scholarly journals The Impact of Play Therapy Based on Cognitive-behavioral Model on the Social Skills of Preschool Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 21-30
Author(s):  
Mohammad Ashori ◽  
Sogand Ghasemzadeh ◽  
Fatemeh Dallalzadeh Bidgoli ◽  
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Author(s):  
Susan E. Sprich ◽  
Steven A. Safren

In this first chapter, information is provided about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and how it manifests in adolescents. The chapter describes the symptoms of ADHD and discusses why adolescents sometimes need additional therapy, even if they have been treated with medication for ADHD. The Cognitive Behavioral Model of ADHD is presented along with background information on how this program was developed. It includes descriptions of the supporting research studies and the findings from these studies. Attention is paid to debunking some myths about ADHD, such that individuals with ADHD are lazy and/or not intelligent. Information is provided regarding what clients can expect when participating in the program, as well as descriptions of each of the modules of the treatment program. Use of task lists and calendar systems is introduced, and motivation for change is discussed.


2005 ◽  
Vol 43 (6) ◽  
pp. 733-746 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Van der Oord ◽  
E.M. Van der Meulen ◽  
P.J.M. Prins ◽  
J. Oosterlaan ◽  
J.K. Buitelaar ◽  
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Author(s):  
Susan E. Sprich ◽  
Steven A. Safren

In this first chapter, information is provided about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and how it manifests in adolescents. The chapter describes the symptoms of ADHD and discusses why adolescents sometimes need additional therapy, even if they have been treated with medication for ADHD. The Cognitive Behavioral Model of ADHD is presented along with background information on how this program was developed. It includes descriptions of the supporting research studies and the findings from these studies. Attention is paid to debunking some myths about ADHD, such that individuals with ADHD are lazy and/or not intelligent. Information is provided regarding what clients can expect when participating in the program, as well as descriptions of each of the modules of the treatment program. Use of task lists and calendar systems is introduced and motivation for change is discussed.


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