Akili is testing its cognitive games as a treatment for autism, ADHD

The gaming industry has long claimed that its products can have a positive effect on people, and now one group is putting that to the test.

Akili Interactive Labs wants to see how well its games work when it comes to treating autism and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. The company has designed a platform for assessing and treating various conditions in a personalized way. Now, to validate its creation, Akili has partnered up with Delivering Scientific Innovation for Autism (DELSIA), a nonprofit division of the Autism Speaks charity, to run controlled studies on the effectiveness of Akili’s platform.