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 [...]
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Homework Tips and Strategies: 8 Steps to Success Register Now for the replay of the call completed on 1/27/11 Purchase the Ebook today which contains all the information from the webinar and the 6 weeks of article series all in one place. Plus you get forms to use with your child today. You get the [...]
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 [...]
4 Strengths Every Child Must Possess to Comprehend Successfully
One of the most common concerns that a parent will present to me is their child's weak comprehension skills. When we talk together, we cover many areas of concern where each variable plays an important role in impacting their child's specific challenges. However, in general, I will always review the 4 strengths every child must [...]
5 Must See Back-to-School Resources
Getting ready for back-to-school means changing your home routine to a more structured one. Especially if relax a lot during the summer months. We do and I dread getting the kids back on schedule for school. My kids stay up late, as they are basically teenagers, and get up late in the morning. I actually [...]
How to Make a File Caddy
You know the legends of middle school paper, like the Math Test that Molded, the Vocabulary List that Finally Turned up in the Catbox, or the Permission Slip that Accidentally Ran Through the Washer-Dryer. Witness a middle schooler’s room in the throes of these disasters, and you’ll want to duck and cover! Want to bring [...]
Q&A on Brain Training for Kids
What are the major causes of Learning Disabilities? About 85 to 90 percent of learning difficulties are due to poor underlying learning skills. These skills include: Attention/Concentration: the ability to stay on task or ignore distractions. For example, continuing to read a book while another group is in a discussion. Phonetic awareness: the ability [...]
Will Art Therapy really help with Learning Disabilities?
When you have a child that has a learning disability, you’re always looking for ways to help them learn and overcome the problems. When you find something that works, you need to stick with that technique. You may run into a problem where the technique you use stops working and not know what to do. [...]
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 [...]
Brain Games: Pattern Memory
This is a classic word scramble game. In this game you will be given a set of scrambled letters, and you are required to rearrange them into a meaningful word. If you are stuck, you can click the hints button to get the meaning of the word. Find more games – added weekly to this [...]

