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How to improve cognitive skills in teen

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changedmyname24 · 17/06/2025 13:19

My 14-year old DS is struggling massively with his cognitive skills. He has autism, ADHD and epilepsy, all are being dealt with by the appropriate professionals.

However, I wondered in the meantime what we can do to try & support development or at least slow regression? We already watch TV in his school foreign languages each day & he takes Omega 3 supplements. Diet is not restricted. He attends Explorers once a week, which helps due to fresh air & social interaction.

Would love to hear any ideas, thanks in advance.

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BungeeCord · 17/06/2025 13:24

Is he fluent in the language that he is being educated in? We are currently deciding where to send DD for primary school and I am leaning towards a school that is conducted in her mother tongue as I worry she'll struggle otherwise. Not just during classes but I wouldn't be able to help with homework etc.

BungeeCord · 17/06/2025 13:25

Just to add - I don't think watching TV really engages their brains properly unless it is something you are watching white actively and talking about. Do you have plenty of books available to him?

changedmyname24 · 17/06/2025 13:41

He is being taught both languages at school. He is very good at the written element but struggles with listening. Being a linguist myself, I have found that hearing the language definitely helps.

We do have plenty of books available in both the foreign languages & in English, but he is not really interested, due to his disabilities.

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