A new nationwide ADHD study by Duke University is being conducted on technology similar to that used by video games. The STARS (Software Treatment for Actively Reducing Severity of ADHD) National ADHD Study is seeking to improve attention deficit hyperactivity disorder symptoms in children between the ages of eight and twelve years old.
In the future, you might just be able to turn to video games for helping to improve learning skills in those with sensory issues, such as, having difficulty processing what one sees and hears. Typical complaints from those who have sensory sensitivity include being bothered by the flushing of a toilet or the feel of […]
Attention Deficit Hyper Disorder, also known as ADHD, can sometimes take a toll on a relationship. Above all, it is important for all couples to communicate without the presence of aggressiveness or defensiveness in their tone. In addition, they should also be rational, charitable, and treat one another with great respect.
Esther Cepeda is championing the practice of discouraging parents to not badmouth their math abilities in front of their children. The author first noticed the trend several years who when she attended an orientation for her child’s middle school. The principal discouraged parents from telling their child that they are bad at the math or […]
Special education students can make progress with the right resources. They should consider online education to help them advance. The online education programs feature great resources for those in need. Special education students are valued and want to contribute whenever possible. Read about Cross the Hurdles, a new organization devoted to helping achieve that goal.
A therapy dog is a great addition to anyone’s life. Students in an elementary school got to meet a one year old dog. The teacher approves of the idea and wants to lend her support. She holds a master’s degree and has helped students succeed. The goal is to get students reading at grade level […]
A new video game is being tested among children with ADHD. Parents have expressed dismay when their child is assigned ADHD. They may be fulfilling a valuable national research role unlike any other out there. Students with sensory overload may notice that their brain doesn’t work right. The video game has the potential to change […]
Cursive handwriting has lost its appeal among many schools. It is respected, but an older method of communicating in a written format. As a result, cursive handwriting has lost ground over the last few years. Recent years have seen the writing format be replaced with other ideas that is stirring debate about the method of writing […]
Detecting Dyslexia has proven to be a significant challenge for many. Students in schools are faced with reading challenges unlike any other. There are new ideas that can help detect Dyslexia from the start. A young student has introduced an idea that centers on headsets. The computer game and headset combo may just be a popular […]
