Are you brain fit? Gauge your own or your child’s brain fitness level below:
Visual
Untidy handwriting
Reading in a jerky pattern or without rhythm
Leaving out words and word endings
Losing place on a page while reading or copying
Disliking “visual” games like puzzles and chess
Struggling in math or physics
Little interest in books or learning
Inattentive and easily distracted / forgetful
Auditory
Poor listening skills
Speaking too softly or loudly
Adverse reactions to loud noises
Taking a long time and great effort to grasp new concepts
Poor performance in comprehension and school exams
Little interest in reading
Very shy or have few friends
Inattentive and easily distracted / forgetful
Sensory-Motor
Constant fidgeting
Clumsy
Lack of coordination or balance
Struggling to throw and catch objects ease
Messy with activities requiring fine finger control
Attention & Memory
Inability to focus on more than one task or complete a task
Inattentive
Easily distracted
Poor impulse control
Forgetful
Absent-minded
Social-Emotional
Laziness
Disinterest
Lack of motivation
Low confidence