Jobs for Kids with Slow Processing Speed
Kids with slow processing speed get things done slowly. They are often among the last in the classroom to complete an assignment or finish an exam, and it may take […]
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.
New Video Games to Help Kids with ADHD
Parents and teachers of children with ADHD consistently observe that these kids have a particular fondness for technology, and especially love video games. Evidence (anecdotal and research-based) suggests that kids […]
In Depth Information About Slow Processing Speed for Parents and Teachers
If your child or student has been identified with slow processing speed you’re probably trying to become an expert on the subject as quickly as you can. Developing strategies to […]
Help Kids with Slow Processing Speed Show What They Know
Children with slow processing speed are often frustrated that they can’t keep up with other students at school, spend way too much time trying to get stuff done, and get […]
A Parent’s Guide to Processing Speed
If you have a child who takes forever to do their homework, can’t seem to get ready for school on time, and doesn’t seem to care about getting things done, […]
Video Games and Processing Speed – Research and Recommendations
Our team at LearningWorks for Kids is exploring how games and apps that support and promote skills such as time management, visual spatial processing, and working memory can improve processing […]
What Causes Slow Processing Speed?
Are kids with slow processing speed unmotivated to get things done? Could they really move quicker if they only wanted to? What causes slow processing speed? Is there a cure?
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Can video games improve processing speed?
In part one of this two-part series, LW4K founder and president Dr. Randy Kulman discusses some of the research that has found video games to be an effective part of […]
How Do We Measure Processing Speed?
In today’s classrooms, slow processing speed is being increasingly identified as a major cause of poor academic performance. For many capable students who are motivated to do well, slow processing […]
Games and Activities That Improve Processing Speed
Processing Speed describes how efficiently a child can perform a cognitive task. It accounts for the speed at which the child takes in information, processes it, and then acts on […]
