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Strong Processing Speed

Checklist

I DEMONSTRATED THIS
SKILL
SKILL

VISUAL PROCESSING

I can pay close attention to details.

I can work accurately at a good speed – I rarely
miss words or numbers when reading or writing
things down.

I can check my work for mistakes. I notice and
correct any errors quickly and accurately.

I can work accurately at the same speed as other
people my age.
I can complete a task in the expected amount of
time. If this is hard for me, I am practising ways
to increase my speed and am speeding up, bit by
bit.
I can read aloud at a good speed which is about
the same as other people my age.

I can make an accurate estimation on how long it
will take to complete a task.

I notice small social cues – ways in which people
are communicating and letting me know how
things are for them with their facial expressions,
gestures and body movements, tone of voice and
personal space.

I notice important visual information such as
notices, signs and posters.

I notice changes in my environment.

N.B. Although it is possible to improve Processing Speed through repeated and consistent practise, if a child has a specific
cognitive difficulty in this area, they may continue to find it extremely hard to demonstrate the skills detailed above. It may
therefore be necessary to provide scaffolds and support the child in learning strategies to support their Processing Speed (see
our Strength Based Approach to Executive Function Skills book for details on effective strategies and scaffolds).