Dr. Holland

Board certified pediatric neuropsychologist. 2025 @NANneuropsych President. 2019 @TXPsychAssoc President. @APA Early Career & Heiser Award winner. @GoStanford !

[Dr. Holland @drholland]

#Parents:
1. Just because someone has "decades of experience" doesn't mean they're using real, proven #science. (Some even "publish" their own "#research.")
2. Be skeptical of any #evaluation that recommends you return to that SAME organization/clinician for expensive #treatment. https://t.co/SdpwV8GsaF

[NPR @NPR]

Brain Balance says it has helped 25,000 kids with ADHD, autism, dyslexia and other disorders by balancing their left & right hemispheres.

The company says its nonmedical approach is transformative, but NPR found the costs are high and the science is slim.https://t.co/CXH8c73jp2

[Dr. Holland @drholland]

"Level 2 autism" isn't a diagnosis.

Severity levels associated with autism are about the symptoms, not the overall diagnosis. This is because (1) levels can change over time, and (2) a single level is reductive.

What parents and clinicians should know:

https://t.co/gVUrjxGpaL

[Dr. Holland @drholland]

Were you told your child needs "CATS testing" for school admissions? CATS isn't a test. It's a scheduling service.

The test is the WPPSI or WISC — widely used intelligence tests, not proprietary to CATS.

What #Dallas and #Houston parents should know:

https://t.co/vspVuMB8bp

[Dr. Holland @drholland]

My parents had to watch my #NAN2025 Presidential Address via livestream. My dad, recovering from surgery, took notes. Cutest thing ever? 🥰 Thank you to them & everyone else who has supported me in my career, enabling me to give back & live a life with purpose: helping others. 💜

[Dr. Holland @drholland]

So inspired by the work that Dr. Deborah Koltai is doing to expand neuropsychology services in East Africa, and the incredibly positive impact that's having for Africans with epilepsy who've faced cultural stigma and societal exclusion. #NAN2025 @DukePsychiatry @DukePsychNeuro

[NAN Neuropsychology @NANneuropsych]

Join us for the Presidential Address and Advocacy Award!⭐️

Dr. Alice Ann Holland explores the growing impact of screens on neurodevelopment—and the responsibility neuropsychologists have to advocate for evidence-based brain science.

[Dr. Holland @drholland]

Here at #NAN2025 it was such a delight to once again learn from my former professor, Dr. Brian Knutson, who taught one of my favorite college classes. His work in neuroeconomics is fascinating. Makes me wish I could spend another 4 years on the Farm! @StanfordBrain @NANneuropsych

[Dr. Holland @drholland]

So proud of my student Bridgette, whose groundbreaking research on #grit & resilience in peds cancer survivors was accepted for presentation at @NANneuropsych #NAN2024. Unreal that this had never been studied before. Internship directors: watch for her application! She's awesome!

[American Psychological Association @APA]

From homework to chores to screen time—families can help kids succeed by setting clear and age-appropriate expectations and finding ways to incorporate their ideas and feedback.

Learn more: https://t.co/kIh3l27dZ1

[Dr. Holland @drholland]

Great summary of the research on the increasingly toxic achievement culture. PARENTS: Check out these evidence-based suggestions for promoting kids' #mentalhealth under inevitable academic pressures.
Kudos @JBrehenyWallace @thom_curran @FlettGordon
https://t.co/lEkaJEBerc

[Dr. Holland @drholland]

Frequency and duration of skin-to-skin contact predicted 12-month cognitive scores even after controlling for possible confounds such as infant’s gestational age and medical complications, family SES, and frequency of family's NICU visits.
@molly_lazarus
https://t.co/12N1rosD28

[Dr. Holland @drholland]

Fascinating read about @Sergiu_P_Pasca's novel method of researching brain development, the ethical questions raised in doing so, and the remarkable potential for antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) as a cure for neurodevelopmental disorders like #autism.

https://t.co/WEE8FslNZf

[Dr. Holland @drholland]

Sensory issues are common in many disorders and also may exist in the absence of any disorder.

[JAMA Pediatrics @JAMAPediatrics]

A study from @DrexelUniv found that children who had greater digital media viewing in the first 2 years of life developed more atypical sensory behaviors by 33 months. https://t.co/Up6F5e3Ttx

[Dr. Holland @drholland]

Appreciation post for the @NatlParkService Floral Library at @washingtondc Tidal Basin. Absolutely stunning! 😍

Photos taken April 11, pausing to stop & smell the tulips after a nonstop @NANneuropsych Hill Day 2024, advocating for legislation on brain health & mental health.

[Dr. Holland @drholland]

Thank you @RepDonBacon for supporting legislation related to telehealth, brain injury, and Alzheimer's. @NANneuropsych appreciates your advocacy for #brainhealth!

[Dr. Holland @drholland]

On the Hill with @NANneuropsych today, meeting with legislators to advocate for bills that support #mentalhealth and #brainhealth.

[Dr. Holland @drholland]

New research from @GotlibLab shows that living through the #COVID19 pandemic may have caused accelerated #brain #aging in adolescents. Caveats: not longitudinal data (matched pairs), all English-speaking, high SES, and no data on COVID infection history.
https://t.co/DhC2b79H0z

[Dr. Holland @drholland]

Awesome to see my former Co-Chair of @NANneuropsych Legislative Action & Advocacy Committee speaking about the importance of EVERY neuropsychologist getting involved in #advocacy. I'll echo her invitation: message me if you're interested but don't know where to start! #NAN2022

[Dr. Holland @drholland]

Curious findings of my latest study raise interesting questions re: rater bias & questionnaire vs performance-based testing. Findings already replicated in a 100% separate, multisite study (under review). Would love to hear your thoughts on our 5 theories!
https://t.co/snUXJdWVi7

[Dr. Holland @drholland]

Honored to be representing @TheAACN at this historic meeting to update the 1997 Houston Conference #neuropsychology training guidelines. Thank you to all the organizers! Looking forward to a busy and productive week here in Minneapolis.

[Dr. Holland @drholland]

Thanks to the amazing staff with @RepDianaDeGette -- your knowledge of the mental health arena is impressive, and we greatly appreciate your support for the work we do as neuropsychologists (and your love of dogs and ice hockey). Let's keep the conversation going! #NANHillDay2022