ผลของแนวทางการบำบัดโดยการใช้การละเล่นไทยต่อความจำขณะใช้งานและการยั้งคิดไตร่ตรองในเด็กสมาธิสั้น

Abstract

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of Thai traditional play protocol on working memory and inhibitory control in children with attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Parents of children with ADHD completed the Behavioral Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF): Thai version, Parent Form. Then the Stroop Color and Word Test (SCWT): Children edition was used to collect the scores from seven children with ADHD, ages 8.0 years - 9.11 years before the experiment. These children participated in the Thai traditional play protocol for 3 times a week, 60 minutes per time, for 8 weeks continuously. Their behaviors during each interventionwere also recorded. The SCWT was then used again to collect the scores afier the experiment. The results showed a significant difference in working memory (p < .05). However, no significant difference in inhibitory control was found (p > .05). Moreover, it was obvious that children's behaviors relating to inhibitory control skills during therapy were improved. In addition, other areas of executive function including flexibility, plan and organization, emotional control were also observed through children's behaviors during therapy. The study findings demonstrated the effect of Thai traditional play protocol on working memory in children with attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder. Occupational therapists can apply this protocol as a prototype for planning the intervention for children with ADHD focusing on working memory.