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How can virtual reality be used in therapy for ADHD Combined Type? 

PostedJuly 29, 2025
UpdatedSeptember 17, 2025
ByMy Patient Advice

Virtual reality (VR) is emerging as an exciting adjunct tool for combined ADHD, offering immersive and interactive environments that directly support executive function and engagement. 

VR-based therapy goes beyond conventional CBT, using game-like tasks or social simulations to provide real-time feedback, making sessions more compelling and effective. 

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Benefits of VR in ADHD Therapy 

Current research highlights impressive outcomes from VR interventions: 

Improved attention and processing speed 

A pilot study using VR cognitive training (e.g. Enhance VR apps) showed significant improvements in processing speed for adults with ADHD. 

Enhanced sustained attention in children 

Immersive VR interventions have demonstrated large improvements in attention and cognitive functioning compared to control groups. 

Boosted social skills and self-control 

VR social training has shown early promise in helping children with ADHD develop better emotional regulation and social interaction. 

Diagnostic accuracy through VR-CPT 

Tools like Nesplora Aula use virtual classrooms to observe attention, impulsivity, and motor activity, adding ecological validity and aiding differential ADHD diagnosis. 

Visiting providers like ADHD Certify may grant access to VR programmes and specialist assessments tailored to this innovative therapeutic approach.

For a deeper dive into the science, diagnosis, and full treatment landscape, read our complete guide to Combined ADHD.

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Victoria Rowe, MSc, author for my patient advice - mypatientadvice.co.uk

Victoria Rowe, MSc

Author

Victoria Rowe is a health psychologist with a Master’s in Health Psychology and a BS in Applied Psychology. She has experience as a school psychologist, conducting behavioural assessments, developing individualized education plans (IEPs), and supporting children’s mental health. Dr. Rowe has contributed to peer-reviewed research on mental health, including studies on anxiety disorders and the impact of COVID-19 on healthcare systems. Skilled in SPSS, Minitab, and academic writing, she is committed to advancing psychological knowledge and promoting well-being through evidence-based practice.

All qualifications and professional experience stated above are authentic and verified by our editorial team. However, pseudonym and image likeness are used to protect the author's privacy. 

Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS, author and a reviewer for my patient advice - mypatientadvice.co.uk

Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS

Reviewer

Dr. Rebecca Fernandez is a UK-trained physician with an MBBS and experience in general surgery, cardiology, internal medicine, gynecology, intensive care, and emergency medicine. She has managed critically ill patients, stabilised acute trauma cases, and provided comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care. In psychiatry, Dr. Fernandez has worked with psychotic, mood, anxiety, and substance use disorders, applying evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based therapies. Her skills span patient assessment, treatment planning, and the integration of digital health solutions to support mental well-being.

All qualifications and professional experience stated above are authentic and verified by our editorial team. However, pseudonym and image likeness are used to protect the reviewer's privacy. 

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