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processing speed

Processing speed is how quickly a person takes in, understands, and responds to information while completing a task.

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Slow processing speed and school performance

Slow processing speed and school performance

What slow processing speed means Processing speed is the rate at which the brain can register information, interpret it, and produce a response. In school, that response might be speaking, writing, choosing an answer, copying from the board, or shifting to the next step in a task. A child with slow processing speed may understand […]

What to do when a child hides unfinished schoolwork

What to do when a child hides unfinished schoolwork

Begin with calm curiosity When you find an unfinished worksheet in a drawer, backpack, or under a bed, pause before confronting the child. A strong reaction can unintentionally confirm the child’s fear that disclosure will lead to humiliation, punishment, or an intense argument. Regulate your own response first, then choose a private moment for conversation. […]