Minecraft, Executive Functioning and ADHD
Minecraft is a wildly popular game with a huge virtual world for children to explore, build and play in. With no clearly set goals, players are free to set their […]
Minecraft is a wildly popular game with a huge virtual world for children to explore, build and play in. With no clearly set goals, players are free to set their […]
Parents of children with ADHD are always asking me if they should stop letting their child play video games. Often these parents become worried about their children’s gaming after noticing […]
ADHD has been increasingly identified as a disorder of executive functioning (brain-based self-management skills such as working memory, flexibility, organization and self-control) by experts such as Russell Barkley, Ph.D., […]
This puzzle game helps with Flexibility and Self-Control, is available on Android, iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch, and is recommended for kids ages six and up.
Angry Birds Go! is a racing game that uses the familar character of the Angry Birds gaming series in which players collect coins to purchase upgrades for their vehicles.
LearningWorks for Kids provides a variety of resources for parents of children dealing with the challenges of dyslexia. There a variety of other helpful destinations online, as well, which offer […]
For children dealing with the challenges of a learning disability, digital media offers a fun and engaging way to be immersed in areas of academics they might otherwise find too […]
Here at LearningWorks for Kids, we’re dedicated to helping families leverage technology in a positive way, showing them how they can use the latest apps and games not just to […]
Critical thinking is broadly defined as the process in which we evaluate and analyze information to gain a fuller understanding of a particular subject or problem, and then use those […]
Memory and attention or two incredibly important skills for learning, and students who suffer from a lack of Focus and unwieldy memory face many more setbacks than their normally-developing peers. […]
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