VIRTUAL REALITY, DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES AND BRAIN REWIRING TECHNIQUES FOR INTERVENTION IN ATTENTION-DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD)

Abstract

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects cognitive function, behavior, and social interaction. While medication and behavioral therapy are the standard of care for ADHD, complementary and alternative interventions that leverage the brain's neuroplasticity, such as brain rewiring techniques and digital technologies, have emerged. These techniques, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, neurofeedback, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, clinical hypnosis, exercise, yoga, music therapy, and working memory exercises, aim to modify the function and structure of the brain to improve cognitive function, self-regulation, and overall quality of life in individuals with ADHD. Additionally, virtual reality has shown promise as a potential tool for improving attentional control and reducing ADHD symptoms. This literature review provides an overview of the effectiveness of brain rewiring techniques, including NLP and clinical hypnosis, as well as exercise, yoga, music therapy, and working memory exercises for ADHD, and the potential utility of virtual reality for treating ADHD.