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Children’s emotional capacity can be a lot like an elastic band. When it’s already stretched by tiredness, hunger, or overwhelm, even small requests can feel like too much.

Using low-demand language can help reduce pressure and create space for flexibility.

Learn more about how this approach can support your family or students.

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𝐃𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥?
Selective hearing may not be the reason. One in ten children has low working memory—a crucial system for retaining information and learning.

So what is working memory?

Working memory is a temporary workspace in the brain that allows us to hold and process information, and plan ahead when solving problems or completing tasks. Think of it as a short-term storage system that retains a thought while you listen for more detail—like remembering the name of a destination while you wait for directions.

Children with low working memory often struggle to complete tasks, follow multi-step instructions, comprehend reading or finish maths tasks. Their parents often say, “he/she just doesn’t listen. It goes in one ear and out the other!”

Sound familiar?

Cogmed is a research-based memory training program developed by neuroscientists to improve working memory and attention. The training is based entirely on an app designed to challenge your child with a series of cognitive exercises to improve their working memory.

Registrations for our Summer Cogmed Training Program are closing soon. Guided by one of our child psychologists, the program runs across the Victorian Summer school break and can be completed at home.

Find out how it works and register your interest at www.thinkpsychologists.com.au/cogmed/

We're currently completing some training on Pathological Demand Avoidance and how to best support children and families. Below is a great website with lots of helpful information.

HOME - 2021 update Information, support and training for PDA PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) is widely understood to be a profile on the autism spectrum, involving the avoidance of everyday demands and the use of ‘social’ strategies as part of this avoidance. PDA individuals share autistic characteristics and ...

We are seeking a caring and engaging Psychologist to join our amazing multidisciplinary team in Geelong. If you'd like to learn more please click on the link below.

PsychXchange : Selected Job Advertisement(s) Think Psychologists is a highly regarded paediatric clinic in Geelong providing a broad range of therapeutic and assessment services to children, adolescents and their families across three well located clinics. We work within a multi-disciplinary team of psychologists, speech pathologists and occ...

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