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 […]

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 […]

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? 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, […]

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 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? […]

Slow processing speed often has a far larger impact on kids in school than it does on the rest of their lives. Parents may have already adjusted to a child’s […]

The most common method for treating children with ADHD is through the use of psycho-stimulant medications. Medications such as Ritalin, Adderall, and Concerta can be highly effective in reducing impulsivity […]

Assessing and diagnosing ADHD in children is a complex process that involves more than the observation of a specific number of its symptoms. Making a definitive diagnosis of ADD is […]

Parents often ask how they can help children with slow processing speed succeed at work and school. Some parents of kids with slow processing speed may begin to wonder early […]