Benefits and Challenges of Minecraft for Children with ADHD

This chapter discusses the benefits and challenges of playing the game Minecraft for children with ADHD. It highlights how Minecraft improves executive function skills but can also be addictive and difficult to limit. It suggests setting a limit of one hour a day for playing video games and explores the results of a study showing that children with ADHD show fewer signs of hyperactivity, inattention, or disorganization when engaged in activities like playing video games or with Legos.