7 Things Every Parent and Educator Should Know About Learning Challenges
1. Attention problems are often a symptom, not the real issue...
In her book, Why Our Children Can't Read Dr. Diane McGuinness says, "The worse you are at something, the more brain cells you need to do it, the harder it is to keep doing it, and the harder it is to keep your attention focused on what you're doing" When it takes more effort to do something, the brain burns more glucose, using energy, which can eventually lead to exhaustion. In order for the brain to efficiently process information, it has to regulate levels of attention.