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Working memory is a core executive functioning skill and one of the most essential cognitive processes involved in learning. It serves as the brain’s temporary workspace — the mental notepad where we hold, manipulate, and integrate new and stored information. Every academic task, from reading comprehension to solving math problems, depends on a student’s ability to keep information active in their mind while using it to reason, plan, and respond.  In fact, recent research shows that working memory is a stronger predictor of academic success than IQ. This finding underscores just how vital it is to identify and strengthen this skill...

Imagine going to the movies with your eyes closed. How much of the movie would you understand? How much of the storyline would you recall? Not much, and it probably wouldn't be very engaging. In fact, you may begin to focus on the smells and the sounds of people crunching on popcorn. Your thoughts might wander, and you could even fall asleep. Why Struggling Readers Disengage Many struggling readers have a similar experience when they open a book. They get little to no visuals in their mind's eye while reading, and they report that it is difficult to maintain attention,...

There are many successful adults with learning disabilities, but what are the common traits that these people share? A 20-year research study by the Frostig Center in Pasadena, California answered this question and they identified 6 key attributes that contribute to success.   The Six Key Attributes to Success for Adults with Learning Disabilities: Self-Awareness: Understanding one's strengths and weaknesses is a crucial indicator of success, as students can learn to utilize their strong abilities and, with the right support, address their deficits. One of the best ways to define difficulties and talents is by pursuing a comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation and...

Many parents, teachers, and administrators worry about whether academic accommodations offer an unfair advantage to some students. They are concerned that providing services such as extended time on tests, the use of a computer with a spell check, a reader, or a copy of the teacher's notes provides an uneven playing field.   Fair Shouldn't be About All Students Getting the Same Thing: If all students came to the classroom with the same brains and experiences, offering them equivalent expectations and an identical curriculum would make sense. However, that is not even close to the truth. In fact, each student...

Every student processes information and learns differently because we each have our own, individual cognitive makeup as well as strengths and weaknesses.  As a result, the key to successful remedial outcomes is to celebrate, understand, and accommodate the unique ways that each student thinks.  How Can Educational Therapists and Learning Specialists Uncover How Each Student Thinks? There are a number of things that professionals can do to reveal how each individual processes information. Read comprehensive psycho-educational evaluations and progress reports. Talk to parents, teachers and other professionals that know this student well. Ask the student. COME LEARN ABOUT BECOMING AND EDUCATIONAL THERAPIST OR LEARNING SPECIALIST:  CLICK HERE...