Travis Psycho-Educational Services, Inc

12/18/2025

Blessings ahead.

08/12/2025

What gets our attention?
Who gets your attention? What makes attention better?
memory

Fredrik Köhler, Cogmed Applications Coordinator, reflects on the nature of attention.

03/24/2025

The state is responsible for this mess. NOT the DOE

In the face of 20-year lows in state reading and math scores, the Florida Legislature has come up with a novel solution, writes columnist Pat Beall. Just allow those that fail the exams to still gr…

05/23/2024

I really like Danny. He has walked the walk and "adulting" was not easy. Way to turn something difficult insomething positive #

Written by people on the spectrum

05/07/2024

🧠 Understanding Working Memory Challenges in ADHD 🧠

Did you know that up to 85% of individuals with ADHD experience difficulties with working memory? This can affect their ability to remember daily tasks, follow multi-step instructions, and even impact long-term memory retention.

Working memory is like the brain’s notepad, where we jot down and organize information temporarily. For those with ADHD, this notepad can be a bit harder to read and maintain. It’s not just about being forgetful; it’s about how the brain encodes and processes information.

Here are some quick facts:

Working memory involves maintaining, updating, and reordering information.
Impairments in working memory are linked to symptoms such as inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity.
Challenges with working memory can influence academic achievement, organization, emotion processing, and social relationships.
But there’s hope! Strategies like cognitive working memory training and other non-pharmacological interventions can help manage these challenges. Let’s spread awareness and support our friends and family who navigate these hurdles every day.

💡 Share this post to raise awareness about ADHD and working memory! 💡



Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes and should not replace professional medical advice.

Source: Verywell Health

This post aims to inform and encourage support for those with ADHD, highlighting the challenges they face with working memory and the potential strategies to manage it.

04/26/2024

Constant distractions are Cognitive Pollution. Check out to get your "Cognitive Cleanup."
In today’s digital world, a popular expression is: “If something is free, you are the product.” The phrase refers to how much online content is constructed to steal your attention...Social media, in particular, is built to catch your attention and be maximally addictive. The result of the attention economy is a constant flow of distractions. From: Musings, the COGMED Blog

04/20/2024

Love it. Of course agitated emotions need a bit more action. Run up and down the backyard, throw w**d whack with pool noodles....once processed physically....huh and follow these calming devices

Offering the right words can make all the difference when your child has an angry outburst. Here are some gentle phrases to help them navigate their big emotions.

Hopefully, these phrases will help you connect with your kids when they experience an angry outburst!

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03/28/2024

Agency and autonomy can be hobbled by well meaning helpers.

03/15/2024

Different is difficult to navigate

What a powerful image! ⭐️⭐️⭐️

03/11/2024

Check out this COGMED blog post. You can get them all on the COGMED Blog
https://www.cogmed.com/articles/screens-and-the-childs-brain-a-two-way-street

03/11/2024

03/09/2024

Yes please especially the ones in your head

🤓Em