The Application of Art Activity For Changing Inappropriate Behavior In Elementary School Children Aged 8-12 Years Old With ADHD

Abstract

The objective of this research was to study the results of the application of art activities for the adjustment of inappropriate behaviors of elementary school students with ADHD.The sampling included students with ADHD. Their ages ranged from 8 to 12 years. The selection was conducted through particular case study of 5 students who were diagnosed by a doctor and given medical certificates of hyperactivity. The results of the research showed that: The inappropriate behaviors of students with ADHD before and after the application of art activities (assessed by parents), it was found that the students’inappropriate behaviors, after the application of art activities were lower than those before the application of art activities with statistical significance level of .05. It indicated that the application of art activities could reduce inappropriate behaviors of students with hyperactivity. For inappropriate behaviors of students with ADHD before and after the application of art activities (assessed by class teachers and teachers in charge), it was found that inappropriate behaviors of students, after the application of art activities were lower than those before the application of art activities with statistical significance level of .05. It indicated that the application of art activities could reduce inappropriate behaviors of students with hyperactivity.