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[quote=Anonymous]In our case (not diagnosed, other than by my own research), it means that he needs more time than other similar kids for some basic things. Some examples:

Child tests off the chart, but 1st grade teacher sends home packet of unfinished work at the end of the quarter. It is, quite literally, every single paper that was done in class. None were finished.

Some strategies that have worked over the years:

1. Homework timer: Discuss how long child thinks something should take. Set timer. Then do as much as possible for that period of time. Really helps him focus.

2. Class distractions are amplified: If other kids are talking (which always happens), he can't get his work done in the allotted amount of time. Strategies: separators, asking teacher to go do work in a quieter spot, etc.

3. Classwork not getting done in allotted time: Strategy: Class contract with rewards for getting work done faster. This really worked well, especially with a teacher giving warnings (10 mins, 5 mins, etc.)

It always annoys me when people try to diagnose ADHD/ADD for this. Maybe it's connected in some, but definitely not in all.

BTW, slow processing has nothing to do with intelligence. Child is at HGC and has been very successful, despite having to work through this issue.

Here's a link for more info: http://www.2enewsletter.com/article_2013_05_slow_processing.html[/quote]

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