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Advanced Neurology

ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE
Mind Marvel platform: Transforming attention

deficit hyperactivity disorder challenges into
opportunities through interactive gaming

Noyal Babu , Neil Buckley 1 , and Emanuele Lindo Secco *
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1 AI Lab, School of Computer Science and the Environment, Liverpool Hope University, Liverpool,
United Kingdom
2 Robotics Lab, School of Computer Science and the Environment, Liverpool Hope University,
Liverpool, United Kingdom

Abstract

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurological disorder marked
by a pattern of inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity. Since the signs and
symptoms of ADHD can be observed in the early stages of childhood, a prompt
diagnosis, along with effective treatment, is of utmost importance. Once a child
is diagnosed, various treatments are available, including behavioral therapy,
medication, and cognitive training. Recent research has shown that individuals with
ADHD tend to respond well to interactive games and technologies, such as virtual
reality (VR) since such activities require timely task completion, attention to detail,
and concentration. Thus, the purpose of this study is to leverage on game therapy
*Corresponding author: for ADHD and develop Mind Marvel, a unique platform for individuals with ADHD.
Emanuele Lindo Secco This platform combines the design of interactive webpages with a VR environment,
(seccoe@hope.ac.uk) transforming ADHD challenges into opportunities through such interactive gaming.
Citation: Babu N, Buckley N, In this case, the user answers a set of questions and plays a VR game by using a
Secco EL. Mind Marvel platform: computer mouse and keyboard or a commercial VR controller. This platform has been
Transforming attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder challenges tested under laboratory conditions, after which preliminary results indicate that the
into opportunities through capabilities of the Mind Marvel system effectively support individuals with ADHD and
interactive gaming. Adv Neurol. raise awareness of their conditions.
2024;3(4):4073.
doi: 10.36922/an.4073
Received: September 12, 2024 Keywords: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; Attention deficit disorder; ADHD;
Accepted: October 29, 2024 Treatment; Therapy; Virtual reality
Published Online: November 28,
2024
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distributed under the terms of the Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that
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and reproduction in any medium, in children and adults. However, the effects of ADHD vary from person to person. For
provided the original work is example, some individuals find it difficult to perform their daily activities, while others
properly cited. can cope with such difficulties. Meanwhile, patients with ADHD tend to have deficits in
Publisher’s Note: AccScience the higher-level cognitive functions required for mature, goal-directed behaviors and
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published maps and institutional being fidgety, impulsive, and talkative, with interruptive behaviors, especially in children.
affiliations. Thus, with appropriate diagnoses by primary care providers and clinicians/psychiatrists,

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