The Impact of Weak Memory & Processing Speed for Adults Posted on December 15, 2023November 9, 2023 by Dargan Coggeshall In our fast-paced world, cognitive skills play a crucial role in how we’re able to show up for our daily lives. Among these skills, memory and processing speed stand out as fundamental components that influence how we learn, work, and interact with the world around us. Weak memory and slow processing can have a significant …
Slow Processing Speed in Kids: Signs to Watch For Posted on September 13, 2023September 11, 2023 by Maureen Loftus You may think of processing speed as just how quickly you’re able to complete a task, but the reality is that this skill impacts so many other areas of thinking and learning. It’s the “entry point” skill in your brain: everything you see, hear, touch, taste, smell, interpret from the world around you goes through …
Signs of Slow Processing Speed and How to Think Faster Posted on September 30, 2022June 8, 2023 by Dargan Coggeshall Slow processing speed impacts every area of life, whether you’re 5 or 95. The ability to think quickly opens up the door to MUCH easier learning, reading, remembering, reasoning, and performing in schools or workplaces. If you suspect you or your child might have slow processing speed, here are some of the top warning signs: …
5 Ways Slow Processing Speed Impacts Learning Posted on March 7, 2022June 13, 2022 by Sandra Zamalis Processing speed is a critical cognitive skill that determines how quickly and efficiently your brain is able to take in and manipulate information. Slow processing speed has a direct impact on every single other tool your brain uses to think, learn, and remember. Other skills like attention, logic & reasoning, memory, auditory processing, and visual …
The Importance of Processing Speed: How Slow Processing Speed Affects Learning Posted on November 30, 2021April 17, 2023 by qiigocmsteam Learn about the importance of processing speed in learning, academic and work performance, intellectual development, and reasoning, and how it can be improved. Our cognitive skills — including attention, memory, logic, reasoning, and auditory and visual processing — play an integral role in our ability to learn, read, memorize, and perform. These skills work together …
Conversational Signs of Cognitive Decline and Slower Processing Posted on November 8, 2023November 6, 2023 by Maureen Loftus We used to think that memory loss and cognitive decline were inevitable as we got older. However, now we know that early action to strengthen cognitive skills and support mental sharpness can go a long way towards slowing this progression and enhancing cognitive function at any age! With that in mind, here are a few …
Games and Activities to Build Visual Processing Skills Posted on September 6, 2023August 14, 2023 by Sandra Zamalis Visual processing skills are crucial for interpreting, analyzing, and understanding the visual information that bombards us daily. These skills involve the brain’s ability to perceive, process, and make sense of visual stimuli, which is essential for tasks ranging from reading and learning to navigation and problem-solving. There are actually several sub-categories of visual processing skills …
Reading Help: What is Visual Processing? Posted on March 22, 2023April 17, 2023 by Carrie Every day, our minds process vast amounts of information at incredible speeds, often without us even knowing it! That’s why, when we struggle with certain activities—such as reading—it can be tough to pinpoint what’s really happening. Often, learners don’t even realize they need reading help, because difficulties may only register on a subconscious level. Take …
The Role of Auditory Processing in Dyslexia & Reading Struggles Posted on October 19, 2022June 8, 2023 by Sandra Zamalis One of the most common misconceptions about dyslexia and other reading struggles is that the problem must be visual. These kids must just be “seeing” the letters wrong. They’re seeing them backwards. They’re mixing up the order. But in reality, weak auditory processing is actually the most common underlying cause of reading struggles, including dyslexia. …
What Is ADP (Auditory Processing Disorder)? Posted on July 13, 2017June 13, 2022 by qiigocmsteam Find out what Auditory Processing Disorder is, and the signs of it. Don’t be fooled by the word “auditory.” APD isn’t a hearing problem; it’s about how well the brain is processing the sounds that the ear receives. Find out the signs, assessments, and options for children, teens, and adults with APD. Signs of Auditory …