Alfi VR

16/05/2023

Do you have ADHD, or are you the parent of a child with ADHD?
If so, we want to hear from you! We are currently running focus groups to learn more about your experience of ADHD, and the types of support you feel are needed.

Check out the flyer below for more information. If you are interested in participating in a focus group, or have any questions, send us an email at focusonadhd@monash.edu

27/09/2021

Alfi VR is cognitive training done differently! Developed by researchers at Monash University in conjunction with Torus games and delivered in virtual reality, Alfi VR is designed for especially for teenagers.

We are currently recruiting teens who live in Melbourne to trial the program. If you are interested in getting involved contact our research team at Alfivr@monash.edu to find out more.

*Alfi VR is a registered clinical trial. Under current Melbourne restrictions clinical trials are permitted to continue*

23/06/2021

Pre-COVID we trialled Alfi VR in typically-developing teens. We're excited to share the results of our pilot study with you!

18/06/2021

Monash University are currently trialling a new virtual reality based cognitive training program designed to train impulsivity, called Alfi VR. We are currently recruiting teenagers who have attention difficulties (aged 13-17) from Melbourne to participate in the Alfi VR program. If you are interested in participating or learning more please contact our research team at alfivr@monash.edu

17/03/2021

Did you know that two thirds of children and adolescents with ADHD will continue to experience symptoms into adulthood? Whilst previously it was believed that children outgrow ADHD, we now know this is not the case, making effective interventions for teenagers all the more important. Check out last nights episode of Insight on SBS for some great insights into what it is like as an adult with ADHD.

Adults living with ADHD (Attention Deficit & Hyperactivity Disorder) are widely misunderstood by the community and critically underserved by the public... | SBS News

11/02/2021

A recent study by the Murdoch Children's Research Institute revealed that ADHD has a total financial cost of approximately $12 billion as a result of healthcare costs, loss of productivity, education costs and justice system costs.

These costs highlight the need for effective interventions for those with ADHD both to improve quality of life and social and educational outcomes, and to reduce the economic burden on the community.

To read more about the study check out the MCRI website:

At Murdoch Children's Research Institute, we're making a real difference to child health through world-leading research and disease prevention.

11/02/2021

Monash University are investigating social skills in teenagers with attention difficulties and are currently recruiting teenagers aged 13-18 years who have a diagnosis of ADHD. The results of this study will help develop our understanding of how different cognitive skills such as attention and impulse control contribute to social difficulties. This research will be used to inform the development of targeted interventions to help improve social skills in children and teenagers with ADHD.
If you would like more information about the study check out the flyer below, or email erin.mckay@monash.edu. Please feel free to share this post with any other parents or groups you know who might be interested. Reimbursement of $20 (Coles giftcard) will be provided and teenagers will receive their choice of entertainment voucher (cinema/xBox/iTunes)
This study has ethics approval from the Monash University Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC), Project ID: 25006

01/02/2021

(Virtual) Reality check! One of our Monash researchers Tori checking that our VR gear is all ready to go for an afternoon of training at BrainPark.

22/01/2021

MEET THE ALFI VR TEAM

Rachael is one of our wonderful research interns on the Alfi VR team. As well as helping out with recruitment, assessments and Alfi training sessions, Rachael is also in her final year of her psychology degree. Rachael has a strong interest in child and adolescent psychology and development and is hoping to pursue a career both as a psychologist and researcher. While many of our Alfi families will know Rachael’s face, what they won’t know is that Rachael loves learning languages and can speak Mandarin and Japanese!

02/12/2020

The recently released "ADHD Australia National Survey Report: the voice of the ADHD community" offers some valuable insights into how we as a community can best support the needs of people living with ADHD.

ADHD state;
"The Survey was designed to establish community need and priority in the areas of overall challenges and gaps for the ADHD community, carers, school, finding the right medications and therapies, managing ADHD, adults with ADHD.

Among many priorities, three key areas of concern stood out in The Survey results.

These are:

- The cost of life of living with ADHD.
- The need for schools to truly accommodate, empathise with and understand children with ADHD, to help them meet the unique challenges they face.
- The need for awareness and understanding of the challenges people at all ages with ADHD face in day-to-day aspects of work, social and family life.

It is our hope that the information brought to light through The Survey will be of continual benefit to the ADHD community, by highlighting the need for greater support, research, acceptance and understanding from the general public, parents and teachers, the healthcare professional community, and the Australian Government."

The full report can be found on the ADHD Australia website at;

Australian Resources ADHD Australia has collated a number of helpful links to Australian resources which may be of interest to you and are listed below. ADHD

01/12/2020

So what is Alfi VR? Alfi Virtual Reality is a game-based, cognitive training program. Designed by researchers at Monash University, in conjunction with Torus Games, Alfi aims to train inhibitory control (our ability to control our impulses) by inviting users to enter a virtual world where they must defend the magic crystal against dragon attack.

01/12/2020

The Alfi team are currently recruiting teenagers (13-18 years) to join in our trial of the Alfi Virtual Reality program. See below for more info.