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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder in children, characterized by difficulties in attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Early and accurate diagnosis of ADHD is critical for effective…

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The field of serious games for health has grown significantly, demonstrating effectiveness in various clinical contexts such as stroke, spinal cord injury, and degenerative neurological diseases. Despite their potential benefits, therapists…

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This paper introduces an innovative adaptive scoring framework for children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders (NDD) that is attributed to the integration of multiple metrics, such as spatial attention patterns, temporal engagement, and game…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2025-09-11 Abdul Rehman , Ilona Heldal , Cristina Costescu , Carmen David , Jerry Chun-Wei Lin

Serious games and gamification (SGG) have shown to have positive effects on health outcomes of eHealth applications. However, research has shown that a shift towards a personalized approach is needed, considering the diversity of users.…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2026-03-31 Stéphanie Carlier , Femke De Backere , Filip De Turck

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder has traditionally been conceptualized as a neurodevelopmental condition associated with deficits such as inattention, impulsivity, and poor time management. Such perspectives often emphasize…

Neurons and Cognition · Quantitative Biology 2025-09-16 Xing-Chan Lin

In this work, we present (i) a novel approach how artificial intelligence can support in the therapy for better concentration of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) through motivational attention training with a…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2024-05-07 Birte Richter , Ira-Katharina Petras , Anna-Lisa Vollmer , Ayla Luong , Michael Siniatchkin , Britta Wrede

The brain's attention system is a complex and adaptive network of brain regions that enables individuals to interact effectively with their surroundings and perform complex tasks. This system involves the coordination of various brain…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2024-05-03 Shiva Ghasemi , Majid Behravan , Sunday Uber , Denis Gracanin

Augmented Reality (AR) learning games, on average, have been shown to have a positive impact on student learning. However, the exploration of AR learning games in special education settings, where accessibility is a concern, has not been…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2021-11-17 Minghao Cai , Gokce Akcayir , Carrie Demmans Epp

Through a review of current game practices, the author highlights concerns regarding the safety of public social games and the singular medical approach to serious game design for autism. The paper identifies a disconnect between the needs…

Computers and Society · Computer Science 2024-08-27 Yiqi Xiao

This study investigates the effectiveness of a Virtual Reality (VR)-based training program in improving body awareness among children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Utilizing a quasi-experimental design, the research…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2026-02-24 Aya Abdelnaem El-Basha , Ebtsam ELSayed Mahmoud ELSayes , Ahmad Al-Kabbany

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is challenging to diagnose and requires advanced approaches for reliable and transparent identification and classification. It is characterized by a…

Machine Learning · Computer Science 2026-02-04 Abdul Rehman , Ilona Heldal , Jerry Chun-Wei Lin

Serious games are defined as applied games that focus on the gamification of an experience (e.g., learning and training activities) and are not strictly for entertainment purposes. In recent years, serious games have become increasingly…

Software Engineering · Computer Science 2025-04-30 Alexandros Gazis , Eleftheria Katsiri

Children with ADHD often struggle with executive function (EF) and motor skills, impacting their academics and social life. While medications are commonly used, they have side effects, leading to interest in non-drug treatments. Physical…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2025-03-13 Liwen Lin , Nan Lib , Shuchen Zhao

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent mental health condition affecting both children and adults, yet it remains severely underdiagnosed. Recent advances in artificial intelligence, particularly in Natural Language…

Computation and Language · Computer Science 2024-11-26 D. Wiechmann , E. Kempa , E. Kerz , Y. Qiao

Games have been the perfect test-beds for artificial intelligence research for the characteristics that widely exist in real-world scenarios. Learning and optimisation, decision making in dynamic and uncertain environments, game theory,…

Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science 2024-06-05 Chengpeng Hu , Yunlong Zhao , Ziqi Wang , Haocheng Du , Jialin Liu

Serious games have proven to be effective tools for screening cognitive impairments and supporting diagnosis in patients with neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. They also offer cognitive training benefits.…

Formal Languages and Automata Theory · Computer Science 2026-02-04 Elisabetta De Maria , Christopher Leturc

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a diverse collection of neurobiological conditions marked by challenges in social communication and reciprocal interactions, as well as repetitive and stereotypical behaviors. Atypical behavior patterns in…

Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition · Computer Science 2024-07-15 Abid Ali , Mahmoud Ali , Jean-Marc Odobez , Camilla Barbini , Séverine Dubuisson , Francois Bremond , Susanne Thümmler

ADHD is being recognized as a diagnosis which persists into adulthood impacting economic, occupational, and educational outcomes. There is an increased need to accurately diagnose and recommend interventions for this population. One…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2019-06-19 Gavindya Jayawardena , Anne Michalek , Sampath Jayarathna

Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often experience challenges in health, communication, and sensory processing; therefore, early diagnosis is necessary for proper treatment and care. In this work, we consider the problem of…

Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition · Computer Science 2024-04-02 M. Serna-Aguilera , X. B. Nguyen , A. Singh , L. Rockers , S. Park , L. Neely , H. Seo , K. Luu

ADHD is a prevalent disorder among the younger population. Standard evaluation techniques currently use evaluation forms, interviews with the patient, and more. However, its symptoms are similar to those of many other disorders like…

Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science 2023-02-02 Abhishek Sharma , Arpit Jain , Shubhangi Sharma , Ashutosh Gupta , Prateek Jain , Saraju P. Mohanty