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3 Possible Solutions
1. Indefinite permit: ADHD drivers would not be allowed to get a Basic Driver's license. They would only be allowed to drive with a learners permit
2. Speed restrictor: This would only prevent drivers from driving too fast. It would only help them focus on speed.
3. Recorded reminders: This product would be similar to an mp3 player. It would have different voices and sayings, played at different intervals of time.
The Chosen Solution (#3):
Recorded reminders- they would say things such as, "Pay attention to the road," and "Watch your speed." The driver would not zone out, different voices would be used, and the recordings would be played on shuffle, such as on an iPod shuffle, and the driver would not know when the recording is coming and tune it out. We are aware that many teens are proud and would not want help driving, so only the parent could turn the device off with a password. It would be connected to the cigarette lighter in the car. They would be renewed every half a year and cost $30. This was the best choice because it is an inconvenience to have an indefinate permit. A speed restrictor would only control speed, not whether or not the driver is paying attention to the road. These reminders would remind the driver to keep the speed under control and pay attention to the road.
Dr. David Rabiner, a clinical child psychologist who specializes in the evaluation and treatment of children with ADHD, says:
"Children with ADHD require more frequent reminders about what is expected of them and what they can earn for meeting those expectations."
"Design the program so your child has a good chance to epxerience some initial success."
http://www.athealth.com/Consumer/farticles/Rabiner.html
This technology is not so far out. We already have things like GPS systems that are in people's cars. They also speak to the driver.
https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=134&pID=9122
Our technology is also similar to the iPod©, a popular mp3 player right now. However, instead of a clickwheel, there will be number buttons like on a calculator for password input.
Other options to help alleviate the symptoms of ADHD include but are not limited to:
Various types of therapy
Medications including:
Methylphenidate
Dextroamphetamine/amphetamine
Dextroamphetamine
Experimental treatments such as:
Biofeedback
Brain wave biofeedback
Special diets and supplements
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/adhd/DS00275/DSECTION=treatments-and-drugs
Development and Implementation
This device will be placed in all vehicles as of the year 2010. We Will also do a test run of this technology with teens with ADD. As a safety issue, people with ADD will not be able to turn on the radio while driving.
"I think your ideas are good. You have reviewed the limitations of the solution and have included potential fixes. At this point, I really don't see too much to add" -Jes Barrett (Mentor)
TechXplore 2008-2009, sponsored by the National Science & Technology Education Partnership (NSTEP).
www.TechXplore.org
