Offering professional expertise in child neurodevelopment and child & adolescent mental health. CA Licensed Psychologist # 21072

Irvine, CA
Joined August 2011
"To every child – I dream of a world where you can laugh, dance, sing, learn, live in peace and be happy." — @Malala Yousafzai
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WHO overview of helpful mental health recommendations during a pandemic like COVID-19: who.int/docs/default-source/…
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WHO tips on helping children through this time.
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Congratulations, University of California!
Shout-out to the eight UC campuses that placed in the top 50 on @forbes new Best Value Colleges list! @ucirvine @ucla @ucberkeley @ucdavis @ucsantabarbara @ucsandiego @ucriverside @ucsc 🌠📚bit.ly/2GJcXe0
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“As a parent, I saw the program transform my son in terms of improving his ability to succeed in a school environment and have good interpersonal relationships,” said David Allison, president of #TheChildrensSchool.
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Congratulations to everyone involved in the upcoming opening of #TheChildrensSchool, set to open in Sept #2019 in #Irvine, #California. Read the new blog on my site to learn more about how this school will transform the lives of children with #ADHD >> drkimberleylakes.com/blog/20…
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Improving Academics: Why School Climate Matters kqed.org/mindshift/46849/imp…
To extend the potential #impact of this #intervention, we are working with @Dr @gillianrhayes & her colleagues to develop & study a video-game home practice tool (#DanceCraft) that would allow #children who are enrolled in #CreativelyAble to practice at home between sessions.
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I’m always inspired when I meet someone who is passionate about helping children with special needs, and @AndrewPalermo is one of those people. Read my new blog about our work together on his program #CreativelyAble > #Rome #Collaboration #Autism #Movement drkimberleylakes.com/blog/20…
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New #blog up about #interventions being developed and studied with my colleague #DrAndyTse in #HongKong. Kudos to all of those committed to developing opportunities for #children with #neurodevelopmentaldisorders, including #AutismSpectrumDisorder. drkimberleylakes.com/blog/20…
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Dr. Kimberley Lakes retweeted
Praline has learned how to release negative thoughts and feelings that linger from her past through TLC’s art projects, journal writing, group discussions and meditation. “At TLC I learned that regardless of my past, with a positive mindset, my possibilities are endless.” #TLC
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See highlights of the most recent phase of #research completed with @TillysLC's “I Am Me” program. Illustrating proof of the positive impact a program like this offers students. Wishing all of these young people a bright, successful and happy future! drkimberleylakes.com/blog/20…
I am so grateful to support @TillysLC with research that clearly illustrates the benefits to the young people participating. Stay tuned for more! #adolescentmentalhealth #teenmentalhealth #tillyslifecenter
#IAmChoosing #TLC teens discuss the benefits and consequences of decisions they face every day. Give teens the tools to #ThinkTwice #ThinkItThru so they can choose good now and into adulthood. #GoodDecisions #GreatResults #TillysLifeCenter
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Dr. Kimberley Lakes retweeted
Human computer interaction & child development: Technology as intervention bold.expert/human-computer-i… First part of a series by @gillianrhayes
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Here's to 2019! #nowisthenewlater
As we prepare our resolutions for the New Year ahead, remember that you can actually start now. You don’t have to wait. #MakeChange in your life and in the lives of others today and into the year ahead. #NowIsTheNewLater #NoTimeLikeThePresent #YouGotThis #TillysLifeCenter #TLC
Dr. Kimberley Lakes retweeted
How can parents identify their child as artistically gifted, and what are ways to nurture their artistic development? bit.ly/2CNsjcj #duketip
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Dr. Kimberley Lakes retweeted
It feels good to give a gift with “no expectations” and “just because,” said Jose. For the TLC class, “I Am Giving,” teens create flower arrangements to connect with the joyous feeling of unconditional giving. Thanks @traderjoes for all the pretty flowers. #TLC #IAmGiving #justbc
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Dr. Kimberley Lakes retweeted
'Tis the season to spend quality time with friends and family. Light a bonfire, grab some hot chocolate, slow down and take time to hang out and reconnect with those you haven’t seen in a while. #IAmConnected #IAmAGoodFriend #Reconnect #FamilyFirst #TillysLifeCenter #TLC
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“I learned to have a voice.” -@TillysLC #IAmMe participant // Read more here >>> bit.ly/DRKTLC
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Here's a recap of of how my #research supports @TillysLC #IAmMe program - developed to empower #teens by teaching life skills that build #confidence, inspire #compassion, and encourage them to pursue their #dreams. Read more on the blog > bit.ly/DRKTLC #tillys
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