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Who is behind Teselora Games

Teselora Games is a small, independent project. This page explains who runs it, where the exercises come from and what the site is not.

Who is behind it

I am Sandor Farkas, a software developer and father, and I run this site. As a family we were looking for short exercises that work without a screen, fit into a few minutes and need no preparation. What we found were mostly long lists, subscription apps or material for professionals. That is why Teselora Games exists.

I do not work in occupational therapy, medicine or psychology. Teselora Games is a parent project, free and without ads.

Where the exercises come from

The starting point is a purchased exercise course with five modules and printable templates. I did not have the course videos. So I worked out the activity descriptions from the templates and checked them against sources from occupational therapy and research. Which rule belongs to which template is therefore my own assessment, not an instruction from the course.

On top of that there are bonus exercises without templates. These are well-known games such as “Simon Says”, “I Packed My Suitcase” or cross crawls in a marching rhythm. Their sources are in the list below.

What the site is not

Teselora Games is not a therapy and does not diagnose anything. It does not replace occupational therapy, your pediatrician or professional advice. The exercises are play, practice and time together. I do not promise any effect on ADHD.

If you are worried about your child, talk to your pediatrician. They can refer you to a specialist or a child development center. Many countries also have parent associations for ADHD that offer advice and support groups.

Sources

The texts on this website are based on these studies and professional sources. The studies look at movement and attention training in general, not at these exact exercises.

  1. Diamond & Lee (2011), ScienceOverview of programs that improve executive functions in children aged 4 to 12.
  2. Diamond & Ling (2016), Developmental Cognitive NeuroscienceWhat can be said about training executive functions and where the limits are.
  3. Song et al. (2023), PLOS OneMeta-analysis on exercise and executive functions in children with ADHD.
  4. Zhu et al. (2023), Frontiers in Public HealthNetwork meta-analysis comparing types of exercise in children with ADHD.
  5. Li et al. (2023), Frontiers in PhysiologyMeta-analysis on exercise and attention in school-age children with ADHD.
  6. Cortese et al. (2015), JAACAPMeta-analysis on cognitive training for ADHD, with small effects in everyday life.
  7. Westwood et al. (2023), Molecular PsychiatryMeta-analysis on computerized training for ADHD.
  8. Schmitt et al. (2015), Early Childhood Research QuarterlyCircle games with stop rules for preschool children in the US.
  9. Willoughby et al. (2021)The same game program in Kenya, where it showed no measurable effect.
  10. Hyatt (2007), Remedial and Special EducationReview of “Brain Gym”: no solid evidence for its claims about the brain hemispheres.
  11. Blank et al. (2019), Developmental Medicine & Child NeurologyInternational recommendations on developmental coordination disorder (DCD).
  12. AWMF S3-Leitlinie ADHS (2018)German guideline on ADHD, currently under revision.
  13. Robert Koch-Institut (2018), Journal of Health MonitoringHow often ADHD is diagnosed in children and adolescents in Germany (KiGGS wave 2).
  14. Eirich et al. (2022), JAMA PsychiatryMeta-analysis on screen time and behavior in children up to age 12.
  15. BIÖG, kindergesundheit-info.deScreen time recommendations by age from Germany's Federal Institute of Public Health.
  16. Your Therapy Source: Crossing Midline ExercisesOccupational therapy blog with crossing the midline exercises.
  17. Growing Hands-On Kids: Crossing Midline ExercisesOccupational therapy blog with movement games across the body's midline.

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Contact

Found a mistake, know a better source or have an idea for an exercise? Write to me at hello@teselora.com. Please do not send any health information about your child.