Executive Functions Used in Bike Riding
Riding a bike is one of the simplest, most popular activities children enjoy. From what I have observed in my clinical work, it may be the third most common preferred […]
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Using Video Games and Technologies in a Clinical Practice: The Power of Technology for Kids with Autism
Parents of kids with ASDs are concerned with their children’s digital media use. In general, kids affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders are very engaged with technology albeit in a different […]
How do Video Games Affect Health and fitness
Do video games make kids fat? Certainly they can if playing video games is all they do. Sitting on a couch or staring at a computer screen for hours requires […]
Can Video Games Teach Academic Skills?
Video games are beginning to be used in the classroom environment in many school settings, from universities to elementary schools, to teach in an interactive style that can be more […]
The Clinician’s Guide to Executive Functions
The phrase “executive functions” is becoming an increasingly common term in discussions of children with attention, learning, and psychosocial disorders. As there are varying definitions of executive functions, clinicians are encouraged […]
ADHD and Video Games Research Summary
Most of the research examining the impact of video games on children with ADHD is consistent with what we know about typically developing children. There are positive findings as well […]
Kids Who Spend Too Much Time on Homework – The Impact of Slow Processing Speed
Some kids take hours to do their homework. You may think it is admirable that your child is willing to put so many hours into completing their homework, but more […]
The 5 best books for teaching social emotional learning (SEL) skills to children
Social emotional learning (SEL) skills help young children to recognize and manage their emotions, to be able to care and cooperate with others, handle stress, and manage their lives. SEL […]
It’s Hard to Stay Focused
It’s hard to stay focused in the 21st century. Paying attention to only one thing at a time is becoming increasingly difficult for both kids and adults. Many experts have […]
An Argument Against Setting Screen Time Limits
From Dr. Kulman: I was recently asked to justify giving children unlimited access to age appropriate screen time. While I am not fully in agreement with this position, it forced […]
