High Performance Learning

If your child is struggling, school teachers sometimes suggest your child repeats a year. This is not usually successful unless the child has the chance to learn the missing skills.
At High Performance Learning we specialise in helping children get on top of their learning and language problems. Call us on 0419 806 706 to find out more.

Is it a good idea to repeat a year at school? Repeating a year can harm a student’s social, emotional and academic needs. This is why schools only recommend it in ‘exceptional circumstances’.

Working on computer rather than paper can increase the cognitive load so students should be encourage to work in both mediums.

Does it matter if students do tests on computers or on paper? Our two recent studies suggest the way students respond to test questions on computers may not be the same as on paper.

Parenting is tricky at all ages - especially for tweens

'Not a rejection of you': How to handle the hurt when your teenager pulls away from you Teenagers can, albeit unintentionally, cause heartache for parents as they pull away into greater independence. From avoiding neediness to strategically setting boundaries, here are things parents can do to make the transition easier.