ADHD at Play Research Note
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Properly chosen, games can go a long way to helping your child develop focus and attention skills—and having fun can improve self-esteem and defeat feelings of frustration and depression. Active games are especially good, because they help kids blow off steam, and research shows activity can actually improve focus. Games that rely on memory help children focus. Play therapy is a recognized ADHD treatment. In fact, play therapy may actually be a better approach than talk therapy for children between the ages of 3 and 10. Steer your children to play dates with children who complement their personalities. During these, supervise children and have a no-tolerance policy for aggressive behavior.
Fast Facts:- Playing outdoors is especially good for children with ADHD and is proven to improve attention.
- Limit computer and video games strictly, as these are shown to worsen ADHD symptoms.
- Since children with ADHD have trouble following directions, choose games whose rules are simple and easy to follow.
- Since children with ADHD are easily overwhelmed, let them play with one or two toys at a time.
- Choose games that play to your child's strengths.
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