Tuesday 8 March 2011

Video Gaming can improve focus for some ADHD sufferer




Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD, AD/HD and ADD) people in England will find it hard on a day to day basis to focus or even think.  The signs of this disorder could be diagnosed from as young as seven years of age and more common with boys than girls.  Girls and women tend to hide it better then boys because the way the brain develops.  But some would argue that teachers didn't have the correct knowledge about ADHD or bias referrals from school broads.  The studies and research of ADHD started in the 1970 but wasn't taken seriously by parents or loved ones.


Three types of ADHD
1) PREDOMINANTLY INATTENTIVE TYPE: Dreamy, non listening, easily distracted, inattentive, subtle learning problems.
2) PREDOMINANTLY HYPERACTIVE IMPULSIVE TYPE: Fidgety, restless, impulsive and impatient. 
3) COMBINED TYPE, inattentive plus have special needs, as it affects their ability to learn. 


Living with ADHD


 Instead of taking Methylphenidate medication common called Ritalin prescribe by the Doctors to improve concentration why not game instead?  Treating ADHD promptly and appropriately with or without Ritalin depends on the needs of the individual.  Its not for everyone and if you do get side effects, contact your Doctor as soon as possible.  


How does this relate to kids with ADHD?
Video games are extremely stimulating, increases concentration and focus.


The negative of ADHD gamers?
Connecting to people online is more simple for ADHD gamers but going out isn't. 


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3 comments:

  1. Well I don't know much about ADHD but i'm sure there should be more funding if not by the government to help research into the true effects of this.

    Louise XD

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  2. Louise, I heard Nasa space is involved with the video gaming technology.

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  3. That's awesome!!! Anything that helps kids should be made a priority!!!!

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