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KMID : 1123620170150020035
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Journal of Korean Society of Sensory Integration Therapists
2017 Volume.15 No. 2 p.35 ~ p.45
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Effects of Interactive Metronome Intervention on Behavior Symptoms Timing, and Motor Function of Children With ADHD
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Gu Ki-PPeum
Kang Je-Wook
Lee Soo-Min
Kim Kyeong-Mi
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Abstract
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Objective : The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of modified Interactive Metronome (IM) program which is applicable to clinical practice based on the IM protocol on the behavioral symptoms, timing and motor function of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Method : This study used one-group pretest-posttest research design. 13 ADHD children aged 7-12 years in Busan were participated in this study. The participants were underwent 24 sessions of 30 minutes intervention, 3 times a week. Evaluations were performed before- and after the intervention. Measurements used in this study were Korean-ADHD Rating Scale for behavior symptom, Long Form Assessment (LFA) for the timing, and second version of Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (BOT-2) for the motor function.
Results : There was a significant improvement in hyperactivity / impulsivity among the behavioral symptoms, and there was a statistically significant improvement in timing, hand coordination, and body coordination.
Conclusion : Modified IM program for clinical application has significant effect on improving behavioral symptoms, timing and motor function of children with ADHD.
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KEYWORD
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ADHD, behavior symptoms, IM, motor, timing
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