What’s the Connection between Slow Processing Speed and ADHD?
Slow processing speed is very common in children who are diagnosed with ADHD. You may think of kids with ADHD as naturally quick thinking — “too” quick perhaps — but […]
Processing Speed
Processing speed refers to the rate at which children are able to take in information about their world, consider it, do something with it in their brain, and then produce a result.
Using Games and Technology to Teach Focus and Organization
Today’s teachers are expected to prepare students for a fast-changing world where competencies such as creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking are proving more useful than basic academics. But teachers already […]
Does lack of motivation cause slow processing speed?
In my work as a clinical child psychologist I have encountered many parents who believe that their children with learning or processing difficulties are lazy or not working hard enough. […]
The Frustration Index – Surviving School
School is all about proving that you’re learning, but kids with executive function problems and/or slow processing speed may struggle to show what they know. Excessive student frustration means kids […]
Can depression cause slow processing speed?
What does it mean if a child is sluggish, slow to get started on homework and chores, or lacks energy to take on daily routines? Is this depression? Or are […]
The Best Technologies to Benefit Kids with Special Needs: Notability
We’re fortunate to live in an age where technology can help individuals with disabilities overcome obstacles, or even make those obstacles disappear. There are many people who might be considered […]
The Educator’s Guide to Slow Processing Speed in Children
We’ve been writing a lot for parents about what slow processing speed diagnosis means for their children and what can be done to help kids be as successful as possible […]
The Social and Emotional Impact of Slow Processing Speed
Parental concerns about the impact of slow processing speed typically focus on the impact of their child’s diagnosis on academic performance and home life. However, slow processing speed also has […]
Why Kids with Slow Processing Speed Avoid Extra-Curricular Activities
In my work as a child clinical psychologist, parents frequently comment that their kids affected by slow processing speed don’t want to join a sports team, have little interest in […]
Classroom Adjustments for Kids with Slow Processing Speed
Kids with slow processing speed face many struggles at school. But while they may never become super fast or efficient, teachers and parents can help these kids improve their pace […]
