Effect of training impulse control on increase attention of children with attention – deficit/ hyperactivity disorder

摘要

The effect of impulse control Training on attention of children with ADHD was studied. Using stage sampling method, 20 girls and 20 boys were chosen from first grade elementary schools in Tehran. Then The sample assigned into experimental and Control groups randomly. The groups were tested by Jordan questionnaire, before and after treatment. The treatment was assigned for experimental group in fifteen sessions. Data was analyzed by ANCOVA Method. The Results indicated that impulse control training was significantly effective on Increase attention of children with ADHD. Meanwhile, there is no significant difference between two sexes after treatment. Results showed that impulse control training can enhance the attention of children with ADHD.