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Part 1: Improving Lifespan Assessment of ADHD: Introducing the Conners 4 w/ Janelle Bierdeman and Mathangi Selvamenan

We are so excited to announce that Rich Brancaccio, our founder and Chief Innovation Officer, has been invited to be the keynote speaker at the Big Launch Challenge! 

As a parent, you may not be able to run to the spa every time you need to relieve stress, but there are a few things you can do to care for yourself so that you can continue being the super parent you are daily!

Your feedback as a parent is so valuable to us here at Revibe! You are the ones who do the daily work in raising your kids — we are just here to provide resources to aid you in that journey (and to cheer you on of course). Here are 5 of the most popular reasons why parents are loving Revibe Connect:

In 2019, the Revibe team had the opportunity to volunteer at Camp Royall — the nation’s largest and oldest autism camp. Serving thousands of people each year, Camp Royall offers year-round residential and day camps, including some age-specific and family-oriented retreats. From the camp activities to the living quarters, Camp Royall is specifically designed to meet the needs of those with autism and increase their confidence, independence, and willingness to try new things.

Although the Revibe Connect App is colorful and full of useful information, if we are honest, it has been mostly geared towards adult use…until now! Our team has created a zone within the Revibe Connect app where your child can feel more motivated, encouraged, and all-around excited about meeting their focus goals. By sharing the data gathered from your child throughout the day with them, they can have a better understanding of their own focus/attention and how to improve in those areas throughout the day. Here are 3 reasons to get excited about the first big feature we are introducing to Revibe’s ‘Kids Zone': badges!

Becker SP, Breaux R, Cusick CN, Dvorsky MR, Marsh NP, Sciberras E, Langberg JM.

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Commentary* by Dr. Margaret Weiss: Some children with neurodevelopmental disorders may not be able to use remote learning. More research is needed to identify children who are unable to engage in remote or hybrid education, to understand what drives this difficulty, and how to remediate it.

We all have a passion — something that we pursue when we feel our best and that lifts us up when we feel our worst. For Bri, this passion is comic illustration. Bri uses her talent in art to educate and commiserate with those around her who might be going through a similar journey with ADHD. This wife, mom, and illustrator shared how she has been able to turn her experiences with ADHD into a creative, educational tool. Listen to the interview on YouTube, or read it below!

Although there are things to love about your child’s ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), there are also common struggles that come with it. Research shows that children with ADHD are more likely to deal with depression, anxiety, and low-self esteem. This can often stem from the child not feeling in control of the symptoms they are experiencing on a daily basis. We want to help you, as a parent, instill confidence in your child despite the struggles they may encounter due to their symptoms. Here are 5 ways to boost your ADHD child’s confidence:

Last year was tough for the majority of us, but each new year comes with a fresh slate and a new perspective. As adults, we like to feel prepared for the transition into a new season, so why wouldn’t our kids feel the same way? Whether it is breaking out that new planner or creating new resolutions, we all like to set ourselves up for success. Here are some tips to help your child with ADHD transition smoothly into the new year:

Can you believe that we are already in the month of February?! One of my favorite reasons why I love February is — you guessed it — Valentine's Day! Even though this commercial holiday is advertised to celebrate the love you have for your partner, I have always looked forward to also celebrating the love I have for my friends, family, and even myself. While the world has felt so dark this past year, it is important to celebrate the love you have for the small things in life. So many of us have insecurities that we would like to hide away, but what if we embraced them? What if we took ownership of all of the things that make us different from those around us and viewed them as our strengths? Here are a few things that make ADHD special.

Physicians and clinicians are often faced with tremendous gaps in necessary data while making diagnostic and clinical recommendations. With the rise of wearable devices enabling constant data collection, wearable sensors can leverage artificial intelligence tools such as big data and machine learning to fill in the gaps, finding unique trends and patterns in the process. By pioneering early research into the effects of physical movement and self-report data, we can see a glimpse into the future of constant, or “365” data collection for the assessment and treatment of ADHD. Recently Lindsay Ayearst and I gave a presentation on this topic at the 16th Annual ADHD Conference hosted by CADDRA. The following is an overview of that presentation.

One thing that we as a company strive to do on a daily basis is listen to you, our customers, and implement your feedback into each new app update. Our newest update includes major changes to our Scheduling feature — you asked for it, and we delivered! We're excited for you to test out these features for yourself, but here's a little insight into what changes have been made.

