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How Does Processing Speed Impact Academics?
How does processing speed impact academics? Processing speed involves the ability to process information quickly, without requiring a
What is Task Persistence in Children?
What is Task Persistence in children? Task Persistence is a skill that is important for children throughout development in
What is Regulation Of Affect?
The ability to regulate one’s own affect or emotions can be described as managing feelings in order to complete a
What are Time Management Skills?
Time management skills can be described as a skill that helps individuals to prioritize and accomplish tasks in a timely
Training and Medication on Working Memory in Children with ADHD
A study published in “Applied Cognitive Psychology” describes the long-term impact of working memory training with video-game like materials compared
What is Response Inhibition?
Response inhibition is the conscious choice to ignore other stimuli (mental or environmental) that would detract from the attention
Is Gaming Good for the Mind?
Yahoo’s “Plugged In” blog had an interesting review about some of the most recent research looking into popular video
Recommended Physical Activity to Improve Academic Skills and Executive Functioning
Summer is a great time for outdoor sports. As you may already know, physical activity is good for the body
Impact of Training and Medication on Working Memory in Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
A study published in “Applied Cognitive Psychology” describes the long-term impact of working-memory training with video-game like materials compared to
How Do I Find the Best Video Games For Children to Play?
If you are the parent of a 5-, 10-, or 15-year old (or anywhere in between) you’ve probably noticed
How do you Find the Best Video Games for your Child to Play?
If you are the parent of a 5-, 10-, or 15-year old (or anywhere in between) you’ve probably noticed that
Why Parents Should Play Video Games with their Kids
Many parents wonder whether they should play video games with their kids. They may have heard that video games are
