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case scenario being used for this discussion post:
ABS 300 Week One Assessment Scenario Donna, age 14, had consistently been a B+/A- student throughout elementary school and the beginning of middle school. However, in the 8th grade, she started demonstrating difficulty understanding some of her work. Increased difficulties were noted when she was required to work with abstract concepts rather than rely on rote memorization. Donna had always been fascinated with flowers, and she could remember the details of hundreds of different species of wild and domestic flower she encountered. Donna’s classmates and cousins thought she was odd, and her mother said that Donna was frequently picked on—at times without even realizing she was being made fun of. Donna was described as a confused and socially awkward girl who tended to keep to herself. The incident that led to her first psychological evaluation occurred after one of her classmates teased her repeatedly over several days to the point of making Donna upset. Donna decided to write a threatening note to the student as a warning for him to stop. The note included details of which species of flowers would be found growing on top of the place he would be buried. The boy’s parents brought the note to the principal and Donna was suspended from school and charged with terroristic threatening. The school ordered a psychological evaluation and risk assessment before they allowed her to return to school. Donna was observed to have awkward mannerisms, and she smiled at what appeared to be inappropriate times, for example, when she was talking about the teasing at school. She made very poor eye contact in ways that were atypical for her culture, and she had a difficult time staying on topic, frequently shifting the topic of conversation onto her interest in flower. Donna’s intelligence was found to be in the upper limits of the average range on the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fifth Edition (WISC-V). The Gilliam Asperger's Disorder Scale as rated by Donna and her mother together was in the clinically significant range, with her largest deficits being reflected in her social interactions scale. There were also deficits noted in pragmatic skills, restricted patterns of behavior, and cognitive patterns. Problems were also noted with reciprocal social interaction skills, communication skills, and stereotyped behaviors, interests, and activities. Donna's QEEG results showed multiple abnormalities. Her right parietal-temporal lobe showed excessively slow activity. This is an area important for facial recognition and empathy. She also had excessive mid-line frontal hi-beta, something that is often seen in those with mental rigidity and obsessive thinking. Multiple problems in coherence were noted, reflecting cognitive inefficiency in her mental processing. Excessive connectivity was noted in the frontal lobes areas and there were excessive disconnections between her frontal lobes and the central and bac.
Ethical and Professional Issues in Psychological AssessmentPrior t.docxAlleneMcclendon878
Ethical and Professional Issues in Psychological Assessment
Prior to beginning work on this assignment, read the required textbook chapters and articles for this week and view the American Psychological Association behavioral assessment video. For this discussion, you will take on the role of the private psychologist being asked to re-evaluate a client. Carefully review the
ABS 300 Week One Assessment Scenario
.
In your initial post, write a rationale for either agreeing or disagreeing with the request to re-evaluate the client based on the information available. Explain which theoretical assumptions about psychological testing and assessment support your decision. Discuss the ethical responsibilities a psychologist must consider if choosing to use psychological assessment tools to re-evaluate the client. Provide a pro/con analysis of both potential decisions regarding whether or not to re-evaluate the client. In your pro/con analysis, present the potential ethical issues which might arise from each decision--the decision to re-evaluate and the decision to not re-evaluate--the client in the given scenario. Assume you have the opportunity to conduct a behavioral assessment interview before making your decision about whether or not to conduct a full re-evaluation. Give examples of the types of information from the behavioral assessment would aid you in making an ethical decision about whether or not to conduct a full re-evaluation.
ABS 300 Week One Assessment Scenario Donna, age 14, had consistently been a B+/A- student throughout elementary school and the beginning of middle school. However, in the 8th grade, she started demonstrating difficulty understanding some of her work. Increased difficulties were noted when she was required to work with abstract concepts rather than rely on rote memorization. Donna had always been fascinated with flowers, and she could remember the details of hundreds of different species of wild and domestic flower she encountered. Donna’s classmates and cousins thought she was odd, and her mother said that Donna was frequently picked on—at times without even realizing she was being made fun of. Donna was described as a confused and socially awkward girl who tended to keep to herself. The incident that led to her first psychological evaluation occurred after one of her classmates teased her repeatedly over several days to the point of making Donna upset. Donna decided to write a threatening note to the student as a warning for him to stop. The note included details of which species of flowers would be found growing on top of the place he would be buried. The boy’s parents brought the note to the principal and Donna was suspended from school and charged with terroristic threatening. The school ordered a psychological evaluation and risk assessment before they allowed her to return to school. Donna was observed to have awkward mannerisms, and she smiled at what appeared to be inappropriate times, for example, when s.
Assignment InstructionsAnswer with minimum 2 paragraphs each th.docxrobert345678
Assignment Instructions:
Answer with minimum 2 paragraphs each the following questions based in the bellow clinical case:
1. What is the behavioral approach if you have a child (patient) that present with autism or ASD? Explain
1. What type of special diets you can recommend, or there is any research supporting a special type of diet?
1. What type of resources you can offer to the parents in term of programs at school or what kind papers you can offer to them, so they can have a better experience?
** At least 2 references per question**
Subjective:
CC (chief complaint): The child has problems with communication in social gatherings and at home and does not enjoy the company of others.
HPI: Patient 11 is a 9-year-old male Caucasian American child brought into the hospital on the seventh day of December 2022 for psychiatric assessment from 8:00 AM. The mother has been worrying over her child’s inability to communicate at home and in other social spaces. Further, she states that she has noticed her child's unusually easily irritable state in the past months but has not been worrying as much about it, stating that it is what children are like sometimes. She adds that her son does not enjoy the company of others, even at school, and she thinks that it may be why he is not doing well in class.
Substance Current Use: The client denies using illicit hard drugs like marijuana. No alcohol or tobacco abuse.
Medical History:
·
Current Medications: Daily multivitamin supplements once daily orally.
·
Allergies:
no known food, drug, or environmental allergies noted.
·
Reproductive Hx: No history of sexually transmitted diseases. He has not fathered a child.
ROS:
· GENERAL: denies weight changes and chronic pains. Sometimes feels fatigued
· HEENT: No eye pain or conjunctivitis; swallowing is okay. Denies sore throat. Denies any alterations in head physiology. No changes in the sense of taste.
· SKIN: Denies skin redness. Denies alopecia.
· CARDIOVASCULAR: Denies murmurs, arrhythmias, and lower limb edema.
· RESPIRATORY: Denies chest pressure, congestion, cough, hemoptysis, and wheezing.
· GASTROINTESTINAL: Denies bloating and constipation or GERD. Denies nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain.
