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 [...]
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 [...]
25
Aug
Memory and Learning
Memory plays a huge part in learning and is a major component in cognitive functioning. Although long-term memory is important, short-term memory is often talked about when referring to a child’s ability to function in the classroom. That’s why a teacher will often remark about children with ADD that they have a problem with ‘working [...]
18
Aug
Long-Term Memory
Most of us know the two main categories of memory: long-term and short-term. They’re both critical for learning and functioning in the world. If you have a child with ADD, you might already know that some memory functions can be impacted by the disorder, so it’s important to understand how it all fits together. I’ve [...]
11
Aug
Short-Term Memory
Most of us know the two main categories of memory; long-term and short-term. If your child with ADD is having trouble in school, their teacher may have used the term ‘working memory’ instead of short-term memory, as the two terms are interchangeable. I like to use the analogy of a library when explaining how memory [...]
04
Aug
Memory and ADD
We all know the general definition of memory. While our ability to remember things isn’t always perfect, if our memory works well, we pretty much take it for granted. But when our child’s memory is impacted by ADD or learning disabilities, then we need to explore and learn more about the subject and what we [...]
23
Feb
ADHD Summer Online Program Updated to now be using BrainWare Safari Program
SUMMER SESSION FULL AND CLOSED If you are interested in the next group session – just let me know colleen@els4kids.com I am offering this group to work through the same 12 week program using BrainWare Safari which has proven to have fantastic results for ADHD symptoms. SIGN UP TODAY TO GET ACCESS [...]
03
Feb
Reading Comprehension and Your Child’s Science Textbook
Reading is one of the most important skills your child must learn for school. Your child learns and communicates through reading and comprehending the written word. Your child will, more than likely struggle in Math, Social Studies, and Science if they can’t read and comprehend. Science has become a big problem with students. Tests that [...]
03
Feb
Reading Comprehension and Your Child's Science Textbook
Reading is one of the most important skills your child must learn for school. Your child learns and communicates through reading and comprehending the written word. Your child will, more than likely struggle in Math, Social Studies, and Science if they can’t read and comprehend. Science has become a big problem with students. Tests that [...]
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5 Ways to Help Your Child Overcome a Learning Disability
