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Last Updated December 4, 2015

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

WPPSI-IV

November 25, 2015 - No Comments

The WPPSI-IV is composed of 10 core subtests and 5 additional subtests  for children ages 4 years through 7 years

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 is Verbal Working Memory?

October 29, 2015 - No Comments

Verbal working memory involves the ability to remember something and to perform an activity using this memory. This skill

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

Attention, Concentration, and Inhibition Skills

October 19, 2015 - No Comments

Attention, Concentration, and Inhibition skills are often grouped together because of their strong overlap with one another.  Attention and Concentration

What are Metacognition Skills?

October 16, 2015 - No Comments

What are Metacognition skills? Metacognition refers to a child’s awareness about his or her own learning process and chosen strategies

Training and Medication on Working Memory in Children with ADHD

October 9, 2015 - No Comments

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?

October 9, 2015 - No Comments

Response inhibition is the conscious choice to ignore other stimuli (mental or environmental) that would detract from the attention

Recommended Physical Activity to Improve Academic Skills and Executive Functioning

September 27, 2015 - No Comments

Summer is a great time for outdoor sports. As you may already know, physical activity is good for the body