Do you find yourself constantly asking your child to “pick up the speed”? Does she or he appear to take longer than others to obtain stuff done–whether completing research, responding when spoken to, or obtaining dressed and prepared in the morning? Drs. Ellen Braaten and Brian Willoughby been employed by with thousands of kids and teens who struggle with an area of cognitive functioning called “processing acceleration,” and who are often mislabeled as lazy or unmotivated. Filled with vivid stories and examples, this crucial reference demystifies processing rate and shows how exactly to help children (age range 5 to 18) capture up with this key part of development. Learn how to obtain needed support at school, what to expect from a professional evaluation, and how you can make daily routines even more efficient–while promoting your child’s social and psychological well-being.