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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, […]
Skullgirls
This fighting game helps kids practice Working Memory and Flexibility and is recommend for kids 13+
Get Organized For School… With Video Games?
The end of the summer is a great time for getting yourself organized, and enlisting your child to help clean up your garage or straighten up the basement presents an […]
Don’t Shoot Yourself
This puzzle game helps with Flexibility, Planning, and Focus, is available on iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad, and is recommended for kids ages six and older.
Hanx Writer
Hanx Writer is a unique typing app that turns the iPad’s touch-based typing interface into an old-fashioned typewriter.
How One Kids’ App Turns Playtime into Learning Time
Brainfeed is a new educational kids app that offers a curated selection of great videos on science, nature, the arts, and more. Developed by Mark Hoffman, Brainfeed was envisioned as […]
Despicable Me: Minion Rush
Despicable Me: Minion Rush is an infinite racer, where players control a minion from the animated movie Despicable Me, and must avoid series of obstacles in order to complete game goals.
