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 […]
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.
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, […]
How Teachers Can Help Students with Slow Processing Speed
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 […]
Help a Child with Slow Processing Speed Succeed at Work and School
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 […]
The Frustration Index – Slow Processing Speed in School
Consider the definition of frustration: the feeling of being upset or annoyed, especially because of an inability to change or achieve something; an event or circumstance that causes one to […]
Explaining Slow Processing Speed to a Child
Imagine you are the parent of an elementary or middle school student who has been struggling in school for years. They have difficulty completing homework in a timely fashion, following […]
Teaching a Child with Slow Processing Speed
We’ve been writing a lot for parents about what a slow processing speed diagnosis means for their children and what can be done to help kids be as successful as […]
