An Investigation of Brain Games as a Potential Non-Pharmaceutical Alternative for the Treatment of ADHD

<p>This study sought to determine if the daily use of brain games such as Nintendo DS Brain Age could increase the engagement of students with ADHD. The findings bridge the gap between prior research on the frontal lobe’s connection to ADHD and the studies that have indicated brain games can stimulate this area of the brain. Based on the compilation of data, there is hope for ADHD patients searching for an alternative to medication. Data from seven of the nine instruments utilized in this study support the overarching hypothesis that the daily use of brain games can help decrease the theta/beta ratio of those with ADHD, while improving their ability to focus, and strengthening their executive functioning ability.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Doctor of Education in Teacher Leadership (Ed.D)

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Teacher Leadership for Learning

Year dc:date.available

2011

Author dc:creator

• Wegrzyn, Stacy C.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Dr. Doug Hearrington
• Dr. Tim Martin
• Dr. Adriane Randolph

• ADHD
• brain games
• engagement
• focus
• executive functioning
• theta/beta ratio
• EEG
• treatment
• alternative to medication
• Educational Psychology

Repository record dc:identifier

https://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/etd/466

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu:etd-1467