New ADHD Therapy

In his review of ADHD treatments in Australia, Professor Philip Mitchell found that, while one in five Australian children are being prescribed stimulant medication, few are participating in behavioral therapies.

"Most prescribers of stimulants wanted to use other treatment like behavior therapy, speech therapy, et cetera. But what the survey and the audit both identified was difficulty in accessing such services. Psychologist Andrew Campbell and PhD student Krestina Amon urge more non-drug treatments are needed. They're researching the benefits of a computer game which teaches the children the tools to relax."

The computer game being used requires players to regulate their breathing, and bio-feedback sensors help them use their minds to control what's happening on the screen. Initial results have been very promising as students have been able to use the focusing techniques learned through the computer game to improve study habits and attention skills in the classroom. Source: ABC - Australia

New Leaf Academy, with campuses in Oregon and North Carolina, are specialized boarding schools for girls with Aspergers and ADHD. Visit www.newleafacademy.com to learn more.

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