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Excited to welcome renowned MGH child psychologist, @ellenbraaten, for @unmcpsychiatry grand rounds today!
Processing speed is integral for school performance and self esteem.
We learn so much from psychologists on our team!
#UNMCPsychGR
Processing speed is integral for school performance and self esteem.
We learn so much from psychologists on our team!
#UNMCPsychGR
"Not all kids with slow processing speed have ADHD.
Processing speed is how quickly we can get something done. It requires us to evaluate & respond to information.
We have all worked with kids who try but just can't keep up."
- Dr. @ellenbraaten, Harvard child psychologist
Processing speed is how quickly we can get something done. It requires us to evaluate & respond to information.
We have all worked with kids who try but just can't keep up."
- Dr. @ellenbraaten, Harvard child psychologist
"What I am seeing in my practice is an epidemic of boys not launching well into adulthood.
Sometimes, these kids are sent to me for autism or ADHD, but really the issue was slow processing speed."
- Dr. @ellenbraaten, neuropsychologist at @MassGeneralNews at #UNMCPsychGR
Sometimes, these kids are sent to me for autism or ADHD, but really the issue was slow processing speed."
- Dr. @ellenbraaten, neuropsychologist at @MassGeneralNews at #UNMCPsychGR
"When we did a meta-analysis of ADHD and slow processing speed in kids, they often reported higher rates of social confidence.
They are sometimes 'clueless' and may not recognize their processing speed deficits."
- @ellenbraaten, child psychologist, #UNMCPsychGR
They are sometimes 'clueless' and may not recognize their processing speed deficits."
- @ellenbraaten, child psychologist, #UNMCPsychGR
"Processing speed impacts study skills directly as does inattention.
Therefore, treating kids with ADHD for the inattention only may not help them get all their homework done.
That ongoing performance gap may make them anxious."
- Dr. @ellenbraaten, child psychologist
Therefore, treating kids with ADHD for the inattention only may not help them get all their homework done.
That ongoing performance gap may make them anxious."
- Dr. @ellenbraaten, child psychologist
"Remember the 3 A's when working with kids in need of help with slow processing speed:
Appreciate the child.
Advocate for the child.
Accommodate the child through the school and home environment."
- @ellenbraaten, child psychologist, #UNMCPsychGR
Appreciate the child.
Advocate for the child.
Accommodate the child through the school and home environment."
- @ellenbraaten, child psychologist, #UNMCPsychGR
"There is a value in taking our time to do things.
When I see a doctor, I value seeing someone who takes time to get to know me.
Our society is in a rush and it impacts our psychological testing too.
Sometimes we have to figure out how to slow down."
- @ellenbraaten
When I see a doctor, I value seeing someone who takes time to get to know me.
Our society is in a rush and it impacts our psychological testing too.
Sometimes we have to figure out how to slow down."
- @ellenbraaten
