Is It an Attention Problem or Weak Working Memory? Posted on March 29, 2024March 4, 2024 by Dargan Coggeshall There are many situations when what you perceive as an attention problem is actually something else entirely. Kids who seem distracted, unable to focus, or who struggle with tasks like test-taking and reading often get labeled as “ADHD” or “disengaged” or “spacey” (among other things). But it’s critical to dig deeper and figure out what’s …
Signs of Weak Working Memory + How to Strengthen It Posted on January 24, 2024January 22, 2024 by Maureen Loftus Working memory is a critical skill for life and learning. However, for many students especially, weakness in this area contributes to struggles in the classroom, on tests and assignments, and even at home. Everything we do goes through working memory, so it’s vital to identify where your child’s struggles may be and to train those …
Why Working Memory is Important! Wait, What Are We Talking About? Posted on July 25, 2023July 25, 2023 by Rich Frieder Working memory is a critical skill that can undermine an individual’s abilities. In fact, some argue that working memory — even more than overall IQ – is the greatest predictor of academic success. The NIH defines working memory as, “The retention of a small amount of information in a readily accessible form. It facilitates planning, …
Why Working Memory is Important! “Wait, What Are We Talking About?” Posted on July 25, 2023July 25, 2023 by Rich Frieder Working memory is a critical skill that can undermine an individual’s abilities. In fact, some argue that working memory — even more than overall IQ – is the greatest predictor of academic success. The NIH defines working memory as, “The retention of a small amount of information in a readily accessible form. It facilitates planning, comprehension, …
Why Working Memory is Important! Wait, What Are We Talking About? Posted on July 25, 2023July 25, 2023 by Rich Frieder Working memory is a critical skill that can undermine an individual’s abilities. In fact, some argue that working memory — even more than overall IQ – is the greatest predictor of academic success. The NIH defines working memory as, “The retention of a small amount of information in a readily accessible form. It facilitates planning, …
Brain Training and Working Memory Struggles: How Can Brain Training Help? Posted on January 16, 2023June 8, 2023 by Amy Judge Anyone can experience working memory problems when they’re overly tired or stressed. But for some people, it’s a daily struggle. According to the International Dyslexia Association, approximately 10% of people have weak working memory. And in those with learning disorders like dyslexia, the number is much higher—in the range of 20-50 percent. Working memory struggles …
Games That Strengthen Working Memory Posted on December 7, 2022June 8, 2023 by Sandra Zamalis Working memory is a critical cognitive skill that can directly impact your ability to function in daily life. Imagine what it would be like if you took in information and immediately lost it. Or imagine being in the middle of a task and completely forgetting what you’re supposed to be doing. And maybe you don’t …
Can Brain Training Help Working Memory? Posted on November 22, 2022June 8, 2023 by Carrie Maybe you’re mad at yourself for misplacing items or leaving things behind. Maybe you’re frustrated when a big project goes sideways. When you want to improve your working memory, brain training can help you target this cognitive skill. But what is working memory, anyway? Working memory is sometimes confused with short-term memory, but these two …
9 Games to Improve Working Memory Posted on September 26, 2022June 8, 2023 by Maureen Loftus Working memory is a critical learning skill that helps kids take in and process information effectively. It’s like your mental “bucket” that holds onto information long enough to either apply it or store it for later recall. But for many kids (and adults), it’s like this bucket has holes in it. Bits and pieces slip …
Working Memory & Learning Struggles Posted on August 22, 2022June 8, 2023 by Sandra Zamalis Working memory is one of the primary skills that determines the way your brain interacts with the world around you. It’s like your “mental bucket” that holds onto information long enough to determine what happens next, whether that is further processing, an action, or storing it in memory. For many kids who struggle in school, …