WHY DID HE KNOW HOW TO DO IT AT SCHOOL BUT \u2018CAN\u2019T REMEMBER\u2019 NOW??<\/p>\n
You know the scenario\u2026.. you have just spent the past 20 minutes following the agreed upon \u2019homework schedule.\u2019
\nA favourite snack has been eaten \u2026..
\nThe timer indicating it is \u2018time to start\u2019 has just beeped.<\/p>\n
MULTISTEP PROBLEM \u2026.
\n\u2018WHAT DO I DO NEXT\u2019??<\/p>\n
You have checked the agenda and have that sinking feeling\u2026..
\nEven though there is a very positive note from the teacher saying class went well\u2026.
\nToday\u2019s homework is a math worksheet\u2026.
\nIt doesn\u2019t take long until the tears of frustration begin (for both you and your child)\u2026\u2026
\nWhile in class he seemed to understand the steps required to complete the work \u2026 but now\u2026
\n\u2018I don\u2019t know\u2019 or \u2018I forget\u2019 are the answers you keep hearing and are beginning to feel like he just wants you to do the work for him\u2026..
\nBUT\u2026. He really truly do not remember how to do it and believe me\u2026.
\nAs frustrated as you are\u2026.. he is more frustrated! Not to mention the feelings of being incompetent and dumb.<\/p>\n
WORKING MEMORY
\nYou have heard the term working memory many times \u2026.. how does it impact your son\/daughter\u2019s experience at school?
\nIn a word \u2026.. HUGELY!
\nWorking memory is involved in so many areas of life in general, not to mention it\u2019s requirements for a successful school experience.<\/p>\n
Working memory is the combination of remembering (or storing) information, while manipulating (or using) that same information.<\/p>\n
HOW CAN I HELP HIM, WITHOUT DOING THE WORK OR GETTING INTO MAJOR BATTLES??<\/p>\n
In order to compensate for a weak working memory, it is imperative that there are strategies and accommodations in place BEFORE that all too familiar battle over whether or not he\/she can actually remember how to complete the math problems.
\nEnsuring that homework assignments and expectations are provided in writing is imperative\u2026.
\nDepending on your child\u2019s specific learning style, there are other accommodations that should be (but often are not) included on their IEP.<\/p>\n
An important service that I offer my clients is a full review of current IEPs and the supporting assessments so that I can suggest accommodations that might be of significant help but are not on the IEP.<\/p>\n
For more information\u2026. Click on the \u2018contact me\u2019 on my website. And don\u2019t forget to follow me on Facebook so you don\u2019t miss any new tips I offer!<\/p>\n
Until next time\u2026 Remember\u2026 You CAN succeed with ADHD!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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