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Videogames Used to Treat ADHD

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the playing-mario-as-therapy dept.

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."

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  1. Re:Great! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Redundant

    ...perfect for ripping off my idea!

    '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'

    Almost the same as my [patented] technique:

    '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], they get an enormous electric shock

    My system works prefectly - why just three years ago I wasn't able to concentrate enough to finish typing in a slashdot post. Thesedays

  2. In other news . . . by pete-classic · · Score: 0, Redundant

    . . . booze used to treat alcoholism.

    -Peter