2024

It's ADHD Awareness Month and we're answering common questions about ADHD.

What are the signs of ADHD?

03/10/2024

We’re excited to announce that Dr. Karen Wilson, Clinical Neuropsychologist and Director of West LA Neuropsychology, will be speaking at The Help Group’s Summit! With her extensive experience in assessing children, adolescents, and adults with learning and thinking differences, Dr. Wilson is a leading voice in the field of neuropsychology. As the founder of ChildNEXUS and host of the Diverse Thinking · Different Learning podcast, she provides invaluable support to parents, educators, and professionals. Click here to register: https://www.thehelpgroupsummit.org/registration/

31/07/2024

At ChildNEXUS, we’ve compiled an awesome summer bucket list tailor-made for you and families like yours! ☀️

Whether you’re looking to soak in a peaceful moment, bond with your loved ones, get creative with crafts, hit the trails, or enjoy a camping adventure, we’ve got it all covered in our one-of-a-kind download! 🧺

We’d love to make sure that your family makes the most of this special and fun-filled season. Don’t miss out on our FREE checklist packed with ideas and activities - download it today!

31/07/2024

20/06/2024

from : The Help Group applauds “Ezra” for reminding us that differences should be celebrated and that every individual, regardless of neurodiversity, possesses the potential to shine brightly.

At ChildNEXUS, we applaud “Ezra” as well!