- Training the Brain: Cognitive Therapy As An Alternative To ADHD Drugs.
The article focuses on Dr. Torkel Klingberg of the Karolinska Institute in Sweden who trained around 40 kids with ADHD with a software program that addressed “working memory.” After more than 20 days of training parents reported that their children had greatly improved attention and lessened hyperactivity.
- ADHD and Genetics
Dr. Vance believes he has conclusive evidence that key areas of the brain do not develop as quickly in children with ADHD. These areas, he posits, are linked to a child’s understanding of time and space as well as the ability to use working memory.
"So their ability to read other people's body language, to pick up on the nuances of what their peer group are up to, would clearly be affected by the sort of developmental delays in brain development that we've identified," he said.
- ADHD: Retrain the Brain
The bottom line is: The brain can be retrained to overcome learning disabilities, cognitive impairments, ADHD, etc. What we now know is that this is done over a vast network in the brain that encompasses many other minor and major networks. You could think of retraining as the confluence of several telephone companies coming together to in order to overcome a limitation. Each has its own network and substructure but can become bigger and stronger (overcoming their respective limitations) by merging with the other network (think AT&T and Cingular). In the brain, this is done over a wide area of networks -- not locally in distinct surface areas as superficial brain imaging might indicate.
- For ADHD Children, Mother’s Depression, Early Parenting Predict Conduct Problems
According to a study published in the January 2007 issue of the American Psychological Association's journal, Developmental Psychology, a mother's depression predicts whether children with ADHD will develop behavioral problems.
Psychology professor Andrea Chronis, director of the University of Maryland ADHD Program and lead author on the paper said, "In the real world, this could have important implications, because research has suggested that children with both ADHD and conduct problems are at the greatest risk of becoming chronic criminal offenders."
- Good Morning America Features Play Attention
Play Attention was featured on the ABC News Show - Good Morning America on June 20,2005.
- John Ratey: “Train Your Brain”
"Neurons that fire together wire together" means that the more we repeat the same actions and thoughts--from practicing a tennis serve to memorizing multiplication tables--the more we encourage the formation of certain connections and the more fixed the neural circuits in the brain for that activity become.
- Mental Processing is Continuous, Not Like a Computer
Through computerized testing, the researchers essentially confirmed AND disputed work theorized by computer scientist, Marvin Minsky, in his book, The Society of Mind.Once again, the mind seems to have a difficult time describing its own activities.
- Multitasking vs Task Switching Research
By advancing our understanding of the connection between mind, brain and behavior, this research may help in the design of complex devices – such as airliner cockpits – and may help in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders such as ADHD or schizophrenia."
- Neurofeedback, ADHD and Medication
In his Attention Research Update, September 2007, David Rabiner, Ph.D. Senior Research Scientist, Duke University, entitled his article, How Strong is the Research Support for Neurofeedback Treatment? The report is rather perfunctory and the staid course he’s followed for years. A fresh, candid review must be performed regarding research on multi-modal treatments, neurofeedback, and medication.
- Technology Showing Promise in Treating Attention and Behavioral Problems in Children & Adults
"NASA has proven that attention can be improved through feedback training. Play Attention is actually an enhancement to their technology which is successfully impacting the lives of children and adults worldwide," says Peter Freer, Play Attention Founder and CEO.
- Using NASA Technology to Increase Attention and Cognitive Function
Just as NASA astronauts and pilots train to increase attention, Play Attention literally teaches the user to increase concentration, complete tasks, visual tracking, short-term memory, and to filer out distractions -- all the skills necessary to be successful in the classroom. The learner directly observes his mind's ability to command the computer screen in real-time.
- Video Games and Brain Development
Brice Mellen is super proficient in games such as Mortal Kombat and others. The only difference between Brice and his peers is that Brice is blind. The following excerpt is from the article and is an exceptional example of neuroplasticity or Brice’s ability (his brain’s ability) to compensate for his loss of sight.
- Video Games Improve Reading Scores for Children with ADHD
The same video game that endlessly distracts kids from schoolwork may improve concentration and memory, according to a study on a small group of children with attention deficit disorder. Researchers found that playing Dance Dance Revolution, the arcade hit from Japan where dancers try to match the steps of a gyrating computer animation, led to an intriguing boost in reading comprehension.
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