BEST OF Summer Series - Slow Processing Impacts Everyday Life

In this episode of our Best Of Summer Series, your host, Shannon
Urquiola discusses processing speed and how it impacts our
children on the autism spectrum. Processing speed is the time it
takes for someone to take in information, make sense of it, and
respond. This can be visual, auditory, or related to motor
planning.


For many of our children, processing speed can be a significant
challenge. They might struggle with tasks that seem simple to
others, like reading, listening, or physical activities such as
tying their shoes. It's important to understand that slow
processing speed isn't about intelligence. In fact, many very
intelligent people process information slowly. It's just the way
their brains work.


Unfortunately, slow processing can affect many areas of their
lives, including social interactions and school performance.
People might mistakenly think that our kids are unmotivated,
lazy, or unfocused, but that's usually not the case.


In this episode, we'll explore how to support our kids by slowing
down and adopting a less rushed approach to life. Sometimes, the
best thing we can do is allow them to be themselves and move at
their own pace. This understanding can make a huge difference in
their confidence and overall well-being.


Tune in to learn more about how we can create a supportive
environment for our children and help them thrive.


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