Effect of Pediatric Rehabilitation on Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): A Case Report

Overview

Journal Cureus

Specialty Biomedical Engineering

Date 2024 Jul 22

PMID 39036155

Authors

Sakshi Desai

H V Sharath

Mohd Irshad Qureshi

Raghumahanti Raghuveer

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Abstract

This case study examines a three-year-old male child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who exhibits fine motor impairments, language and speech delays, and delayed social milestones. The therapeutic intervention included a comprehensive program involving parent education, parental behavioral therapy, sensory integration therapy, treadmill walking, music therapy, and the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS). The results showed significant improvements in the child's functional independence, behavioral management, and communication abilities, highlighting the efficacy of the multifaceted physiotherapy approach.

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