Beyond Games: Study Methods That Improve Memory
“I studied for that test for hours and I still couldn’t remember anything!” Sound familiar? Unless you have good reason to believe otherwise, your child is most likely telling the […]
Alternative Learners
Alternative Learners are kids who struggle with everything from minor organizational problems to diagnosed issues such as learning difficulties, ADHD, or autistic spectrum conditions.
Executive Functions and School Skills: Following Directions
“Why don’t they listen?”
“How come they can’t follow directions?”
Parents at home and teachers in the classroom get frustrated when kids seem unable to listen or follow directions. But […]
Beyond Games: Four Ways to Improve Your Child’s Efficiency
You see the effort. You see the time put in. You see the frustration and the tears. Your child is not slacking. She works hard. But sometimes working hard is […]
Computer Skills Are Thinking Skills
In a speech during a recent visit to Rhode Island, Mary Snapp, Microsoft vice president of philanthropy, made the assertion that computer skills are thinking skills. And we couldn’t agree […]
Beyond Games: Master Working Memory Skills
What does it take to master something? The “10,000 rule” states that if you put 10,000 hours of practice into anything, you will become an expert. Even for kids who […]
Stop Arguing About Screen Time
How often do you find yourself arguing about screen time with your kids? Does a phrase like “you’ve played video games (or been on Facebook or Instagram or just a […]
Beyond Games: Self-Awareness and Self-Assessment
It can be frustrating when a child seems unwilling or unable to follow directions, and even more so when they seem not to learn from their mistakes. This lack of […]
5 Ways Play Can Improve Working Memory
Does your child remember everything about a recent vacation but virtually nothing about the history homework they just read? Can they tell you what they saw at the museum of […]
Technology for Teens and College Students with Autism
There is good reason for all of the buzz about the effectiveness of using apps and technology to help younger children who are affected by autism. Unfortunately, there […]
Learning to Use Technology Can Improve Flexibility Skills
Have you ever gotten frustrated trying to do something new on your smartphone? Learning a new program for work? Connecting a new digital device to your HD TV? Even when […]
