She can’t have ADHD, she can play video games all day long!
(This is part one of a series that examines ADHD in the digital world, in honor of CHADD’s Annual International Conference on ADHD, at which my colleague, Dr. Gary […]
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Check Out this Great Game for Kids with ADHD
IF… is an adventure game that teaches children all about social and emotional learning (SEL). SEL skills help children learn how to deal with emotions, communicate well with others […]
Setting Limits: How to limit kids’ video game and technology use
I am a child clinical psychologist, and while my five children might argue that you could find better advice elsewhere (I do know that they love me, anyway), the parents […]
How can coaching build executive functions?
Does your child forget to do her homework, misplace her books, rush out of the house in the morning without her lunch, or get distracted when telling you about her […]
How do you teach a kid who hates to write?
Some kids simply hate to write. They become argumentative with their parents when doing written homework. At school they rush through writing assignments, doing as little as possible. For children […]
Which is better? Tutoring or coaching for ADHD?
One of the more useful strategies for helping individuals with ADHD is coaching. Coaches attempt to guide rather than tutor children with ADHD. Coaches are also useful in […]
Why kids with Dysgraphia, DCD, and ADHD should learn dictation skills
Should kids with certain learning disabilities learn dictation skills ? Children diagnosed with ADHD are five times more likely to have a written language disorder than children without […]
