How Night Zookeeper has Helped Children with ADHD

The World Health Organization (WHO) states that ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is one of the most common mental disorders. ADHD can affect a child's learning and their overall ability to function in day-to-day life.

ADHD is often described in terms of three main features:

Inattention: difficulty staying focused or paying attention.

Hyperactivity: excessive movement that may not be appropriate for the setting, such as frequent fidgeting, tapping, or talking.

Impulsivity: acting hastily or making decisions without thinking about the consequences.

ADHD can affect many aspects of everyday life, including communication, relationships, learning, and education. However, every child experiences ADHD differently, and the type and extent of support they need can vary.

ADHD can be more easily spotted at an earlier age, usually between 3 to 7 years old, but it’s also increasingly being identified in teenagers and adults. Some symptoms of ADHD can be extremely difficult to deal with and cause distress for those who have this disorder.

Here at Night Zookeeper, we’re committed to helping all children by providing a flexible writing program which can be adapted to a variety of needs. We’ve spoken to one of our subscribers whose child has been diagnosed with ADHD to find out how Night Zookeeper has helped her child to make amazing progress in their learning journey!

How did ADHD previously affect your child's learning?

My child “wasn’t able to focus on things that didn’t interest him. He’d lose focus: looking out the window, ripping paper, all kinds of things. It’d take hours to write maybe a couple of sentences.”

How did Night Zookeeper help with your child's ADHD?

“He’s actually interested in what’s going on. He loves the grammar games, especially Word Woods, and I have to actually remind him to move on to something else when he starts playing them.

What’s more is he actually learns the information. He’s writing paragraphs almost everyday about the friends he’s created. He gets so excited when his flash light fills up!

The writing prompts help him get information out. Even if it’s not perfect, that information is still on the paper. He knows now he can go back in and edit it to make it better but he doesn’t have to worry about forgetting information.

So, in short, it keeps him engaged and helps him focus.”

Do you have any tips for other parents using our program with children who have ADHD?

“Just let them explore it naturally and let them find what they like. I don’t really guide my son on it too much. I let him play it like a game. I have him edit his pieces according to what the tutors say but other than that I give him free range and he’s learning!”

Are there any features of our program that are particularly helpful?

“I love how the tutors leave a positive comment and then one thing to change in every piece of writing. It’s not overwhelming. It’s something easy to fix and leaves the kids wanting to write more.

The games help teach grammar and spelling but they aren’t boring like a lot of other games. My son runs out and tells me every time he gets a new high score!”

Samantha’s closing remarks:

“If it wasn’t for Night Zookeeper I don’t think my son would be happy with anything related to writing. It was such a battle for him to write a sentence and if he had to write more, tears would come.

Thank you for a program that is fun, educational, and allows freedom. I was so hesitant about it but it was exactly what we needed.

Homeschooling has become easier and more fun!”

We’d like to thank Samantha for talking to us about her family’s experience on Night Zookeeper. ADHD can be an extremely challenging condition to deal with, but as Samantha's family has shown, with the right support, learning can be tailored to your child's needs. We’re humbled to have helped this Night Zookeeper on their journey to success!

And Samantha’s family isn’t the only family with a child with ADHD who has benefited from Night Zookeeper’s features!

Check out these reviews from other parents:

• My son has ADHD so he starts with it every morning, and it helps him to get calm and focused before he moves on to his other school work. He also often asks if he can get on during his free time afterschool just for fun. - Mandy, Mom
• My daughter has ADHD and it is sometimes tricky to keep her engaged. I started the free trial and my children absolutely loved it. - Eulala, Mom
• The first thing, is that my son LOVES playing with it. He not only loves the card battles but every single aspect of it. He is getting SO much of it. First, he is doing writing and writing and writing, which he would find difficult with handwriting and other tasks (he is ADHD and he tends to go too fast, so doesn't normally think about consequences). - Elena, Mom
• My 9 yr old son has adhd, struggles with writing, but begs for screentime. As an English teacher I know how important it is for him to develop his writing skills, but I was absolutely exhausted from the daily battle. Now that we've started Night Zookeeper the battle has turned - he begs to get on and I have to fight to get him off! - Tabby, Mom
• We homeschool and have had a hard time finding programs that he enjoys. Having ADHD and Autism, I have a hard time with that. Since starting Night Zookeeper, he jumps right on it every day when we start school, no questions asked and I usually have to make him stop to move onto other subjects. - Sam, Mom
• I had a struggling 6th grade ADHD writer and this program has been a game changer for us after trying several other curricula for our homeschool. I love that they can write and get tutor feedback and they love the game aspect of the program. - Katie, Mom

With short, interactive activities and colorful imagery, Night Zookeeper is an excellent tool for keeping children engaged. Interested in trying Night Zookeeper? Start a free trial of our reading & writing program today to see if it's the right fit for your child!

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