Tag Archives: Attention
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 [...]

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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 [...]

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13
Jan

How Enhanced Learning Skills for Kids Can Help Your Child

I am often asked to explain what brain training means relative to helping your child be able to learn easier and more efficiently. I often find myself listing out the many benefits that your child can experience.  For example, your child will be able to remember more with better imagery and recall the information faster, [...]

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08
Sep

Morning Routine and Checklist

Now that your child is back-to-school, you may feel the need for a morning routine.   If your child is forgetting items for school already or you are finding yourself stressed trying to pull it all together, you will benefit from a morning routine.  I find it helpful to prepare lunches, sign forms, pack backpacks and [...]

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04
Aug

P3 Back-to-School Homework Meltdowns and How to Overcome Them

This week we discuss what to do if you do not know how to help your child with the subject matter causing stress.  For example, with math, you may be a math wiz but your child's school is teaching math a totally different way than how you learned math.  To add to this complexity, your [...]

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04
Aug

P3 Back-to-School Homework Meltdowns and How to Overcome Them

This week we discuss what to do if you do not know how to help your child with the subject matter causing stress.  For example, with math, you may be a math wiz but your child's school is teaching math a totally different way than how you learned math.  To add to this complexity, your [...]

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28
Jul

P2 Back-to-School Homework Meltdowns and How to Overcome Them

Last week I gave you some ideas for those families in crisis mode with dealing with homework meltdowns.  The number one takeaway from last week is to be proactive, manage crisis situations and get your child's emotions down and under control.  Your child most likely will not be able to tell why they cannot do [...]

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21
Jul

Back-to-School Homework Meltdowns and How to Overcome Them

Well, it is almost back-to-school for our children.  Some schools will be opening doors in August across our country.  Others will start after Labor Day.  The one thing they all have in common is homework.  For those students who do get homework, this can be the most stressful time of the day.  For families dealing [...]

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08
Jun

Do you know what Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome is and who it affects?

  Have you ever seen a person that has rapid eye movement? It looks like their eyes are jumping all over the place like they are dancing. This person may have Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome.   Opsoclonus is defined as an unusual disorder of eye movement.  This is where the eyes involuntarily dart around and Myoclonus is defined [...]

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01
Jun

Cognitive Problems after Chemotherapy Treatments

Many times brain problems come from an injury of some sort, but studies show chemotherapy can cause problems as well. It doesn’t matter what type of cancer you are being treated for, if you use chemotherapy, you might find you have memory loss, difficulty learning, and difficulty managing daily activities. If you experience any of [...]

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