
Bright Kids Who Can't Keep Up
Help Your Child Overcome Slow Processing Speed and Succe
by Ellen Braaten, PhD, and Brian Willoughby, PhD
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Pub Date Aug 01 2014 | Archive Date Nov 30 2014
Description
Drs. Ellen Braaten and Brian Willoughby have worked with thousands of kids and teens who struggle with an area of cognitive functioning called "processing speed"—and who are often mislabeled as lazy or unmotivated. Whether it's completing homework, responding when spoken to, or getting dressed and ready for school, these kids simply take longer than others to get stuff done. Now parents have a crucial resource that demystifies processing speed and shows how to help kids catch up in this key area of development. By following the authors' specific pointers—illustrated with vivid stories and examples—parents can make daily routines less frustrating and more efficient, decide when and how to get a professional evaluation, obtain needed support at school, and build their son or daughter's skills for success. Helpful practical tools can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8½" x 11" size.
Advance Praise
“Superb, immensely helpful, authoritative; written with clarity, insight, and pizzazz. Highly recommended.”
—Edward Hallowell, MD, coauthor of Driven to Distraction
“Finally, a book that tackles processing speed head on! After my son was
diagnosed with slow processing speed, I began searching for answers.
This is the first book that focuses on all the aspects of slow
processing speed: home life, school life, and the emotional toll. Just
like my son, the children described in this book all want to work hard
and do well, but something is blocking them from thriving. The authors
guide you to make a consistent, targeted plan to help your child live up
to his or her potential. As a teacher, this book is also helping me
understand and address learning issues that I often see in the
classroom.”
—Sarah R., parent
“If you picture child development as a marathon, life for kids with
processing speed issues is more like a steeplechase, with barriers and
obstacles that have enormous implications for learning and social and
emotional development. This book offers parents an extraordinary gift of
knowledge and wisdom to aid in recognizing, understanding, and
addressing the challenges of slow processing speed. Drs. Braaten and
Willoughby help you accommodate your child's needs and promote essential
skills so he or she can thrive.”
—Jerrold
F. Rosenbaum, MD, Chief of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital;
Stanley Cobb Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
“Drs. Braaten and Willoughby do an exceptional job of deconstructing the
complex construct of processing speed. Through examples, articulate
explanations of testing results, and clear descriptions of brain
processes, this book provides a road map for parents.”
—Timothy E. Wilens, MD, author of Straight Talk about Psychiatric Medications for Kids
“Parents in our neurodevelopmental clinic often ask, 'If my kid is so
smart, why is he so slow?' Finally, there is a book to help parents
understand processing speed and its impact on learning and behavior.
Drs. Braaten and Willoughby explain the unique way your child engages
with the world and discuss ways to overcome challenges, rather than
simply offering labels. I will keep a copy of this book on my desk and
add it to the short list of parenting books I unconditionally
recommend.”
—Sam Goldstein, PhD, Neurology, Learning, and Behavior Center, Salt Lake City, Utah
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National publicity campaign
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Available Editions
EDITION | Paperback |
ISBN | 9781609184728 |
PRICE | $14.95 (USD) |
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