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Executive Function Skills and Math: What's the Relationship?
Research on the development of executive function (EF) and early competencies in mathematics has suggested a substantial relationship...
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Nov 14, 20223 min read
What is missing in the conversation about 66% of 4th-grade children not reading at grade level?
If you are an Educator the BIG Conversation is... About school districts shifting their reading interventions to align with an enormous...
drlynnekenney
Aug 21, 20224 min read
CogniSuiteâ„¢ Executive Function Professional Development
Executive Function Skill deficits impact up to 80% of children ages 3-17 who have ADHD, Learning Difficulties, Dyslexia, Developmental...
drlynnekenney
Jul 24, 20226 min read
Let's Talk About Building Executive Function Skills - Video
While the rate of executive function deficits in the general population of school children is unknown, 40% of children with dyslexia have...
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Jun 24, 20221 min read
Executive Functions are Cognitive Skills and Cognitive Skills Can Be Learned!
This is my favorite quote from our work at Wellington-Alexander Center, "Executive Functions are Cognitive Skills and Cognitive Skills...
drlynnekenney
Jun 11, 20228 min read
30+ Physical Activity Programs + Resources for Parents, Teachers, Principals & Clinicians
We know that physical activity is beneficial for health, stress reduction, social relationships, and cognition. Yet, our children are...
drlynnekenney
Mar 12, 20222 min read
The Importance of Rhythmic Coordinative Beat-Based Movement to Engage Executive Functions
Research in the past 20 years has shown a meaningful relationship between moving in time to a beat and symptomology in ADHD, Autism,...
drlynnekenney
Oct 12, 20215 min read
25+ Science of Reading, Language, Literacy & Learning Resources
In 2021, I wrote this post for some families in our practice who asked for more Science of Reading Resources. In the three years that...
drlynnekenney
Oct 2, 20215 min read
5 Minute Cognitive-Physical Activities to Engage Self-Regulation, Self-Control, Attention, Memory
Looking for brief cognitive-movement activities to alert your students while engaging self-regulation, attention, and memory? JOIN US...
drlynnekenney
Aug 24, 20213 min read
5 Steps to Building Conceptual Thinking Skills in Numeracy
Teaching fundamental math skills is central to long-term enjoyment and success in math. Students with dyslexia, dyscalculia, and...
drlynnekenney
Aug 18, 20214 min read
5 Active Classroom Ideas to Improve Learning and Achievement
We're keeping students' brains thinking and bodies moving to improve learning, well-being, and achievement this school year. Listen in...
drlynnekenney
Aug 11, 20212 min read
Play Math Develops Conceptual Thinking Skills in Dyscalculia
What is the Play Math Program at Wellington-Alexander Center? Play Math is a neurocognitive approach to teaching the foundational...
drlynnekenney
Jun 9, 20216 min read
Understanding Dyscalculia and Dyslexia: What’s the Relationship
Dyscalculia is a math learning disability that impairs an individual’s ability to learn number-related concepts, perform accurate math...
drlynnekenney
Jun 5, 20216 min read
Practical Educational Resources for Hybrid, At-Home and Distance Learning
While working with parents, teachers, and districts during this unique time, we asked some of our esteemed colleagues, what Apps and...
drlynnekenney
Dec 8, 20201 min read
Our NEW Executive Function Resources all on One Page!
We have a NEW Executive Function in the Classroom, Home & Clinic PreK-6th-grade resource page you can share with your schools. Our NEW...
drlynnekenney
Jun 13, 20201 min read