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Research Projects:
 

2006 - 2009        

2005

 

" Exploring the use of biofeedback video games to help children diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) "

 " An exploration of parental stress and coping mechanisms, and the self-perceived effects on their children with AD/HD "

 

Publications:

[ Papers ]

Amon, K.L., and Campbell, A.J. (2008) Can children with AD/HD learn relaxation and breathing techniques through biofeedback video games? Australian Journal of Educational and Developmental Psychology. 8 : 72-84

Amon, K.L., and Campbell, A.J. (2008) Biofeedback video games to teach AD/HD children relaxation skills to help manage symptoms. PATOSS Bulletin: The Journal of the Professional Association of Teachers of Students with Specific Learning Difficulties. 21(1) : 34-38.

Amon, K.L., Sethi, S., and Toh, M. (2007) Research Learning Circles in the Context of Diversity and Community in Higher Education. SUPRA Express. 1(11) : 8-9
 

[ Abstracts ]

Amon, K.L. (2008) Exploring the use of biofeedback video games to help children diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD). In The Abstracts of the 43rd Annual Conference of the Australian Psychological Society (23-27 September 2008 : Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia). Australian Journal of Psychology. 60(1) :107-208

Amon, K.L. (2007) Exploring the use of biofeedback video games to help children diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD). In The Abstracts of the 15th Biennial Australasian Human Development Association Conference (1-8 July 2007 : The University of New South Wales, Sydney,  Australia). Australian Journal of Psychology. 59 (Supplement 1 2007) : 149-216

 

Media:

Using computer games to help kids with ADHD. Interviewed by Amy Spear. 2MCE, Homepage Radio Station. June 19th 2008.

Wilson, L. (2008, June 16). Computer games to help kids with ADHD. The Australian. The Nation. p3.

Francis, J. (2008, June 8). Hope comes in a computer game. The Star. Columnists, Insight Down Under.

New ADHD therapy. Interviewed by Rebecca Baillie. The 7:30 Report. ABC. June 4th, 2008.

Serious Games. Interviewed by Steven O'Donnell. Good Game. ABC. October 23rd 2007.

Frith, M. (2007, August 26). Computer games may help kids with ADHD. The Sydney Morning Herald. National. p29.

 

Conferences:

[ Presenting ]

2008

Amon, K.L., (November, 2008) Managing AD/HD through biofeedback video games. Biennial Health Research Conference: From Cell to Society 6. Leura, Blue Mountains.

Amon, K.L., (September, 2008) Exploring the use of Biofeedback Video Games to help children diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD). The 43rd Australian Psychological Society (APS) Annual Conference. Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.

Sethi, S., and Amon, K.L. (August, 2008) Prevention of Adolescent Anxiety and Depression using the Internet American Psychological Association (APA) 116th Annual Convention 2008. Boston MA, USA.

 

2007

Amon, K.L. (November 2007) AD/HD Management through Biofeedback video games. Biennial Faculty of Health Sciences Postgraduate Research Student Conference: Building Communities of Inquiry in Health Sciences. Sydney.

Toh, M., Sethi, S., Amon, K.L., Nguyen, M., Campbell, A.J. (July 2007) Lifespan Psychology: Mental Health and Technology Symposium.  15th Biennial Conference of the Australasian Human Development Association. Sydney.

 

2006

Amon, K.L. (November 2006) AD/HD Management through Biofeedback. Biennial Health Research Conference: From Cell to Society 5. Leura, Blue Mountains.

Amon, K.L; Sethi, S.; and Toh, M. (September 2006) Learning Circles in Higher Education. SUPRA Connect Conference. Sydney.


[
Attending ]

2008

15th August 2008

" Cognitive and Behavioral Approaches to Understanding, Evaluating, and Treating ADHD " - Dr. Sam Goldstein

Organised by:

The American Psychological Association

2007

5-6th September 2007:

 “ Putting Evidence into Practice to Reach and Teach AD/HD ”.
Organised by:  Children's Hospital Education Research Institute (CHERI)
 

3rd September 2007:

 Causes and Treatments of AD/HD - Professor Rosemary Tannock
Organised by:  The Learning Difficulties Coalition, NSW Inc.

2006

18th November 2006 :

  " AD/HD Diagnosis and Management - Parental Perceptions and What Comes Out of it " - Dr. Patrick Concannon

Organised by :   The Learning Difficulties Coalition, NSW Inc.

 

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