| Abstrakt: |
Occasionally we all struggle to concentrate for a period of time, to sit still, focus on a particular activity, and have mood swings and social problems. At times we go out of control, unable to subdue our impulses. But children suffering from Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) wrestle with these conditions every day. With the help of appropriate diagnosis and parent / teacher intervention this disorder can be out grown. Objective: The main objective of this study is to examine the prevalent conditions and indicators of ADD in children of the age group 6-13 years and how ADD factors and traits have an impact on the academics of the students. Method: Primary data was collected using a questionnaire distributed to parents and teachers. The data collected was analyzed using SPSS and Smart PLS. Results: The result of the study revealed that boys are generally more affected than girls in number. Further, the result revealed that there is an inverse relationship between ADD and academic performance. Conclusion: There is no doubt that if ADD symptoms are prevailing for a period of time one has to seek medical professional help. However, just medical attention may not be the solution to overcome ADD, teachers and parents have a significant role to play. Educating parents and teachers can lead to better parenting and teaching methods, which would improve the condition of children. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