For parents of school-age children, 2020 has brought a variety of challenges. In many cases, these challenges are exacerbated if the child has ADHD. Many parents have been, by necessity, forced to add teacher and school counselor roles to their daily activities - alongside their day job - while still being a parent. It can be daunting, especially if your child’s ADHD diagnosis is a recent one. Recently I spoke with Penny Williams for an episode of her podcast where we shared a number of tips for parents who find themselves struggling in the current conditions, and are perhaps low on resources. I really enjoyed speaking with Penny, and if you have the time I encourage you to give it a listen. If you just need some key take-aways, here are several things you can do to help your child while they strive to work under unusual learning conditions:

There are many different resources that can be used to teach children good habits. One of the most effective ways to do so, is by using charts and checklists. Why? This provides a visual way for your child to take responsibility in completing their everyday tasks. As adults, most of us find small satisfaction in crossing off a daunting task on our to-do list or an event in our planner. In the same way, your child will have a sense of ownership and accomplishment as they check off their daily tasks. Not only are charts and checklists a great practice for your child to grow in responsibility, but they also provide visual reminders of those accomplishments for you as a parent. Instead of having to constantly remind your child of the tasks at hand, they will have a physical reminder of the tasks expected of them throughout the day. These visuals come in various forms based on your lifestyle, the age of your child, and the activities that your child participates in.

Is your child struggling to stay motivated during this time of virtual learning? With all of the chaos going on in the world today, it's hard for anyone to remain motivated, which is why it's so important to create a safe space for your child to learn. As a family, you have already endured the major change of virtual learning, so why not make the most of it! Here are 6 steps you can take to create the perfect virtual learning space for your student.

It is not a secret that this year has changed most, if not all, of our daily comforts and routines. Who would have thought that a facemask would be on your mental list of things to grab before you run out the door or that the school year would look drastically different for your kids? As you adjust to these new changes, we want to make adjustments with you. Our goal as a company has always been to provide hope and support to you and this year is no exception to that goal. Many of you have used Revibe Connect mainly in the classroom, so we want to share with you the best ways to use the device virtually!

There are so many memes and gifs these days about how our lives have changed over the last few months. They are funny, accurate, and sad all at the same time...because the only thing certain right now is uncertainty.

If you’re like most of today’s savvy consumers, you want the best products — particularly when shopping for your children. You spend time scouring reviews, looking critically to make sure that the product is effective and reliable.

Social skills can be difficult to navigate for everyone. Even as adults, we often worry and wonder about our social interactions with others: Was our message received the way we intended? Is our friend mad at us for a perceived faux pas? What did that look passed between two others while we were speaking mean?

Black lives matter.

Many schools are virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and as a result adults are dealing with a host of new stressors, including the challenge of keeping their kids engaged during the day.

Having healthy friendships is an important part of developing lifelong social skills. For many children, these bonds build naturally and are lasting. Unfortunately, a child with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) often has difficulty making and keeping friends. Understanding how your ADHD child’s brain works will show you how to help your ADHD child make and keep friends.

If you find yourself wishing you could be with your child throughout the day to nudge them in the right direction and provide positive affirmation, you're not alone. This is why Revibe has included a customizable Text Reminder feature alongside of its automated Vibration Reminders.

Most children that struggle with focus and attention have a team of stakeholders assisting them (parents, guardians, relatives, teachers, clinicians, etc...), so what's the best way to keep the entire group updated and on the same page about the child? This is why Team Revibe created the School Report - a comprehensive, two-page PDF report of a user's last six weeks of weekday data. 

When her 9-year-old's school recommended he have a permanent 1-on-1 helper to keep him on-task, Sebrena feared this would ostracize her son, and looked to the internet for a different option. She found Revibe, which gave him the discrete 1-on-1 help he needed, and gave her feedback about his behavior that was ACTUALLY helpful.

You may know about the watch, the vibration reminders, the focus-tracking app, etc...but what about the people?

This week our team had the pleasure of meeting with Lindsay Ayearst, Ph.D., Principal Scientific Advisor at Multi-Health Systems (MHS). MHS is one of our lead investors and partners in research, and we were excited to get together and plan a future research study for Revibe.

Getting and staying organized is easier said than done, especially when interruptions are constantly distracting you from the end goal. Have no fear, Revibe and FastBraiin have teamed up to bring you a school planner, designed to keep inattentive, ADHD minds on-track.

