“A STUDY ON PREVALENCE OF ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER AMONG PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN AND EFFECTIVENESS OF F.O.C.U.S, THE LEARNING STRATEGY ON ADHD CHILDREN IN SELECTED PRIMARY SCHOOLS, KANPUR”
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.48047/Keywords:
Prevalence; Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; Primary School Children; Effectiveness; FOCUS Learning Strategy.Abstract
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common diagnosed biological-behavioral disorder of childhood and it occurs in approximately 6 % to 9% of school aged children. The two core dysfunctions that characterize ADHD-Inattention and impulsivity/hyperactivity- are present in varying degrees of intensity and are manifested in symptoms that interfere directly with achievement of developmental tasks, academic performances, and social relationships. Early identification of the symptoms of ADHD and implementation of appropriate strategy to improve the academic performance of the children is essential. The focus of this
study was to assess the prevalence of ADHD among primary school children and evaluate the effectiveness of F.O.C.U.S, the learning strategy on ADHD children in selected primary schools, Kanpur
