Cognitive theory, which focuses on mental activities, including remembering, was used as the basis for the study which postulates that working memory training generalizes to the improvement of untrained tasks. This study used a pretest and posttest design to investigate whether working memory training...
Cogmed: A web-based program of working memory training that can enhance the ability to focus and finish tasks. BrainHQ: A series of exercises for the improvement of memory, attention, and processing speed skills. Jigsaw puzzles: A great way to improve visual-spatial skills, in which ADHDers...
ADHD is a treatable neurodevelopmental disorder, with medium to large effect sizes in terms of symptomatic improvement, versus control conditions, over the short-medium term4. ADHD is often misdiagnosed, and is frequently comorbid with other mental (and physical health) disorders. First-line treatm...
Additionally, they suggest that dopamine is at least partly responsible for the improvement in cognitive function after exercise, while otherresearchshows that aerobic exercise alleviates symptoms of major depressive disorder andADHD. 2. Meditation Different forms of meditation and breathing exercises can p...
Cognitive training improves brain functions related to attention, impulse control, and working memory. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has long been treated with stimulant medications like Adderall and Ritalin. These medications have been effective in improving focus and managi...
receiving it face-to-face. Researchers foundno significant differencesbetween the two treatment types in a number of areas, including symptom severity, overall improvement, function, working alliance, and client satisfaction, indicating that online therapy may be a valuable alternative to in-person ...
This allows an accurate tracking of the evolution of the adult with ADHD , since CogniFit has a baseline as well as the rate of improvement, and so on. In addition, not all brain training games are the same. While some classic games, such as Sudoku, are ideal for entertainment, a ...
a great education about ADHD, helping the reader understand how their brand of ADHD brain works and how they can use mindful awareness to work with their challenges. She also explains how the mindful approach can be combined with other treatments, including medications, to boost self-improvement....
games often involve tasks that stimulate the brain’s executive functions, helping children with ADHD develop better cognitive control. While these gains are often observed in a controlled environment, it’s important to note that translating these skills into real-world improvement can be challenging...
(for example,depression,anxiety) and to improveconcentration. Regularexercisemay be beneficial in people with ADHD. Several studies on children with ADHD not taking medication have shown an improvement in concentration and reduction in inattentive and hyperactive behaviors if one hour of vigorous after-...