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 [...]
07
Jul
The Different Types of Attention Associated With Learning
In order to strengthen the cognitive skills of ADHD using my brain training program, it’s important to understand the different types of attention necessary for learning. For cognitive purposes, the definition of attention is the ability to focus on one thing to the exclusion of others. First of all, there’s sustained attention. Sustained attention is [...]
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 [...]
10
Feb
Traumatic Brain Injuries Lead to Reading Problems
Pathological reading has neuropsychological, neurobiological, and linguistic characteristics which are causing research to be completed. Models have been created using this information and are being used in conjunction with behavior when it comes to brain injuries and how reading is affected. Positron emission tomography, also known as PET and functional magnetic resonance imaging, also known [...]
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 [...]
26
Jan
What are Cognitive Strategies all About?
Cognitive functioning is managed by cognitive processes. Learning more about cognitive strategies is gaining popularity which goes back to 1956 when Bruner, Goodnow, and Austin discovered it. Everyone uses cognitive strategies on a regular basis because it’s a part of our normal routine. Cognitive strategies help us with our behavior and thinking so it doesn’t [...]
20
Jan
Reading Comprehension – Get the Picture?
Comprehension Program Language Comprehension Language comprehension is the ability to associate and make sense of both written and oral language. The ability to comprehend language finds its foundation within cognitive skills. Auditory and Visual Processing, to name a few, are big factors in one's ability to understand both written and oral language. What I have [...]
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