Cool Guy's Adventure: A Sensory Integration Game Designed for Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Abstract: This paper offers an interactive scenario of Cool Guy's Adventure for children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) based on sensory integration (SIT). We present a design framework that allows occupational therapists to arrange and combine game units and difficulty levels. ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. Many studies have utilized HCI technology to assist and treat patients with various mental conditions, helping them lead healthier lives. However, there has been limited attention given to the development of HCI technologies to support children with ADHD. The game was developed using the Unity3D game engine and Microsoft Kinect®, each game design focuses on sensory integration training and enhances the child's intrinsic motivation: Throw the perfect ball, Play hopscotch, and Capture treasure. We present assessments and results after testing a sample of children (n=4), aged 8, with or without ADHD.■ References[1]Fage C., Pommereau L., Consel C., Balland E. and Sauzéon H. 2014. The 16th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility Tablet-based Activity Schedule for Children with Autism in Mainstream Environment. Rochester, USA, 145-152. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1145/2858036.2858245[2]Sonne T. and Jensen M. M. 2016. Evaluating the ChillFish Biofeedback Game with Children with ADHD. In Proceedings of the 2016 ACM Interaction Design and Children (IDC), Manchester, United Kingdom, 529-534. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1145/2930674.2935981[3]American Psychiatric Association. 2013. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Fifth edition: DSM-5, Washington, p.991.[4]Liao M.-N. 2016. Co-creation - Exploration and Research on The Joint Decision-making Mode of Interdisciplinary Cooperation. Master’s thesis. National Yunlin University of Science and Technology.

Keywords: ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, sensory integration, situational design, design study

DOI: 10.54941/ahfe1004904

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