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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Head over to the LW4K Let’s Play Channel to see us play the new featured game mode in League of Legends called “All Random Ultra Rapid Fire” or “AR URF”. […]

Historically, disorders of executive functioning were thought to be a direct result of some form of mild brain disorder. From this perspective, activities, strategies, and training in executive skills had […]

Can playing a video game or using social media help a child to feel a sense of purpose and meaning? Can game play help an individual to practice caring skills […]

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 […]

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 […]

Twenty-first century skills require executive functions and technology.

Twenty-first century skills are defined as the primary components that prepare students for work and life in the future. These skills include […]