For most of us who are raisingteens with ADHD, video games are a fact of life. Many kids would rather immerse themselves in a video game than spend time doing just about anything else. As a result, many parents fear that their child is hooked on video games; others worry that their ch...
Virtual reality is also being used to support good mental health. One piece of technology is a headset from XR-Health, which was originally developed for at home physical therapy. But the service also provides calming scenes that can be beneficial for children and adults who suffer from anxiety...
Moreover, the rapid, high-stimulation environment of video games may be particularly appealing to children and adults with ADHD because of the instant gratification and constant feedback loops. This can make gaming more addictive for people with ADHD than for neurotypical individuals. Parents and...
The game follows in the footsteps of Boston-based Akili's EndeavorRx, the world's first FDA-authorized video game treatment prescribed for children with ADHD. Trend Bite There's been a steep climb in adults seeking ADHD diagnoses. While medication is usually the firs...
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent and serious disorder among children. Video games have shown potential for aiding in child healthcare. Video games could contribute to the assessment and management of ADHD, but there are no previous reviews on this topic. Here, we sys...
Effects of violent video game exposure on aggressive behavior, aggressive thought accessibility, and aggressive affect among adults with and without autism spectrum disorder. Retrieved from http://pcl.missouri.edu/sites/default/files/Engelhardt.etal_.PsySci.2015.pdf Farrar, K. M., Krcmar, M., ...
// A video game that taps into cognitive functions involved in controlling attention appears to improve symptoms in children with attention- deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to results of an open-label pilot study. The intervention, called Project EVO, stresses the system in the bra...
Vulnerable kids with ADHD and/or autism The kids for whom these fidget spinners were initially intended to help (to increase focus, decrease anxiety) are probably more vulnerable than most other kids to visually induced seizures. Young people withADHDandautismare more likely to have sensory process...
t observing them. That means that even after using the video game for children with ADHD as prescribed, parents may not be satisfied with the outcome. This means that even though adults may not like it, medication remains the standard treatment for children with ADHD. That said, this FDA-...
SACRAMENTO – For people who live with ADHD, the simplest tasks can be difficult. So playing video games might be the last thing you'd think would make things better, but that's exactly how a new treatment works. What if your doctor prescribed you a video game? Well, this one was ...