by Matthew Smith | Oct 18, 2023 | Neurodivergence
In recent years, you may have come across the term “neurodivergent” quite frequently. If you look at Google Trends, online searches around the term ‘neurodivergence’ have grown year after year. It’s definitely a buzzword in discussions... 
by Matthew Smith | Jul 21, 2023 | Executive function
Executive functioning skills in adults are often the difference between a person managing their life well and ‘just hanging on’. The ability to effectively manage our time, prioritise tasks, and stay organised amidst a constant stream of information and... 
by Matthew Smith | Jul 12, 2023 | NAPLAN
What is NAPLAN and how important are NAPLAN results? Let find out, along with some ways to improve your child’s NAPLAN test scores What is NAPLAN? NAPLAN, or the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy, is an annual national assessment for all... 
by Matthew Smith | Jul 3, 2023 | Executive function, Reading & Learning
Cognitive skills are important in every single aspect of our life. They are the core of our cognitive functioning, which is our ability to process thoughts. What cognitive skills are important and how can they be improved? Let’s break it down. What are cognitive... 
by Matthew Smith | Jun 14, 2023 | Fast ForWord, Language development, Phonological processing
You may have read the phrase phonological processing in an assessment report on your own or your child’s reading skills, and wondered, “Exactly what is phonological processing?” Phonological processing is the ability to manipulate and analyse the... 
