Executive Functions is one of those “buzzy” terms that teachers use a lot these days.
This post is one in a multi-part series from Dr. Braaten entitled Bright Kids Who Can’t Keep Up.
This post is one in a multi-part series from Dr. Braaten entitled Bright Kids Who Can’t Keep Up.
This post is the first in a multi-part Slow Processing Speed series from Dr. Braaten entitled Bright Kids Who Can’t Keep Up.
Christopher had a tough third grade year. He struggled to pay attention, had difficulty reading his assignments, and was never able to finish his homework on time.
Probably no other single area of evaluation has seen more controversy than that of intelligence. Psychologists have debated whether intelligence is learned or inherited, culturally-specific or universal, one ability or several. These debates are ongoing, and won’t soon be resolved.
The term “failure to launch” is used in medicine and education to describe a young person who is unsuccessful in taking the daily academic and personal steps needed to become a responsible, productive and ultimately successful student and adult.