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Carmela Settimo1, Doriana Cantale Aeo1, Antonino Lombardo Facciale1
1IRCCS Centro Neurolesi "Bonino-Pulejo", Messina, Italy.
Frontiers in Psychiatry
|August 4, 2026
Summary
This case study shows that combining Immersive Virtual Reality (IVR) with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) improved attention, executive functions, and motor skills in a child with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The integrated approach offers a promising new way to help children with ADHD.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Pediatric Psychology
Background:
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity.
- Current interventions for ADHD often focus on specific domains, but a holistic approach may be more beneficial.
- Integrating technology like Immersive Virtual Reality (IVR) with established therapies offers new possibilities for ADHD treatment.
Keywords:
ADHDcase reportcognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)immersive virtual reality (IVR)interventionneurorehabilitationpediatricMore Related Videos
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