Effectiveness of sensory Integration Therapy in children with ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)

Wulandari, Devi Effectiveness of sensory Integration Therapy in children with ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder). ANIMA (Indonesian Psycological Journal). ISSN 0215-0158

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Abstract

ADHD is one of the most frequgltly diagnosed. disorders parents indicated that seven to 10% of American children meet DSM-IV-TR criteria for the disorder, making ADHD the most common chilhood disorder. It showed us that is very important to look for the best intervention theraphy for ADHD. A therapy that parents can choose is sensory integration theraphy. The present study investigates the effectiveness of sensory integration theraphy for children with ADHD. Data was obtained from children who followed sensory theraphy for two months up to seven months. A qualitative method was conducted, specifically using interview and observation. Result reveal that subjects show improvement in three important aspects that are the core to ADHD symptoms (inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity). It can be concluded that sensory integration theraphy was effective in improving children with ADHD.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: A General Works > AI Indexes (General)
Divisions: Fakultas Falsafah dan Peradaban > Psikologi-S1
Depositing User: Mrs Devi Wulandari
Date Deposited: 26 Jan 2023 01:37
Last Modified: 27 Jan 2023 02:40
URI: http://repository.paramadina.ac.id/id/eprint/726

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