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Scientific research has demonstrated that the brain is adaptable and capable of learning throughout life. This is termed neuroplasticity. Play Attention allows the user to view the attentive state in real-time. Over time, Play Attention students can learn to increase focus and concentration. The interactive exercises challenge the student to achieve new levels of focus and cognitive processing. Gradually, the student can retain the skills necessary to be successful in the classroom, work and home.
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Recommended ages are from age five (5) to adult.
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It is recommended that students use Play Attention two to three times a week for 30-40 minute sessions. You should begin to see good results after about a month and a half of sessions. However, studies have shown that in order to get permanent change you have to use this technology for at least 40 hours.
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Simply call us at 410-312-5500 for dealers nearby for open slots and fee information. Each session lasts 30 - 45 minutes. We require parents to sign up for minimum 10 sessions (once or twice a week depending on user’s schedule).
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Typically within the first 30 days, minor changes will appear. These may include better listening skills, beginning homework on one's own, or staying more organized. It is important to understand that these are significant positive leaps forward for AD/HD students and must be rewarded and reinforced so that they are likely to be repeated.
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You will experience improvement after only 15 hours. For permanent skill acquisition, a minimum of 40 hours is recommended.
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Yes, transfer may include greater time on task, improved self-esteem, increased attention, better academic performance, improved social interactions, decreased impulsive behaviors, improved focus and concentration and higher reading comprehension. We strongly recommend the Play Attention user to participate in other SmartCoach programs, such as "Sculpt AD/HD into an Asset" to help insure transfer. It is the parental/teacher/coach reinforcement that insures transfer. back to top |
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Parents often clearly understand that AD/HD impairs their child's ability to make lasting friendships. Poor social skills are closely intertwined with attention problems. By increasing attention to social cues and increasing self-esteem, Play Attention is a wonderful tool to help build lasting friendships.
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Any person interested in enhancing his or her ability to sustain an attentive state in order to improve performance should use Play Attention, e.g., athletes, students, heavy equipment operators, air traffic controllers, executives, golfers, martial artists, AD/HD, etc.
Play Attention is also recommended for children and adults who have difficulty with focus and attention.
The users shall possess an IQ above 70, and no other compounding issues such as seizures, mental retardation, and fetal alcohol syndrome.
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Play Attention is feedback technology. Feedback is a common practice of great teachers. Play Attention offers the user an opportunity to view and control the attentive state in real-time using immediate feedback. The educational protocols in Play Attention are patent pending and exclusive to Play Attention. The protocols and methodology are trademarked as Edufeedback. Similar technology is in use by NASA and the USAF to train pilots and astronauts. back to top |
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No, it works off brainwaves. There are sensors within the helmet, which monitor data indicative of focus and cognitive processing. These sensors allow the user to control the movement of the screen characters by attention alone.
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Medication does not teach skills or behaviors, but any medical decisions should be made by you and your
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There is no greater risk in using this product than in using a telephone.
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There are no negative side effects and it is not possible to over-use Play Attention.
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