What Is Slow Processing Speed?
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- What is slow processing speed? Watch as our expert explains how we take in, and make sense of, information.
In this video, Ellen Braaten, PhD, Director of the Learning and Emotional Assessment Program at Mass General, explains what slow processing speed is and how it affects kids. Also known as slow processing disorder, slow processing speed means it takes kids longer to get something done than their peers, according to Dr. Braaten. Kids with learning and thinking differences may have more trouble with slow processing speed than kids without these differences, says Dr. Braaten. Keep in mind, slow processing speed has nothing to do with intelligence.
Watch as Dr. Braaten explains what slow processing speed is, how it plays out in kids, common myths about information processing differences, and tips for parents to help their kids thrive.
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Just watching this makes me feel like I wanna cry. I've known I have problems with this since I was pretty young, and it's still affecting me into my early 30's. It just makes /everything/ harder. It's so hard to keep up with a job, with this.
In the same boat as you.
Same here. I'm 42 and I'm finally graduating from college. I had a lot of problems in school, but I refused to give up.
same here .. survival gets really hard
I'm 37 and my life has never and will never amount to anything because of this. I find it enormously difficult to study and keep up. I managed to get my high school diploma, but I failed miserably at college after many tries.
hdjksa52 Awesome to hear. May I ask what you studied and what helped you the most?
I never realized slow processing was a thing. I just believed some kids were faster learners than others.
Same until there was too much of a gap
I’m not sure about kids but in adults probably also IQ related. I’ve ad(h)d but faster processing than most people I know and sometimes get frustrated how long some people may take comprehending certain things. Of course there are other things/fields I may not/don’t understand but talking more in general
Why do you think they learn faster? It's in part how fast you can process.
I think I have been struggling with this since primary school, I was always put in small groups where teachers would allocate extra comprehension tasks that were really simple and repetitive. Getting older my friends and family would make fun of how slow I was at picking up and understanding things and completing tasks, and I developed really bad anxiety and panic attacks due to having so many embarrassing moments where I couldn’t understand social cues and other information quick enough, and even now I’m in college years and my teachers have actually started taking my book when copying down notes and doing it for me because I always hold up the class. It’s so embarrassing and humiliating, all my class sees me as the dumb girl and I hate the label and always feel the need to prove it wrong but I keep making the same mistakes. Now that I’m in teenage years going on to be a young adult, my mum thinks I’m just lazy or procrastinating. But I’ve always felt that it was abnormal how much I struggle with simple tasks and it really hurts that no one is understanding me
i understand you, people are always promoting self-love and all that bullshit but when someone is having trouble keeping up, they just label as as "stupid" and "slow" but don't show it, they *THINK* of us that way 😡 what can we do tho? i have anxiety also because of the difficulties i face with this stupid brain thing and can't even do anything right.
You're not alone. Sometimes, I feel like I'm the only person on this planet who was born with this issue. But then, I was curious and decided to TH-cam what slow processing disorder is. It really affects your self-worth, self-esteem and can really put a strain on your mental health. I just take it one day at a time and remember I'm doing the best that I can. Despite, how others perceive me - ignore them and if it helps and you need to take down notes or screenshots to remember instructions just do what you can. ❤ you aren't alone.
No matter what it is. My parents get judgemental with me about things I should know and my dad I thought understood I was thinking things through but a time they got this big package from Social Security and they asked me to help and then went to the paperwork and then went to just straight up guessing and I was actually frustrated not just from them giving me very little time to do this but from the confusion if they wanted my help or not. I gone to school online and that was bad because I couldn't keep to the due dates. I tried hard but I needed accommodations just like when I was in the program doing that paper it didn't take the other participants any time to do. With writing papers and reading even with the math fluency I did, I seriously struggled. One of my teacher placed me in a class I had no business in, it had nothing to do with the classes I took. It wasn't at all like the classes I took and I couldn't eliminate it, the class I should have been in instead was already full, it was an elective my more necessary classes (World History and English) were surrounding it. It brought down my Grade point average. When I got hit by a car that was bad on me because at that point I got no instruction at all and I wasn't getting it. I had at least some skills beforehand I would make pancakes great but my brother was cruel and started laughing at me because I couldn't flip a pancake. I couldn't go up to my room because I wasn't ambulatory but the doctors rushed me to that too. Then I go to another school because my momma decides she wants to put me and my younger two sisters in foster care. I still was homeschooled via the different school but I don't even think I took the test well. Rule for schools you cannot determine how smart a person is if they're injured. I'd have graduated High School. I get overwhelmed. I have attempted to work at different places I would address that I needed accomodations in workplace but they really make you go through hoops to get them. I don't last long on jobs in programs or even with schooling. I thought the school would be more time lenient and that was an advantage to it. I don't learn fast I learn thorough and I could really surprise a person with what I'm capable of remembering.
