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Why Regulation Comes Before Thinking Parents often hear that executive functioning (EF) is about planning, organising, remembering instructions, and shifting between tasks. But there’s a missing foundation beneath all of that: self-regulation . A child who can’t regulate their emotions or body can’t access their EF skills, even if they normally use them well. When the nervous system is overwhelmed, EF doesn’t just weaken—it temporarily shuts down. The Brain in “Storm Mode” EF

When children learn language, the focus often goes to letters, sounds, vocabulary and grammar . But beneath all of that lies a more powerful skill: The ability to visualise ideas . Visualizing & Verbalizing® (V&V) helps children build mental imagery  for what they hear and read — and this imagery becomes a thinking tool not just for language, but for every academic subject. Imagery Makes Learning Stick A child can decode every word in a sentence like: “The submarine slowly s

Have you ever read a sentence, stared at it, and thought… I know the words, but I don’t really get what they mean? That tiny gap — between recognising language and truly understanding it — is exactly where the Visualizing & Verbalizing® (V&V)  programme makes the difference. Developed by Lindamood-Bell, V&V strengthens a child’s ability to create mental images  while listening, reading, and speaking. It may sound simple, but imagery is a major foundation for comprehension, th

People often describe ADHD as a problem with attention, motivation, or self-discipline. But at its core, ADHD is really a difference in executive functioning  — the mental system that helps us plan, organise, start tasks, stay on track, and follow through. When executive function (EF) runs differently, life can feel harder than it “should.” You know what needs to be done, but your brain refuses to start. You try to focus, but your thoughts drift. You want to be organised, but

Inclusive education is not just about allowing children with additional needs to enter mainstream classrooms — it is about ensuring they thrive within them. For many students, especially those with learning differences, developmental delays, or emotional challenges, navigating a classroom environment can feel overwhelming. This is where Shadow Support in Singapore  becomes a powerful bridge between a child’s potential and their academic success. At Total Communication, our Sh