Did you know that kids growing up in the 21st century are actually more creative than children from earlier generations? Social critics have argued that video games and technology make […]

Jack and the Beanstalk is an interactive read-along story-book app from Nosy Crow designed for young language learners. The app combines the concept of the e-book with elements of assistive […]

One of the best things to do if you want to get your body stronger is cross train. Rather than just reading, playing video games, or eating well, it’s best […]

Psychologists have long recognized that play is a child’s most basic tool for learning. While it’s easy to see how the creative play of working on an art project and […]

 

Task initiation    Strengths Examples Efficient Returns e-mails and phone calls promptly Prioritizes Gets out of bed and gets going   quickly in the morning Activates him/herself to start on […]

Have you ever overeaten or spent too long sitting in front of the television? Most normal, well-adjusted, healthy adults would say yes to at least one of these questions. I […]

Vigorous physical exercise leads to improvement in executive-functioning skills. Studies detailed by John Ratey in his book “Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain” demonstrate how kids […]

Video games are an incredibly engaging activity for many 21st century children and perhaps even more so for kids affected by autism. While there are many benefits to video-game play […]

Welcome to LearningWorks for Kids The lives of 21st century kids are increasingly defined by their use of technology. If you are a clinician, educator, or medical professional who works [...]

There are hundreds of great apps that have been designed to help children with autism spectrum disorders. Many of these apps focus on developing skills such as facial recognition, receptive […]