· GENITOURINARY: Denies dribbling of the bladder and itching.
· NEUROLOGICAL: Denies visual changes, muscle loss, changes in reflexes, and no balance problems.
· MUSCULOSKELETAL: Denies numbness or tingling and muscle or joint strength loss.
· HEMATOLOGIC: Denies easy bruising.
· LYMPHATICS: Denies neck, axillary or inguinal swelling or lymphadenopathy
· ENDOCRINOLOGIC: Denies known endocrine disorders.
Objective:
Physical exam:
Vital Signs: B.P.: 118/78, Pulse:94, RR: 20, non-labored, Temp: 36.0, BMI: 19.1
General: Alert and oriented, pleasant and cooperative. Not in any acute distress.
HEENT: No head or neck anatomical disruptions. No redness o.
case scenario being used for this discussion postABS 300 Week One.docxPazSilviapm
case scenario being used for this discussion post:
ABS 300 Week One Assessment Scenario Donna, age 14, had consistently been a B+/A- student throughout elementary school and the beginning of middle school. However, in the 8th grade, she started demonstrating difficulty understanding some of her work. Increased difficulties were noted when she was required to work with abstract concepts rather than rely on rote memorization. Donna had always been fascinated with flowers, and she could remember the details of hundreds of different species of wild and domestic flower she encountered. Donna’s classmates and cousins thought she was odd, and her mother said that Donna was frequently picked on—at times without even realizing she was being made fun of. Donna was described as a confused and socially awkward girl who tended to keep to herself. The incident that led to her first psychological evaluation occurred after one of her classmates teased her repeatedly over several days to the point of making Donna upset. Donna decided to write a threatening note to the student as a warning for him to stop. The note included details of which species of flowers would be found growing on top of the place he would be buried. The boy’s parents brought the note to the principal and Donna was suspended from school and charged with terroristic threatening. The school ordered a psychological evaluation and risk assessment before they allowed her to return to school. Donna was observed to have awkward mannerisms, and she smiled at what appeared to be inappropriate times, for example, when she was talking about the teasing at school. She made very poor eye contact in ways that were atypical for her culture, and she had a difficult time staying on topic, frequently shifting the topic of conversation onto her interest in flower. Donna’s intelligence was found to be in the upper limits of the average range on the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fifth Edition (WISC-V). The Gilliam Asperger's Disorder Scale as rated by Donna and her mother together was in the clinically significant range, with her largest deficits being reflected in her social interactions scale. There were also deficits noted in pragmatic skills, restricted patterns of behavior, and cognitive patterns. Problems were also noted with reciprocal social interaction skills, communication skills, and stereotyped behaviors, interests, and activities. Donna's QEEG results showed multiple abnormalities. Her right parietal-temporal lobe showed excessively slow activity. This is an area important for facial recognition and empathy. She also had excessive mid-line frontal hi-beta, something that is often seen in those with mental rigidity and obsessive thinking. Multiple problems in coherence were noted, reflecting cognitive inefficiency in her mental processing. Excessive connectivity was noted in the frontal lobes areas and there were excessive disconnections between her frontal lobes and the central and bac.
Ethical and Professional Issues in Psychological AssessmentPrior t.docxAlleneMcclendon878
Ethical and Professional Issues in Psychological Assessment
Prior to beginning work on this assignment, read the required textbook chapters and articles for this week and view the American Psychological Association behavioral assessment video. For this discussion, you will take on the role of the private psychologist being asked to re-evaluate a client. Carefully review the
ABS 300 Week One Assessment Scenario
.
In your initial post, write a rationale for either agreeing or disagreeing with the request to re-evaluate the client based on the information available. Explain which theoretical assumptions about psychological testing and assessment support your decision. Discuss the ethical responsibilities a psychologist must consider if choosing to use psychological assessment tools to re-evaluate the client. Provide a pro/con analysis of both potential decisions regarding whether or not to re-evaluate the client. In your pro/con analysis, present the potential ethical issues which might arise from each decision--the decision to re-evaluate and the decision to not re-evaluate--the client in the given scenario. Assume you have the opportunity to conduct a behavioral assessment interview before making your decision about whether or not to conduct a full re-evaluation. Give examples of the types of information from the behavioral assessment would aid you in making an ethical decision about whether or not to conduct a full re-evaluation.
ABS 300 Week One Assessment Scenario Donna, age 14, had consistently been a B+/A- student throughout elementary school and the beginning of middle school. However, in the 8th grade, she started demonstrating difficulty understanding some of her work. Increased difficulties were noted when she was required to work with abstract concepts rather than rely on rote memorization. Donna had always been fascinated with flowers, and she could remember the details of hundreds of different species of wild and domestic flower she encountered. Donna’s classmates and cousins thought she was odd, and her mother said that Donna was frequently picked on—at times without even realizing she was being made fun of. Donna was described as a confused and socially awkward girl who tended to keep to herself. The incident that led to her first psychological evaluation occurred after one of her classmates teased her repeatedly over several days to the point of making Donna upset. Donna decided to write a threatening note to the student as a warning for him to stop. The note included details of which species of flowers would be found growing on top of the place he would be buried. The boy’s parents brought the note to the principal and Donna was suspended from school and charged with terroristic threatening. The school ordered a psychological evaluation and risk assessment before they allowed her to return to school. Donna was observed to have awkward mannerisms, and she smiled at what appeared to be inappropriate times, for example, when s.
Assignment InstructionsAnswer with minimum 2 paragraphs each th.docxrobert345678
Assignment Instructions:
Answer with minimum 2 paragraphs each the following questions based in the bellow clinical case:
1. What is the behavioral approach if you have a child (patient) that present with autism or ASD? Explain
1. What type of special diets you can recommend, or there is any research supporting a special type of diet?
1. What type of resources you can offer to the parents in term of programs at school or what kind papers you can offer to them, so they can have a better experience?
** At least 2 references per question**
Subjective:
CC (chief complaint): The child has problems with communication in social gatherings and at home and does not enjoy the company of others.
HPI: Patient 11 is a 9-year-old male Caucasian American child brought into the hospital on the seventh day of December 2022 for psychiatric assessment from 8:00 AM. The mother has been worrying over her child’s inability to communicate at home and in other social spaces. Further, she states that she has noticed her child's unusually easily irritable state in the past months but has not been worrying as much about it, stating that it is what children are like sometimes. She adds that her son does not enjoy the company of others, even at school, and she thinks that it may be why he is not doing well in class.
