Kirsten C. Sharma, Psy.D., is a neuropsychologist and leading expert in evaluation and clinical intervention for children and their families. She specializes in attentional and executive functioning skills, learning differences, anxiety and behavioral difficulties. Dr. Sharma has served as a Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of the Early childhood Clinical Service at the NYU Child Study Center, at the NYU Langone Medical Center. She frequently appears in the media as an expert on best parenting practices, executive functioning skills, and child development, and has been featured on The Wall Street Journal, CNN, and NPR, among others.
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