Can kids learn a new language by playing playing a video game?
A few years ago, I overheard my 16-year-old son excitedly speaking in French while playing Modern Warfare 2, the latest game in the Call of Duty franchise at that time. It […]
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, […]
