Executive-functioning skills are crucial skills that help kids think before they act, get started on tasks, make better decisions, manage their time, learn from their mistakes, and set goals. But […]

Finally, someone asked me an easy question. NO, it is not true! There are many ways to improve executive functions. High tech strategies for brain training are now the rage […]

Difficulty with sustained attention and persistence to tasks is common in children who are diagnosed with ADHD and those who have problems with attention or executive functioning. However, parents and […]

There is good reason for all of the buzz about the effectiveness of using apps and technology to help younger children who are affected by autism. Unfortunately, there […]

LearningWorks for Kids had the honor of leading a webinar for ADDitude Magazine entitled “Minecraft and ADHD Kids: Brain Boosting or Attention Busting?” on Wednesday, March 5, 2015. If you […]

An hour a day keeps the doctor away.

A new study featured in the August volume of Pediatrics suggests that playing video games for an hour a day […]

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A Guide to Choosing and Using Popular Video Games and Apps to […]

All year long, we sift through hundreds and hundreds of games to find those few true gems that combine quality and fun, while still effectively practicing vital Thinking Skills. While […]

Here at LearningWorks for Kids, we review hundreds of educational games for girls and boys alike. While most games aren’t exclusively for one or the other, the truth is that some educational […]

Kids with Autistic Spectrum Disorders often have a difficult time expressing themselves in social situations and during face-to-face interactions. These difficulties can be quite frustrating, and can make it extremely hard for family and friends to feel like they really know what’s going on in an ASD kid’s mind. By using blogging software like WordPress to express themselves online, kids with Autism and Aspergers can connect with the people in their lives in a safe, engaging, and more comfortable environment.