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Your Executive Functions Are Weak. Here's Why.
Broadly speaking, executive function refers to the cognitive or mental abilities that people need to actively pursue goals. In other words, it’s about how we behave toward our future goals and what mental abilities we need to accomplish them.
How to talk to your child about slow processing speed
Many parents worry that talking to their child about his learning and attention issues or "labeling" them will make him feel worse. But kids tend to take comfort in knowing there's a reason—and a name—for their struggles. That's especially true for kids with slow processing speed.
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Although kids with nonverbal learning disabilities have a large vocabulary, they can struggle academically and socially over time. See how the symptoms evolve over your child's lifetime.
What the EF! Challenges
*Wonderful explanation of 11 Executive Functions affected by ADHD -Response inhibition, working memory, emotional control...
Classroom accommodations for slow processing speed
At a Glance: Classroom Accommodations to Help Kids With Slow Processing Speed
Signs of slow processing speed at different ages
Kids with slow processing speed often struggle with processing verbal information at home, at school and with friends. Here are signs of slow processing speed for kids at different ages.
5 tips for calming first-day jitters in high school
If your teen isn't open about her feelings, be on the lookout for signs of anxiety, and try these tips to calm first-day jitters in high school.
How Executive Function and Attention are Related - The OT Toolbox
Attention and executive functioning skills are deeply connected. For the child with ADHD or ADD, executive functioning skills can interfere with school tasks, home, and daily functions.
Processing Speed: Why Slow Processing Speed Makes Simple Tasks Daunting for Kids - Integrated Learning Strategies
Processing Speed: Why Slow Processing Speed Makes Simple Tasks Daunting for Kids | ilslearningcorner.com
Bright Kids Who Can’t Keep Up: The Cost of Slow Processing Speed
Bright Kids Who Can’t Keep Up: The Cost of Slow Processing Speed
How to Focus Better and Boost Concentration - Acadoceo
How To Focus Better, Boost Concentration & Avoid Distractions #memory #study #productivity #focus
Slow processing speed and the brain
Processing speed is a hot topic among brain researchers. Brain chemistry and brain structure can affect how quickly kids process information. Find out what scientists think may cause some kids' brains to take longer to process information.