Biology isn't fair
I understand you, i too went through the same thing..
i remember also been put into small support groups and feeling different to others and also feeling as though i didnt need to be there..the teachers should try and see what you are good at instead of insisting on focusing in spelling and maths..i also think if they would draw less attention to you and everyone would do the same thing you would do your best instead of killing your self esteem by separating you from the "smarter" kids.
I remember being judged by how good i was at maths for everything and sometimes would not get picked to do art projects or a main role in drama or assemblies because i wasnt good at maths..wich is beyong crazy now looking back. One year the music teacher gave me a main sing role and my classroom teacher wanted to refuse and give it to a kid that deserved it because they excelled and would represent our class better..the music teacher insisted and I forever thank her.
I also remember teachers been "worried" about me because i was not good at maths and was very slow at learing it wich is true and would call in my parents and have me sent to do all sorts of tests like vision,hearing,dyslexia year after year..i was fine..maths was just not my thing.. i learned it much slower
One year we had a dyslexic student in our class that would require special coloured paper and that teacher had the nerve to do extra photocopies for me who was tested negative for dyslexia..she was convinced i was..i hated feeling different.but i was very good an interested at art,choir,drama,computers, history,creative writing..all the more arty subjects..they didnt care to even notice.. because of the praise even the kids that where not good at art etc would succede anyway because the teachers would fuel them with praise and not discourage them by "encouraging" them as they did to me and a small group of others simalar to me..i have many other stories but wont write them. teachers can make or break you ..forever really.
Iam 24 and iam struggling at my work place due to this, as a student even though i was really slow in learning i tried so hard in understanding things but in the exams i was able to score because it gave enough time for me to think, bt in my work place where it requires spontaneous reactions i find it really hard to react to such situations the fear of constantly made fun of this gaves me anxiety, I cant handle pressure to the slightest i will forget even the little things and my mind goes just blank and i get anxious, I also have ADHD which could be the reason, For all the slow learners out there . The struggle is real, Ik bt u are no alone❤
I think it's interesting that in school, students can get accommodations, but after school or college, it's like it's not discussed anymore. It doesn't go away. People forget that this is how someone's brain may be wired. We are all different. The environment and support systems play a major role. There are ways to develop supporting skills, but with anything new, it will take time.
Did you have IEP in high school?
I was never diagnosed with a information process disorder but i know i have one, probably the reason i wasn't successful academically back when i was still in school, when ever i want to retain some new information i have to constantly review it otherwise i will struggle recalling the details of what i just learned.
I've been struggling with slow processing speed since primary school and I've always been accused of being lazy.
Thanks for sharing this with us, Andjee Izidor. It's possible for processing speed to improve by practicing skill sets that might be giving you trouble, for example: u.org/2FNwBYg
Just got my diagnosis of autism and slow processing of information.
I feel like I’ve worked my whole life just to keep up, and like I’ve had so many humiliations because I misunderstood the cues.
It’s hard to admit I need more time. It’s hard to admit I can’t keep up.
I was always hiding my confusion and ineptitude with jokes and excuses.
“ yes, you’re right! What a silly mistake, I’ll try harder.”
But I knew in my gut that I wasn’t going to get any better at the thing they were trying to teach me.
It’s funny, to not have to hide anymore.
I hope you can find the help you need. I myself have slow processing speed and I genuinely have no idea what to do about it.
@@birdwing2414 Same with me!!! I'm getting a learning assessment done followed by a plan of action, hopefully they have some proper recommendations for me to look into.
Ugh this is me right now. I'm in the workforce/workplace and it's getting harder to hide and admit that I can't keep up.
Same with me, so many humiliation and I cried a lot today cause of sld my family members are humilate me why are you not trying to do things fast 😔
I'm 36, and I guess this is what I have. A bit of ADHD and attention/focus issues, but the biggest and most primary issue of it all is auditory. When people speak to me, I process the information very slowly, and sometimes not at all. I had a bad experience today trying to understand what someone was saying, and re-examining the situation over and over again in my head, several parts of the memory are blurry and foggy because I didn't understand what this person was saying. Perhaps it was my stress and anxiety level exacerbating an already difficult task. I wish I knew what to do.
Thanks for reaching out, Dawn of Metal. While we may not know of specific resources for adults on slow processing speed, you may want to check out Ellen Braaten's book, Bright Kids Who Can't Keep Up. Many of the things mentioned can be applicable to adults.
You may also want to check out The Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds which has information that you may find helpful www.mghclaycenter.org/
We hope this helps.
- The team at Understood
Me too I’m 36 same way it’s getting worst I just took a simple test I couldn’t get it for a job I don’t understand and I have extreme social anxiety bc I rather not talk to ppl if I’m gonna be weird
@@mayradelgado1814same here. I believe it'll get better for all of us 🙏❤️🩹
This sounds like OCD not slow process the impulse to repeat is not because you processing because your anxiety level is high causing the need to re examine when you don’t have to.
