Age group(s) for which this technique is helpful:
Elementary School
Middle School
High School & Beyond

Primarily used to improve behavior:
At Home

Instructions for using this technique:
I purchased the "Brain Age" game for myself to enjoy on my daughter's unused DS. My ADD son got ahold of it and doesn't want to put it down! (Another happy accident, like most things I have discovered that work with him.) This game... well, I would call it 'learning software,' but the kids think it is a game!... it has you perform certain kinds of tasks such as timed, mixed math problems, reading out loud, stating the color of objects as quickly as possible, repeating the order of objects shown to you briefly, etc. All of the activities were specifically designed to stimulate the PREFONTAL NEOCORTEX of the brain. Coincidentally, this is the part of the brain that is supposedly deficient in ADD. Whether or not that is true, and whether or not this game actually does what it claims, it has my son practicing his math, reading, and other skills in a fun and rewarding way. The game even tracks your scores (your "brain age") and allows you to see your progress over time from practicing "a little bit every day." As you progress, more and more games are unlocked.

Other information parents should consider before using this technique:
If you don't already have a DS on hand, those are a bit pricey ($80), but the game retails for $20 and is rated "E" for everyone. I would say it is appropriate from about the third grade up, as they need to know how to read fluently and do simple multiplication. PS: It also includes 100 Sudoku puzzles! It will store files on up to five players.