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Exploring Learning in Near-Field Communication-Based Serious Games in Children Diagnosed with ADHD

Abstract:

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common disorder, affecting more than 5% of children worldwide. This disorder includes symptoms such as hyperactivity, inattention, and impulsivity. Technological advances benefit the learning of this group of children, creating tools that strengthen their abilities and skills and support cognitive therapies. In particular, Serious Game (SG) are well-structured videogames to learning in entertainment settings. With the background, CIUDAD PUZZLE was designed with mini-puzzle games using Near Field Communication (NFC) technology. This SG allows for strengthening the treatment of 20 children from 7 to 10 years old diagnosed with ADHD. For experimentation, the children’s attention level was measured before and after using the SG, for which the Perception of differences test (faces-R) was used. As a result, a mean increase of 2.9 in the learning performance score was obtained. With this case study, it was possible to establish the improvement in the organization and completion of children’s school assignments, paying greater attention to the orders of their teachers and parents.