That's me with SPD and I am still so vulnerable due to the way society reacts to it.
I admire my pace because it has provided it a lot of knowledge about things as I have a very good observational skill.And I love my pace.
But it hurt a lot when people make it more hard for us by mocking the quality we got.
I have this. I just turned 18 and I really wish I could have gone to a professional to talk to them about this to maybe give me more tips on how to deal with it. I kinda struggle with both sides of it. I struggle more with motor though. I've been especially self-conscious about it recently because I found out a lot of adults in my life in elementary school told my mom that they don't believe I'm fit for college. That hurts because I know I'm smart. I'm just not fast. I know I can make it through college as long as I put in the work and time I know I need to put into it.
This affected me all throughout school. When in elementary I was in I always got pulled out of class and put in a room with a few other stundents and we would practice writing and comprehension skills and simple math problems. Then when I got to high school it all went down hill. I never understood what I had to do when everyone else picked up on it quick, the teachers always told me I will not pass if I did not to my work because they came around and nothing was on my paper. I failed all my classes two years and had to go to an alternative school my last year. Even today after I graduated people tell me bad things though. Someone in my family told me I don’t know if you are acting stupid to be funny or if you actually are. When I go to doctors a few years ago they tell me I have add
This is so sad I hope that ur family r treating u better now.
I thought it was just me because I’m not that slow but I’m not good with some things my mom and dad make me feel bad for being slow I try as hard as I can but always get stuck some stuff I want to ask for help but I’m scared they will say “you have no brains” or my sister will say “stop acting stupid” but I’m not it just takes time for me to get things in my mind I hate it but that’s how god made me
I really do wish I was normal 😔
Your not alone, its a pretty common thing actually
Ur not alone same exact thing happened to me I even failed alternative school it was suppose to be really easy I dropped out and went for GED instead and dven that's a challenge.
Im a junior in high school right now, I’m in class and we would have an assignment due by the end of class, the other kids would turn in the assignment in 15 minutes and I always am the last one to turn in the assignment, everyone else will be waiting for me to get done so the teacher could move on, eventually the teacher sends me out into the hallway to complete the assignment while everybody else could move on, then I get caught in this endless cycle of falling behind and having to go to tutoring everday after school. Teachers and students think that I’m just lazy and I wasn’t doing my work, in fact it’s the opposite, I’m working insanely hard to keep my grade from dropping below a 70. My parents haven’t gotten me any accommodations yet, so school is twice as hard for me. I’m glad I know I’m not crazy.
@SharkTank wow you are sooo humble and smart im soooo jealous
@SharkTank lol you don’t sound articulately adequate for someone who has good grades & in college at 17. Sorry you never got the love & attention you needed growing up 😂
I’m in the same boat as you, I’m a high school senior and I’m always the last one to finish in class and can never keep up with everyone. I feel your pain, always having to work twice as hard for the same results as someone where it comes so easily. You’re not alone
My parents should watch this
I can't even say much
I just need them to see this
I've been trying so hard
I'm doing a research on myself and why I'm so slow and I saw this video......thank you
I’m a freshman in university. As long as I can remember, it took me a bit longer to complete assignment than most kids. I knew I wasn’t a fast thinker or doer. But now in univ, I’m struggling to do the heap of hw. I know I’m smart but I’m just not fast enough... I don't know if I will be able to pull through even with an average grade.
Hi Irene Peyter, We're sorry you're struggling. College can be difficult for anyone and if you learn or think differently, it can be overwhelming. Understood has an article for parents that includes tips on how to help kids improve their processing speeds. While it's focused on kids, there may be some tips that can help you as you navigate this journey. u.org/2FNwBYg You might also want to talk directly and frankly with your instructors to see if they have any suggestions for how to help. And your college may have a student aid center that can provide assistance, but you'll have to advocate for yourself. You might find this article useful as well. u.org/34CQzOg Let us know how it goes.
Best,
The team at Understood
Wow, thank you. I didn’t expect you would reply
I'm in a family with extremely FAST processing speed so in comparison it makes me feel SLOW
leaning disablity is a life long Brain Issue..it will never go away...I have struggled and struggled with is all my life...I have Wanted to go to Collage..and have gone..but to NO Avail..it didn't worked...But I do have to admit..I come along way..doing things that were uncomfortable..and Have Learned a lot on my own...it is So Frustrating at times..am 58 years old..and Still Learning Stuff that adult my age have learned Long Ago..but that is ok..but at least I am learning and didn't and won't stop..my favorite hobby is Yep Reading...
I feel like normal people just learn everything quickly and mostly when they are young and later in life their lives are empty. We always learn something new, even though we are learning it long and we might forget it so we need to relearn it but we're always progressing.
Sounds like me, I’m 41 years old and still learning and struggling with stuff people learned in their teens. But despite that, I don’t feel like I have completely failed at life lol. I am slowly plugging along and even learning editing my own TH-cam channel.
