Saeed Rezayi; bahman bakhtyari
Abstract
The aim of this study was to develop a psychosocial intervention program (proximal) and its effectiveness in improving the social profile and social interest of children with high-grade autism disorders. The research method in terms of information gathering is semi-experimental and in terms of its purpose. ...
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The aim of this study was to develop a psychosocial intervention program (proximal) and its effectiveness in improving the social profile and social interest of children with high-grade autism disorders. The research method in terms of information gathering is semi-experimental and in terms of its purpose. The statistical population included all children with high-grade autism disorder in Tehran during year of 96-97. Twelve children aged 6 to 12 years were selected from the center of autism center on April 2, and randomly assigned to control and test groups. The sensory motor intervention program was run for two months and a week for two sessions and each session lasted for 60 minutes for the group to perform. Social interest questionnaire and social skill profile were used for information gathering. The collected data were analyzed using multivariate analysis of covariance analysis. The results showed that interventional program was effective in improving social interest and social profile of children. Due to the effectiveness of the sensory intervention program, the training of this program is recommended for all levels of children with autism disorder.
Ali Esma’ili; Mas’oud Qorbanalipour
Volume 2, Issue 6 , June 2012, , Pages 95-134
Abstract
Objective: The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of increase in social interest on reducing problems of children with ADHD.
Method: The present study is a quasi-experimental research conducted with pretest, posttest, and follow-up control group design. To this end, 31 individuals, who ...
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Objective: The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of increase in social interest on reducing problems of children with ADHD.
Method: The present study is a quasi-experimental research conducted with pretest, posttest, and follow-up control group design. To this end, 31 individuals, who visited clinics in Urmia and were diagnosed with this disorder, were selected through convenience sampling and were divided randomly into experimental and control groups. Conners’ rating scale was used as the pretest for both groups. The experimental group attended 15 training sessions about development of sense of belonging and social interest. On the other hand, the control group remained uninvolved. The same scale was administered to both groups as posttest and a three-month follow-up. The covariance analysis was used to analyze the data.
Results: The results show that ADHD symptoms are significantly reduced in the control group which was encouraged to increase its social interest.
Conclusion: The results of the present study emphasize the fact that developing the sense of belonging and social interest is the essential part of any treatment or guidance program for children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder