ASSESSMENT OF ADHD TRAITS VIA STIMULI-TARGETED VIRTUAL REALITY
Shenandoah University (UNITED STATES)
About this paper:
Conference name: 14th International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies
Dates: 4-6 July, 2022
Location: Palma, Spain
Abstract:
Immersive learning environments, such as virtual reality (VR), promise the advantage of elaborately simulating a system or process by engaging multiple sensory modalities. The immersive nature of such platforms facilitates the sensation of presence, which has been widely used for therapeutic, educational, and training purposes. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurological disorder in which many individuals present two primary traits: impulsivity, often presents as hyperactivity, and inattention. This work explores the utility of a VR environment as a diagnostic tool for ADHD traits by employing an immersive and interactive simulation platform that gauges the user’s response to targeted stimuli. The paper discusses the development, implementation, and initial testing of the platform with the hypothesis that traditional ADHD testing can be improved by creating a bespoke and controlled simulation environment that measures a user’s ability to function within daily settings.Keywords:
Immersive learning, simulation, virtual reality, ADHD.