I am just 19 years my parents i am slow on everything how to solve this problem i don't
No wonder I was taking more time on assignments than my peers throughout my days in school and then all the way throughout highschool and even into undergraduate years. I was diagnosed young and still was diagnosed with this in my recent years. Still, throughout my evaluation there were some things that "make up" for this mental disability and allowed me to achieve high grades. Don't falter people, believe in your strengths!
Why are they always referring to a child with slow processing, can adult not have it? Or are adult's struggles and feelings not relevant?
Thank you for your comment Wendy Whoisit. Understood.org is a free online resource for families with learning and thinking differences, like dyslexia, ADHD, dyscalculia, etc.
While Understood was written with families in mind, you may find our full library of processing speed resources helpful: u.org/processingspeed
We hope this helps.
EXACTLY!
Yes, my 2 neuropsychs have shown that I have slow visual processing speed. It's pretty annoying. This video does explain things for me. I was always anxious because it seemed I could never take enough notes before it was erased and the teacher moved on to another subject. I managed to survive to graduation.
Exactly. We can’t go back to childhood and get parents that are informed.
(hopefully) this kind of thing is caught right away AKA when you're a kid so these kind of videos are made for parents to watch with their children (when they see certain signs)
After watching videos about APD, I have realized that I believe I have it. I believe I am slow. I have struggled since elementary school. I am now 67. I am so frustrated because I have felt like this for so long, and I have asked for help, I have not found where i can get help. 😢
Not only kids, this is me and I'm an adult.
This has affected me since childhood. And add anxiety as well PTSD. I am in my early 50's and when it comes to learning new computer programs and other things , let alone compared to the 20 something's, it is extremely difficult.
My oldest son has this when it comes to learning his school work, and following instructions. But when it comes to video games, and entertainment it seems to not effect him in those areas. My heart really goes out to him. He’s 16 years old, and he sufferers from this. As a parent me and my wife are seeking professional help
Yes. I feel the same. Im 33. Sct.. but for the things im really intrested , i concentrate easyer and very effectiv. For example on University, every Students and teacher thought im stuped, at the final exam i got a subject i was really intrested, and 3 leader of 3 Uni who were there congratulated me abd told they never saw such...... and my teachers..... they didnt know that i didnt learn good the other 300 subjeckts coz were bored .....but this one..... Maybe neurofeedback Programm can work........ Computer famos help the logical thinking, but not too much plz......1-2 hours a day.....
You may try mathematics and yoga for him.
@tradinglikeamillionaire4312 what do you mean by does not affect him ? It ofcourse does. Just because he plays it casually that doesn't mean it doesn't effect him. That's as good as saying if you can eat food you don't have that disorder.
I am glad you guys are taking action and being attentive to your teen needs. When I was in high school, I was pulled out of classes to recieve extra help and never told anyone, not even my parents about it. I felt shame.
I'm slower then my peers(5th percentile) and it may not look like it, but it is exhausting to keep up with others. I've been called names for that. I just wish people would educate themselves or the school would teach disorders like this.
I'm also in a low percentile. Do you have a strong short term memory though? My short term memory is extremely strong, but the processing speed and everything else ruins it.
Maybe there's a way to utilize your strong areas so that the weak areas don't show so much.
been a slow learner makes me have compassion for other people 😢. some times i feel that i m been punishment and makes me stronger and never take away for granted
back in school they labeled this a "learning Disability" but they never had a solution to help me with it even beyond school i struggle with comprehending conversations or what im told frequently i even forget or cant properly express information thats giving to me like others can but one thing about me it may take time for me to fully understand something but once i get it i got it its okay to ask questions as well i never did this back in school to afraid of the reprucussions but now that im older i ask alot of questions to hack my brain into understanding
Whyyyyy do I have this so bad... I can’t even have a functioning convocation because I will randomly just flicking forget that what word something is and can’t form a sentence in my head before I have to reply and I can’t ever Copy notes in lessons
Btw. I have slow processing, dislexia, adhd and dispraxia
Unfortunately Slow processing speed is not recognized as a disorder in Australia. I have this exact problem. It makes learning tasks (Executive functioning in a job very hard to quickly learn and absorb.
It’s so stupid it affects my grocery store. Teenage job I can’t image how it’s going to affect my life
Not sure where you are but I’m in Sydney and have been diagnosed with it for 15 years now? It’s definitely recognised as a disorder here.
Jacinta Sharma Really? What is it called?
Through the Telescope! It’s interchangeably called either slow processing disorder or speed processing disorder
Hello there, I have it too and I'm from Sydney. I got a psychometric test done 6 years ago and the provisional psychologist confirmed that I am "slow" compared to the rest of my peers, but that in the report it's not classified as a disability. How on earth can it not be classified as a disability if you are constantly in and out of jobs always finding yourself struggling at the beginning, or when there are constant changes and you need to literally take note of everything down because a) you don't have a visual memory b) you cannot remember what the person just said c) you are receiving the information but for some reason your brain cannot understand it hence why you need detailed instructions. Sometimes, I feel so alone and I don't understand why there isn't a label that can be put onto this. What resources and tools are available if its not classified as a disability? This has really impacted my mental and physical health. Masking it for several years but being unable to hide it any longer makes me think if people like us with a slow processing disorder can actually get permanent employment with support and understanding. Hang in there. I thought I was alone. ❤ and I never really understood exactly why I was always slow when it came to picking up info during my high school and it has immensely affected my employment journey.
Im 30 and I know I have this, unfortunately I was never diagnosed.
Thanks for your comment Carlo lapuz. Many people discover they have learning and thinking differences as an adult, and you're not alone.
Adult evaluations for learning and thinking differences must be completed in person by a qualified professional, like a psychologist, doctor, or learning behavior specialist. This can be done at a community mental health agencies, counseling or study skills center at a local college or university, or a local hospital-based program.
Here’s some information on who can evaluate adults for learning and thinking differences: u.org/296krKp
If the evaluation is not covered by your insurance or if you don't have insurance, there are two other things that could help you find an evaluation at a reduced cost:
1. Find out if any local universities with graduate programs in special education or psychology have clinics that conduct evaluations. These are often offered at substantially reduced cost.
2. Check with your local county or state adult education office. They may know of private practitioners who perform evaluations on a sliding scale or at reduced cost.
You may want to consider connecting with these organizations in your area:
LDA: ldaamerica.org/support/state-local-affiliates/
IDA: eida.org/ida-branches/
We hope this helps.
In school they'll just give you extra time or fill you in on what you missed after class.
In the adult world this is called stupidity, and you will not be able to pursue a career as you will not be able to keep up with the competition.
Although this is not actual disorder(?), SPS really often affects me. I can almost never hand in work on time due to sluggishness - however I still manage to complete as much as possible and ensuring I achieve the Lesson Aim.
There have been times I’ve have to tell me teacher she was reading a text too fast for me to process the events. Thing is I’ll understand the story, just process the events slower. She quickly surveyed the class next lesson on if anyone thought she was reading too fast, and nobody said a thing/raised their hand.
I’ve wanted to speak to someone, in person, about my sluggishness but I’m sure they will shrug it off as a joke/that I’m seeking for attention over something small, that perhaps it is normal in people (SPS)
You could it just means it will take you more time and it will more difficult. Also I think a trade will be better versus college which is more information to process.
I was born this way too. It really is terrible. I cant remember half of what was already taught to me. Does anyone know any tricks for this? Im still working entry level jobs because i cant do well enough in school to get a good degree.
Trust me, I've got two degrees and at 42, my processing speed is definitely not what it used to be.
Mind you, excessive stress, duress and anxiety will do that to an individual.
Still, no drug, smoke or gambling addictions here
💪💪
You might want to check out your environment and make sure you're not being gaslit or gangstalked, particularly when it comes to employment and pay. There is a lot of negative stuff going on at the moment and I'm sure, like me, you don't want to be a part of it.
Now i understand why does my studing process takes 10 times more then other students do and the main question now is - "Quit, or don't quit.?" and if i quit, whats then?
i wish i was informed about my cognitive problems - i wouldnt choose to study at all
Everyone has strength and weakness!
1.if you find your weakness,good,accept it!!
2.now the problem is how to solve it
3.its simple
Iam saying from my experience ok.
1.CHANGE the way of learning or reading and not the main GOAL
2.there are many ways to learn ,but the BEST method is VISUALIZE (it works !!). But need patience to do that and then it will become easier
3.do you know Einstein ,he also slow learner,so he starts VISUALIZE everything and rest is history
Finally ,
If you can't run,walk but never stop ok..because if you truly love what you are doing NEVER STOP !!!(run or walk)
I slow processing speed and it made it harder to graduate. I ended up going to an adult high school program so I could take less classes at a time which helped a lot.
Excuse me for my english, but I hope it is comprehensive enough.
Since I was a kid, my family, friends and teachers would always remind me how slow I am, which had a major influence on my self-esteem development.
They said, I speak too slow (bcoz whenever I tried to speak faster, I would start to mingle words). Further more, my dad would complain, every time he asked me to do a task quickly, something like : "Damn, learn to do things faster boy, you're too slow and you know we do not have that much time!!"
Processing information is really hard, except for solving computer science/ math algorithms.
Surprisingly I used to be one of the fastest kids in elementary and high school in sports (athletics and soccer).
I've never understood why, until recently.
Thanks for taking the time to share this with us BARON VAN DARKSIDE. If there are any resources you may be looking for, please let us know. We'd be happy to help.
