Category Archives - Tips For Parents

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How to Help a Teen Improve Executive Functions

December 9, 2015 - No Comments

Do you know a high schooler or college student who just can’t get it together? Maybe they struggle to “reach

What Makes Your Child Special Questionnaire

December 4, 2015 - No Comments

Here is a model of the questionnaire.
 
Characteristics/Traits
_____  adaptability
_____  affection
_____  assertiveness
_____  cleanliness
_____  compassion/ supportive/kindness

What Makes Your Child Special?

December 4, 2015 - No Comments

(During the initial interview with Dr. Randy Kulman you will be asked questions about the difficulties your child is experiencing. 

Books for Professionals, Parents, and Kids to Find Strategies to Improve Executive Functions

December 2, 2015 - No Comments

(This is a comprehensive list of books about executive functions, learning, technology, and brain training. Many of them are primarily

WIAT III

November 19, 2015 - No Comments

The WIAT III is an educational assessment. It is a collection of 16 subtests designed to measure a child’s academic

What are Fine Motor Skills?

October 20, 2015 - No Comments

What are Fine Motor Skills? Fine motor movements involve grasping and manipulating objects with one’s hands.  Fine motor skills require

What are Visual Motor and Visual Perceptual Skills?

October 15, 2015 - No Comments

What are visual motor and visual perceptual skills? Visual perceptual skills can be defined as the skills necessary for your

What are Expressive Language Skills?

October 15, 2015 - No Comments

What are Expressive Language skills? Expressive language skills can be defined as the skills necessary to form thoughts and express

What is Visual Spatial Working Memory?

October 14, 2015 - No Comments

What is Visual Spatial Working Memory? The term “Memory” is used in casual conversation to generally describe an individual’s capacity

What is Sustained Attention?

October 14, 2015 - No Comments

Sustained attention refers to the ability to focus on one or more items for a necessary duration of time

What is Task Initiation?

October 13, 2015 - No Comments

What is Task Initiation? Task initiation is a skill that is important for children throughout development in school as

How Does Processing Speed Impact Academics?

October 13, 2015 - No Comments

  How does processing speed impact academics? Processing speed involves the ability to process information quickly, without requiring a