Examining the Effectiveness of Fidgets on Attention of Elementary Students with ADHD

Autor/inn/en	Mathews, Leslie A.; Osmani, Kimberly J.; Martin, James E.
Titel	Examining the Effectiveness of Fidgets on Attention of Elementary Students with ADHD
Quelle	In: Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, (2020), S.86-102 (17 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2325-7466
Schlagwörter	Elementary School Students; Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; Students with Disabilities; Manipulative Materials; Attention Control; Outcomes of Treatment; Intervention; Student Behavior; Program Effectiveness + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Student; Students; Disability; Disabilities; Schüler; Schülerin; Studentin; Behinderung; Hilfsmittel; Aufmerksamkeitstest; Student behaviour; Schülerverhalten
Abstract	Research demonstrates students with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other attention difficulties benefit from using tools to expend energy in positive, socially acceptable means while not distracting others. Tactile fidgets may assist with self-regulated behaviors. This study examined the effectiveness of using hand and foot fidgets to increase the focused instructional attention of four elementary students with ADHD. All four participants selected and used their preferred fidget appropriately as directed. ABAB withdrawal design results indicated immediate level and trend change with a 45-55% overall attention gain. Results and implications for future research are discussed. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01