Beautiful Mind: A Virtual Reality Game Prototype for Adults with ADHD

Authors

  • Amany Alkhayat Teachers College, Columbia University, NY, USA
  • Wendy Whitner Towson University, Towson, USA
  • Bret Peterson
  • Ephraim Becker

Keywords:

Immersive Virtual Reality, Games, ADHD

Abstract

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects a person's capacity to control their attention, and levels of hyperactivity and impulsivity. Hence, numerous aspects of life, such as jobs, relationships, and daily activities, might be affected by these difficulties, which may result in low self-esteem and emotional and social challenges. In this session, participants will be introduced to Beautiful Mind, a VR game prototype designed for individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The VR game was developed to provide an engaging, stimulating, and rewarding immersive experience for adults with ADHD. It was also helpful to involve individuals with ADHD in the early design stages to get their input and feedback.

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2023-06-17

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Alkhayat, A., Whitner, W., Peterson, B., & Becker, E. (2023). Beautiful Mind: A Virtual Reality Game Prototype for Adults with ADHD. Immersive Learning Research - Practitioner, 1(1), 106–108. Retrieved from https://publications.immersivelrn.org/index.php/practitioner/article/view/53

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