Apps to Live By When You Have ADHD
Productivity apps can be a great equalizer for individuals with ADHD who have to cope with a world not designed for them.
Productivity apps can be a great equalizer for individuals with ADHD who have to cope with a world not designed for them.
The results of two recent studies show the important role that software can play as an adjunct therapy for the treatment of ADHD.
Apps can enhance the remote learning experience and keep kids interested, focused and offer an outlet for pent up creativity.
EndeavorRX becomes the first video game to be approved by the FDA for the treatment of ADHD in children.
Have ADHD and find yourself working at home because of COVID-19? Here are strategies to help you stay focused and productive.
For parents struggling with helping kids with learning and attention challenges manage their schoolwork, here are some apps that can help.
Many of us have heard of virtual reality in the context of fields like gaming, travel or architecture. Recent research suggests that its immersive and game-like qualities might make it an effective treatment tool for ADHD. It could soon take its place alongside other ADHD therapies.
Does having ADHD put you at higher risk of dying prematurely? Recent research suggests having ADHD can significantly shorten your life. Dr. Russell Barkley, an ADHD expert, has cast this as a serious public health issue that needs to be addressed through better education, evidence-based treatment interventions and lifetime monitoring. The importance and urgency of addressing ADHD as a public health concern have become higher as more children are diagnosed with ADHD.
New research shows that combining video games and physical exercise (“exergaming”) may be an effective way to strengthen executive function in children with ADHD. Children in the study who used exergaming were better able to focus and more easily switch tasks when the rules of the game were changed.
Technology can be both a blessing and a curse, especially if you have ADHD. Tools like email and the Internet can be the source of huge distraction. But carefully choosing from the myriad of apps available today can help you move to a new level of productivity and really tap into your ADHD super powers. We offer you a sample of apps that you can use to organize every aspect of your life.