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    • Distinguishing between attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) presentations, such as predominantly inattentive (ADHD-I) and hyperactive/impulsive (ADHD-HI), is crucial for effective clinical management.
    • Traditional ADHD assessments often rely on subjective evaluations, which can introduce bias and limit diagnostic accuracy.
    • Objective, quantitative methods are needed to improve the precision of ADHD diagnosis and subtype classification.

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    • To develop and evaluate a machine learning-based classification model for differentiating ADHD-I and ADHD-HI presentations.
    • To utilize behavioral data derived from serious games as an objective measure for ADHD classification.
    • To investigate the temporal dynamics of behavioral features during gameplay for enhanced diagnostic insights.

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    • A cohort of 51 children (aged 6-13) diagnosed with ADHD participated in the study.
    • Behavioral data were collected from serious games, temporally segmented into early and late gameplay phases.
    • Machine learning models (Random Forest, SVM, XGBoost) were trained and evaluated using selected behavioral features, alongside parent-reported ADHD Rating Scale scores.

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    • Machine learning models, particularly ensemble methods, demonstrated strong classification performance using temporally segmented behavioral data.
    • The Random Forest model achieved the highest test performance with 81.818% accuracy, 85.714% F1-score, and 83.333% AUROC.
    • Significant behavioral differences between ADHD-I and ADHD-HI groups emerged in the later gameplay phase, with ADHD-I exhibiting slower decision times and less efficient response strategies.

    Conclusions:

    • Serious game-derived behavioral data, especially with temporal feature engineering, can effectively classify ADHD presentations.
    • This approach offers a scalable, quantitative tool to support clinical assessment and the development of personalized ADHD interventions.
    • Temporal analysis of gameplay behavior provides valuable insights into the distinct cognitive and behavioral profiles of ADHD subtypes.