Children with Hyperactivity: Intervention based on Scheduled Activities

ABSTRACT

The purpose of present study was to explore the effects of scheduled activities (skill improvement training) on hyperactive behaviour of children of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade aged between 6 to 9 years. Methods: After screening, 38 school children were identified with hyperactive behaviour. The participants were stratified into control group (n=19) and experimental group (n=19). The sample was selected by using multistage sampling method. The tool used for assessment of hyperactive behaviour was DSM-IV ADHD Symptoms Checklist-Child and Adolescent Version 6177. The checklist consisted of 19 items. Data was analysed by applying correlated t-test. Results: The observations of the study explained that there was a significant decrease in hyperactive behaviours after intervention. Conclusion: It can be concluded that the scheduled activities (skill improvement training) is an effective strategy to improve the behaviour and skills of the children with hyperactivity. Implications: The finding can be used to identify children with hyperactive behaviours and intervention or skill improvement training can be conducted to reduce the hyperactive behaviour of young children as well.

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