Tech for Processing Speed
- dane
- Apr 12, 2018
- 2 min read
There are a variety of different resources available to strengthen, manage, and improve processing speed. Here are some apps, programs, and strategies for improving processing speed:
Improvements to Reading Speed
There are many different reading books and apps that can help increase reading speed. Look for books highlight words as they are read. If you can change the rate of reading speed, this is even more beneficial. This way, you can gradually increase the reading. You can even set your device to read (and highlight) selected text in apps or on the web.
Brain Games
Basic memorization exercises like crossword puzzles, sudoku, and logic puzzles will keep a brain sharp and processing information quickly. You can find a list of brain games apps here and here.
Video Games.
Some research indicates video games including multiple steps of processing — intake, internal processing and output, and sustained visual scanning — can improve reading comprehension and fluid intelligence skills. Examples of these games are: Bejeweled, Triple Town, and Monster Busters.
Typing Skills
Practicing dictation can increase processing speed. Play a short recording or speak aloud for a few minutes and have your child transcribe what they hear into an online notepad or a word processor. This will help them learn the location of the keys, increase their typing speed, and visualize aural input. Keyboarding programs for children include Typing.com, TapTyping, and Burning Fingers.
Beat your Time.
Practicing timed activities can help build processing speed. Even something as simple as a challenge to find someone’s number in the phonebook or a word in the dictionary. Time how long it takes and then practice to reduce that time. Other examples of timed activities include:
Quickly find and correctly count out change from a group of coins.
Find two food items from an array of food products in the grocery store or pantry.
Play slapjack or other fast-paced card games.
Play a video game like Shape Up or 1-2 Switch.

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