Contrary to popular belief, a child's ability (or inability) to concentrate is not a static, immutable quality; while it's true that some children are born with better concentration skills than others, all children can be taught strategies and techniques to effectively improve their ability to concentrate. Mastering the art of concentration has far-reaching benefits for children; not only is proper ...
“We are all gifted and we are all disabled.” These were the remarks of a developmental psychologist who I heard speak at a workshop. What a powerful reminder that as part of the human condition, we are each blessed with unique gifts, abilities and talents, and we each experience our own challenges in navigating life. What does this mean for ...
As necessary as education is, going to school isn’t everyone’s favourite pastime. Many children - even very bright children - end up losing interest in school and treating it as something that must simply be endured. These children often voice their desire to leave the school system as quickly as possible, refusing to entertain the possibility of ...
If your child is struggling behaviourally or academically, his school may recommend that he take what is known as a psycho-educational (“psy-ed”) assessment - or you may wish to seek such an assessment independently. This comprehensive evaluation is designed to measure a child’s cognitive processing abilities (including logical reasoning, memory, attention, and executive functioning), his current level of academic ...
Sometimes classroom behavior problems signal giftedness. Brad and Karen were at their wits end. Their grade school children once again ...
If your child is struggling behaviourally or academically, his school may recommend that he take what is known as a ...
Anxiety disorders are found in children much more often than many people realize; ten to twenty percent of all children ...
For many children, the start of a new school year produces feelings of excitement and anticipation: The idea of seeing old friends again, discovering new subjects, and meeting new teachers makes the prospect of schoolwork seem more like an adventure than a chore (albeit often temporarily). For children with ADHD, however, the idea of returning to school often invokes a ...
You may have been approached by your child’s teacher or you may have noticed yourself that your child is not well-matched to his educational curriculum. He may be having difficulties in one or more subject areas or he may be performing well above his peers. Sometimes, problems may be noticed as early as junior or senior kindergarten. A psycho-educational ...
Creativity is one of the greatest human gifts. Consider the achievements of modern technology. Each invention, from jet aircraft to the phone in your pocket, began as an idea in someone's head. We take much of it for granted, and it is easy to forget that there was a time not long ago when there were no electric lights, no ...
Working memory allows us to temporarily hold and manipulate information to accomplish daily tasks like following instructions, remembering phone numbers, and shopping. It develops gradually through childhood and relies on key skills like attention, auditory memory, and visual-spatial skills working together. Working memory capacity varies by individual and naturally declines with age, but can be improved through targeted training. Those ...
