A research study using virtual reality (VR) and functional MRI (fMRI) has revealed that brain activity patterns in children with ADHD differ significantly when engaged in active tasks compared to passive states like rest. This novel approach showed that altered communication between deep brain structures and cortical areas is more apparent during real-world simulations in VR, suggesting that dynamic assessment methods are better for understanding ADHD than traditional resting scans. The findings indicate that human-environment interaction plays a key role in how ADHD symptoms manifest neurologically and highlight the potential for improved, non-pharmacological diagnostic and treatment tools utilizing gamification and real-time brain tracking.

https://neurosciencenews.com/vr-neurodevelopment-adhd-28508/