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ERIC Number: EJ1485660
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025
Pages: 15
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EISSN: EISSN-1814-0556
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NeuroMat: A Brain+Foot Embodied Interface to Support Children with ADHD and Learning Disabilities--An Exploratory Study
Rajaa Shindi; Noor Muhyi; Frank Arslan
International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology, v21 n2 p52-66 2025
Prior research suggests that physical activity aids students with children affected by attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who are more likely to exhibit high levels of inattentive, hyperactive, and impulsive behaviors that result in difficulties in academic and social settings. Because of the lack of alternative treatments, the symptoms of ADHD are typically treated with medication. Physical activity has been shown to enhance classroom attention and overall performance, and neurofeedback used as a treatment for ADHD can successfully reduce negative behavioral symptoms. In this exploratory paper, we present the design, implementation, and initial evaluation of the NeuroMat, a device to enhance the attention of persons with ADHD through an adaptive user interface with an embodied, foot-controlled interface and real-time neurological feedback. NeuroMat combines cognitive training in mathematics with real-time neurofeedback in a device that enhances attention in elementary school students to improve academic performance. Our initial evaluation of 39 elementary students from Southwestern United States provides preliminary evidence that attention and academic performance are enhanced using NeuroMat. Given the substantial cost of ADHD treatment and management, this inexpensive and relatively effective system like NeuroMat can be used in classroom settings especially in economically developing countries.
International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology. University of the West Indies Open Campus, Cavehill, Bridgetown, Barbados, BB11000, West Indies. e-mail: chiefeditor-ijedict@open.uwi.edu; Web site: http://ijedict.dec.uwi.edu/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Early Childhood Education; Grade 2; Primary Education; Grade 3; Grade 4; Intermediate Grades; Grade 5; Middle Schools
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: New Mexico
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