The Future of ADHD Treatment?
Thousands of children in Louisiana struggle with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, which can interfere with their schoolwork and daily lives. Louisiana ranks among the states with the highest number of ADHD diagnoses. For many families, treatment can be expensive, frustrating, and overwhelming for their parents. But LSU Associate Professor of Computer Science David Shepherd’s research may just revolutionize ADHD treatment by using virtual reality, or VR, and noise-canceling headphones to block out distractions and help these children focus.Read more ➡️ lsu.edu/blog/2024/10/01vr_adhdresearch_rh.php
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