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Videogames Used to Treat ADHD
deeptrace writes "USA today has an article about a videogame based treatment for ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). It uses NASA derived technology to measure brainwave activity while playing videogames. Clinical psychologist Henry Owens says 'If they just play videogames on their own, they will zone out. When they play on this system, if they zone out [as detected by brainwave activity], the videogame doesn't respond any more' This is supposed to help the patient increase the ability to focus and concentrate."
That's perfect for
Zoning out is a symptom of ADHD? Dang. I think I need see my doctor.
"How about encouraging the "patient" to go outside or do something constructive, instead of coercing him into repeating a mindless task for no real reward."
You repeat the tasks to gain experience points. Duh.
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"I would say that 99 per cent of what my father has written about his own life is false." - L. Ron Hubbard Jr.
... as this kid testifies? :-)
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The funny thing is, he's actually playing solitaire.
The third most important thing I have learned in life: Squeeze anything hard enough and it eventually makes a noise.
Poor Spyro...
...NASA technology ! That must be good right ? Just like the:
NASA mattresses
NASA Chiropractors
NASA food
NASA Anthrax detectors
NASA Waterheaters
NASA shine
NASA golf clubs
etc. etc. etc....
Heck, just write NASA in front of your name and your all of a sudden a brilliant, top performing (name your profession here).
NASA thrill12 (uses NASA technology).
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