Emily Santiago, Licensed Educational Psychologist
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Working to empower children in education. I am a Licensed educational psychologist who is available to consult and conduct private assessments.
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facebook.comFormer Stanford dean shares the 8 skills everyone should have by age 18
How are we teaching our children these 8 crucial skills in school and home?
Excellent way to explain the Autism Spectrum which highlights neurodiversity. http://themighty.com/2016/05/rebecca-burgess-comic-redesigns-the-autism-spectrum/
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Thanks to the Mindful Schools community for sharing this grounding exercise. My family loved using it as a road trip activity!
10 Things About Childhood Trauma Every Teacher Needs to Know
What you need to know when working with children who have experienced trauma. http://www.weareteachers.com/blogs/post/2016/02/24/10-things-about-childhood-trauma-every-teacher-needs-to-know
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From #mindfullifeproject
Gavin Newsom and Quinn Bradlee Talk Dyslexia
A public figure sharing about dyslexia. "As a kid, I never thought I'd ever say these words: I'm proud of my dyslexia. As frustrating as it was and still is --- I wouldn't have it any other way, it has made me who I am." #ProudDyslexic
Presenting "Meeting the Needs of All Students: School wide mental health screenings and mindfulness" at the National Association of School Psychology NASP convention in New Orleans on February 12th.
"Mindfulness and the Brain: Strategies for Improving Learning and Behavior" Providing a free training for parents at 9am Friday, February 5th at Lake Elementary in San Pablo. Spanish translation will be provided. Questions contact esantiago@wccusd.net
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A great tool for children and adults!
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1/10/16 5 minutes. Sierras. #mindfulsit
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Excellent advice! I will be using this question in assessments.
Who Helps Kids With Dyslexia Gain Reading Fluency?
Is your child's school comfortable discussing dyslexia? This is an excellent article on the benefits of destigmatizing the term and providing professional development to teachers.
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