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What Does It Mean If My Child Is Diagnosed with Memory or Processing Speed Challenges?

Processing speed is the pace at which a person is able to take in, understand, and respond to information (also called cognitive speed). Working memory is an executive function that plays a big role in how we process, use, and remember information on a daily basis.

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What Are Expressive/Receptive Language Disorders and How Do They Affect Learning?

There are many and varied speech and language difficulties. Those that emerge during childhood are termed Developmental Language Disorders (DLD) because they appear during the peak developmental years

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Understanding A Diagnosis of Non-Verbal Learning Disability

Non-verbal learning disability (NVLD) is a condition that involves difficulty processing visual-spatial information.