A cognitive learning specialist in Arlington, Virginia, says that a meditation technique made popular by the Beatles may offer significant benefits to young people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

According to a June 17 Reuters Health article, a study that was led by Sarina J. Grosswald found that transcendental medication (TM) helped ADHD kids remember more, behave better, and focus more easily:

After three months, Grosswald and her colleagues found, the students reported lower stress and anxiety levels, while their ADHD symptoms also improved, based on questionnaires given to teachers and parents.

"Teachers reported they were able to teach more," Grosswald said, "and students were able to learn more because they were less stressed and anxious."

"TM doesn't require concentration, controlling the mind or disciplined focus," Grosswald noted. "The fact that these children are able to do TM, and do it easily. shows us that this technique may be particularly well suited for children with ADHD."

Grosswald's research into the usefulness of having children with ADHD practice transcendental meditation was published in the December 2008 issue of Current Issues in Education.

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