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Home Activities That Improve Executive Functioning- Written by Michael Smith,Play Attention's Lead Executive Function Coach Play Attention improves the cognitive skills that lay the foundation for strong Executive Functioning, but many of our clients would like to know other activities they can do outside of their Play Attention sessions to improve cognitive skills even more. In…
No More Homework Meltdowns All of our clients are assigned a Personal Executive Function Coach. This is one dad's reply to his Personal EF Coach who was following up to see how his daughter was progressing: Hello Mike,It’s interesting that I just took this picture on Monday with thoughts of sending it to you.As I…
Home Activities That Improve Executive Functioning - Written by Michael Smith,Play Attention's Lead Executive Function Coach Play Attention improves the cognitive skills that lay the foundation for strong Executive Functioning, but many of our clients would like to know other activities they can do outside of their Play Attention sessions to improve cognitive skills even more. …
ADHD & Emotional Control Have you ever found yourself watching your child mid-tantrum and wonder - Why is he having such a BIG reaction to a situation that seems so small? Children with ADHD often exhibit exaggerated emotions. How can we help them develop emotional control? Recently an article in Additude magazine; Exaggerated Emotions: How and Why ADHD Triggers Intense…
6 Exercises to Improve Communication With YourADHD Child Children often come home from school worn out and stressed from the long day. Since children with ADHD often struggle with the cognitive skills necessary for academic and social success, they are especially susceptible to feeling stressed after school. This can make it difficult to communicate with…
Screen TimeHow and Why to Make a Family Media Use Plan As we are becoming a society that so heavily relies on digital media, how do we use that media toward the healthy development of our children? Also, how do we know when it is too much?There are both positive and negative effects on healthy development. Therefore, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)…
Home Activities That Improve Executive Functioning- Written by Michael Smith,Play Attention's Lead Executive Function Coach Play Attention improves the cognitive skills that lay the foundation for strong Executive Functioning, but many of our clients would like to know other activities they can do outside of their Play Attention sessions to improve cognitive skills even more. In…
Sophia's Story Our 11 yr old daughter started using Play Attention 6 months ago. She has been diagnosed with a Non-Verbal Learning Disability. She has trouble staying focused. We have spent thousands on tutors trying to keep her up with her peers. Sophia has done well with Play Attention. The teachers have noticed that she…
How to Better CommunicateWith Your ADHD Child Communication with a child can be difficult regardless of the circumstances. However, communication can be even more difficult with a child who has ADHD. Individuals with ADHD often have weak executive function, making it more difficult for them to communicate. Emotional control can be a challenge. Therefore communication often comes…
Home Activities That Improve Executive Functioning- Written by Michael Smith,Play Attention's Lead Executive Function Coach Play Attention improves the cognitive skills that lay the foundation for strong Executive Functioning, but many of our clients would like to know other activities they can do outside of their Play Attention sessions to improve cognitive skills even more. In…
