Studying the Effectiveness of Combination Therapy (Based on Executive Function and Sensory Integration) Child-Centered on the Symptoms of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)


  •  Fatemeh Salami    
  •  Hassan Ashayeri    
  •  Mahnaz Estaki    
  •  Valiollah Farzad    
  •  Roya Entezar    

Abstract

The aim of the present study is to examine the effectiveness of combination therapy based on executive function and sensory integration child-centered on ADHD. For this purpose, from among all first, second and third grade primary school students in Shiraz, 40 children were selected. The selected students were randomly assigned in two groups of experimental (n = 20) and control group (n = 20) by random method through internet call from Education site, and by Clinical Interview, implementation of CSI-4 parent form, and according to the criteria for entry and after matching. Combination therapy based on executive function and sensory integration includes 24 sessions of an hour and a half, in groups of five in four groups of children that was held three times a week. Pre-test and post-test in both groups was performed using CSI-4 parent form. Data obtained were analyzed using analysis of covariance and SPSS software. The results showed that combination therapy based on executive function and sensory integration child-centered reduces attention deficit and hyperactivity.



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