Efficacy of Handwriting Exercise on Attention and Concentration in Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Clinicians consider and evaluate three major symptom groups for diagnosing ADHD: inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Each category describes particular symptoms; for example, Inattention may involve an inability to finish tasks, organize, and sustain efforts as well as forgetfulness and distractibility. The main focus of this study is to increase attention and concentration span in adolescents who are diagnosed with ADHD with the help of Handwriting exercise to improve the quality of life.

OBJECTIVE: To find efficacy of handwriting exercise on attention and concentration in attention deficit hyperactive disorder.

METHOD: A total of 35 participants (who are diagnosed from Paediatricians and Psychiatrist) of both genders. They were assessed with Test of Everyday Attention for Children 2 for pre and post results.  The results were analysed with comparing the pre and post data of each component of TEACH 2. 

RESULTS: The findings indicate that children with symptoms of ADHD performed significantly poorer during pre-assessment on TEACH scale, After the intervention of Handwriting exercise it is seen that the post assessment shows significant improvement in attention span

CONCLUSION: In this study, on the basis of statistical analysis, presentation and interpretations it was concluded that handwriting exercise has an significant effect on increasing attention and concentration in Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder.