Virtual Reality Applications in Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity: An approximation

Abstract

The goal of this work is to analyze the areas of application of virtual reality in attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity. Taking into account the brief and recent history of this technology in the area of childhood, we have reviewed all publications dealing with the topic from 1990-2012. Based on our research, we have distinguished two basic applications: 1) virtual reality as an instrument for the assessment and diagnosis of this disorder; 2) virtual reality as a procedure for intervention and treatment. In this case, virtual reality can be applied as the sole technique or as part of multimodal programs, combined with cognitivebehavioral techniques or with neurofeedback. This work presents the advances and drawbacks of this technology with respect to attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder.