Playing to cope with ADHD: Improving knowledge and strategies among children and parents - 19/06/24
Abstract |
Objective |
The aim of this study was to assess the benefits of a psychoeducational game for the ADHD knowledge and coping strategies of children and parents, and its effects on ADHD symptoms and executive functioning.
Method |
34 parents’ and 34 children’s knowledge of ADHD and coping strategies (7–13 years old, 26 boys), and children’s ADHD symptoms and executive functioning were measured before and after a four-week control phase and after a four-week test phase during which the families played with the game.
Results |
(1) An improvement of children’s knowledge about ADHD was found; (2) both parents and children showed an increase in their reported number of coping strategies; (3) small improvements in ADHD symptoms and executive functioning were reported by the parents.
Conclusions |
Playing was beneficial for both the children and their parents. However, the results underline the children’s difficulty in describing their ADHD and in perceiving the help provided by their parents.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : ADHD, Psychoeducation, Game, Children, Family
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Vol 34 - N° 2
Article 100496- juin 2024 Retour au numéro
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