@@UnderstoodOrg Actually, It'd be great to get more information on this topic.ñ, kind of books or articles.🤔
Thanks for your question BARON VAN DARKSIDE. While Understood was created for families of kids with learning and thinking differences, you may find our ADHD section helpful: u.org/32Udqmh
If you're looking for adult ADHD resources, you may want to check out CHADD: chadd.org/for-adults/overview/
We hope this helps.
Thank you for making this video. I wish more people took this issue seriously.
I guess this is my problem i'm really slow at everything when i take a shower, when i eat my meal and more it will at least take 2 hours for me and when i use a toilet everyone ask me if i build the toilet or did i sleep in there if someone talk to me for some reason i don't understand but we talk in same language and they have to repeat it again but it was really hard to ask cuz i have social anxiety and when i watch a video i have to turn on the caption first my life is really hard with this problem😳😖
Hello Fukari Todoshi, We're sorry you're struggling. That sounds very frustrating. And the anxiety it produces doesn't help. You might find the video "Slow Processing Speed and Anxiety: What You Need to Know" u.org/37WARPk useful. While it focuses on parents helping their kids, you might get some tips that can help you.
We hope this helps,
Best,
The team at Understood
@@UnderstoodOrg Thank you so much! now i understand what's wrong with me but the person who have to understand this is actually my parents and everyone around me but they will never understand this and still i was really suprised by your comment again thank you so much!😄
@@Fuuka2001 you can watch explaination in this video and write it down and speak to your parents
It took me months of study and pratice tests to get my license. I still cant remember the information. My sister got hers without studying at all and remembers more then me
I just had a neurological assessment for learning difficulties and apparently my score for visual processing was well below average and this makes me feel better
I can relate with pervasive communication disorder, or pervasive development disorder (PDD), which basically means it takes longer for me to process pieces of information or to have it interpreted in a different way that clicks better in my brain.
Slow processing: Intel pentium 3
Normal Kid: intel i7
Gamer kid: Intel i9
Whereas Autistic me: Intel Atom
love your sense of humor 😂😂
I'm a Hispanic man that was expose to LEAD as child and I struggle with reading, writing, speech, comprehension, reading retention, retention of mathematics concepts especially as the math concepts become more complex.
Where in my city (New York City) can I take a mental assessment or neurocognitive test?
I think I have dyslexia and discalculia.
Welp, y'all live up to your channel's name. I feel highly understood. I'm not diagnosed with anything, and I don't want to self diagnose, but I am happy to say I now know what to search for when looking for solutions to this!
No one has a solution for this problem. A few will find a way to cope; most will always have problems trying to fit the high-speed world, losing employment, being unemployed and maybe resorting to crime.
I was born a reasonably gifted kid. When I turned 35 I got diagnosed with Mitochondrial dysfunction, my body doesn't metabolize food correctly so I don't have the energy to do normal things in life. I also don't have the energy to do things mentally like I used to.
This has manifested as slow Processing Speed. I have been tested and my Processing Speed in very low, in the 20th percentile range. For every thing else on the IQ test I was above the 95th percentile.
It is very weird being considered the smart person in the room but I can read subtitles in a movie fast enough to understand it before the sentence goes away. The worst is the TSA at the airport. They bark orders at me and it never makes any sense.
I just learned you can ask the first TSA agent to go through security with your spouse if you have a mental disability. Hopefully this makes things go smoother.
We're very glad to hear that you're finding ways to get the support you need in everyday life. Thank you for sharing your story with us!💙
Here's a tip of how I deal with this is always carry a notebook and pen to write down any information someone is sharing that way you can refer to your notebook if you forgot that information. It's how I deal with my slow mind 😮💨
Damn Genetics… I’m the 3rd out of 4 generations struggling with this. Finally have an answer by TH-cam not the 10s of thousands of dollars I spent on specialist doctors & testing 😳😔😢
I am aware about my slow processing speed since childhood and some of my so called friends used to tease me in high school about it and my own family calling me lazy
Till teenage It wasn't recognisable but now It has increased way too much and cause of that I am struggling alot in life.
Sheesh I’m 25 I was born this way since I was a kid I can remember being this way I was even in special ed no one noticed it though smh I always knew some was wrong where the listening n then giving a response is difficult makes it seem hard to go through every day life makes working at a job ten times difficult I gave work a try so many times n I just end up leaving I can’t hold a job I became depressed this effects me so much I was never diagnosed either
I don't know.... I'm a high school student and yk how it is there.Everybody's so competitive around me and all i can do is sit and watch cuz I'm really slow and that sucks. I've been told from a very young age that I'm pretty slow at everything. But neither myself or my parents really paid any attention to that because i was a child and i was always told i was js lazy. Now that I'm a teenager and is able to see things and understand myself better, i realized i wasn't just lazy. Yes, i do have a very passive nature which then adds up to my condition rn. It always takes twice the time for me to complete a simple task compared to others. During class even tho its a very simple and basic concept i still want more time to think abt it and figure it out by myself. Now i tried talking abt it to my parents. Fyi I'm an only child so growing up,i was pretty doted up on and my mom tried to cheer me up by motivating me and told me to try giving my best at everything. I mean I'm really thankful for that But they js don't get it. Its so much pressure i have to go through js to keep up with my frnds who are basically same age as me and i still end up being stuck or a step behind. I js want to be like everybody else and not be a burden for the ppl around me...
