Case Study: Cognitive Recovery After Stroke or TBI Through Assessment-Based Brain Training
When Cognitive Recovery Matters For many adults recovering from stroke or a traumatic brain injury (TBI), physical healing is only part of the journey. Changes in memory, processing speed, attention, and communication often persist long after traditional rehabilitation ends. These cognitive challenges can significantly impact independence, relationships, and quality of life, even when physical function […]
Case Study: Struggling Learner? BRAINfitU Identifies the Root Causes Behind Academic Gaps
Written by Daisy Watson and Heidi Barker What can parents do to help their struggling child? Background After years of frustration and slow progress, one determined family brought their child to BRAINfitU looking for answers. At just six years old, their bright and curious learner was already facing challenges that traditional tutoring could not fix. […]
CASE STUDY: From Daily Struggles to Academic Confidence A 9-Year-Old’s Journey with BRAINfitU
By the end of her 7.5-month program, the transformation was dramatic:
✅ She became an independent reader
✅ She gained confidence in social settings, interacting freely with both peers and adults
✅ She mastered multi-step math processes
✅ She reached superior-level performance across all cognitive skill areas, including auditory processing
✅ She improved memorization and logic skills significantly
✅ She surpassed her previous academic records, which had shown no measurable improvement for years
Most importantly, her attitude toward learning changed. She was no longer avoiding work or shutting down; she was engaged, curious, and proud of her progress.
ADHD & Organization
Executive function is the process that allows us to organize, prioritize, and analyze. ADHD and other neurobiological problems can inhibit a person’s ability to do these seemingly normal tasks due to an abnormal dopamine level in their frontal lobe. Children with ADHD can struggle with organizing or remembering which books or supplies they’ll need for […]
Executive Function & ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by inattention, impulsivity, hyperactivity and inappropriate age behaviors. ADHD has been portrayed as a behavior problem mostly in boys. It was thought that the child was being hyper or not listening. We now know that it is just as common in girls and the main […]
What is Executive Function?
What is Executive Function? Executive function is the cognitive skills that help us make decisions, prioritize tasks, organize thoughts and activities, and manage time efficiently. People with executive dysfunction typically struggle with these things, and sometimes don’t complete tasks at all, they can easily misplace items, materials or prioritize the wrong things; it’s also easy […]