What Are Cognitive Skills? Posted on October 24, 2024September 27, 2024 by Carrie When individuals improve their mental or cognitive skills, it can be a transformational experience. These complex abilities are invaluable throughout all stages of life, for school-aged learners, adults in the workplace, and anyone else, too. But what are cognitive skills, and how do they differ from other abilities we possess? Cognitive skills are what we …
Do Kids Outgrow Learning Challenges? Posted on October 23, 2024October 21, 2024 by Maureen Loftus As parents, it’s natural to hope that your child will outgrow learning challenges over time. After all, kids grow and change so much that it can be tempting to assume that difficulties with reading, math, or attention will resolve on their own. However, research indicates that most children do not outgrow learning challenges without intervention. …
Ask Your Child’s Teacher These 5 Questions to Identify Potential Learning Struggles Posted on October 9, 2024October 7, 2024 by Maureen Loftus As a parent, understanding your child’s academic progress can be challenging. Teachers see your child in the learning environment every day and can offer valuable insights into their habits and challenges. Asking the right questions can help identify potential learning struggles that may be tied to cognitive skill weaknesses. Here are five questions to ask …
Deciphering Feedback from Parent-Teacher Conferences Posted on October 1, 2024September 4, 2024 by Susie McDaniel Parent-teacher conferences are a great way to get feedback about your student beyond just the grades you see on quizzes, homework, and report cards. Depending on your child’s age, school, and the time of year, you may be able to learn about their standardized test scores, any academic progress or challenges they have, their behavior …
Addressing the Root Cause of Attention Issues Posted on September 27, 2024September 27, 2024 by Rich Frieder Mary’s parents were focused on addressing the root cause of attention issues. She is a fun, enthusiastic 1st grader who was struggling. The first step for Mary was to complete a cognitive skills assessment which identified the root cause as to why she was struggling. Not surprising, her main cognitive weaknesses were in working memory, processing speed and …
Addressing the Root Cause of Attention Issues Posted on September 27, 2024September 27, 2024 by Rich Frieder Mary’s parents were focused on addressing the root cause of attention issues. She is a fun, enthusiastic 1st grader who was struggling, but they did not want to address the symptoms but identify and address the root cause of her attention issues.. The first step for Mary was to complete a cognitive skills assessment which identified the …
Addressing the Root Cause of Attention Issues Posted on September 27, 2024September 27, 2024 by Rich Frieder Mary’s parents were focused on addressing the root cause of attention issues. She is a fun, enthusiastic 1st grader who was struggling. The first step for Mary was to complete a cognitive skills assessment which identified the root cause as to why she was struggling. Not surprising, her main cognitive weaknesses were in working memory, processing speed and …
How ADHD Brain Differences Impact Thinking and Learning Posted on September 20, 2024August 8, 2024 by Dargan Coggeshall As a parent of a child or teen with ADHD, you’ve likely noticed how their unique brain can lead to challenges in school and daily life. ADHD isn’t just about being hyperactive or easily distracted—it’s about real, documented differences in the brain that affect how a person thinks, learns, and processes information. Understanding these differences …
Warning Signs of Learning Struggles to Watch For Posted on September 19, 2024September 19, 2024 by Rich Frieder We are now several weeks into the new school year, and it is important to know the warning signs of learning struggles to watch for in your child. It is ideal to look for these warning signs so any learning struggles can be addressed early in the school year. Below are several warning signs to look …
Warning Signs of Learning Struggles to Watch For Posted on September 19, 2024September 19, 2024 by Rich Frieder We are now several weeks into the new school year, and it is important to know the warning signs of learning struggles to watch for in your child. It is ideal to look for these warning signs so any learning struggles can be addressed early in the school year. Below are several warning signs to look …