A Review on Serious Games for ADHD (2105.02970v1)

Abstract: Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have two main characteristics: inattention and impulsivity.It has many obstacles to the normal development of children and is very common among children.As an intervention, Serious games for ADHD(SGADs) have shown great potential and are very effective for these ADHD patients.Although many serious games have been developed for ADHD patients, but a review paper that summarizes and generalizes the topic of video games has not yet appeared.In this article, we first classified serious games about ADHD according to different platforms developed by video games, and then we conducted a systematic review of video games that can help children with ADHD diagnose and treat. Finally, we discussed and made suggestions based on the current development of SGADs.