Therapy Tool for Adolescents with ADHD

Abstract

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common disorders widespread among children and adolescents. Adolescence is the transitional phase between childhood and adulthood. The main three symptoms of ADHD are hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattention. Prevalence of ADHD among adolescents is approximately 5% in Sri Lanka. Treatment is a vital factor in any ADHD patient's lifestyle which involves a combination of pharmaceutical medications as well as therapeutic treatments with the help of the patient's family and friends. With no proper treatment, children and adolescents with ADHD are faced with the risk of carrying on the symptoms of the disorder into adulthood. Hence, the importance of treatments for patients diagnosed with ADHD is clearly evident. The solution derived at is an Android Application to provide a therapeutic treatment acceptable to the three groups of symptoms in ADHD and to track and maintain a log of records of the patient's performance and progression. For this research, one participant each was dedicated for each testing module in order to eliminate subjectivity and ensure accuracy. The Android Application developed consists of activities targeted at treating all main groups of ADHD symptoms and offers a feasible solution for patients, parents and specially for doctors to monitor the patient's progress.