IHI:– A Mobile Application for ADHD Analysis and Detection

Abstract

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common disorder, which can be identified mostly among children which often lasts till their adulthood. A person with ADHD would not be able to pay attention, would not think about consequences of their actions(impulsivity) and sometimes could be hyperactive (overly active). According to the statistical reports of ADHD Institute, worldwide prevalence of ADHD is ~2.2% overall (range, 0.1-8.1%) which has been estimated only within the children and adolescents (aged < 18 years) [1]. A person with ADHD could have troubles with socializing, making friends and may struggle with studies as well. It is stated that people with ADHD could often choose smaller rewards over bigger rewards considering only the time they have to spend on. A physical examination, series of interviews, reports from associates of the patient are some of the existing methodologies used to diagnose ADHD. Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale Symptom Checklist (ASRS), Barkley Adult ADHD Rating Scale - V, Brown ADD Scales (Adult), Conners’ Adult ADHD Rating Scales (CARRS) and Copeland Symptom Checklist for Attention Deficit Disorders - Adult Version are some of the screening tools and checklist methods used currently. Above mentioned tools and methods mainly focus on adults. It is complicated to test children as they have certain behaviors at several ages that make symptoms of this disorder undistinguishable. The current methods of diagnosing have issues such as lack of concentration to the patient, difficulty to monitor child/adult under different environments, maintaining patient’s records etc. We have developed a localized mobile application which includes questionnaire and gaming activities to identify and diagnose symptoms such as Hyperactivity, Impulsivity, Inattention and organizing disorders. This application is not restricted for adults as above-mentioned tools and methods that are currently being used. If we can identify these disorders as early as possible this would deliver many benefits to the children’s growth and future.