Abstract:
Background: ADHD is a common mental health issue, and it gains global attention for
its impact on children’s academic, social and emotional wellbeing. This research helps
the occupational therapist to know about the parental perception of behavioral
characteristics of children with ADHD. However, the student researcher explores in
this area because it is less focus in the context of Bangladesh.
Aim: To explore the behavioral characteristics of children with ADHD in Bangladesh
from parental Perception.
Method: The study followed a cross-sectional quantitative design. Data were collected
through a face-to-face survey among 50 parents of children with ADHD. Vanderbilt
ADHD Diagnostic Parent Rating Scale (VARDPRS) was used to determine behavioral
characteristics of children with ADHD. SPSS version 25 was used to conduct
descriptive analysis and cross tabulation.
Result: According to the findings, 50 children with ADHD included in the study, 100%
(n=50) exhibited significant symptoms of inattention, 70% (n=35) displayed
hyperactive behaviors, 38% (n=19) showed oppositional defiant behaviors and no
conduct disorder symptoms were observed. Anxiety was reported in 24% (n=12) of the
children, while performance level difficulties were noted in 100% (n=50) participants.
Conclusion: The study contributed to a better understanding of the behavioral
characteristics of children with ADHD from parental perception.
Keywords: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Behavioral Characteristics,
Hyperactivity, Impulsivity, Inattention.
Description:
This dissertation is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Occupational therapy, Bangladesh Health Professions Institute, Faculty of Medicine, the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.
