The Effect of Neurofeedback Instruction and Play Therapy on symptoms of children with Attention Deficit -Hyperactivity Disorder

Niknasab, Foad; Sheikh, Mahmoud; Hemayattalab, Rasoul

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ University of Tehran

² University of tehran

Abstract

Aims: The aim of this research was the effect of neurofeedback instruction and play therapy on symptoms of children with attention deficit -hyperactivity disorder.
Methods: In terms of objectives the research method is functional, and in terms of its nature and method it is a quasi-experimental pre-test and post-test which has a control group. To this end 45 children suffering from attention deficit- hyperactivity disorder who visited the counseling center and psychological services of Refah, aged between 5 to 12, were selected randomly. And according to the objectives of research, participants were randomly put into three groups (15 individuals were selected for neurofeedback instruction group; 15 children were assigned to play therapy group; and 15 subjects were put in control group). After pre-test, the intervention program was administered for 20 sessions, then, post-test was given. To perform pre-test and post-test, we used Child Symptom Inventory-4: parent checklist; and for analyzing data Shapiro Wilk test, one way variance analysis and paired t- test were used.
Results: The results showed that regarding ADHD there is significant difference between neurofeedback training with play therapy groups (P = 0.0001) and control group, also significant difference was observed between play therapy group and the control group (P = 0.0001). in order, neurofeedback instruction had the greatest impact then play therapy in reducing symptoms of ADHD.
Conclusion: According to the findings, it can be concluded that the two methods of neurofeedback training and play therapy might be used to decrease the symptoms of ADHA.

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Main Subjects

Psychology

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Journal of Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences

The Effect of Neurofeedback Instruction and Play Therapy on symptoms of children with Attention Deficit -Hyperactivity Disorder

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Volume 25, Issue 4
September and October 2018
Pages 562-572

The Effect of Neurofeedback Instruction and Play Therapy on symptoms of children with Attention Deficit -Hyperactivity Disorder

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Volume 25, Issue 4September and October 2018Pages 562-572

Volume 25, Issue 4
September and October 2018
Pages 562-572