Effectiveness of rhythmic games on social skills of children with attention deficit hyperactive disorder

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