Program 14, Episode 304

On The Runway

In recent years the diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD, in children has grown exponentially. Although Doctors often prescribe medication to help reduce the symptoms, drugs are not a cure. In fact some studies have shown that medicating children diagnosed as learning disabled and having ADHD is almost completely ineffectual.   But one promising treatment called Bio Feedback training has been found to help some children diagnosed with ADHD focus better without medication. With this in mind, researchers at NASA "spun off "a technology that uses biofeedback training to help children train their brains to focus better. Originally developed to help pilots stay alert during long flights, this new technique uses off the shelf computer gaming systems like Playstation or X-box to help children train their brains. This new device is not only helping combat ADHD, but is making the process fun as well.