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Research Studies on Positive Impact of Hardy Brain Training
Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder (ADD and ADHD) affect nearly 2 million children
in the United States—about 1 child per classroom.
Recent studies document the effectiveness and superiority of the Hardy Brain Training system to increase proficiency in math and reading.
California Lutheran University Research Study: Academic and Behavioral Improvements in 2nd Through 8th Grade Students in the Hardy Brain Camp Program
Executive Summary: The academic and behavioral performance of 54 students (grades 2-8) was studied before and after participation in the Hardy Brain Camp program. The students, who belonged to the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme and attended school in the Rio School District along with students who belonged to the United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara ... full report.
University of California- Santa Barbara Research Study: Academic Evaluation of the Hardy Brain Camp
Executive Summary:
This was an evaluation of one of the Hardy Brain Training Programs—Hardy
Brain Camp—designed for the Boys And Girls Club of America. All participants in
this study were members of the Boys and Girls Club at a southern California
elementary school. The purpose of this study was to determine if the Hardy Brain
Camp improved cognitive skills, such as processing speed, and achievement
measures, such as reading fluency and math fluency.... full report.
STAR Exam Results 2011 - 2012 Rio School District Oxnard, CA
This graph highlights the increases in proficiency in reading and math achieved through the Hardy Brain Training system for students of the Rio School District in Oxnard, CA ... results graph.
About ADD/ADHD
Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder (ADD and ADHD) affect nearly 2 million children
in the United States—about 1 child per classroom.
Contrary to popular belief, adults are also affected,
and at least 3 – 5% of US adults suffer from ADD
or ADHD.
ADD vs. ADHD: Symptoms
Though many of the symptoms are similar, ADD and ADHD
are two distinct disorders. Both usually develop in early
childhood, and can continue through adolescence and adulthood.
ADD
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) is characterized by
poor attention and focus. Children and adults with ADD
often:
- Have trouble paying attention to details
- Make careless mistakes
- Do not appear to listen
- Do not follow directions
- Have difficulty organizing
- Avoid tasks that require a sustained mental effort
(like homework)
- Lose things
- Are easily distracted
- Forget daily activities (like putting on shoes or
taking out the trash)
ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is characterized
by hyperactive behavior and impulsivity. Children and
adults with ADHD often:
- Fidget and squirm all the time
- Have trouble remaining seated, may run around all
the time
- Have trouble doing quiet activities, like reading
- Act as if driven by a motor
- Talk excessively
- Blurt out answers before the question has been completed
- Have trouble taking turns or waiting in line
- Interrupt others
- Blurt out inappropriate comments
- Act impulsively (like running out into the street
without looking)
Everyone is inattentive, hyperactive, or impulsive at
some point in their life. That does not make them ADD
or ADHD. People with ADD or ADHD act this way almost all
of the time in more than one setting (at home, at school,
at work, during activities). These behaviors pervade their
daily lives, day in and day out, and can interfere with
their schoolwork, jobs, family lives, and relationships.
Children with ADD and ADHD are usually 2 to 4 years behind
developmentally, and often appear less responsible and
mature than their peers. These problems are often complicated
by other conditions, such as anxiety, depression, or learning
disabilities, or tactile sensitivity. Over 60% of children
with ADD and ADHD have additional conditions, making diagnosing
and treating ADD and ADHD difficult. See “Treating
ADD and ADHD” or “Is it ADD/ADHD?” for
more information.
Causes and Theories
No one knows what causes ADD and ADHD. However, researchers
have narrowed down the possibilities, and currently believe
that ADD and ADHD stems from biological and chemical changes
in the brain, not from the home environment.
Obsolete Theories: Scientists have proposed many theories
about the origin of ADD and ADHD through the years; however,
none have lasted long. Some of these obsolete theories
include:
- Head Injuries. For some time, scientists thought that
ADD and ADHD resulted from minor head injuries or complications
during birth. Research has not supported this theory.
- Sugar. In the early 1980s, researchers believed that
sugar, food preservatives, and artificial flavorings
caused ADD and ADHD. Today, scientists have found that
only about 5% of ADD/ADHD cases are caused by sugar
or foods.
- Too Much TV. Though TV has caused a few rare cases
of ADD/ADHD, it is not the culprit in the vast majority
of cases. Read more about “TV and the ADD/ADHD
Brain”.
- Poor Home Life. Researchers have found no connections
between a poor or dysfunctional home life and ADD/ADHD.
- Poor Schooling. Researchers have found no connections
between the quality of education and ADD/ADHD.
Current Theories: Currently, researchers believe that
ADD/ADHD is caused by a complex set of biological and
genetic factors. While environmental factors may play
a part, no one yet knows when, why, or how.
Are you concerned that you or your child might have ADD/ADHD?
Check out our free adult and child ADD/ADHD quiz.
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