4 Summer Strategies for Reluctant Readers
Are books (especially bound books) and reading still relevant tools for learning?
Today’s kids are doing their homework online, no longer need to borrow library materials to research a project, […]
Learning Disabilities
Learning Disabilities: Substandard performance in an academic subject (Reading, Mathematics, Writing) that is below what one would expect based upon the child’s other capabilities.
Why It’s So Important to Talk to Your Child About Slow Processing Speed
If your child takes an excessive amount of time to do their homework at night and get ready for school in the morning, has trouble making quick decisions, and regularly […]
Getting Organized for School
Middle and high school is way tougher than elementary school. Instead of having your teachers or parents help you with getting organized for school, you need to do it on […]
Slow Processing Speed and 504 Plans
Does slow processing speed qualify a student for a 504 plan? This is a question that I am frequently asked in my work as a child clinical psychologist. The simple […]
Memory Strategies for Students: Better Study Skills by Improving Memory
Performing well on an exam isn’t about how much you can cram into your head the night before. At least, it shouldn’t be! There are better study skills than memorization […]
Improving Study Skills for Teens with Slow Processing Speed
Kids with slow processing speed often find studying, note taking, and completing homework to be long and arduous. While working slowly is not always problematic, it can be when it […]
Singing the Right Tune for Kids with Slow Processing Speed
The most important attributes of teachers of kids with slow processing speed are patience and a supportive attitude. Keeping the kids upbeat and working hard can be a challenge. What […]
Can anxiety cause slow processing speed in children?
Can anxiety cause slow processing speed in children?
Anxious kids often appear to be hesitant and unsure of themselves. They take a long time to make decisions and may be […]
Executive Functions in the Classroom – Our Educator Resource Guide
The importance of executive functions for learning and education is indisputable. Educators talk broadly about the need for the 21st century skills of thinking and working creatively and collaboratively. The […]
Effective Intervention Strategies for ADHD in the Classroom
ADHD presents itself in a variety of forms. In addition to the conventional diagnostic categories of Inattentive type, Hyperactive/Impulsive Type, and Combined Type, there are the new diagnostic categories of […]
