The following are games, yes games that you can play. We sometimes say “play the game” with our programs because they are all nonacademic. By playing the following games, you will begin to strengthen your attention skills. Don’t forget to let me know how this goes. You can discuss these on Facebook with me. 1. [...]
16
Feb
2 Cognitive Skills that Make a Difference for ADHD
Introduction According to the American Psychiatric Association (APA) 1994, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a developmental, neurobiological condition that usually presents with severe and pervasive behavioral symptoms of inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity. DSM-IV Criteria state that these behaviors must be present over a period of at least 6 months, before the age of 7 [...]
19
Jan
5 reasons why intensive brain training may not be the answer
Introduction Brain training is considered to be intensive when your child is working on a brain training program 5x a week for 1 hour at a time. It can be very intensive when your child is working 1:1 with a brain training coach – in person. Brain trainers are taught to recognize when a child [...]
12
Jan
How to Decide Which Brain Training Program is Right for Your Child
Introduction One of the most popular questions that I am asked by both parents and professionals is "Which brain training program should I use?" When you look at the top 2 programs on the market, BrainSkills and BrainWare Safari, it can be a bit overwhelming and confusing. Upfront, I am letting you know that one [...]
22
Dec
Join Me and My Certified Student Transformation Specialists for Q&A Webinars
JOIN US FOR A LIVE Q&A WEBINAR — THE FOLLOWING CALLS ARE SCHEDULED DURING JANUARY, FEBRUARY AND MARCH 2012. We would love for you to join us. Simply click on the url to join our online live webinar on the day and time that best fits your schedule. PLAYBACK FOR THESE OPEN Q&A CALLS WILL [...]
10
Nov
Processing Speed and Learning
Introduction If you’re the parent of a child who’s struggling in school, you may have heard the term ‘processing speed’ and wondered what it means. Processing speed refers to how quickly information travels throughout the brain. A processing speed deficit can affect learning dramatically. Compare it to riding a train that travels at 30 miles [...]
20
Oct
The Role of Executive Function in Learning
Executive function is the cognitive process we use to focus on certain tasks. Planning, organizing, prioritizing, managing time and strategizing are some of the things that require executive function. Working memory, which is the ability to hold information in the mind in order to carry out a task, is also a part of executive function. [...]
08
Sep
Movement and ADD
I know that your ultimate goal is for your child to be able to sit still and learn, but the fact of the matter is that oftentimes in order to reach that goal we have to meet our children where they are. That means that we don’t compare them to other children and expect them [...]
07
Sep
Back-to-School Checklists
Hi. I know most families are returning back-to-school this week in NJ. Many families across the country have already returned to school. I wish you and your family great success in your journey back to school routines. We have our back-to-school night tonight for my son in middle school. This week has been a bit [...]
01
Sep
Memory Exercises
In order to improve the memory, we must also work with the entire cognitive picture. If your child has deficits related to ADD and you only do memory exercises without working with the other cognitive functions, you’re not going to get an integrated performance in terms of their ability to function well in school. Their [...]
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