Screen Time Limits: How to Take Control of the Technology in your Home
Does it seem like the only thing your child wants to do is play video games? Do they throw tantrums and become argumentative when it’s time to transition from game […]
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Virtual Reality as a Tool to Treat ADHD in Children
The most common method for treating children with ADHD is through the use of psycho-stimulant medications. Medications such as Ritalin, Adderall, and Concerta can be highly effective in reducing impulsivity […]
A Guide to the Science of Video Games and Learning: Generalization and Far Transfer
There is a wealth of scientific evidence that video games and other digitally-based brain-training tools can enhance learning. However, clinicians should be aware that while these tools are not the […]
Virtual Reality (VR) Assessment of ADHD
Assessing and diagnosing ADHD in children is a complex process that involves more than the observation of a specific number of its symptoms. Making a definitive diagnosis of ADD is […]
Help a Child with Slow Processing Speed Succeed at Work and School
Parents often ask how they can help children with slow processing speed succeed at work and school. Some parents of kids with slow processing speed may begin to wonder early […]
Mini-Guide: Mysterium
Mysterium is a co-operative social mystery game, in which one player, the ghost, is trying to communicate with the remaining players to reveal who they were, how they died, and […]
ICYMI: Let’s Play Clicker Heroes!
In case you missed it: Clicker Heroes on the LearningWorks For Kids Lets Play YouTube channel! Clicker Heroes is a free-to-play 2D monster-themed game from Playsaurus. This casual cartoony single-player […]
What’s So Great About Watching Other People Play Video Games?
Do you know a kid who enjoys watching other people play video games more than actually playing them? Many adults are perplexed by the trend of vicarious video game play. […]
Are Video Games Harmful or Helpful to Kids?
The arguments for and against video games can get very heated.
Those who see video games as harmful point out increasing rates of obesity, difficulty in one-to-one communication skills, and […]
ADHD in the Classroom: Real Strategies for Teachers
Few teachers are without a student diagnosed with ADHD in their classrooms. The latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggest that approximately 11% of children […]
