Starting at around the age of 6, children begin the process of choosing the type of play they are most interested in, rather than having it dictated to them by […]
In celebration of ADHD awareness month, we’ve been covering the potential benefits and concerns of video game use with children diagnosed with ADHD all throughout October. From covering the latest […]
A New York Times article by Gretchen Reynolds entitled “How Exercise Fuels the Brain” describes how prolonged exercise significantly lowers the brain’s stores of energy during exercise, but subsequently brings […]
Video games for children with autism or ADHD are a potential source of great learning opportunities. However, at the same time, video game play can present a host of […]
If your child gets frustrated when he makes a mistake or things don’t go according to plan, encourage him to use strategies to improve flexibility skills, starting with playing […]
Recent studies indicate that children with Autism Spectrum Disorder may benefit from video games that help children learn to recognize emotions. One study conducted by the University of Alabama at […]
Do video games make kids fat? Certainly they can if playing video games is all they do. Sitting on a couch or staring at a computer screen for hours requires […]
There is a legitimate reason that many parents of kids with ADHD are concerned with their digital media use. In general, these kids appear to love their digital media time […]
Overview Classroom Digital Media Alternative Learners Overview This Thinking Skill focuses on a student’s ability to judge her own performance and behavior, and to respond appropriately in different social situations. [...]