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By Amelia Hart October 21, 2026 A child’s difficulty paying attention deserves careful consideration, including what the child is being asked to do. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines ADHD as a neurodevelopmental disorder involving difficulties with attention, impulsivity, or excessive activity. Its guidance also recognises that symptoms can become more pronounced as

written by Adam Bent September 1, 2026 Education has repeatedly looked to new tools and curricula for answers to persistent learning concerns. Computers carried that expectation in earlier decades, and artificial intelligence now occupies much of the conversation. Physical therapist Athena Oden believes technology can contribute to education, while also arguing that one quieter question deserves attention.

How Childhood Development Through Embodied Cognition Can Help Schools Better Support Learning and Emotional Growth Jason Phillips, Contributor July 15, 2026, 10:52 a.m. ET  As neuroscience and developmental research seem to continue to advance, educators and health professionals appear to be revisiting long-held assumptions about how children learn. Athena Oden, pediatric physical therapist and founder of

Athena Oden, Pediatric Physical Therapist, argues that many classroom challenges stem from developmental gaps rather than student deficits, calling for a renewed focus on whole-body development in early education. written by Adam Bent June 18, 2026 For many young children, the first signs of school difficulty appear long before they can be measured through grades or test