Justyna Podgórska
Andrzej Kwolek
Institute of Physiotherapy of University of Rzeszów, Poland
Institute of Physiotherapy of University of Rzeszów, Poland

Abstract

The aim: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the significance of therapeutic proceeding with ADHD children, individual elements of the therapy and their influence on three areas of disorder: attention deficit, hyperactivity and impulsiveness. Material: In the research participated 30 children and their mothers who are members of Association In The Aid Of ADHD Children in Rzeszow. Confirmed diagnosis of ADHD was the condition for getting into experimental group. Control group consisted of children from the City of Rzeszów educational institutions. Age, gender, and lack of ADHD was selection criteria. Method: As method used to questionnaire administrated to mother of children with and without ADHD and Trial Making Test (TMT) Part A & B carried out by both groups of children. Main Questionnaire contained: Parents Abbreviated Conners Questionnaire, ADHD Rating Scale (mothers of children with ADHD filled it in twice to evaluate symptoms ADHD in a flashback before treatment and to evaluate them now), part asking about treatment and additional part included questions of personal details (age, gender etc.). Results: In parents assessment the most effective and frequently used method of therapy was Jean Ayres’ Sensory Integration Method and EEG Biofeedback. Other forms of therapy had been evaluated as less significant. The results of Trial Making Test measuring in general the ability to concentrate, did not show vital differences between both groups. Parents Abbreviated Conners Questionnaire and ADHD Rating Scale demonstrated substantial differences between groups in all three areas: attention deficit, hyperactivity and impulsiveness. There was not statistically important difference in intensity of ADHD symptoms after non-pharmacological treatment. Conclusions: In subjective opinion of parents: intensity of ADHD symptoms did not significantly change in spite of positive evaluation of used therapy methods. Time of carried out Trial Making Test decreased inversely proportional to age of child in both groups and we can not conclude on the basis of this task attention deficit in experimental group. However disorder of behavior manifest itself in daily life in area of attention deficit the same as remaining two areas despite implementation of treatment.

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