When I explain working memory to parents and students, I often tell them it is the ability to hear someone give you a phone number and then immediately dial that number on the phone.

Students who have strong Fluid Reasoning typically are able to think abstractly, process information quickly, and see “the forest for the trees.” The easiest way to think about it is being able solve a Rubik’s cube.

In my neuropsychological reports, I describe Visual Spatial as: “Visual Spatial measures the individual’s ability to evaluate details and understand and manipulate visual/spatial relationships.”

In my neuropsychological reports, I describe Verbal Comprehension as: “Verbal Comprehension measures the individual’s ability to access and apply acquired word knowledge.”

The term IQ has been around for over 100 years. But what exactly does IQ mean? And how does it relate to kids in school today?

Once a student is identified as at-risk for dyslexia, there are two different routes for further evaluation: public school evaluations and private evaluations.

There are many misconceptions as to what dyslexia is. Many assume it is simply a matter of flipping letters when reading. However, dyslexia is a much more complex condition, and one that many parents wonder if their child experiences.