Wednesday, August 14, 2013

What parents of boys of ADHD or autism should know about video games - MD Mama - Boston.com

What parents of boys of ADHD or autism should know about video games - MD Mama - Boston.com: A new study published in the journal Pediatrics found that boys with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) spent more time playing video games and were more likely to get addicted to them than boys with "typical development." It seemed to be most linked to attention problems: boys who had particular trouble paying attention, whether they had ADHD or ASD, were the ones most likely to get addicted.

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