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How Technology Can Help Your Child Become a Better Writer
Does your child rush through written homework so quickly that it is impossible to read? Does she or he get frustrated when doing a writing assignment, crossing […]
Why do Kids Love to Play Video Games?
Why do kids love video games? The short, and obvious, answer is, they’re fun. In my psychological interviews and surveys about video game play with children, I often find that […]
Video Games Can Be Good for Children with Autism
Parents and teachers frequently observe that video games are the preferred type of play for children affected by autism. While there are legitimate concerns that some children on the autism […]
Can kids learn a new language by playing playing a video game?
A few years ago, I overheard my 16-year-old son excitedly speaking in French while playing Modern Warfare 2, the latest game in the Call of Duty franchise at that time. It […]
Why Do Video Games Appeal to Children with Autism?
Parents and therapists frequently observe that children affected with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are drawn to playing video games. While we do not have any research evidence that […]
Innovative Strategies to Improve Executive Functions
Does your child frequently forget to bring home homework assignments or lose his or her train of thought when describing their school day to you?
Setting Limits: Should Children with ADHD or Autism Play Video Games?
In my work as a child clinical psychologist I have observed the ever-changing interests and motivations of children — especially children with ADHD or autism –over the past 25 years, […]
