Nature reduces kids’ signs of attention disorder

Does spending more playtime amid greenery improve behavior in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder?

To find out, Frances Kuo and Andrea Faber Taylor of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign developed a questionnaire that probes how children with ADHD respond to dozens of extracurricular activities in settings including leafy backyards, indoor playrooms, and artificial outdoor environments, such as urban playgrounds.