Children who struggle with math often experience difficulties in recalling basic math facts. They may appear to learn a portion of the multiplications tables one day, only to seem […]

I had the opportunity to present some of the research and strategies that we use at LearningWorks for Kids at the 2013 Annual International Conference on ADHD presented by […]

I was honored to be asked to provide a three-hour pre-conference presentation at the 2013 Annual International Conference on ADHD sponsored by CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorders) […]

Many children with ADHD are characterized by their need to move, a tendency to be overly social, and their uninhibited and sometimes dangerous activities. Parents of kids as young […]

Angry Birds Playground is an innovative effort on the part of Rovio — publisher of hit games such as Bad Piggies, Amazing Alex and the aforementioned Angry Birds — to bring […]

One of the most disheartening observations in my clinical practice is when I meet with students who have given up on school primarily because of their frustration with writing. […]

In the 21st century, a good early education is often the key to future academic and vocational success. Parents compete to get their children into the best preschools. Our […]

The use of executive functions in math is often one of the key determinants of a student’s success in complex mathematics. Whether it be Working Memory — which helps […]

Much of what clinicians and parents know about ADHD and video game use is anecdotal and observational in nature. Parents frequently report that their children with ADHD play video […]

Here is a personal confession: I am a sports nut. As a child growing up in Rhode Island in the 60’s and 70’s, I had limited access to sports […]