Managing Screen Time for Kids with ADHD
Excessive screen time can be a problem for kids with ADHD. Here are strategies to help your ADHD child better manage their screen time.
Software Assisted Treatments for ADHD
The results of two recent studies show the important role that software can play as an adjunct therapy for the treatment of ADHD.
EndeavorRX – An FDA Approved Video Game Treatment for ADHD
EndeavorRX becomes the first video game to be approved by the FDA for the treatment of ADHD in children.
Video Games and the Pandemic
New research on video games shows they may have benefits for kids with learning and attention challenges, especially during the stressful period of the coronavirus pandemic.
Could Virtual Reality Be Effective for the Treatment of ADHD in Children?
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.
“Exergaming” May Offer a New Way to Improve Executive Function in Children 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.
Can Video Games Be an Alternative Therapy for ADHD?
Findings from several recent studies suggest that certain aspects of ADHD can be improved with at-home computer interventions. This comes as welcome news to children, who adapt easily to mobile devices, and to parents who seek alternatives to drugs that have limited effectiveness and adverse effects. These studies provide encouraging evidence that video game technology might one day be used as part of an ADHD treatment regime.
When You Have ADHD and Need Motivation, Turn Your Life into a Game
If you have ADHD, you know how hard it can be to motivate yourself to do those boring but necessary tasks. Intrinsic motivation can be tough, and it can be difficult to find the right external motivation that works for you. Gamifying your life might just be the answer. Gamification can make life with ADHD easier by providing the boost of external motivation you might need to get things done.
Video Games and ADHD – Entertaining Distraction or Potential Addiction?
While there is no evidence to support the idea that video games cause ADHD, there are concerns that extensive video game play can exacerbate the symptoms of ADHD. Once you understand the special attraction of video games for kids with ADHD, there are steps you can take to prevent this entertaining distraction from becoming a potentially harmful addiction for your child.