Does Slow Processing Speed Cause Dyslexia?
Many kids with dyslexia read slowly. I find this in my clinical work, when I use tests such as the Gray Oral Reading Test 5 (GORT 5), the Test of Word […]
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Beyond Games: How to Help a Frustrated Child
Does your child fall apart when frustrated? Avoid situations that carry the risk of failure? Children who cannot tolerate frustration often do not take on the types of challenges that […]
ICYMI: Let’s Play Trackmania Stadium!
Now on LearningWorks For Kids Lets Play! channel:
I’m trying out Nadeo’s time attack racing game, Trackmania Stadium! Trackmania Stadium is a fast-paced racing game where you compete against your […]
How Virtual Reality Can Improve the Generalization of Skills
Can VR enhance executive-functioning and problem-solving skills? Here’s how virtual reality can improve the generalization of skills.
Twenty-first century kids are learning something when they play video games, and not […]
My Child Has Trouble Processing
As a practicing child clinical psychologist, one of the most common concerns I hear from parents is, “My child has trouble processing.” I suspect they are referring to the speed […]
High Stakes Testing: Slow Processing Speed and the SAT, GRE, and ACT
Kids with slow processing speed frequently need emotional support and understanding, but sometimes the best help they can get is more time to complete tasks. And this is not just […]
How does slow processing speed impact self-esteem?
How does slow processing speed impact self-esteem? Low self-esteem is one of the rarely-talked-about side effects of slow processing speed. As they struggle with lower grades and difficulty completing work, […]
Best Study Methods for Teens’ Academic Success
The teenage brain is abuzz with many things, and school is often at the bottom of the heap. It can be difficult to get them to direct their attention away […]
Is Digital Play Bad? Dr. Kulman on the Parenting ADHD Podcast with Penny Williams
Is digital play really bad for kids? Is an MMORPG as good for kids as the playground? What does digital play offer kids that old schoolyard games can’t give them? […]
Let’s Play Minecraft Dropper Minigames
Last week on the LearningWorks For Kids Lets Play channel we hopped back into the Minecraft universe with a new mini-game adventure map, 10 Drops.
10 Drops is what is […]