I'm 44 and only just learned that what I have lived has a proper name, and I'm not stupid, slow, or useless... all words others and myself have used about me. 😢😢😢😢
idk because i have straight A’s and i’m in mostly AP classes but then i get frustrated because it takes me a really long time to read things in my head or write an essay. for some reason i can’t find the right words which end up being the reason why it takes hours for me to write an essay. and depending on how entertained i am by a reading it can take a short or long amount of time for me to read as well as comprehend what i’m reading. i’ve always been torn between whether this was a sort of slow processing or ADHD, but it’s always been hard to tell because my grades are good and i work hard which would be hard to maintain if i had either of the two
What if the slow processing speed is affecting the person at age 18 when they have now completed high school and don't plan to go to college? Are there tools and techniques we can use to help someone who is 18 or has the window of opportunity already closed?
There are opportunities all around you , spend time learning about your strengths and go from their . Right now there is sooo much you can do as cliche as it may sound what is it that u are passionate about something that truly excites you even the thought of it. Use ur IMAGINATION, the best tool given to humans !!!
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PAIN seriously RUINS a kids mental processing speed, power AND general efficiency! I know it first hand! After I got into my teens, I was able to notice that to a pretty good level, but, everything got worse within and outside my control.
What cause slow processing speed and How to treat / improve it ? Any Kind of med can work to improve SPS ?
jobs like lawyer will be forever incompatible with that type of persons,they need to response and think fast...
Or driving a car.
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Is driving car impossible for us?
Guys, I recently observed this trait, turned and I'm 24. I do have a solution that worked for me though the name of this thing came to my observation an hour ago.
What worked for me? Anticipation, expectation, a step beyond conscious. In other words, you try to be conscious like a security guard all the time.
Practice for few days this thing then move on to next step which is Anticipation.
For example, read a sentence, comprehend it and then start reading further while anticipating what might happen next in the story.
Your brain won't just work as before but you'll see a sharper brain than the earlier version.
It'll take long, usually longer than the period your brain had trauma, or depressed thoughts in the recent past. Have you lately been in depression, or let's say did you find yourself thinking something that bothered you for last couple of years or more?
I guess this slow processing disorder is not a disorder, it's a shift from your old brain to a new, updated, upgraded version. All you need is to do 2 things i described above with consistency.
This would explain why i took crazy long turn when i was playing yu gi oh and magic the gaterring when i was a kid...
...Seriously talking i am struggling with college with that.
Thanks for your comment Yus! Yus!. We're sorry to hear you're struggling in college right now. Here are two resources from Understood.org that you may find helpful:
How to Help Your Child Seek Out Support for Common Problems in College u.org/2RhgRPw
6 College Students Share Accommodations That Help Them Succeed u.org/2QV5mhQ
We hope this helps.
I'd never heard of until today, but I'd say I definitely have it. I have Dyspraxia Dyscalcula Auditory Processing Disorder ADD.
This is me, I am very skilled in basketball but do absolutely terrible in games because I process what happens on the court at a very different rate
hello ma'am I have a 8 year old that has dyslexia I have a 9 year old that has dyslexia and ADHD 12 Y OLDS with this conditioning describe however it is a hedgehog for dyslexia and 88 day together.
I don’t understand why we as parents can’t just get our kid evaluated or have an understanding of these symptoms it’s very easy to mis diagnosed and create more of a mess
Hi my name is Sarah I have slow processing speed and dyslexics and other learning challenge I feel so dum and I want 😂everyday and got worse since my gran not here
Yep, that's me
1:33 this is something I just needed to finally here
I want to cry, howdo ieven tell people.
What fucking annoys the shit out of me is people who deny my accommodations in school imbedded in my 504 plan because they believe I “need to learn how to keep up for when I get a job In the real world.” They always say “if you ever want to be successful in the real world you have to learn how to keep up with it!”
im very fast at math but very very slow on reading. it takes me so long to understand a problem i have to read it 5 times just to get what its asking.
at least you're fast at math, i think your problem is not slow processing speed but perhaps lack of reading (not diagnosing you but improving reading speed is very achievable)
I'm the opposite. I can read fast but i can't do maths or understand physics. I have some motor issues as well. Even when i love it i can't remember.
I'm realising this thing after getting into a medical school... It's a total disaster... Despite of putting immense efforts I can't do things like others do...
Thanks for your comment AMAN CHOUDHARY. If there are any specific resources you may be looking for, let us know. We'd be happy to help.
