Helping poor working memory

Signs of poor working memory in our children can be seen in many ways from giving a task and forgetting it a few seconds later to just becoming overwhelmed with something within the environment.

You can help a child with poor working memory by using the following tips:

🤔 simplifying instructions by giving one at a time

🤔 visual step by step instructions

🤔 break large tasks down into smaller tasks

🤔 use visual aids and schedules or stories to aid memory skills

🤔 reduce distractions

🤔 ensure your child has a calm environment (low sensory stimuli)

Let us know how it helps your child.