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Slow Processing Speed<br />

(Sluggish Cognitive Tempo)<br />

Inattentive type of<br />

ADHD has slow<br />

processing speed<br />

component.<br />

Slow processing speed is<br />

reported by researchers<br />

to exist in one-fourth to<br />

one-half of students with<br />

ADHD-Inattentive Type.<br />

© Sheryl K. Pruitt, M.Ed., ET/P 2000<br />

Carlson, Mann,2002, Goodyear, Hynd1992<br />

©Tigers, Too, 2009 Nigg,Blaskey,Huang-Pollock,Rappley, 2002,<br />

Weiler, Bernstein, Bellinger,Waber, 2000, Barkley, 2006<br />

Processing Speed Influences:<br />

• Sustained Attention<br />

• Executive Functions<br />

• Memory<br />

• Academic Achievement<br />

• Behavior<br />

• Social Competence<br />

Sluggish Cognitive Tempo<br />

Tips for Slow Processing Speed<br />

• Reduce length of assignments.<br />

• Repeat, rephrase, summarize.<br />

• Cue questions ahead of time.<br />

• Allow extra time for everything!<br />

• The Fast ForWord® Program<br />

©Tigers, Too, 2009<br />

©Dornbush, M.P. <strong>and</strong> Pruitt, S. K., 2009<br />

©Tigers, Too, 2009<br />

©Dornbush, M.P. <strong>and</strong> Pruitt, S. K., 2009<br />

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