Naslov
Diagnosis of ADHD Disorder-Perception of Parents

Autori
Osmančevič Katkić, Lejla ; Salaj, Ivona ; Baftiri, Đana

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

Izvornik
Book of Abstracts 9th International Conference of the Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Zagreb / Hržica, G., Jeđud Borić, I. - Zagreb : Edukacijsko-rehabilitacijski fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, 2017, 111-112

Skup
9th International Conference of the Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Zagreb

Mjesto i datum
Zagreb, Hrvatska, 17.05.2017. - 19.05.2017

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
ADHD disorder, parents, diagnosis, qualitative research
(ADHD disorder , parents, diagnosis, qualitative research)

Sažetak
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common childhood disorders, affecting about 5% of school- aged children world-wide (Polanczyk and Jensen, 2008). According to recent research data, a worrying small number of preschool children are diagnosed with ADHD disorder in Croatia that leads to the assumption that the behavior of a child with ADHD is still attributed to educational omissions or peculiar temperament, and because of that we miss valuable time to work with the child, we miss time for education and counseling parents, educators and the child's closer social environment (Sekušak and Galešev, et al., 2016). Early diagnosis and giving support to parents directly affects the functioning and development of a child with ADHD disorder and its relations with his closer and wider environment. The aim of this study was to get a better insight into the views of parents of children with ADHD disorder in the process of diagnosing their child. The study was conducted through focus groups, in February 2016. The focus group was attended by eight parents of children with ADHD disorder, members of the association called “Buđenje”. Data were collected and analyzed with qualitative methodology following the eight basic steps of qualitative analysis (Mesec, 1998). The analysis was separated into three categories: (1) the first signs of ADHD disorder ; (2) how parents deal with ADHD disorder diagnosis ; and (3) the diagnosis of ADHD disorder. The results indicate the importance of recognizing the early signs of ADHD disorder and timely setting an accurate diagnosis. Strengthening support for parents, during and after a diagnosis, is also an important prerequisite for enabling the development of a child's capacity.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

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