Jun 27, 2025 | Video Gaming Addiction
In my work, I coach many young people who are Neurodivergent, found to have Autism, ADHD, or both, known as AudiADHD. Some of these children are at a higher risk of becoming addicted to video games. Parents of these children don’t always understand how to raise...
Apr 29, 2025 | Video Gaming Addiction
Guest Blogger – Anita Allen Video gaming addiction is increasingly recognized as a growing concern, particularly among neurodivergent populations such as individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)....
Dec 31, 2024 | Video Gaming Addiction
I work with several families with children struggling with video gaming and screen addiction in their mid and later teen years. One of the consistent issues that comes up during our intakes, is that these young people feel unseen and unheard, and mostly misunderstood....
Sep 29, 2024 | Video Gaming Addiction
Earlier this month, I travelled to the United Kingdom to study The Master’s Event on Mental Health and Trauma at the University of Oxford. These lectures brought together many renowned mental health experts from around the world to share their knowledge with...
Jul 30, 2024 | Video Gaming Addiction
For those individuals who have ADHD, finding the motivation to begin and/or complete mundane tasks, such as chores and homework, can be an enormous struggle. And oftentimes, this person will avoid or procrastinate on these tasks while looking for something far more...