What is processing speed?

 

Processing speed is one of the major steps in the cognitive process. It is an essential part of learning, academic performance, reasoning, […]

The ability to scan, understand, and apply visual information efficiently is known as processing speed. It requires skills such as visual scanning, short-term visual memory, clerical motor speed, visual-motor coordination, […]

Kim’s parents notice that she is not doing very well in her classes this year. While she seems happy and is making friends, Kim is often frustrated by the end […]

If you have children or students who have recently been diagnosed with slow processing speed, it is extremely important to help them understand what this means. And if you want […]

Many teens and college students find it difficult to keep up with the pace of taking notes, completing tests in a timely fashion, and finishing their homework on time. While […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the face of schooling, and if you are a teenager with ADHD, it has probably made it more difficult. Remote schooling provides minimal structure and […]

Parents are usually the first observers of slow processing speed in children. They see their kids doing things slowly and sometimes not keeping up. They might find that they need […]

Students with slow processing speed are a confusing lot. They may be able to keep up with their classmates on subjects of interest or expertise but often appear to be […]

Do you want to read faster and more fluidly? Play a video game such as Rayman Raving Rabbids or an action game such as Call of Duty. Do you want […]

(This is one of our continuing series on teens and tech where we help teenagers understand more about learning, attentional, and social-emotional concerns and how technology can help them)

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