Open AccessImpact of Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder Among Hearing Impaired Children
Author(s) -
Shahida Tufail,
Akhtar Ali,
Muhammad Javed
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
global educational studies review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2708-3608
pISSN - 2708-2113
DOI - 10.31703/gesr.2021(vi-i).04
Subject(s) - impulsivity , attention deficit , psychology , neuropsychology , attention deficit hyperactivity disorder , audiology , attention deficit disorder , learning disability , population , clinical psychology , psychiatry , developmental psychology , cognition , medicine , environmental health
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) is a common neuropsychological disorder. Current study focused on identifying ADHD among Hearing Impaired Disorder (HIC) and measuring its impact upon academic achievements of HIC. The study also found out the relationship of ADHD with degree of hearing loss. The target population of the study was all Government institutions of special education for HIC of Southern Punjab. 701 students and 292 parents of HIC participated in the study. Data collection tool was adopted from Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM-5) of Mental Disorder (Fifth Edition). One way ANOVA was applied to analyze collected data. ADHD (predominant impulsivity) was found 48% and ADHD (predominant inattention) was recorded 29%. Degree of hearing loss has no relation with ADHD. The ratio of ADHD was found high in males as compared to females HIC. Screening services, skilled staff and proper guidance to parents was recommended to deal students with ADHD.