The Enhanced Learning Skills System is based on Brain Plasticity. So what is it? It does not mean that our brains are made of plastic. What it does mean is that our brains have the ability to grow and develop over time. Our brains continually learn every day. When new information is repeated over [...]
24
Jan
ELSK Teleseminar/podcast
This week, I have created the very first ELSK Teleseminar/podcast. I am hoping to create many more of these telephone interviews/discussions. These will provide education and awareness around the existing solutions for students struggling to learn or working too hard for their grades! Listen Now Statistics as discussed on the teleseminar: Every 29 seconds another [...]
23
Jan
Anticipated Levels of Intelligence
Did you know that our society has a preset of anticipated levels of intelligence? For example, average intelligence is considered to be around 100. Children with Learning Disabilities usually measure in at around 90-93 (Gajar, 1979; Webster & Schenck, 1978). However, if you will agree with me that a lot of children with learning disabilities [...]
19
Jan
The Philosophy of Inclusion
According to the Individual with Disabilities Act (IDEA), students should be educated in the least restrictive environment with non-disabled children whenever appropriate (Halvorsen & Neary, 2005). Education opens horizons, extends freedom, and creates opportunities. Inclusion is a service delivery option for educators to meet the needs of both disabled and non-disabled children within the same [...]
18
Jan
4 Simple Steps To Understanding the Benefits Brain Training
Yes, you have done it all for your child. You've braved the overwhelming meetings with the school, you've even done the multiple tries with the tutors. You've offered your child millions of incentives to please just try a little harder and catch up to their peers. You've tried to re-teach your child a full day [...]
14
Dec
Research Shows Inexpensive Games Key to Increasing IQ and Processing Speed
UC Berkley Graduate Students led by Dr. Silvia Bunge, wanted to research about children's intelligence. They used simple, inexpensive card games, puzzles and software as their tools. The protocol used was to "play" the games for 15 min. totaling 1 hour and 15 min. a day for a total of 20 hours of [...]
05
Dec
11 Behavioral Similarities Between ADHD and Auditory Processing Disorder
ADHD is so readily diagnosed in many children today. However, clinicians are in a continual debate about the overlapping symptoms of ADHD and Auditory Processing Disorder. There is growing concern that some children are being treated with stimulants when what they really need is auditory skill strengthening. According to Dr. David D. Nowell, Ph.D: Clinical [...]
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