A study for the validation of a digital environment designed to support a neuro- and psychomotor therapeutic program in school-age children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder - VADDAI

Immersive Virtual Reality (VR) could be a practical tool for supporting children with ADHD in learning to manage their symptoms better. However, VR applications are often addressed to the adolescent/adult population only and few studies have applied VR in children with ADHD. The aim of this study was evaluating the usability and acceptance of a custom-designed VR environment in children with ADHD and with neurotypical development. Nine children aged between 7-11 with ADHD and ten age-matched children with typical development were enrolled and tried the VR environment once. Questionnaires were administered to evaluate technology acceptance and children’s satisfaction. Objective data recorded by the VR application and observations from the therapists while supervising children’s interactions within the virtual scenario were also taken into account.