How Franklin Method® can help children with ADHD

New research from Franklin Method® Founder Eric Franklin and Franklin Method® Faculty Teacher Amit Abraham, along with Arava Ron Baum and Yael Leitner, explores the potential of mental imagery to help children with ADHD overcome motor skill challenges. Published in Frontiers in Neurology, the study highlights how mental imagery can be a powerful tool for improving motor planning, execution, and control in children experiencing difficulties with both fine and gross motor skills.

This is particularly important because, as the study notes, these motor impairments can significantly impact a child’s academic performance, self-esteem, and social participation. Current ADHD therapies often fail to adequately address these motor challenges, making this research especially valuable.

The study found that using mental imagery techniques can enhance a child’s perception of timing and improve their motor imagery, leading to better overall motor function. This suggests exciting possibilities for using mental imagery to not only identify but also effectively treat both cognitive and motor impairments in children with ADHD.

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We have additional research papers available that demonstrate the evidence-based effects of the Franklin Method in scientific studies. You can read more about them here: RESEARCH. If you have any questions about how you or your child can begin learning the Franklin MethodⓇ, feel free to reach out to us—we’d love to help