Korean Journal of Child Studies (아동학회지)
- Volume 29 Issue 6
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- Pages.87-103
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- 2008
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- 1226-1688(pISSN)
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- 2234-408X(eISSN)
Effects of the Cognitive Intervention Program on the Inattentive and Impulsive Behaviors of Children with ADHD
주의력결핍 과잉행동 아동의 부주의와 충동성 감소를 위한 인지중재 집단프로그램의 효과
- Received : 2008.08.16
- Accepted : 2008.11.14
- Published : 2008.12.31
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to develop an intervention program for decreasing inattentive and impulsive behaviors of children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) by combining cognitive training and cognitive-behavioral therapy. Subjects were 22 children who were classified as ADHD. Eleven children among the 22 were placed randomly in the experimental group; the remaining 11 children were placed in the control group. The effectiveness of the program was analyzed by ANCOVA after controlling for effects of pre-tests on criterion variables. Results of the present study showed that the cognitive intervention program was significantly effective for improving attention span and decreasing impulsivity of children with ADHD.