What’s the Science Behind Fidget Spinners?
Fidget spinners seem to have appeared magically in the hands of virtually every kid in the U.S. over the past two months. But where did they come from and why […]
ADHD and Attention Difficulties: Difficulties with inattention, distractibility, and/or hyperactivity that impairs performance in school, home, or other activities.
Fidget spinners seem to have appeared magically in the hands of virtually every kid in the U.S. over the past two months. But where did they come from and why […]
Fidget spinners are the latest toy designed to focus a child’s energy. But there is a fair amount of controversy when it comes to fidget spinners for kids with ADHD, […]
In my work as a child psychologist, one of the things I see worrying parents the most is the “addictive” nature of social media and video game play. While I view most technology usage to be cognitively challenging and useful for kids, many parents worry about their kids only wanting to do things that involve a screen. And when it comes to kids with ADHD, Autism, and Learning Disabilities, stopping video game play can cause intense distress and arguments, to the point where many parents no longer want them to play games, no matter what the potential benefit may be.
Cove is a new way to journal that de-emphasizes verbal expression and allows users to capture their moods and emotions through the creation of instrumental music. As the name implies, […]
Whatever you feel is behind the modern rise in ADHD diagnoses, there’s no denying that more and more of our children are having to navigate life with a learning difference […]
Move over, Minecraft, there’s a new game in town. You’d think that a sandbox game like Minecraft would be the ultimate video game experience. After all, who doesn’t like being […]
Dragon Quest Builders is a spinoff of the classic Dragon Quest video games, set amidst the forests and mountains of its original world of Alefgard. Offered as an alternate ending […]
Maybe your child with ADHD or autism is excited for a new school year. But it’s more likely that they’re dragging their feet, using their smartphones, tablets, computers, and game […]
We’ve just published what may be our most comprehensive video game Playbook ever! Everything you need to know about how to turn Pokémon GO play time into a learning experience […]
Pokémon GO is an augmented reality (or more accurately, a GPS location-based) game for iPhone and Android mobile devices. Part of the popular Japanese media franchise, Pokémon GO puts the […]
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