Using Minecraft as a Learning Tool for Children with Autism
One of the most common things that I hear from parents of children affected by autism is how much they love the game Minecraft. If given the choice, many of […]
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LW4K’s Autism Awareness Month: Technology for Children on the Spectrum
April is Autism Awareness Month, and all month long we’ll be rolling out great content for families living with the unique gifts and challenges of autism spectrum disorders. We’ll show parents […]
Days – Photo and GIF Diary
Days – Photo and GIF Diary is a photo journal app allowing users to document and share experiences wtih either photographs or less-than-ten second GIFs.
Paint it Back
This puzzle game helps with Planning and Focus, is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch, and is recommended for kids ages seven and older.
Bloxy World. Bricks for Kids
Bloxy World. Bricks for Kids is a great outlet for users to express their creativity where they use an unlimited supply of 3 dimensional lego blocks, users create a world of custom block structures.
Top 5 Games for Kids Who Struggle With Depression
Children who are depressed run the risk of becoming socially isolated and may actively choose to be alone and away from others. As a result, they may spend too much […]
Minecraft, Executive Functioning and ADHD
Minecraft is a wildly popular game with a huge virtual world for children to explore, build and play in. With no clearly set goals, players are free to set their […]
Should Kids with ADHD Play Video Games?
Parents of children with ADHD are always asking me if they should stop letting their child play video games. Often these parents become worried about their children’s gaming after noticing […]
Executive Functioning and ADHD in Children
ADHD has been increasingly identified as a disorder of executive functioning (brain-based self-management skills such as working memory, flexibility, organization and self-control) by experts such as Russell Barkley, Ph.D., […]