Substance Current Use: The client denies using illicit hard drugs like marijuana. No alcohol or tobacco abuse.
Medical History:
·
Current Medications: Daily multivitamin supplements once daily orally.
·
Allergies:
no known food, drug, or environmental allergies noted.
·
Reproductive Hx: No history of sexually transmitted diseases. He has not fathered a child.
ROS:
· GENERAL: denies weight changes and chronic pains. Sometimes feels fatigued
· HEENT: No eye pain or conjunctivitis; swallowing is okay. Denies sore throat. Denies any alterations in head physiology. No changes in the sense of taste.
· SKIN: Denies skin redness. Denies alopecia.
· CARDIOVASCULAR: Denies murmurs, arrhythmias, and lower limb edema.
· RESPIRATORY: Denies chest pressure, congestion, cough, hemoptysis, and wheezing.
· GASTROINTESTINAL: Denies bloating and constipation or GERD. Denies nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain.
· GENITOURINARY: Denies dribbling of the bladder and itching.
· NEUROLOGICAL: Denies visual changes, muscle loss, changes in reflexes, and no balance problems.
· MUSCULOSKELETAL: Denies numbness or tingling and muscle or joint strength loss.
· HEMATOLOGIC: Denies easy bruising.
· LYMPHATICS: Denies neck, axillary or inguinal swelling or lymphadenopathy
· ENDOCRINOLOGIC: Denies known endocrine disorders.
Objective:
Physical exam:
Vital Signs: B.P.: 118/78, Pulse:94, RR: 20, non-labored, Temp: 36.0, BMI: 19.1
General: Alert and oriented, pleasant and cooperative. Not in any acute distress.
HEENT: No head or neck anatomical disruptions. No redness o.
For most of the 5th standard students, school life can be a little harder than in their previous years. Teaching and Result expectations are at a higher level, Friendship becomes more important and groups that share similar interests become common, these changes may not seem like a big deal for adults but they can be very stressful for kids. The study would focus on addressing issues from Parents and Children
Er.Ajith Mammen.MSW.Mphil (Medical & Psychiatric)
Schizophrenia in Greek, “Split mind” a severe mental illness characterized by a variety of symptoms including but not limited to loss of contact with reality.
Bizarre Behavior
Disorganized Thinking
Disorganized Speech
Decreased emotional expressiveness
Diminished or loss of contact with reality
Diminished to total social with drawl.
Schizophrenia is one of the most severe forms of psychopathology characterized by major disturbances in attention, perception, thought, emotions and behavior. Schizophrenia is characterized by positive and negative symptoms. Fundamental symptoms include through disturbance, withdrawal, and difficulties managing effect. Secondary symptoms include perception disorders such as hallucinations and grandiosity. Even symptoms may also be non-schizophrenic in nature such as anxiety, depression and psychosomatic symptoms.
The world adolescence comes from the Latin verb adolescence, which means “to grow” or to grow to maturity”. Adolescence is a part of transition when the individual changes physically and psychologically from a child to an adult. It is much more their one rung up the ladder from childhood. It is the period, which beings with puberty and ends with general cessation of physical growth it emerges from the later childhood stage and merges into adulthood, it is a built in necessary transition period for ago development
Psychologists have defined adolescences in the following ways:
A.T. Jersld: defines adolescence as “that span of years during which boys and girls move from childhood to adulthood, mentally, emotionally, socially and physically.
'ADHD, Autism, and Asperger's' Topic 11 - Revision and Exam Tips.
The views expressed in this presentation are those of the individual Simon Bignell and not University of Derby.
Larry Sauter, nationally appointed missionary to people with disabilities with Special Touch Ministry, shares in this FREE workshop an overview of the characteristics of children with learning disabilities and provides suggestions for effective ministry to these children. For more information, enroll in the Children's Ministries University Online course, CMU210 - Ministry to Children with Disabilities. More details are available at www.cmuo.com
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Introduction: The prevalence of depression and its correlates in Bangladeshi rural university students have been rarely investigated. We draw a literature review, a cross-sectional study and analysis of the rural students’ depression natures and mechanisms that influence their academic performance and health and well-being. Methods: A cross-sectional research was conducted during the period august 2019 to January 2020 in a university. We employed Beck Depression Inventory scale to collect data from 200 undergraduate and graduate students. Data were analysed using chi-square association test and ordinal logistic regression. Results: We discovered that mild to severe depression affected 60% of rural students [mild (16%), borderline (10%), moderate (12%), severe (11.5%), and extreme (10.5%)]. Family expectations, smoking, bad academic achievement, inability to enroll in a particular program, and inadequate household finances were significant risk factors for depression. When it comes to depression, male students scored noticeably higher than female pupils. The decreased depression was linked to both strong household economics and intellectual achievement. Conclusions: The intricate interactions among the risk factors influence the character and processes of depression in rural students.
IMPACT OF PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT ON SUCCESSION PLANNINGindexPub
Motivation: HR in an organization faces various challenges in business environment, such as Building Capabilities, Improving Productivity, Building Performance Culture, Talent Management, Succession Planning for Key Leadership and Critical Roles, Developing Accountability and Ownership, Human Capital Management and transforming HR function into developmental Role from the legacy driven HR, etc. Succession Planning is the process of identifying and developing individuals, who have potential to hold the key leadership position in an Organization, whereas Performance Management includes assessing and improving upon the performance of an employee to meet the organizational goals. There are several Management Practices, which are adopted widely in Industry to make a successful Succession Planning. Workforce and Talent Management is one of them. The health of an organization majorly depends on the proper placement of people, which is a combined outcome of Talent Identification, Talent Development and Talent Retention. Performance Management plays a vital role in Talent Identification. It also has an impact on Talent Development and Talent Retention. The key idea of succession planning suggests that the right person to be placed at the right position at the right time. Succession planning is becoming a challenge these days in the corporate world. Organizations are often not found prepared with their successors to occupy the key positions as and when required. The positions are either kept vacant for a substantial period or more than one role is assigned to a single person. Identifying the right talent for the key positions from outside the organization and recruiting them is a much more difficult task at the eleventh hour. This has a significant impact on organizational health and in turn to organizational sustainability. Organizations must last longer than people. Role of organization continues even when the people move out. Employees must superannuate after attaining a certain age. Also, organizations must have a contingency plan for sudden vacancy arises out of attrition, health hazards and death of employee. Succession planning is the strategy to ensure that a suitable person is made available during exigencies. Employees are developed for taking on higher responsibilities and for the new roles that may emerge in future. The placement of Key Leadership positions can be executed either by inviting the talent from outside or developing the talent in-house. The latter is always in demand keeping in view the core values of the organization and the impact on loyalty and organizational culture in a long run. It is preferable to develop the in-house talent pool to reduce dependency on recruitment of experienced people from outside for the critical roles. It brings the talent acquisition cost low and contributes as a motivating factor for the team as well. The acceptability of a person placed at Top / Key Leadership Positions is high when these are occupied
EXTERNAL BEHAVIOURAL FACTORS IMPACT ON INVESTMENT DECISIONS OF INDIVIDUAL INV...indexPub
The study collects data from a sample of individual investors and analyses their responses to recent financial events, changes in market trends, and economic forecasts. By examining factors such as demographic profiles, financial literacy, risk tolerance, and market perceptions, the research aims to identify significant predictors of investment decisions in this demographic. The findings suggest that investors are predominantly influenced by financial news, peer influence, past investment performance, and the economic stability of the region. This study contributes to the field by highlighting the localized factors impacting investment choices and providing insights for financial advisors and investment firms to tailor their strategies according to investor needs and regional specifics.
