Working Memory Checklist - Syllables Learning Center

Does your child have a working memory problem? Use this checklist provided by Cogmed Working Memory Training to see if you have reason for concern.

Your child has difficulties remembering long instructions or a chain of instructions (e.g. following directions or a recipe).
Your child has a hard time staying focused on (school) work if he/she isn’t extremely motivated.
Your child has a hard time with problems that require holding information in mind, such as math word problems or mental arithmetic.
Your child makes more mistakes than his/her peer group when trying to complete a task in a hurry.
Your child often seems to be on the go or hyperactive.
Your child has difficulty organizing tasks (e.g. planning the order in which tasks should be done, and knowing how long each will take to complete).
Your child has difficulty taking in information in longer sentences, and needs to read it several times to remember and understand content.
Your child is very particular – so much so that everything takes a long time.

Your child has problems staying with the thread of a conversation or story (both listening and speaking).
Your child is often daydreaming in situations when they are expected to listen.
Your child has trouble organizing the daily details, such as starting and completing tasks, and arriving to places on time prepared.
Your child is easily distracted.
Your child is uncertain about time (e.g. has a poor understanding of how long an hour is) or has difficulties being on time.
Your child often fidgets and becomes restless or bored in situations that require focus and concentration.