Play Tool Kit to Strengthen Prosocial Behaviour and Empathy among Attention-Deficit/Hyperactive Children
Correspondence Address :
Franny Joel Emmanuel,
1, Moonlite Appartment, Fatehgunj, Vadoadar, Vadodara-390008, Gujarat, India.
E-mail: frannyemmanuel.nur@charusat.ac.in
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects individuals’ ability to regulate their attention, impulses, and activity levels. It is commonly diagnosed in childhood but can persist into adolescence and adulthood. Children with such type of disorder are having copious problems related to social skills. Understanding these core symptoms is crucial in recognising and addressing the challenges faced by children with ADHD. Hence, some interventions has to be introduced in the form of a play toolkit, which has a significant effect on ADHD children’s prosocial behaviour and empathy. This play toolkit includes two components: play therapy and doodle therapy. Using play-based activities to enhance social skills, emotional regulation, problem-solving, and cooperation skills in a supportive and engaging environment is essential. Utilising creative activities like drawing, colouring, and art-based projects to facilitate self-expression, communication, and emotional understanding can indirectly improve social interactions. By incorporating these interventions into a comprehensive treatment plan, nurses and healthcare professionals can help children with ADHD develop essential social skills, improve their relationships with peers and adults, and enhance their overall well-being.
Child, Intervention studies, Neuro-developmental Disorder, Play therapy
DOI: 10.7860/JCDR/2024/70369.19373
Date of Submission: Feb 27, 2024
Date of Peer Review: Mar 19, 2024
Date of Acceptance: Mar 29, 2024
Date of Publishing: May 01, 2024
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