Technology for Teens and College Students with Autism
There is good reason for all of the buzz about the effectiveness of using apps and technology to help younger children who are affected by autism. Unfortunately, there […]
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Learning to Use Technology Can Improve Flexibility Skills
Have you ever gotten frustrated trying to do something new on your smartphone? Learning a new program for work? Connecting a new digital device to your HD TV? Even when […]
Success for Kids with ADHD
Dr. Ned Hallowell is the co-author of Driven to Distraction, a book widely considered to be the ADHD bible for more than two decades. Dr. Hallowell is still championing ADHD […]
Ways to Improve Memory for Kids
Wouldn’t it be great if a fun card game or a healthy activity like yoga could help your child do better at school?
They can. These are just two ways […]
A Video Game to Treat ADHD
Psychologists, physicians, parents, and educators have attempted a variety of strategies to treat ADHD. Treatment strategies include varying combinations of behavioral, educational, social, and medication therapy, the last of which […]
Setting Limits: Video Game Rage
My son plays video games after school for 4 hours a day. On weekends, his time playing video games doubles, up to 8 hours. We’ve tried to get him to […]
Why Does My Kid Love Minecraft Videos?
Why do kids with ADHD love to watch Minecraft videos? My daughter watches them all the time, but I can’t imagine anything more boring.
Kids aren’t the only ones who […]
My Son’s Only Hobby is Minecraft
My son is a “nerdy kid.” He has a high IQ, has been diagnosed with ADHD, doesn’t play sports, and doesn’t even like going outside. Though he has a social […]
Beyond Games: 4 Exercises to Improve Effort
There’s a saying that “work comes before success in everything except the dictionary.” And for some kids, effort comes naturally. But others need to experience a sense of accomplishment — […]
