The Best Approach to Improving Executive-Functioning Skills
Do you have a teenage child, student, or client who struggles to reach his potential, showing moments of brilliance but getting overwhelmed by simple things such as getting his work […]
Alternative Learners
Alternative Learners are kids who struggle with everything from minor organizational problems to diagnosed issues such as learning difficulties, ADHD, or autistic spectrum conditions.
Three Activities for Homeschoolers to Improve Executive Functions
Even before the coronavirus pandemic, I had noticed that an increasing number of my patients are being homeschooled. In the southern part of Rhode Island where I live, the majority […]
Four Tips on How to Reward Sustained Attention and Effort
One of the methods I use to encourage myself on tasks such as writing an article or a report is to reward myself with a cup of coffee or a […]
Three Activities for Children to Improve Their Focus
During the past four months, parents have been challenged in ways never previously experienced. Parents of school-age children have needed to be both parent and teacher. One parent recently described […]
Can a Video Game be Both Fun and Helpful to Kids with ADHD?
Those of you who regularly visit our website already know about our approach to make game-based learning into real-world skills. The LearningWorks for Kids method is based on children’s cognitive […]
Why Do Kids Learn from Playing Video Games?
Do kids really learn from playing video games? Absolutely! Many kids are learning academic skills playing games and apps such as Brainpop, ABC Mouse, Noggin, and Adventure Academy, and studies […]
Five Answers about Screen Time for Kids with ADHD or ASD
Parents of kids affected by Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are often confused by advice given to them about managing their kids’ screen time. On the one […]
Five Reasons to Teach Social-Emotional Learning Skills to Homeschoolers
Homeschooling has become increasingly popular in the United States. Current estimates suggest that nearly 1,800,000 students are being homeschooled, approximately 3.4% of the school-age population. Parents choose to homeschool their […]
Why Is Remote Schooling Taking Me So Much Time? A guide for teens with ADHD and slow processing speed
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the face of schooling, and if you are a teenager with ADHD, it has probably made it more difficult. Remote schooling provides minimal structure and […]
Why Does my Child Keep Making the Same Mistakes?
Does your child forget to brush his teeth every other morning? Does he forget to take his backpack to school during the week unless you remind him or place it […]
