MANY individuals with dyslexia often continue to struggle because of a weak working memory, even long after good literacy skills have been established. So, in a busy work environment that is increasingly flooded with information, professionals need to stay on track, prioritise activities and overcome the constant distractions that slow productivity.

Research has revealed that the pandemic significantly impacted children entering the reception year in 2020/21

Sometimes you might hear that “your brain is a muscle”. Well its not. It is much more advanced than just a muscle, and completely useless at lifting heavy objects off the ground.

There are some similarities though, especially when it comes to training.

Try calculating 13 times 6 mentally – really, go ahead and try! Most people will begin by calculating 10×6, and put that result (60) to the side, then calculate 3 × 6 (18), and then add the two together (78).

When I first started writing, I was incredibly nervous and worried. What if nobody read my posts or those that did thought they were not worthy of their time. I was full of self-doubt and fear. The fear was paralysing, and it took hours and days to write anything, the wastepaper bin was always full.

If you are here reading this blog post, you may be searching for information on the duration of the SSP programme. You may also need clarification on the program's number of modules. If you have completed the SSP programme before, you may find that the number of modules have increased, and want to……

Here, at Raviv Practice London, we have developed a new method that shows more valuable data about the positive effects taking place. While we still use Cogmed as an objective measure, we have also introduced our own, more subjective, measure in the form of a questionnaire.

Cogmed is a clinical software program, worked on at home, on the computer. Raviv Practice London has been using this program since it arrived in the United Kingdom in 2008. We are the leaders in terms of experience and have a track record of working directly with Cogmed (the makers of Cogmed) and then with Pearson Clinical (distributors of Cogmed). At Raviv Practice London, Cogmed is part of a more extensive therapeutic intervention for 90% of our students.

Having ADHD could be considered a superpower. Those with ADHD often say they have many thoughts racing at any one time.

Chatty little Yasmin was eager to play with her older sister. Yasmin wanted to play with dolls and toys and have fun with her older sibling.

Cogmed is the single most scientifically validated method that improves working memory and attention. Cogmed Working Memory Training is suited for individuals with diagnosed and undiagnosed problems. We offer remote training for anyone in the UK or Europe.

Does your child have problems with finding homework, talking out of turn, or temper tantrums? He may have executive functioning problems. These skills help us manage daily life and deficiencies can lead to underachievement if not treated.

Poor concentration in children has many causes. Some professionals may rush an ADHD diagnosis and medication. Instead, learn how to observe your child at home and work with a professional who can use therapies beyond medication to get at the root of your child’s behavioural issues.

More and more I am hearing from friends about the problems with reaching menopause, and in fact, there are no good things only bad - menopause is one big problem!

Hands-up if you are a parent who has been working with your child for over three terms on the same spellings? In fact, some children may spend years working on the same words.