Working Memory’s Impact on Writing Skills
A concerned mother reached out to me regarding her son’s evaluation results and his writing skills. Her bright son, *Max, has strong...
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Karen Fried
Sep 25, 20181 min read
Processing Speed Overview and Interventions
Processing speed is a skill that underlies much of what we do each day. Students who process information slowly are at a disadvantage in...
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Karen Fried
Sep 28, 20172 min read
How to Address the Written Aspect of Processing Speed
.. Processing speed is one of the most frustrating and misunderstood learning disabilities. Many students with slow processing speed are...
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Karen Fried
Aug 18, 20164 min read
How to Help a Gifted Student who has Average Processing Speed and Working Memory Skills
I love my son and I want to make sure that he has everything he needs to succeed in school and in life. Last year I had to work hard to...
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Karen Fried
Apr 30, 20153 min read
“I want to be like him!”
Bryce wants to be like his friend who is excellent at soccer, can memorize anything quickly and always has a witty comment to share. So...
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Karen Fried
Feb 19, 20154 min read
Writing Workshops for Students with High Verbal Skills and Slow Processing Speed
Many parents have written to me in response to my post about the Frustration Profile: High Verbal Skills with Low Processing Speed. ...
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Karen Fried
Jul 8, 20144 min read
Slow Processing Speed…Is It Due to Weak Motor Skills, Weak Auditory Processing Skills, or Weak Executive Functioning Skills?
Slow processing speed can be due to more than just weak motor skills. Sarah’s experience highlights some of the more complex factors that...
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Karen Fried
May 2, 20143 min read
Language Organization Skills Blend Executive Functioning and Language Skills To Help Us Communicate
Language and the ability to share thoughts is a basic skill. Children who struggle to organize their ideas miss many opportunities for...
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Karen Fried
Jan 26, 20145 min read
Do visual learners have more difficulty with language organization than verbal learners?
Visual learners think in images. Verbal learners think primarily in words. Visual learners see the whole picture all at once allowing...
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Karen Fried
Sep 20, 20134 min read
How Does A Low Processing Speed Score Affect My Child?
Question: My 16 year old son has just had an evaluation and he was given the following scores on the test: PRI 132, VCI 130, WMI 110,...
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Karen Fried
Mar 17, 20131 min read
Find your Executive Functioning Strengths and Weakness with our FREE QUIZ
Executive Functioning refers to the skills that help you organize, plan and execute a task. If you would like to discover your own...
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Karen Fried
Dec 6, 20122 min read
What Does It Mean To Have Weak Executive Functioning Skills?
Many middle school children have difficulty with executive functioning skills. What does this really mean? For many of the students that...
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Karen Fried
Nov 9, 20122 min read
Dysgraphia: Difficulty Writing
Dysgraphia refers to difficulty writing. Most people with dysgraphia have a hard time holding a pencil or pen. The awkward pencil grip...
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Karen Fried
Oct 11, 20122 min read
504 Accommodations: Extra Time on Tests
Brad was a third grader who has struggled with reading since first grade. His teacher shared with his parents that he is easily...
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Karen Fried
May 19, 20123 min read
Summer and Executive Functioning Skills
Summer is a great time to catch up on material your child may not have mastered during the school year. Teaching reading, writing, or...
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Karen Fried
Oct 28, 20114 min read
Finding the Right Intervention to Increase Processing Speed
Finding the right intervention to help your child increase his processing speed and writing skills is worth the effort. There are...
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Karen Fried
Oct 23, 20113 min read
The Frustrated Learner
The Frustration Profile article on my blog, which is about students with high verbal skills and weak motor skills, has gotten more hits...
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Karen Fried
Jun 14, 20112 min read
Setting Summer Goals Helps Build Executive Functioning Skills
Summer is the time to relax and reflect. What went well this year? What could have been better? What can your child improve on for next...
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Karen Fried
May 18, 20113 min read
Helping Students Get Serious About Writing: The Five-Stage Writing Process
Learning how to write well can be a challenge for many students. I am pleased to be able to share with you an article by Heather Hoffman....
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