Same with you. Studying fast enough and being able to explain what I have just read be it the large chunks of anatomy, phy, and bioche text is really tough for me compared to others.
Do you forget info tou learned easily too?
I just lost a job as a cashier at a restaurant. I was made to feel like I am disgusting with all the face making, taunts and sarcastic remarks. The lady who was my supervisor wanted me to learn their menu within 2 days. I forgot 1 order and later due to it she chewed me out. My mom thinks I am lazy and fat who can't even retain a job. I cried a whole day due to feeling like shit.
Yes my parents were the ones who didnt believe that
I am already falling asleep. 😴 💤
I am 17 and have strugled with this my hole life. Dose anyone have any ideas about how to get faster so I don't kill my self. Anything, please.
Hi David: Thanks for your comment. You might want to check out our resource, Can Processing Speed Ever Improve? u.org/29aXhSg
If you are currently in crisis, here are some additional places to look for immediate help:
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org) has resources to direct you to local crisis centers and to speak with you on the phone or via the online Lifeline Crisis Chat: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/gethelp/lifelinechat.aspx
PBS has a great state-by-state resource guide to help, too: www.pbs.org/wnet/cryforhelp/episodes/resources/hotlines-and-web-sites-for-teens/?p=11
The Crisis Text Line offers support for teens 24/7. All they have to do is text the word 'listen' to 741-741
Wishing you the best-
The team at Understood
Hey I’m in the same boat, I’ve figure out little things If u wanna talk
Well, this may not fit into your situation... but if you look into what I share here it might be something that could help:
N-Acetyl L-Cysteine (NAC):
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And this combination of supplements:
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It may also be that you're not getting quality sleep. Which could be a result of a lack of oxygen when sleeping. If you stick your tongue out and the tongue is covering your uvula then it may be that your tongue is too big at the base and falls back into your throat while you sleep or if you have a small lower jaw, or a deviated septum... If this is the case for you, then consider doing a sleep study. Idk, this is a shot in the dark on my part... maybe you get good sleep lol.
David Froehlich A half year ago I told my doctor about my SCT symptoms. I then started eating L-theanin, meditated everyday and changing sleep habits. I realised how smart I am. Trust me, life is worth living
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@@rebekahm7317 little things like what?
Lmao I clicked on this thinking she’d be explaining computer processing speeds
It depends on my mood and i think my anxiety is what causes the
Completely off topic: I love that necklace!
It's me I'm telling you. I had a hard time with fluency because of this
i have it but it is not diagnosed in my country ,Viet Nam
I just search this i dont know if i am in the right videos..this past few months i just feel like my brain is to slow to process any word to say i have a hard time to explain something..i forgot those words to say..i was talking to someone then i freeze and dont know how to explain it..sometimes i say it wrong 😭😭😭 i feel like im not normal i am 30 yrs old
I am sure the slow processing speed affects students of all ages. Now, teachers will be able to understand these students better and help them to get better.
It's not I'm slow processing techniques but I don't know I guess because I overthinkin nd get lost mentally but even I don't realise. I grab things easily, read write but only when I'm mentally present. 😂
I search for information about the opposite problem: quick processing speed and I find absolutely nothing. What's wrong? Why is nobody talking about this?
why would that be a problem? why wouldn't you want to be able to process things quickly?
Me going back in the video because i didnt get at the first time lol
My dad just told me I had slow processing speed in elementary. It literally took me four years to finish a two year college:/ so I’m trying to learn how I can help myself with the rest of college, but idk how long it’s going to take
Thanks for your comment Saren Perales. You might want to check out these two articles on the Understood website:
- Slow Processing Speed: What You Need to Know u.org/35jXFHM
- Can Processing Speed Ever Improve? u.org/2FNwBYg
If you have any additional questions, let us know. We'd be happy to help.
The Understood team
What kind of degree are you doing? I tried but failed science and math because they are extremely detailed for a slow learner like me. I need proof that this can be done by one of our kind lol. Please tell me.
I have this and it sucks so bad
What does it mean if you have slow?
Why is it that some adhd have slow processing speed and some adhd but learn at a normal rate?
I have verbal processing disorder
Thats me. Who can talk to?
BUT I HAVE AUTISM AND SLOW PROCESSING WHAT DOES THAT MEAN HELPPPPP
Gifted, dyslexic, and slow processing speed. Not a good combination.
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So what causes this
Life is like a race. While my friends are Ferrari and bugati I'm just a tata nano.
What is a well paid Job which fit?
Thanks for your question Jones ZE. You may find these resources on careers for kids with learning and thinking differences helpful: u.org/1LdJQLr
We hope this helps.
Thats a good question. Im looking into the fitness industry. Something that requires body movement
Ima just keep all of my videos on 2x its alot easier to understand-
How can i be better
Go off queen preach
Oh then I'm definitely verbally slow because everything else is there. 0:49 l😂😂
what?
ok, and then what´s next?
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