GLOBAL RESEARCH TREND AND FUTURISTIC RESEARCH DIRECTION VISUALIZATION OF WORK...indexPub
Purpose – The purpose of this research is to undertake a bibliometric analysis of working capital management. The study examines papers from time period 1974-2023and performed performance analysis, co-citation analysis, bibliographic coupling and scientific mapping. Design/methodology/approach – The study examines 174 articles retrieved from the Scopus database using bibliometric analysis, performance analysis and thematic clustering. The study looked at the scientific productivity of papers, prolific authors, most influencing papers, institutions and nations, keyword co-occurrence, thematic mapping, co-citations and authorship and country collaborations. VOSviewer was as a tool in the research to conduct the performance analysis and thematic clustering.The watchword "Working Capital Management" was used to include only English-language articles. Findings – The most productive year was 2022 with 26 publications. Martínez and García- are the most protuberant authors with 708 citations. The findings of the study shows that the most influential institutions are ‘The Department of Management and Finance, Faculty of Economy andBusiness and Department of Management and Finance, Faculty of Economics and Business, The University of Murcia, Spain with 381 & 297 citations. Among,thecountry analysis,Spain with 744 citations stands first of all other nations for publication on Working Capital Management. Kärri is the most productive author with 7 documents. Country-wise analysis reveals that the United States is the most productive country for Working Capital Management research with 40 documents.The authors also identified seven thematic clusters of Working Capital Management. Research limitations/implications – It informs and directs researchers on the current state of study in the field of Working Capital Management.The present study has quite a few implications forSmall & Medium enterprise managers, entrepreneurs, financial managers, academicians and scholars. It also outlines future research directions in this field.Present study provides an inclusive acquaintance about the working capital management till date. Originality/value – This is the first study which provides the performance analysis and scientific mapping of the all published documents on working capital management between the time periods 1974-2023
A SOCIAL CAPITAL APPROACH TO ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM AND INNOVATION: CASE S...indexPub
Despite being recognised as drivers of innovative development, Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs) frequently confront resource limitations. Therefore, enhancing the ecosystem is contingent on the entrepreneurs’ social capital, which is crucial for the success of MSMEs. This study applies the social capital approach to analyse the entrepreneurial ecosystem enrichment and its impact on the innovation process of cosmetics MSMEs. The qualitative case study of six cosmetic manufacturing MSMEs explores that social capital is a multifaceted asset to MSMEs. Through an in-depth thematic analysis of three dimensions of social capital (structural, relational, and cognitive), this study states that the innovation process is supported by the synergistic transformation of one dimension of social capital into another. Entrepreneurs sharing the common norms, rules, and language enrich their cognitive as well as relational aspects of ecosystem. The study suggests that as network ties, trust, and norms collectively influence innovation in firms, hence, social capital needs to be studied with its contextualization in the ecosystem.
ASSESSING HRM EFFECTIVENESS AND PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT MEASURES IN THE BANKI...indexPub
This study employs an exploratory and quantitative research approach to systematically investigate the impact of Human Resource Management (HRM) practices on Organizational Performance within the Indian Banking sector. The research approach combines exploratory research, aimed at gaining insights into HRM practices, with a quantitative approach using a purposive sampling technique. Data is collected through a questionnaire from employees in both public (SBI) and private banks (HDFC Bank) who work in HR departments or are involved in HR activities. The Likert scale is utilized in the questionnaire to measure participant perceptions of HRM practices. The study utilizes two statistical tools: Neural Network and Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA). The findings of the study highlight the significance of promotion and transfer policies, considered paramount in influencing organizational performance in both public and private banks. Additionally, the study underscores the importance of training and development initiatives in enhancing employee skills and competencies. Clear and effective communication within HR policies is identified as pivotal in improving organizational performance. Lastly, aligning HRM practices with sector-specific goals is recognized as a significant contributor to improved employee satisfaction and overall performance in the banking sector. The findings offer guidance for HR practitioners and policymakers in optimizing HRM practices to achieve better organizational performance.
CORRELATION BETWEEN EMPATHY AND FRIENDSHIP QUALITY AMONG HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS...indexPub
In this research were used two questionnaires Empathy Formative questionnaire and Friendship Quality Scale. The aim of this study is to see the relationship between empathy and friendship quality among adolescent, to find out if there are gender differences in empathy and friendship quality, and to see if there are any differences between younger and older students on examined variables. This research was done with 65 high school students. Age of the students were 15 to 17 years old. Results show that there is a correlation between empathy and friendship quality. The results of t test show that there are not significant differences between females and males on variable empathy. Girls and boys have significant difference in friendship quality in Kosovo. There are no significant differences between older students and younger students in the level of empathy and also there are no significant differences between older students and younger students in the level of friendship quality.
LEVELS OF DEPRESSION AND SELF-ESTEEM IN STUDENTSindexPub
Introduction: among the most worrying problems in recent years are low self-esteem, family and friends problems, anxiety, stress, and depression, which are taking on alarming proportions in students and young people in general. Purpose: the study is a prediction, which focuses on analyzing and evaluating students' self-esteem and level of depression. Methodology: the population is 332 students (13-15 years old) in high schools in the Gjakova region. The study describes the analysis, classification, and evaluation of the collected data by doing the analysis and real examination of the findings. Results: in terms of gender there is no significant difference in self-esteem, while in depression there is a significant difference. The level of depression is higher in women (11.9) than in men (9.5). Economic status shows that students with employed fathers have lower depression (6.77) compared to those with unemployed fathers (10.80). Conclusions: The level of depression and self-esteem and parental reflection affect students. A link has been found between economic status and emotional problems and student behavior. To prevent it, the psychological service in schools should function, and together with families and the community should be as close as possible to the problems of students.
THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL FACTORS ON INDIVIDUALS DIAGNOSED WITH SCHIZOPHRENIAindexPub
The society with diverse structural and ideological influences, assumes its role in relation to behavior, attitude, belief and relations. The impact can be seen in every society globally, however the western nations have adjusted their social policies to suit these transformations, whereas nations in developing phase have failed to establish suitable systems. In Kosovo, the allocation of funds for mental health services remains insufficient, even though mental health disorders account for 12.3% of overall illnesses and 30.8% of work incapacities! The objective of this study is to examine the impact of society on the decline and recovery of individuals with schizophrenia. The study employs both qualitative and quantitative methods to provide a descriptive-analytical. A study was conducted in four municipalities of Kosovo, using individuals with schizophrenia from psychiatric institutions as subjects along with their caregivers/family members . The research found that social factors greatly contribute to the worsening of schizophrenia patients' condition. The presence of schizophrenia is evident through a higher likelihood of having a low level of education, high unemployment rates, and engaging in harmful behaviors like tobacco and alcohol use, as well as physical inactivity. Significant correlations have been observed in the subscales of positive and negative symptoms using the Self-Report PNS-Q questionnaires. It is crucial for individuals with schizophrenia to have a carefully designed strategy in place, developed in partnership with professionals from various relevant fields such as social protection, psychiatric medical services, education, and social integration plans.
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AS MEDIATION OF BANK'S CAPITAL ADEQUATION RATIO (CAR)indexPub
Banks need to maintain their performance and the level of Capital Adequasi Ratio (CAR). This study wants to see the variables that affect the Capital Adequasi Ratio (CAR) and see ROE as a variable that mediates the Capital Adequasi Ratio (CAR) at Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI). The research method used multiple regression analysis, t-test, Anova test and Coefficient of Determination and the research period for 14 years from 2009 to 2022, by using SPSS Software version 26. The conclusion of the study, only the BOPO variable has a significant effect on the Capital Adequasi Ratio (CAR) and the ROE variable as a variable that can mediate the CAR variable at Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI). Keywords: Capital Adequasi Ratio, Bank Financial Ratio.
INNOVATIVE DESIGN FOR KIDS MASTERY IMPROVEMENT OF LANGUAGE FEATURES IN A STORYindexPub
One of the hardest things for people learning English as a third language is still reading and writing. Because they are still not good enough at language features, they often make big mistakes and assumptions that aren't true. To make learning more fun and useful, visual symbols were made for seven different kinds of language traits. It looks at the Vipicoll form a lot. Visual Symbols media, Picture and picture, and the Collaborative approach are all creatively put together in Vipicoll. This research used Reeve's design method. Research develops Vipicoll learning model, employing interviews, literature reviews, and questionnaires for iterative improvement and validation. Researchers identify problems, create Vipicoll, iteratively refine through trials, forming an effective English Language Education model. Study assesses individual English thinking development, emphasizing interpretive framework, relation, function, and unique visual symbols. From this research, it was found that using Vipicoll really helps improve kids' mastery of language features, especially those in a story. This is proven by the fact that after implementation, kids' correct answers when asked directly by their teachers and their written test answers increased greatly even though many direct answers and test answers used to be wrong and they often didn't understand.
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE DETECTION USING MACHINE LEARNING AND RISK CLASSIFICATI...indexPub
The global prevalence of heart disease indicates a major public health issue. It causes shortness of breath, weakness, and swollen ankles. Early heart disease diagnosis is difficult with current approaches. Hence, a better heart disease detection tool is needed. Treatment requires more than just diagnosis. Risk classification is critical for accurate diagnosis and treatment. In this analysis, a novel cardiovascular disease (CVD) detection paradigm using machine learning (ML) and risk classification based on a weighted fuzzy system is proposed. The system is developed based on ML algorithms such as artificial neural network (ANN) and Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) and uses standard feature selection techniques knowns as Principal Component Analysis (PCA). Furthermore, the cross-validation method has been used for learning the best practices of model assessment and for hyperparameter tuning. The accuracy-based performance measuring metrics are used for the assessment of the performances of the classifiers. Finally, the outcomes revealed that the proposed model achieved an accuracy of 94.01% which is higher than another conventional model developed in this domain. Additionally, the proposed system can easily be implemented in healthcare for the identification of heart disease.
ANALYSIS OF FLOW CHARACTERISTICS OF THE BLOOD THROUGH CURVED ARTERY WITH MIL...indexPub
Narrowing of the arteries caused by atherosclerosis reduces blood flow to the heart, which results shows ischemia, angina pectoris, cerebral strokes, and other coronary artery disease signs and symptoms. Curvature is seen in blood vessels at various locations. The stenotic surface provides an additional curvature and the point of maximum shear which varies with the cross-section. A cylindrical form of the Navier-Stokes equations in polar coordinate system have been extended to include dynamic curvature along the axial direction. The blood flow behavior of taking different values of blood parameters like viscosity, the radius of the artery, and the thickness of the stenosis has been studied with and without curvature by using an extended blood flow model with dynamic curvature. Moreover, the aspects of blood flow, such as dynamic curvature velocity profile, volumetric flow rate, pressure drop, and shear stress, have been studied in relation to blood flow around curved arteries with stenosis, variations in the radii of the artery, thickness of the stenosis, and viscosity. The information may reveal that by increasing the values of curvature, viscosity, and thickness of stenosis, velocity, and volumetric flow rate can be quickly reduced. Increasing the curvature, viscosity, and thickness of stenosis also results in an increase in shear stress and a pressure drop. The presence of curved stenotic arteries has a significant impact on the flow parameters, and it is crucial to know about these dynamics in order to study the cardiovascular system.
ANALYSIS OF STUDENT ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE USING MACHINE LEARNING ALGORITHMS:– ...indexPub
Student academic performance is the great value of institutes, universities and colleges. All colleges majorly focus on the career development of students. The academic performance of students plays a vital role in the establishment of a bright career. On the basis of better academic performance, the placement of the students will be better and the same will be reflected in the form of better admission and future. Machine learning can be deployed for the prediction of student performance. Various algorithms are playing an important role in the prediction of the accuracy of various machine learning models. These articles discuss various algorithms that can be helpful to deploy for predicting student academic performance. The article discusses various methods, predictive features and the accuracy of machine learning algorithms. The primary factors used for predicting students performance are academic institution, sessional marks, semester progress, family occupation, methods and algorithms. The accuracy level of various machine learning algorithms is discussed in this article.
IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY IN BLENDED LEARNING MODELS: EFFECTS ON ...indexPub
This study was conducted to identify the influence of computer technology in blended learning on the achievement in the Principles of Accounting subject through of self-directed learning. The research also assessed the relationship of the elements of blended learning on student achievement. Despite the encouragement by the Ministry of Education for the use of Computer Technology In Education, there is a lack of research on a measurable and testable model of the influence of computer technology. In reality, various aspects such as schools, teachers, content, and technology exist to provide and utilize computer technology through learning in Malaysia. A quantitative study using a correlational design was conducted on 400 Form Four students in secondary schools in the Southern Zone of Malaysia, namely in the states of Johor, Melaka, and Negeri Sembilan, to identify the influence of computer technology in blended learning on achievement. Data were collected using adapted and modified questionnaires from previous studies. Descriptive data analysis was performed using SPSS version 28, while inferential analysis was conducted using the Smart PLS analysis technique. Smart PLS version 4.0 software was utilized to test the mediator relationships in the study. The results of the study showed high minimum scores for blended learning through computer technology and self-directed learning, as well as achievement. The influence of blended learning elements also had a significant relationship with student achievement in the Principles of Accounting subject. This study is expected to contribute to the effectiveness of blended learning through information technology on the achievement in the Principles of Accounting subject by enhancing self- directed learning among students. The development of this conceptual model is hoped to serve as a guide for policymakers, the Ministry of Education, teachers, students, and other stakeholders in ensuring that blended learning practices can be implemented more effectively. Furthermore, it is hoped that the achievement and interest in the Principles of Accounting subject can be improved by applying computer technology in learning.
ACADEMIC BANK OF CREDIT: A WORLDWIDE VIEWPOINTindexPub
To make higher education more accessible and successful in the world today, the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) is a new concept. Successful learning adaptation requires the transfer of credits and the acknowledgment of academic accomplishment. Recognition of credits is the process by which one educational organisation verifies that the educational experiences gained and assessed at another institution meet the requirements of one of their courses. The use of Academic Bank of Credits allows for a more adaptable method of curriculum building and design while also encouraging transparency. The credit system at this university is designed to accommodate different curricula while encouraging students to explore beyond traditional academic boundaries. The purpose of this research is to educate the audience about the Academic Bank of Credit. The demand for flexible and transferable credits in the education system led to the creation of the Academic Bank of Credits. In the past, students had a hard time moving their credits from one school to another because of the many credit systems and curriculums. Students and schools alike wasted time, energy, and materials because of this. Readers will have a better understanding of the following topics from this article: ABCs' objectives, functions, organisational structures, implementation plan, and eligibility criteria for higher education institutions to register with Academic Bank of Credits.
IMPACT OF MICROFINANCE ON POVERTY REDUCTION IN SOUTHERN PUNJAB PAKISTANindexPub
Microfinance has been adopted by several developing nations to raise their inhabitants' standards of living. It also contributes to their improved economic growth. Pakistan is now implementing this idea and seeing positive results from microfinance. In Pakistan, Khushhali Bank is a notable player in the microfinance industry. The results of the sample data selection indicate that microfinance operations have an effect on the standard of life of individuals residing in a particular region in Muzaffargarh. For this study, 100 clients of Khushhali Bank have been chosen. The primary goal of the research is to determine how Khushhali Bank's microfinance initiatives affect people's ability to live better lives. A Ex-post Facto research model was used to the gathered data in order to determine the relationship between the microfinance loan and living standard metrics. The analysis's conclusion indicates that microfinance operations have very little influence on raising people's standards of living, meaning they don't play a significant part in raising living standards. Apart from microfinance loans, there are additional variables that contribute to the improvement of people's standard of life.
A NOVEL DENSITY-BASED CLUSTERING ALGORITHM FOR PREDICTING CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASEindexPub
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain a leading cause of global morbidity and mortality. Early identification of individuals at risk of heart disease is crucial for effective preventive interventions. To improve the prediction accuracy, this paper proposed Heart Disease Prediction using the Density-Based Ordering of Clustering Objects (DBOCO) framework. The Dataset has been pre-processed using Weighted Transform K-Means Clustering (WTKMC). Features are selected using Ensemble Feature Selection (EFS) with a Weighted Binary Bat Algorithm (WBBAT) used to ensure that the emphasis is on the most relevant predictors. Finally, the prediction has been done using the Density-Based Ordering of Clustering method, which has been designed exclusively for cardiovascular disease prediction. DBOCO, a density-based clustering approach, effectively finds dense clusters within data, allowing for the inherent overlap in cardiovascular risk variables. DBOCO captures complicated patterns by detecting these overlapping clusters, improving the accuracy of disease prediction models. The proposed approach has been verified with heart disease datasets, displaying higher performance than traditional methods. This study marks a substantial leap in predicting cardiovascular disease providing a comprehensive and dependable framework for early identification and preventive concern.
INFLUENCE OF ADDITIVES ON THE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF HIGH-MODULUS ASPHALT C...indexPub
The appearance of premature cracks in freeway chase bodies is a worrying problem that requires in-depth analysis and remedial action. By identifying potential causes and proposing targeted recommendations, this study aims to help the responsible authorities make informed decisions to prevent such problems in the future and ensure the durability of road infrastructure. Premature cracking and rutting are common problems in pavements that can compromise their durability and safety. The use of specific additives in asphalt concrete can help prevent these deficiencies. The use of ZQ1 additive alone can lead to premature cracking in pavements, while PR FLEX 20 additive can increase the risk of rutting. However, a judicious combination of the two additives, with specific percentages of 2% for ZQ1 and 5% for PR FLEX 20, can prevent these shortcomings, improve pavement durability and optimize the mechanical properties of high-modulus asphalt concrete (BBME). In addition, this approach offers a promising solution for improving pavement durability and performance over time, opening the door to further studies to optimize the use of this additive combination in field applications.
