Executive Function and Dogs
Executive function has been shown to be a crucial cognitive process for the success of humans, whether school aged or adult. But what about animals? Are our dogs at risk
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Visualize Executive Function
“Place your attention in the center of your body. You may want to close your eyes. Take a few breaths and allow your body to relax. Imagine you are at
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SMARTS Overview Video: How Do We Teach Strategies to Access Working Memory?
Working memory is the ability to hold information in one’s mind and to mentally manipulate this information (e.g., mental math). It’s helpful to think of your working memory as your brain’s
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Best of YouTube – Part 2: Working Memory
Welcome to Part 2 of our continuing series on the best YouTube videos that address topics relating to learning differences. Click here for Part 1, covering executive function videos. Today
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Great Video on Mnemonic Strategies from SciShow!
We have featured the excellent educational YouTube channel SciShow before because it is a terrific resource for teachers and students alike. Recently, lklSciShow came out with a video that introduces the
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How Your “Working Memory” Makes Sense of the World
Accessing working memory is an area of executive function that can create big headaches for many students, especially those who are struggling with ADHD or dyslexia. In this funny, enlightening TED
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Memory Strategies for Students with ADHD
Hey everyone! Elizabeth Ross here. (Some of you might recognize me from our curriculum videos!) Anyway, I’m really excited to be connecting with all of you through the new SMARTS Online
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