--- title: July LBN description: The Learning Brain News covers topics such as the latest research, technology, Autism, Auditory Processing Disorder, Memory, ADHD and Attention and Dyslexia. We also give away a free resource and recommend a book of the month. --- [Skip to content](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/july-2024#main-content) [![LearnFast](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LearnFast_logo.png?width=196&height=100&name=LearnFast_logo.png)](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/?hsLang=en) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Contact us](https://www.learnfasthq.com/connect) [Contact us](https://www.learnfasthq.com/connect) ![Learning Brain News Header-1](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hubfs/Learning%20Brain%20News%20Header-1.png "Learning Brain News Header-1") Welcome to the July 2024 Learning Brain News. For you this month: Procrastination solutions, AI and VR helps with public speaking anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia download (free), and Education Conferences in four countries (including Bali, Indonesia) Enjoy, The Learning Brain News Team  PS: Check out 100 teen slang words at the end of the newsletter to see how many are used by teens you know. ###### Latest Research [![math help](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hs-fs/hubfs/color-fractions%20math%204503279_1280.jpeg?width=1280&height=424&name=color-fractions%20math%204503279_1280.jpeg "math help")](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240610140304.htm) ### Peer Influence Drives Math Confidence in Boys Boys’ math confidence is influenced by peer comparisons, while girls base their self-assessment on actual performance.  [Learn more](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240610140304.htm) --- [![procrastination](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hs-fs/hubfs/little-girl-book%20-%20thinking%207857045_1280.jpeg?width=1280&height=454&name=little-girl-book%20-%20thinking%207857045_1280.jpeg "procrastination")](https://neurosciencenews.com/procrastination-neuroscience-psychology-26375/) ### Procrastination: Causes and Solutions A new study shows procrastination is influenced by factors like immediate rewards and uncertainty about outcomes. These insights can help develop personalized strategies to combat procrastination. [Learn more](https://neurosciencenews.com/procrastination-neuroscience-psychology-26375) --- ###### What's On ![Conference](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Conference%20Screenshot%202024-05-11%20at%201.55.06%20PM-1.png?width=1000&height=195&name=Conference%20Screenshot%202024-05-11%20at%201.55.06%20PM-1.png "Conference") ###### INDONESIA #### International Conference on Current Issues in Education Bali, 2-3 August 2024 This conference is a focal point for reseachers in the discipline of Current Issues in Education from the world. [Learn more](https://researchsociety.co/event/index.php?id=2414478) --- ###### UNITED KINGDOM #### International Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning  Edinburgh, 26-27 September 2024 A physical and digital conference about Distance Teaching and Learning. [Learn more](https://isar.org.in/event/index.php?id=2468309) --- ###### SOUTH AFRICA #### Higher Education Teaching and Learning Association Conference  Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, 2-4 October 2024 The Conference theme is Universities as change agents in society: Imagining social innovation for sustainable futures. [Learn more](https://hetl.mandela.ac.za/) --- ###### AUSTRALIA #### Australian International Education Conference  Melbourne, 22-25 October 2024 This conference provides opportunities for networking & learning and attracts attendees from Australia and overseas. [Learn more](https://ieaa.org.au/IEAA/IEAA/Events/External-Event.aspx?EventKey=EVE221024) --- ###### Technology [![robot-artificial](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hs-fs/hubfs/robot-artificial%20intelligence%206753999_1280.jpeg?width=1280&height=429&name=robot-artificial%20intelligence%206753999_1280.jpeg "robot-artificial")](https://associationofresearch.org/ai-enhanced-vr-may-alleviate-public-speaking-anxiety/) ### AI-Enhanced Virtual Reality May Reduce Public Speaking Anxiety A new study explores using VR and AI to improve public speaking and reduce anxiety. AI-driven audience avatars provide real-time feedback. This approach offers a safe, repeatable environment for practice, benefiting a wide range of speakers. [Learn more](https://associationofresearch.org/ai-enhanced-vr-may-alleviate-public-speaking-anxiety) --- ###### Autism [![Autism](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hs-fs/hubfs/laser-eye%20495751_1280.png?width=1280&height=473&name=laser-eye%20495751_1280.png "Autism")](https://thesector.com.au/2024/06/18/eye-tracking-techniques-could-help-primary-carers-diagnose-autism-sooner/) ### Early Autism Diagnosis Enhanced by Eye-Tracking Technology Eye-tracking biomarkers can improve autism diagnosis in children. Combining eye-tracking with primary care evaluations increased diagnostic accuracy to 91% sensitivity. This approach could reduce the long wait times for autism evaluations, and marks a step toward faster, more accurate autism diagnosis. [Learn more](https://thesector.com.au/2024/06/18/eye-tracking-techniques-could-help-primary-carers-diagnose-autism-sooner) --- ###### ADHD [![ADHD](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hs-fs/hubfs/vitamins-medication%207661774_1280.jpeg?width=1280&height=440&name=vitamins-medication%207661774_1280.jpeg "ADHD")](https://neurosciencenews.com/adhd-cognition-psychopharmacology-26276/) ### ADHD Medications Improve Long-Term Cognitive Function Long-term treatment with both stimulant (Methylphenidate) and non-stimulant (Atomoxetine) medications significantly improves cognitive functions in individuals with ADHD. The study highlights improvements in attention, inhibition, reaction time, and working memory, which are crucial for academic and occupational performance. [Learn more](https://neurosciencenews.com/adhd-cognition-psychopharmacology-26276) --- ###### The Learning Success Blog [![adhd](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hs-fs/hubfs/adhd%20guidelines%20nov.jpeg?width=1116&height=358&name=adhd%20guidelines%20nov.jpeg "adhd")](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/adhd-auditory-processing-disorder-or-specific-language-impairment) ### ADHD, Auditory Processing Disorder or Specific Language Impairment? How do we diagnose if a child's symptoms are because they have APD, ADHD or Specific Language Impairment, to prescribe the appropriate remediation? Speech pathologist, Devon Barnes explains here. [Learn More](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/adhd-auditory-processing-disorder-or-specific-language-impairment) --- ###### Free Download [![Dyslexia](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Dyslexia-Guide-2-1.png?width=1116&height=289&name=Dyslexia-Guide-2-1.png "Dyslexia")](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/dl-decoding-dyslexia-guide?hsLang=en) ### Decoding Dyslexia for Educators - A Guide to Helping Students Did you know that dyslexia is not a problem with vision? It is primarily an auditory disorder with weaknesses appearing specifically in phonological processing. Check out this free guide to find out what every educator should know about Dyslexia and how to ensure your students are maximising achievement. 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