DIALECTAL VARIABILITY IN SPOKEN LANGUAGE: A COMPREHENSIVE SURVEY OF MODERN TE...indexPub
Main fundamental challenge for recent research work on speech based on science and technology is to understand and model the user variants in Spoken Languages. Users have their style of speaking, reliant on various factors, adding the dialect and accent of the speaker as well as the social and economic background of the speaker and contextual attributes like degree of knowledge between the listener, speaker and the position or rank of the speaking condition, from very normal to formal. In the past few decades, an extensive progress has been seen in automatically verifying the language of a speaker offered a sample speech. The main purpose of dialect verification is the recognition of a speaker’s region dialect, within a pre-determined language, offered the acoustic signal alone. DR (Dialect Recognition) is a main issue in particular, since even within the similar dialect and accent or register user change may occur. For illustration, In Spontaneous speech, few speakers tend to exhibit more optimizing and alteration of function words than others. The main issue of dialect recognition system has been viewed as challenging than that of language classification or recognition due to the maximum similarity among dialects of the similar language. While, dialects may differ in any dimensions of the linguistic spectrum such as syntactic, lexical, morphological, phonological differences, these changes are likely to be more indirect across dialects than those across languages such as Hindi, Punjabi and English etc.
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MANDALA COLORING FOR CHILDREN WITH SYMPTOMS OF ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER- A CASE SERIES
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MANDALA COLORING FOR CHILDREN WITH SYMPTOMS OF
ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER- A CASE SERIES
Chhavi Singh 1*, Surekha C 2 and Prachi Pandey 3
1 Research Scholar, Department of Psychology, School of Humanities and Social Sciences,
Christ (Deemed to be University), Delhi NCR. ORCID ID: 0000-0002-7438-9173
* Corresponding Author Email: singh.chhavi16@gmail.com
2 Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, School of Humanities and Social Sciences,
Christ (Deemed to be University), Delhi NCR. Email: surekha.chukkali@christuniversity.in
3 Textile Designer, National Institute of Designs, Ahmedabad. Email: prachivsp@gmail.com
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10065957
Abstract
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity condition (ADHD) is the most common neuropsychiatric condition of
childhood. Inattention, Hyperactivity, and impulsivity are the 3 major signs of ADHD. Various therapies
and techniques are well-established for children with ADHD disorder. However, there is a sizable subset
of some signs of ADHD in children that do not fulfill the diagnostic standards. To adjacent this gap,
psychologists have adopted various forms of art therapy to attain good results. Mandala coloring is a
relatively new art-based intervention that can be used on children at risk of ADHD. However, literature
is lacking on the usefulness of mandala coloring intervention on such at-risk children. Here we present
a series of three children with ADHD symptoms in whom mandala coloring intervention was used. There
were significant improvements in executive functioning after 30 sessions, indicating enhanced cognitive
skills. There was also a moderate improvement in emotional and motivational self-regulation. At follow-
up, parents reported improvement in academic performance and were able to concentrate on one
activity for a longer duration.
Keywords: Art Therapy, Mandala Coloring, ADHD Symptoms, Executive Functioning, Attention Span.
INTRODUCTION
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most frequent behavioral
disorders with an estimated global incidence of 3-5%, in children and
adolescents. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) [1]
defines ADHD in children younger than age 17 years as the presence of six or more
symptoms in either the inattentive or hyperactive and impulsive domains, or both. The
major symptoms of ADHD According to the ICD-10 [2] Classification are as follows
Symptoms of ADHD
Inattention
Difficulty in perceiving
Hyperactivity
Constant fidgeting
Excessive physical exertion
Action without thinking
Unable to sit quiet in calm surroundings
Unable to concentrate on tasks
No sense of danger
Excess talking
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Anxiety, Carelessness, Restlessness
Forgetfulness
Inability to deal with stress
Impatience
Less Organizational Skills
Inability to focus
These manifestations of ADHD symptoms lead to profound effects in adulthood like
academic underachievement, anti-social behaviors, substance abuse, borderline
personality disorder and addiction [3, 4]. Some existing strategies for supporting
children with symptoms of inattention and impulsivity/hyperactivity and preventing the
progress to ADHD are art therapy, cognitive restructuring, behavior modification,
social skills training, self-control training, and parent training. Art therapy is one of the
methods that has been used to channelize aggressive and impulsive behaviors related
to hyperactivity into socially constructive forms of self-regulation [5].
TYPES OF ADHD
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1. In attentive type: It refers to the challenges with tasks, focus and organization. 6
A) Does not pay attention to tasks
B) Inefficient in focusing on tasks
C) Does not listen while speaking
D) Does not follow the instructions given by the adults
E) Inefficient in organizing tasks and work
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F) Dislikes tasks that requires sustained mental efforts
G) Easily distracted
H) Forgets daily tasks
2. Hyperactive / Impulsive type: It refers to the excessive movements such as
excessive energy, fidgeting and actions taken without thinking 6.
A) Fidgets with hands and feet
B) Does not stay seated
C) Does not play quietly
D) Talkative and blurts the answers before the question
E) Intrudes others conversations
3. Combined type: It is the combination of inattentive and hyper active types
under the umbrella term of art therapy, one of the upcoming approaches is mandala
coloring. Mandala coloring has been used in patients with schizophrenia, bipolar
affective disorder and major depressive disorder with good outcomes8. With the
growing chorus on the efficacy of mandala coloring in various behavioral disorders,
we explored its use in the management of children with inattention and hyperactivity.
Drawing, Painting and Sculpting are the various techniques used in this art therapy. It
employs to deal the interpersonal abilities, behaviour, stress, self-awareness,
emotional issues etc.
METHODOLOGY
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CASE PRESENTATION
Case-1
Ms A is a 9-year-old girl in fifth grade. Her parents brought her to the clinic to
evaluate her inattention and lack of focus at school. She has struggled with academic
tasks in school since the beginning. She has been disorganized, with inattention, easy
distraction, and mood swings. Ms A feels anxious when she arrives at school due to
homework and classroom activities. Further questioning reveals that she dislikes going
to school because “she can never focus,”. She is unable to interact well with individuals
who do not share her interests, and she often becomes frightened when asked to
speak in public or spend time with people she does not know.
Her parents are both university graduates. Her father is a businessman, while her
mother is a teacher. She is the first child of a non-consanguineous marriage and has
no other congenital or developmental issues. She has met all of her developmental
and social milestones a- the right age.
Case-2
Mr B is a 10-year-old child who was brought to the clinic by his parents with concerns
about his disobedient and violent attitude toward siblings and school teachers. He
was not paying attention at home and spoke loudly and excessively. He got less
interested in academic activities after starting school. He typically avoids activities that
require greater mental work.
He began to avoid schoolwork and became disobedient to classmates and teachers.