With devices in kids' hands at younger ages than ever before, the current generation of parents are the first to grapple with the issue of how technology is affecting their children.

Research shows: what we eat affects the way both our bodies and brains function. Read on to learn what diet choices can help boost concentration in those with attention deficits. 

Table of Contents

Introduction

1. General Tips to Help Your ADHD Child Build Concentration Skills

2. How to Help Your ADHD Child Focus in the Classroom

3. How to Help Your ADHD Child Focus on Homework

4. The Impact of Diet and Nutrition on Your Child’s ADHD

5. Natural Remedies for ADHD

6. Therapies, Exercises, and Games to Improve Your Child’s ADHD

Conclusion

It’s that time of year again! As we plan the last of our summer parties and vacations, thoughts of back-to-school supplies and new schedules tend to creep in.

Parenting is tough. Most working parents feel rushed in their daily lives. If you are a working parent who sometimes feels you’re not doing a good job at either thing, the career or the parenting, you’re not alone. 

There are many factors that play a part in building a healthy lifestyle for a child. Most parents try to instill routines such as eating healthy meals, getting a good night’s sleep, and waking up at a decent hour to help their child feel their best throughout the day. These are all wonderful ways to help your child attain the focus and attention needed to be productive, but there is an added factor that can help your child feel their best and remain focused…exercise!

Ahh, sleep. 70% of Americans (including children) are not getting enough of it. Most of us are tired, right now!

Parents have the daunting task of making all kinds of decisions around technology for their kids these days. Smart watches and Fitbits are all the rage at schools, and kids love tracking their steps (and of course playing games, like many of the watches offer). But which wearable device is really going to help them most?

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Table of Contents

Part One: Understanding How Habits Work

Part Two: The Four Steps to Changing a Habit

Part Three: How Revibe Automates On-Task Habits & Behavior

Downloadable/Printable Worksheet

Not only is it nice to have a helping hand around the house - chores teach children responsibility, time management and independent work completion.

The following review of Revibe Connect was written by a real customer, Rob M.

Test-taking can be a point of frustration and anxiety for many students. Here are Revibe's top tips for success:

NeuroSigma gets FDA stamp of approval

Last week, a company called NeuroSigma announced that the FDA has cleared their monotherapy technology, the Monarch eTNS System, which is the first treatment alternative to ADHD medications.

Revibe Connect was invented by a School Psychologist to help increase on-task behavior for kids in class. Once Revibe Connect launched, our customers started informing us of other unique ways Revibe Connect can be used outside of the focus and attention space, and for adults too. Here are some that may be of interest to you!

Attention issues run in families

For parents searching for a solution to help their child struggling with focus and attention issues, there's a good chance they too have struggled or are continuing to struggle with the same thing. According to a May 2017 WebMD article, anywhere from one-third to one-half of parents with attention issues will have a child who experiences the same struggle. If a parent has attention issues, their child has more than a 50% chance of experiencing them as well. If an older sibling has attention issues, a child has more than a 30% chance.

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Amy and her 6-year-old son, Ethan, sat down to chat with us about Ethan's improvement in behavior and attention span during class with the help of his Revibe!

Revibe Connect is a reminder vibration watch designed to improve focus and attention in children and adults.

Say Hello to Revibe's New Mascot, Luca!

Luca is a panther chameleon, which means he is quite the colorful character 🌈.

Testing: What the Heck Does That Even Mean?

A very common question we hear in the field of psychology is, "What does it mean to have my child 'tested'?" 

Many times, people wish to help individuals on the autism spectrum reduce or control their perseverative thoughts in order to increase focus/learning or to improve social functioning.

The Homework Hang-Up

If you’ve ever tried to sit and ‘do homework’ with a child with focusing issues, you very clearly understand the headline of this article.  One hour of homework can very easily stretch into the three and four hour mark, straining both you and your child physically and emotionally.  Because children with attention issues obviously have limited attention spans and often have poor executive functioning skills, there are a few things you can do to help target these issues.

Read on to discover a few easy ways to stop the tears, arguing and frustrations…

Perhaps more important than the students’ academic improvements, she reports that the students are more competent socially and able to interact better with peers.

A Quick Chat with Revibe's Chief Science Officer

Dr. Lewis Johnson brings more than 40 years of experience in education and interventions for students with SR difficulties. I had a chance to sit down with him for a few minutes to talk about the psychology that makes Revibe an effective behavioral intervention tool.