Further Development of the F.O.C.U.S.: Facilitating On-going Concentration in Undergraduate Students

Abstract

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common learning disability in many children and adults. A prototype device, the F.O.C.U.S., was developed to help improve the academic performance of students with this disorder. Further development of the F.O.C.U.S. consists of enhancing the current prototype to make it non-stigmatizing so that undergraduate students with ADHD can use it to help them improve their academic performance. A customer needs survey was distributed to students registered with Student Disability Services to determine aspects of the device. The device will include the eZ430-Chronos Development Tool (digital watch) which will control peripheral devices that will be set on the desk of the student. These peripheral devices can be prompted via the wireless signal from the watch to distribute reminder signals such as vibrations, beeping sounds, and flashing light.