If you have a child who’s been diagnosed with ADHD, you may be facing a decision whether to try medication. Stimulant medications have been shown repeatedly to be the most effective treatment for the symptoms of ADHD helping kids pay attention, concentrate, manage their impulses, and avoid risky behaviors. About 80 percent of kids who […]
Dear All, Parents and Students, For the Mid-Autumn festival, please note that all our 4 centres will be closed during the public holiday on Wednesday 18 September. Wishing you All a good health, and happy time with your families!
Scientists have been investigating the link between shingles and cognitive decline and dementia. The most recent study showed that shingles increased long-term risk of cognitive decline by 20%—but why? Find out, here in the Harvard Gazette
A new school year offers an exciting fresh start, but it can also bring new challenges for children who are neurodiverse — that is, kids who have a learning disability, ADHD, or are on the autism spectrum. While these kids have a wide range of academic strengths and weaknesses, there are three areas where neurodiverse students […]
The earliest signs of autism in babies and toddlers are subtle, but knowing what to look for can make a big difference. While most children are diagnosed at 5 or 6 — or even older — identifying autism spectrum disorder (ASD) before that can give kids access to support that can help them build skills […]
When it comes to smoking, scientists have generally focused on the health effects to the lungs and heart–though some studies have shown a correlation between smoking and poorer brain health. Now, research has shown that smoking can cause brain shrinkage–regardless of genetic disposition to smoking. The good news: when you stop smoking, the shrinkage does, […]
For the brain, talking is extremely complicated. When we talk, our brains have to plan what we’re going to say, and then get the sound sequences in order. Why don’t we garble everything up? A new study shows how our brains prepare to and then deliver signals to produce speech. More details here
You have probably heard it before- visual, auditory, reading/writing, and kinesthetic learners. But did you know it’s possible that learning styles can be explained and understood by considering the key role played by cognitive strengths and weaknesses? Cognitive skills are the core skills the brain uses to think and learn and help explain why some students struggle […]
It’s Summertime, and for some people that means a lot of time in the pool or the sea! Scientists and medical professionals generally believe that aerobic activity can have positive benefits for cognitive health – and that may be especially true of swimming. Recent research suggests that swimming can enhance learning and memory in both […]
