Why Parents should set Limits on Minecraft: 5 Strategies for Kids with ADHD and Autism

Do you know a kid who can’t stop playing Minecraft? This problem isn’t rare.

Kids can play Minecraft for hours on end and never seem to reach an endpoint to […]

It’s Hard to Stay Focused

It’s hard to stay focused in the 21st century. Paying attention to only one thing at a time is becoming increasingly difficult for both kids and adults. Many experts have […]

Welcome to Your Child’s Learning Profile!

Welcome to your child's Learning Profile.This is where you'll find customized recommendations for games and apps that can help with your child's specific learning needs.You can find your child's top [...]

Cross Train Your Brain with Video Games

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 […]

Running Around Outside Can Help Improve Executive Functions

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 […]

Parents Who Feel Guilty about Letting Their Kids Play Video Games

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 […]

Major League Gaming

When I was a kid in the 1960s my biggest dream was to be a major-leaguer. Yes, I wanted to be a baseball player like my heroes Carl Yastrzemski and […]

Should You Worry about Video Game Addiction in a Child with Autism?

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 […]

Should Kids with Autism Play Video Games?

Should kids with autism play video games?

Parents frequently ask me should kids with autism should play video games. I give them a qualified “yes” accompanied by a few important […]

Clinicians

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 [...]