A BCI video game using neurofeedback improves the attention of children with autism

Mercado, J. Tapia; Escobedo, Lizbeth; Tentori, Mónica

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“…FarmerKeeper is a brain-computer interface video game developed by Mercado et al to support neurofeedback training for children with autism spectrum disorder [ 52 ]. Neurofeedback can regenerate and retrain brain activity to enhance cognitive function in healthy individuals and those with certain developmental neurological conditions [ 82 , 83 ].…”

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“…Of 46 tools used in the studies, five used cross-modal oddball attention task [ 54 , 56 , 61 , 73 , 84 ], five game performance [ 42 , 58 , 66 , 72 , 80 ], three paced auditory serial additional test (PASAT) [ 53 , 70 , 77 ] and Symbol Digit Modalities Test (SDMT) [ 53 , 70 , 77 ], two Stroop test (ST) [ 53 , 84 ], two the test of everyday attention (TEA) [ 62 , 71 ], two the test of variables of attention (TOVA) [ 55 , 64 ], and two the trail making test (TMT) [ 68 , 70 ]. Other tools used once include EEG data analysis [ 52 ], ADHD-T questionnaire [ 52 ], CRSD-ant test questionnaire [ 52 ], CogState [ 55 ], Focused Spatial Attention Task [ 56 ], Distributed Spatial Attention Task [ 56 , 57 ], Identification Test [ 57 ], digit cancellation task (D-CAT) [ 60 ], Digit Span Forward (DS-F) [ 60 ], Digit Span Backward (DS-B) [ 60 ], attentional blink [ 62 ], Toulouse-Pieron test (TPT) [ 63 ], attentional matrices [ 65 ], Vienna Test System (COG-S9) [ 66 ], negative priming task [ 84 ], Digit Symbol Substitution Test [ 68 ], Symbol Digit Modalities Test (SDMT) [ 70 ], continuous performance test X task (CPT-X) [ 70 ], Moss Attention Rating Scale (MARS) [ 70 ], neglect tests [ 75 ], Go/Nogo task [ 76 ], and Speed subtask [ 78 ]. These tools apply to different subdomains of attention.…”

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“…Upon examining 3937 articles, 30 articles and 22 unique games were included. Seven games were based on personal computer (PC) [ 42 , 52 , 55 , 65 , 70 , 72 , 77 ], five based on virtual and augmented reality [ 58 , 59 , 63 , 75 , 79 ], three based on web application [ 54 , 61 , 68 , 69 , 71 , 73 , 80 , 84 ], two based on Kinect console [ 76 ], one based on Nintendo consoles [ 53 , 60 , 66 ], one based on mobile application [ 74 ], and three based on multiple platforms [ 56 , 62 , 64 , 78 ].…”

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“…Out of the 73 outcome measures, 30 showed significant improvement and only one showed significant deterioration [ 55 ]. Furthermore, 19 of the 26 studies that performed attention evaluation had at least one significant improvement in their measures [ 42 , 52 – 54 , 56 , 58 , 61 – 66 , 72 , 73 , 75 , 76 , 78 , 80 , 84 ]. Therefore, most studies support the effects of serious game-based computer interventions for attention rehabilitation.…”

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A Systematic Review on Serious Games in Attention Rehabilitation and Their Effects

Shahmoradi

Mohammadian

Katigari

2022

Behavioural Neurology

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Attention is a basic and main mental task and can play an important role in the functioning of other brain abilities such as intelligence, memory, learning, and perception, and its deficit occurs in 80% of patients with traumatic brain injury. The use of game-based tools for rehabilitation is rapidly expanding. Cognitive rehabilitation via video games is an emerging hot topic in cognitive science. Serious games serve a specific purpose in addition to entertainment. They can be more engaging than exercises since they replace reward and motivation systems with real-world motivations as a complement for rehabilitation activities. This study was aimed at identifying and categorizing serious computer games used for attention rehabilitation and evaluating their effects. Six electronic databases (Scopus, PubMed, ISI, Embase, IEEE, and Cochrane) were searched in August 2021. The search strategy consisted of three main concepts of “serious game”, “cognitive deficits”, and “cognitive rehabilitation”. The inclusion criteria were (1) journal articles, (2) English language, (3) being published in the last 10 years, (4) human participants, and (5) game-based intervention. In the 30 included studies, 22 unique games were utilized for attention rehabilitation. Lumosity (20%), Brain Age (Dr. Kawashima’s Brain Training) (10%), and MoHRS (6.66%) were the most common games among the studies. There were (57%) casual, (23%) action, (10%) simulation, and (10%) multiple genres. Of the 47 tools used in the studies, 5 utilized cross-modal oddball attention tasks, 4 utilized game performance, 3 utilized the paced auditory serial additional test (PASAT), and the rest employed other tools. A total of 73 outcome measures were related to attention, 42 measures did not have significant results, 30 were significantly improved, 1 was significantly deteriorated, and 4 articles did not have any specific measures for attention evaluation. Thus, the results revealed the positive effect of serious games on attention. However, issues such as absence of scientific teams, the variety of the disorders that cause defects, the variety of criteria, differences in measurements, lack of long-term follow-up, insufficient RCT studies, and small sample sizes should be considered when designing, developing, and using game-based systems to prevent bias.

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A Systematic Review on Serious Games in Attention Rehabilitation and Their Effects

Shahmoradi

Mohammadian

Katigari

2022

Behavioural Neurology

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“…Desai et al [18] increased the alternative communication skills of a student with autism and another with cerebral palsy through using the iPad. Mercado et al [19], through the videogame "BCI" that addressed neurofeedback therapies, managed to improve attention, attentional control and sustained attention in children with severe autism. Wedyan et al [20], following the use of an augmented reality device for children with autism focused on the development of facial expressions, show improvement in social interactions, speech and facial expressions.…”

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Psychometric Properties of the Questionnaire “Demands and Potentials of ICT and Apps for Assisting People with Autism” (DPTIC-AUT-Q)

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Background: In education, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has gone from being a convenient option to a permanent necessity. For students and people with functional diversity, it is of seminal importance. It is therefore worth learning how professionals perceive digital tools and apps for people and students with functional diversity and autism: its requirements and potential. As no instrument to measure this exists, we have designed a questionnaire on the requirements and potentials of ICT and apps for assisting people with autism (DP-TIC-AUT). Methods: Our questionnaire has been subjected to content validity using a panel of experts, and construct validity, using Exploratory Factor Analysis and Confirmatory Factor Analysis, and Cronbach’s alpha and Composite Reliability. Results: Optimal results were obtained in the above values, thus confirming the validity of DP-TIC-AUT for use in the contexts of its validation. Conclusions: DP-TIC-AUT is a valid instrument. This opens up a range of possibilities for research, firstly descriptive, then of other kinds, and for the adaptation of the instrument to other contexts. This is the first step in improving the creation and use of ICT for people with autism.

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Towards Neuro-Enhanced Education: A Systematic Review of BCI-Assisted Development for Non-academic Skills and Abilities

Pan,

Cristea

2024

Lecture Notes in Computer Science

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A BCI video game using neurofeedback improves the attention of children with autism

Cited by 35 publications

References 22 publications

A Systematic Review on Serious Games in Attention Rehabilitation and Their Effects

A Systematic Review on Serious Games in Attention Rehabilitation and Their Effects

Psychometric Properties of the Questionnaire “Demands and Potentials of ICT and Apps for Assisting People with Autism” (DPTIC-AUT-Q)

Towards Neuro-Enhanced Education: A Systematic Review of BCI-Assisted Development for Non-academic Skills and Abilities

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