The Effectiveness of Computerized Training of Visual-Motor Skills on Severity of Symptoms, Motor Impulsivity and Response Inhibition in Children with ADHD/Ali Kermani

Kermani, Ali (2020) The Effectiveness of Computerized Training of Visual-Motor Skills on Severity of Symptoms, Motor Impulsivity and Response Inhibition in Children with ADHD/Ali Kermani. Masters thesis, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili.

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Abstract

Research Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of computerized training of visual-motor skills on severity of symptoms, motor impulsivity and response inhibition in children with ADHD in primary school students. Research method: The present study was applied in terms of purpose and in terms of humanities was experimental research with pre-test design and post-test with a control group. The statistical population of the study includes all male students with attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder who were studying in the elementary school of Mashhad in the academic year of 2019-2020. After obtaining a license from Mashhad Education Department, among the primary schools of the city, 30 students were selected by multi-stage cluster sampling method and randomly divided into two experimental and control groups (15 experimental group and 15 control group) Were replaced. To collect information from the tools, the researcher-made computer game RayaPoya modeled on the German software Cog Pack (Marker, 1987-2007), Connors Teacher Form Assessment Questionnaire (1969), O'Connor Placement Test (1920), O'Connor Placement Test (1935) And visual-motor skills test, third edition (TVMS-3) were used. The data of this research have been analyzed in two descriptive and inferential sections. In the descriptive study, descriptive statistical indicators, ie calculation of frequency, mean and standard deviation for both groups (experimental and control groups) have been performed. Multivariate analysis of covariance was used in inferential statistics. SPSS 25 software was used to accelerate the results. Findings: Findings showed that after adjusting the pre-test scores, a significant difference was observed between the experimental and control groups in terms of the symptoms of Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder, motor impulsivity, response inhibition and visual-motor skills. In other words, computerized training of visual-motor skills had a positive effect on the symptoms of Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder, motor impulsivity, response inhibition interference, and visual-motor skills and It reduced the symptoms of Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder, motor impulsivity and interference with response inhibition and increased visual motor skills in students. Conclusion: According to the research findings, computerized visual-motor skills training is a promising learning technique that improves cognitive skills and symptoms of Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder that can be used as an adjunct or alternative to non-medical treatment.

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