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Journal of Gorgan University of Medical Sciences. 2016; 18 (2): 91-96
in Persian
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ABSTRACT
Background and Objective: Attention deficit hyperactive disorder [ADHD] is commnest psychological disorders in children. This study was done to evaluate the effectiveness of rhythmic games on social skills of children with ADHD
Methods: In this quasi -experimental study with pretest, post test and follow up with control group, 30 boys student with ADHD were non-randomly divided into the two groups. Conners rating scale and social skills checklist were used
Results: Social skills significantly increased in ADHD students and this effectiveness continued in follow up stage [P<0.05]
Conclusion: Play therapy is effective on social skills of children with ADHD