Early Study Shows Google Glass ’ Future Promise in Treating ADHD Symptoms For Autism Patients

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms in autism patients significantly decreased after just a short-period interaction with Empowered Brain, a Google Glass-powered educational augmented reality tool, outcome of a clinical research trial published in JMIR Mental Health on 2 April, World Autism Day, showed. In spite of its initial phase, the study shows AR’s future promise in positively impacting lives of people with autism. Gamified augmented reality against ADHD The preliminary study found that measures of hyperactivity, inattention, and impulsivity dropped by 56.4 percent in the patient group with high scores of ADHD, while by 66.3 percent in the group with low symptomatic signs 48-hours after the session with Empowered Brain. In the framework of the clinical trial, children, adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorder got the chance to try various educational, gamified modules for improving social skills and communication. For autism patients, paying attention to social happenings could be burdening. As a response, the team of Empowered Brain developed the Face2Face module to help direct attention. Cartoons will sit on people’s heads and arrows guide the eyes to the point where the focus should be placed at a particular moment. In another game called Emotion Charades developed in partnership with Affectiva, an emotional artificial intelligence company, the users can identify emotions of other persons. They can get scores for right answe...
Source: The Medical Futurist - Category: Information Technology Authors: Tags: Medical Augmented Reality ADHD AR attention autism future gamification google glass Healthcare Innovation research technology Source Type: blogs