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 […]

Minecraft’s vast scope an open-ended gameplay make it a great platform for learning. For children with ADHD, the game can be particularly helpful in teaching key cognitive skills like Planning, Focus and […]

While the focus of the national education system favors math and science, writing is a skill that is equally important. Writing is now an individual component of the SATs, and […]

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 […]

Executive functions such as working memory and sustained attention play a significant role in a child’s ability to express himself through written language. A child with a working-memory difficulty who […]

Executive functions, the brain-based cognitive skills that are a key to self-management and critical-thinking skills, are also very important for academic achievement. Executive-functioning skills such as visual-spatial working memory are […]

It’s often difficult for children who are highly involved in extra-curricular activities, sports, and the arts to keep track of and plan for upcoming events. For children with attention problems […]

It’s easy to get disorganized, especially when trying to balance your child’s class work, social life, extracurricular activities and other obligations. For children diagnbosed with ADHD, staying on top of […]

If you are the parent of a child with ADHD it is almost impossible to find the time and energy to learn about everything you can to help your […]