WORKING MEMORY: What is it, and why is it important?

Articles

National Center for Learning Disabilities

What is Working Memory and Why Does it Matter?


ADDitude Magazine

Improve Working Memory: Brain Training Tricks

An Absurdly Easy Solution to Your Poor Working Memory

Both articles describe the struggles of working memory associated with ADHD and provide a collection of tips and tricks to improve your working memory.


Understood.org

8 Working Memory Boosters

Provides a detailed description of 8 different tactics that can be used to improve your child’s working memory.


CHADD

ADHD Can Trip Up Memories

Gives an in-depth description of the connection between ADHD and poor working memory, along with a list of tips to help with memory difficulties.


Simply Psychology

Working Memory Model

Describes the difference between short-term and working memory, why it’s important, and strategies to help improve.


Child Mind Institute

How to Help Kids With Working Memory Issues

Describes what working memory is, why its important and ways to help.


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