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Slow Processing
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Spot the clue: Slow Processing
| The clue you see | What it means | Do tonight |
|---|---|---|
| Doesn't answer right away | Words are still landing. | Count to 7 silently before repeating. |
| Says "huh?" then answers before you repeat | Heard it. Needed time to sort it. | Ask once. Wait. Trust the pause. |
| Freezes with two or more instructions | Step two pushed out step one. | One instruction at a time. Always. |
| Gets called "lazy" or "spacey" at school | Speed is being mistaken for smarts. | Tell the teacher: wait time is the accommodation. |
| Melts down when rushed | Rushing jams the whole system. | Start earlier. Fewer words. Slower voice. |
Then do Monae's 3 steps: 1. Stop ✋ 2. Breathe 🌬️ 3. Say what I need 🗣️
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