1K J Pandya College of Physiotherapy, Sumandeep University, Vadodara
2Ashadeep Special School, Vasco Da Gama, Goa
*Address for correspondence: Dr. A. Jagatheesan, MPT, M.Sc, M.Phil, MIAP, Associate Professor, Kashiba Jayashanker Pandya College of Physiotherapy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth, Piparia, Waghodia, Vadodara, India-391760. Mobile: +91 9725837903; Email: jagatheesanmpt@yahoo.com
The current study is proposed for incorporating play therapy in the treatment of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder with the Objective being to determine the beneficial effects of play therapy on Attention in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
50 children diagnosed with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder between the age group of 5 to 12 years satisfying the selection criteria were included in the study. A routine pediatric assessment was done and attention was assessed using Conners'Abbreviated Teacher Rating Scale. Children were then divided in to 2 groups. Group-A was experimental group receiving play therapy along with medications. Group-B was control group receiving only medications. Play therapy was given for one hour daily for one month and post intervention values were assessed.
The statistical analysis of the data supports the beneficial effect of play therapy on attention component of children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The objective improvement in the majority of the subjects was statistically significant with p value <0.001, i.e. decrease in the score on Conners’ Abbreviated Teacher Rating Scale.
From the study it has been observed that play therapy intervention is effective and beneficial in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder rehabilitation.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Play therapy, Conners' Abbreviated Teacher Rating Scale
