Working memory is commonly known as short term memory. This type of memory is what we use on a regular basis and it’s always fresh in our mind. Working memory is also considered the way we keep only the important information in our mind and weed out the information that is not necessary. With that [...]
29
Sep
5 Types of Memory That Will Help Your Child Remember Easier!
Memory is not just memory — it contains several types of memory processes. That is why brain training is so beneficial when you hear me speak about strengthening the overall processing of the brain. Memory itself has several processes! Memory is amazing in so many ways. We can think, remember, act, and so [...]
22
Sep
4 Reasons to Use “Errorless Learning” with Children Who Have Memory Weaknesses
Last week, we discussed retrieval in general and 3 strategies to use to help your child retrieve information from their weak memory. We talked about using Cued Retrieval which "cues" the memory up for retrieval, Recognition Memory which basically gives your child the answer and Free Retrieval which is trial by error where [...]
15
Sep
Parts of Speech in Rhyme Form
The Parts of Speech in Rhyme A noun's the name of any thing, As school, or garden, hoop, or swing. Adjectives tell the kind of noun, As great, small, pretty, white, or brown. Instead of nouns, the pronouns stand– Her head, his face, your arm, my hand. Verbs tell of something to be done– [...]
15
Sep
3 Ways to Help Your Child “Retrieve” Information When Their Memory is Weak
We all know that memory is very important cognitive skill needed in order to learn. There are three parts to the memory process: You need the ability to "encode" the memory which means process what is coming in put the memory into your internal filing cabinet. You need the ability to "store" the [...]
27
Apr
Transforming your Child through a System Part 2
In part one of this series we talked about how you shouldn’t focus on strong skills. I know that sounds strange, right? Everywhere you go today, you are taught to find your child's strong skills and focus on them. However, brain trainer's do quite the opposite. We focus on the weaker skills since those are [...]
20
Apr
How to Transform Your Child into an Independent Learner – Part 1
Using a system to help your child will work if you identify the current level of cognitive learning skills. You need to create an action plan that will target the weak skills and strengthen them. You shouldn’t focus on the strong skills. They’re already strong, so you need to focus on the weak ones so [...]
Subscribe & Get Our FREE Report on Learning Disabilities
Subscribe to our e-mail newsletter to receive updates.
