Academic Troubles

How Visuospatial Working Memory May Be Impacting Your ADHD Teen’s Ability to Get Good Grades

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As any parent of a teen with ADHD knows, it can be incredibly difficult for them to stay focused and keep up academically. No matter how hard they try, their academic performance can often suffer due to the struggles that come with having ADHD.  One cognitive ability in particular, visuospatial working memory (VSWM), may be…

How Neurocognitive Training Can Help Your Teen Improve Their Working Memory

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So many parents and their teens struggle to find solutions to help them improve their academic performance when faced with an ADHD diagnosis. The team of experts at the Breakthrough ADHD Center regularly work with teens who need to improve cognitive function skills like working memory. Neurocognitive training can specifically help improve working memory, focusing…

What’s the Relationship Between Working Memory and ADHD in Teenagers?

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Working memory (Token Search) is a cognitive function that allows individuals to hold and manipulate information in their minds for short periods. The Token Search task is designed to assess working memory by requiring individuals to search for and remember the locations of hidden tokens in a grid while avoiding previously searched locations. Lagging working…

The Surprising Relationship Between Your Child’s Dental Health and Their ADHD Symptoms

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Operating a clinic specializing in children with ADHD and autism, we have seen firsthand the incredible impact that good oral health can have on our patients overall well-being.  As a parent, searching for ways to help your child feel their best and manage their ADHD symptoms effectively is key to helping them thrive. Did you…