1Lecturer(OT), Dept.of Rehab Sciences
2Asst. Prof(OT), Dept.of Rehab Sciences
3Lecturer(OT) Dept.of Rehab Sciences
4Ph. D Scholar, Dept of Pharmacology, Jamia Hamdard
*Corresponding author: Saba Aziz Lecturer(OT) Dept.of Rehab Sciences, Jamia Hamdard. Formerly HOD (Dept of Occupational Therapy) New Born Child Care Hospital, Bareilly Contact: +91-8006353391 Email id: dr.azizsaba79@gmail.com
Online published on 12 January, 2018.
Evaluate the effectiveness of play activities on Inattention, Hyperactivity, Impulsivity and Anxiety in ADHD children of age group 6–12 yrs. The objectives of this study is Formulation of treatment protocol based on play activities and evaluate the effectiveness of treatment in children age 6–12 yrs with ADHD. It was Pre and Post Experimental Design. In which Two group were formed according to the age, 16 children in group 1 and 14 children in group 2. Pre assessment was done on the basis of ADHD rating Scale & Spence Children Anxiety Scale. Treatment protocol based on play activities which were given to each subject. Post assessment was done on same subject after completing 15 sessions. The outcome measures used were ADHD Rating Scale and Spence Children Anxiety Scale (SCAS). Results indicated Play activities for Inattention, Hyperactivity, Impulsivity and Anxiety were effective for both the groups but maximum effect was in 1st group (6to <9)yrs followed by 2nd group (9 to <12)yrs.
Attention deficits deficit hyperactivity disorder, inattention, impulsivity, hyperactivity, anxiety
