Attention Improvement through Play Puzzle Therapy to Promote Self-Regulation in Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Abstract

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a pervasive developmental disorder that results in individuals having difficulties organizing behavior to be more focused. This study at to determine the effect of attention and self-regulation on children with ADHD through play therapy with puzzles. The design of this study was a non-equivalent control group design. The technique of taking the subject used purposive sampling and the research subjects were 12 ADHD children who were divided into 6 experimental groups and 6 control groups. The scale used to measure the pretest and post-test was the Indonesian Hyperactive Child Rating Scale to measure attention, and the Self Control Rating Scale to measure self-regulation. Results indicate a positive effect of attention improvement on self-regulation in children with ADHD through play puzzle therapy. The experimental group receiving puzzle play therapy had better self-regulation compared to the control group receiving no treatment.