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Usha Patel, Neurocognitive Therapist and Director of Raviv Practice London shares her first-hand experience of working with children /adults and the latest research and upcoming events in her series of blog posts.
How Tom Daley has shown the nation a few things other than diving…. like knitting!
Tom Daley’s knitting at the Tokyo Olympics showcased more than a new hobby. It highlighted the role of working memory in complex tasks. This blog explores how knitting improves memory, hand dexterity, and skills essential for maths and handwriting development in children.
What is working memory, and why is it so important?
What is working memory, and why is it so important? If your child has difficulties following instructions, is challenged with mental maths or reading comprehension understanidng working memory is the first thing you need to learn about.
How can I get rid of my child’s fear of maths once and for all?
Stress and anxiety about studying maths is very common among children of all ages. You might even remember yourself struggling with it at school, or maybe you found a way to get to grips with it. In this blog, learn what’s really holding them back and how to help them finally enjoy numbers.
Maths tools for better problem solving
Maths problem solving can be tough, even for children with strong memories. Success relies on flexible thinking, language skills, and working memory. Discover key challenges and practical ways to support your child’s maths learning journey.
Developing critical and problem-solving skills
It always surprises me how quickly a child of any school age, from 4 years upwards, can grasp this skill of solving Sudoku puzzles. It does not matter what the diagnosis is; dyslexia, dyscalculia, Asperger’s, dyspraxia… even dysgraphia