16 Dec How to Help Students Cope With Visual Overstimulation in the Classroom
Visual overstimulation occurs when one’s surroundings are too visually stimulating, causing overwhelm and distraction....
14 Dec How to Help Kids Cope with Visual Overstimulation During the Holidays
Visual overstimulation occurs when one’s surroundings are too visually hectic and cause feelings of overwhelm and distractedness. Overstimulation can happen to anyone, though it is prevalent among people with autism or ADHD. ...
12 Dec 6 Ways to Help Kids Develop Executive Functioning Skills
Executive function refers to cognitive functions related to making plans and decisions and regulating behavior. Executive function skills are required for numerous tasks that can be completed every day, such as driving or walking to...
19 Aug TBI in Children
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TBI stands for traumatic brain injury, and occurs when one experiences damage to the brain. This type of damage is specific, and creates a disruption in the functioning of the brain. Not all injuries to...
20 Apr how Children Perform Differently on Computerized Neurocognitive Assessments
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With the advancements of technology, neuropsychological assessments have been adapted to be done on a computer. Neuropsychologists and other clinical providers are interested in the effects of using these computerized neuropsychological assessments and whether there...
13 Apr How Do Childrens’ Friendships Impact Their Cognition?
Childrens’ friendships impact not only their social development but also their cognitive development. In fact, researchers have found that there are differences between female-female, male-female, and male-male child friendships on cognition. In this blog post,...
25 Feb How Does Mathematics Anxiety Impair Mathematical Abilities?
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Society requires us to have adequate ability to perform mathematical calculations. Life events, such as buying a home or even comparing prices of items within a store, require working knowledge of mathematics. In childhood, many...
16 Feb Should Your Child Read More?
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What is the difference between a child who reads for pleasure at home and a child who doesn’t? Recent studies have shown that those who read for pleasure have an increased rate of learning. The...
19 Nov The Importance of Praise in Parenting a Child with ADHD
Many experts including Dr. William Dodson estimate that children with ADHD on average receive 20,000 more negative messages than other children. The importance of giving praise can’t be overestimated. Kids with ADHD need...
27 Oct 4 Cognitive Benefits For Kids on Halloween
Halloween: the best day of play each year for kids all across the country. How could kids not love it with dressing up, running around with friends, and candy all involved? With the excitement and...