Children can learn and re-shape their brains faster than anyone else. Not surprisingly, we’ve found that teenagers who train with the Lumosity brain games improve dramatically. There is also increasing support for the idea that training can help address the cognitive symptoms of ADHD.
Dr. Robert Myers describes some activities that can help a child deal with ADHD in his article,5 Simple Concentration Building Techniques for Kids with ADHD:
“As a child psychologist and the father of a son with ADHD, I developed a host of exercises that help ADHD kids improve their concentration. The key is presenting them as games that are actually fun for parents and children to do together.
…For older children and adolescents, check out the cognitive exercises provided by Lumosity.”
One of his recommendations is to practice relaxation and positive imagery. For example,
“ADHD kids can “imagine” that they’re paying attention in class or able to handle teasing, and this can in turn change their behavior at school.”
I believe that regular physical exercise can also help children (or adults) control ADHD. Instead of rushing into stimulant prescriptions, perhaps it’s worth trying some of these fun and harmless behavioral interventions.
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Thank you! I have got Asperger’s Syndrome and ADHD in a slight condition. My IQ is 124.. but I’ve got a really slow reaction and concentration and my short-term memory really sucks, so I never really act that smart. I hope this can help or is this site only build for very young children? I’m seventeen.
Hi Marjolein,
Lumosity is for all ages, though it’s too difficult for very young children. I hope you enjoy the training, and let us know how it goes for you.
How many times can I ever thank you again? IT WORKS!! I’m practicing with Lumosity for 4 days now and I’m at session 6. I just can feel the progress.. mostly with my attention. I’m starting to enjoy the games more and more and I really feel I’m getting better by the day. I hope I also will feel my Lumosity-progress in daily life!
Oops.. I said session six.. I meant session 9
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