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Azadimanesh P, Khanzadeh A A H, Hakimjavadi M. Effects of Puppet Play therapy on Improve Social Skill of Children with ADHD. MEJDS 2018; 8 :44-44
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1- University of Guilan, Rash, Iran
Abstract: (5657 Views)
Objective: Puppet play therapy is to facilitate the development of the relationship between the child and the therapist, Increase Intimacy, frank and self-revelation, in a relationship base on play therapy is considered by researchers. The purpose of this study was to investigate the efficacy of puppet play therapy on Improve social skills of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Methods: Method of study was Quasi-experimental and pretest-posttest design with control group.The statistical population included all children aged 8 to 12 years with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder was in Kermanshah city 24 of them selected as the sample group by random sampling. The sample according to the conditions of entry to the study were assigned to experimental group and control. Puppet play therapy intervention program for 10 sessions were applied to the experimental group while the control group did not receive training. Both groups were evaluated by Gresham and Elliott Social Skills in pre and post tests.
Results:The results showed that the puppet play therapy have a significant effect on social skills and its sub-scales in ADHD children (p<0.001).
Conclusion: According to results of this study puppet play therapy recommended as a good way to improve the social skills of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Methods: Method of study was Quasi-experimental and pretest-posttest design with control group.The statistical population included all children aged 8 to 12 years with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder was in Kermanshah city 24 of them selected as the sample group by random sampling. The sample according to the conditions of entry to the study were assigned to experimental group and control. Puppet play therapy intervention program for 10 sessions were applied to the experimental group while the control group did not receive training. Both groups were evaluated by Gresham and Elliott Social Skills in pre and post tests.
Results:The results showed that the puppet play therapy have a significant effect on social skills and its sub-scales in ADHD children (p<0.001).
Conclusion: According to results of this study puppet play therapy recommended as a good way to improve the social skills of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Type of Study: Original Research Article |
Subject:
Rehabilitation
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