Identifying and Helping ADHD Students
Teachers may have the best perspective in identifying kids with ADHD. Even more than parents and psychologists, experienced teachers are able to spot ADHD students among their typically functioning peers. […]
The Frustration Index – Slow Processing Speed in School
Consider the definition of frustration: the feeling of being upset or annoyed, especially because of an inability to change or achieve something; an event or circumstance that causes one to […]
Skateboarding and Snowboarding are Good for Your Brain!
Certain stereotypes surround extreme athletes. But kids who enjoy skateboarding, snowboarding, and surfing are practicing major executive functions that actually grow their brains and make them calmer, better thinkers. Skateboarding, […]
Explaining Slow Processing Speed to a Child
Imagine you are the parent of an elementary or middle school student who has been struggling in school for years. They have difficulty completing homework in a timely fashion, following […]
