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The use of eye-tracking technology in supporting children and adolescents with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a comprehensive review.

Purpose: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most prevalent neurodevelopmental conditions marked by symptoms of inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. These symptoms significantly impact affected individuals, particularly children and adolescents, who benefit from tim...

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Published in:Disability & Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology Vol. 20; no. 5; pp. 1296 - 1324
Main Authors: Le, Duc Duy, Nguyen, Thi Kieu Chinh, Le, Thanh Ha, Ngo, Thi Duyen
Format: glossary review tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Taylor & Francis Ltd Jul2025
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        atl: The use of eye-tracking technology in supporting children and adolescents with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a comprehensive review.
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          Le, Duc Duy
          Nguyen, Thi Kieu Chinh
          Le, Thanh Ha
          Ngo, Thi Duyen
        affil: Faculty of Information Technology, VNU University of Engineering and Technology, Ha Noi, Viet Nam
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          Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Rehabilitation
          Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms
          Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Rehabilitation
          Eye Movement Measurements
          Technology, Medical Utilization
          Research, Mental Health
          Child
          Adolescence
          Visual Perception Evaluation
          Early Diagnosis
          Early Intervention
          Saccades
          Cognition Evaluation
          Oculomotor Muscles Physiology
          Reading Evaluation
          Memory, Short Term Evaluation
          Facial Expression Evaluation
          Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Diagnosis
          Health Screening
          Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Therapy
          Treatment Outcomes
          Child: 6-12 years
          Adolescent: 13-18 years
      ab: Purpose: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most prevalent neurodevelopmental conditions marked by symptoms of inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. These symptoms significantly impact affected individuals, particularly children and adolescents, who benefit from timely assessment, diagnosis, and intervention. In recent years, eye movement research has increasingly provided insights into neurological function, presenting eye-tracking technology as a valuable tool for supporting ADHD. This review presents a comprehensive summary of eye-tracking applications in supporting children and adolescents with ADHD. Materials and methods: Through the analysis of 74 studies, we examine how eye-tracking technology has been applied to address ADHD-related challenges, the specific methods used, and the correlations between eye-tracking metrics and ADHD symptoms in youth. Results and conclusions: The findings suggest that eye-tracking offers a non-invasive and reliable approach to objectively assess domains such as visual processing characteristics, early detection or interventions. By discussing both the achievements and limitations of the reviewed studies, this paper not only consolidates existing knowledge but also proposes avenues for future research to enhance support for children and adolescents with ADHD. IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATION: Eye tracking is an invaluable tool in ADHD research, providing diverse applications to support individuals with the condition, particularly children and adolescents. There is a need for more robust research on the use of eye-tracking technology in children and adolescents with ADHD, especially in its application for interventions and the evaluation of intervention outcomes. This article summarizes existing knowledge and provides recommendations for future research, with the aim of guiding researchers in the effective and thoughtful use of eye-tracking technology to further advance ADHD studies.
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