Research shows that attention training games can help children with ADHD

Research from the University of Hertfordshire found that children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder who use mind-controlled attention-training games, reported improved memory, according to Response Source.

The study showed that after playing the training games, children who suffer from the condition became less impulsive. Individuals who participated in the research used the game three days a week for ten weeks.

The game uses a helmet which is set up with sensors to monitor brain activity with attention and cognitive processing. The children's attention controls the video game in order to build perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning.

Officials told the news source that changes can begin four weeks after training for 30 to 45 minutes each day. Furthermore, they reported that long-term results such as finishing homework on time, ignoring distractions, less day dreaming, better grades and improved behavior can result from using the training program.

According to the American Psychiatric Association between 3 and 7 percent of school-aged children suffer from ADHD.