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Last Updated August 9, 2025

What Is Flexibility and What Does It Look Like?

December 5, 2025 - No Comments

What is flexibility?
Flexibility refers to the cognitive capacity to adapt one’s thinking processes in response to the shifting demands

AI and Screen-based Technologies for Neurodivergent Kids

November 7, 2025 - No Comments

While games can be a great way to develop executive functions, AI and technology offers many other opportunities for learning

Talking to Your Child About Executive Functions

October 3, 2025 - No Comments

It’s important to help your child understand what executive functions are and how they work. This can help empower children

What Do Parents Think About Their Children’s Use of AI, Video Games, and Other Digital Media?

September 29, 2025 - No Comments

Screens are everywhere, an if you are raising a child in 2025, there is no avoiding them. Psychologists and pediatricians

Activities to Help Kids with Slow Processing Speed

August 1, 2025 - No Comments

One common reason parents bring their children to South County Child Family Consultants for a neuropsychological evaluation is difficulties with

Becoming a Coaching Pro: Guiding Your Child’s Learning of Executive Functions

June 6, 2025 - No Comments

In previous articles, we’ve discussed executive functions and choosing the right games. Now, let’s talk about your role as a

Managing Screen Time: Finding the Right Balance

June 2, 2025 - No Comments

Screen time has benefits for learning, but many kids spend way too much time glued to their devices. It’s crucial

What Exactly Are Executive Functions? A Parent’s Guide

May 5, 2025 - No Comments

What Exactly Are Executive Functions? A Parent’s Guide: How gameplay can practice and improve executive functions
Think of executive functions

Understanding the WISC-V Working Memory Index: A Method to Understanding Your Child’s Attention and Processing Difficulties

April 7, 2025 - No Comments

Does your child seem to struggle with following multi-step instructions, remembering information, or staying focused on tasks? Do they

Understanding the WISC-V Fluid Reasoning Index: A method to understanding your child’s problem-solving difficulties.

March 31, 2025 - No Comments

Does your child seem to struggle with new puzzles, difficult concepts, or noticing patterns? Do they seem to struggle

Understanding the WISC-V Verbal Comprehension Index: A method to understanding your child’s struggles with verbal expression.

March 24, 2025 - No Comments

Does your child struggle with problem-solving or verbal expression?  Or do they have difficulty recalling what they have learned?

Classroom Strategies for Students with Slow Processing Speed

March 14, 2025 - No Comments

Children with slow processing speed face many struggles at school. While they may never become exceptionally quick or efficient,