As a result, his academic performance was deteriorating daily. He had a strained
relationship with his teachers and performed mediocrely in class. He believes he has
been rejected by teachers and parents as a result of his poor academic performance.
He began to dislike school even more after being chastised by teachers and parents
for his bad performance and disrespectful behavior. All of his developmental and social
milestones were on time. The family history suggested his father had symptoms of
inattention and during pregnancy mother was diagnosed with hypertension.
Case-3
Mst C, a 9-year-old boy, was brought to the clinic with concerns of inattention for the
past 1.5 years. He is the youngest child in his family and has one older sister. He does
not have any other congenital or developmental disorders. He achieved all physical,
mental, and social milestones at the appropriate age.
During clinical observation, it was noted that he had difficulty remaining seated in class
and struggled to maintain focus on tasks or play activities. He frequently interrupted
other students and engaged in continuous conversation with them. His speech was
sometimes challenging to comprehend due to word omissions and rapid speech rate.
In group activities he displayed impatience, often demanding immediate attention and
failing to return items to their proper places after the activities. Despite these
challenges, his fine motor skills were developmentally appropriate for his age.
Ravens Color Progressive Matrices and ADHD-SRS were used for screening of
disability and ADHD symptoms. Color Trails 1 & 2 test (attention span), Digit Span
test (working memory), Stroop Color and Word Test (interference control), Animal
Name Test, Controlled Oral Words Association (COWA) Test (cognitive flexibility) and,
Emotion and Motivation Self-Regulation Questionnaire (EMSRQ) were used in the
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study. Clinical history and screening tests for all three children showed that they had
symptoms of ADHD and had an average level of intelligence. Based on these findings,
the case was considered (diagnosed) to be of ADHD symptoms and was planned for
mandala coloring intervention.
A mandala coloring workbook consisting of 30 designs of increasing complexity was
used for the intervention. The designs were created by the authors and validated by
experts from the field of psychology with more than eight years of expertise. The child
was instructed to use only 11 universal basic colors - red, pink, orange, brown, white,
gray, black, yellow, blue, green, and purple. Each day participants were asked to color
one design in the given sequence (Figure 1). A total of thirty sessions were completed
within five weeks. Pre and post-intervention data were recorded using a battery
of above mentioned six tests. After the sessions, a debriefing was done in the
presence of their parents, along with conclusive remarks and suggestions for follow-
up sessions.
Figure 1: (A) Mandala Coloring done by Ms A; (B) Mandala Coloring done by
Mst B; (C) Mandala Coloring done by Mst C
All three children showed significant improvement subjectively as well as objectively.
Ms A & Mst B reported improvement in five parameters meanwhile Mst C shows
improvement in executive functioning. We found maximum improvement in Color trial
Test-2 which represents that there is an improvement in the attention span of the
children. It was observed that compared to other sub-tests, the improvement in the
Animal Name Test was less. The difference between the pre-test and post-test data
shows that there is an improvement in executive functioning after the mandala coloring
intervention.
DISCUSSION
ADHD is the most prominent mental level disorder affecting children. Children with the
symptoms of ADHD have difficulty controlling activity, attention, focus organization,
still sitting, concentration, mood management, etc. [7]. Mandala coloring is being
utilized more commonly for behavioral and emotional issues as it is becoming more
widely recognized as a quick and efficient therapy choice. When made by an
individual, it promotes psychological recovery through the serenity brought on by a
serene state of mind [9]. Mandala is useful in reducing impulsive behavior, improving
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the ability to accomplish tasks, allowing for improved decision-making, allowing for an
interest in personal aesthetics, and enhancing attention abilities [10-13].
We may conclude that mandala coloring is successful in enhancing attention span
because the results of color trial tests 1 and 2 demonstrate that attention is raised in
all three children at the end of therapy. Both the forward and backward sub-scales of
the digit span test also showed significant improvements in working memory in Ms A
and Mst C However, Mst B’s scores showed no improvement, indicating that his
working memory has not improved, which may be due to anxiousness or aberrant
cognitive processes. We can assume that mandala coloring might be a useful
technique for immediate remembering since this is a test of immediate auditory-verbal
memory.
After the intervention, parents reported that their children's ability to adjust behavior
and thinking has improved as compared to before, which represents an improvement
in verbal fluency, as evidenced by higher ANT and COWA test scores. In the STROOP
test, all three of the children demonstrated an improvement in their capacity to manage
interruptions and conflicting information efficiently, which represents an improvement
in interference control. A study produced remarkably comparable findings. A drawback
of this strategy is that of the three children, EMSRQ showed the least improvement.
An advantage of this intervention was that the children were comfortable during the
process as it was administered in their homes under parental supervision. After the
whole intervention child was more focused on studies and other day-to-day activities,
level of hyperactivity also decreased. The child started taking an interest in academics.
CONCLUSION
Based on observation of the three cases, we found mandala coloring is an effective
therapy for children with ADHD symptoms and may also have a role in other childhood
behavioral disorders. However, further studies with longer follow-ups and larger
sample sizes will be needed to evaluate the same.
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MANDALA COLORING FOR CHILDREN WITH SYMPTOMS OF
ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER- A CASE SERIES
Chhavi Singh 1*, Surekha C 2 and Prachi Pandey 3
1 Research Scholar, Department of Psychology, School of Humanities and Social Sciences,
Christ (Deemed to be University), Delhi NCR. ORCID ID: 0000-0002-7438-9173
* Corresponding Author Email: singh.chhavi16@gmail.com
2 Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, School of Humanities and Social Sciences,
Christ (Deemed to be University), Delhi NCR. Email: surekha.chukkali@christuniversity.in
3 Textile Designer, National Institute of Designs, Ahmedabad. Email: prachivsp@gmail.com
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10065957
Abstract
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity condition (ADHD) is the most common neuropsychiatric condition of
childhood. Inattention, Hyperactivity, and impulsivity are the 3 major signs of ADHD. Various therapies
and techniques are well-established for children with ADHD disorder. However, there is a sizable subset
of some signs of ADHD in children that do not fulfill the diagnostic standards. To adjacent this gap,
psychologists have adopted various forms of art therapy to attain good results. Mandala coloring is a
relatively new art-based intervention that can be used on children at risk of ADHD. However, literature
is lacking on the usefulness of mandala coloring intervention on such at-risk children. Here we present
a series of three children with ADHD symptoms in whom mandala coloring intervention was used. There
were significant improvements in executive functioning after 30 sessions, indicating enhanced cognitive
skills. There was also a moderate improvement in emotional and motivational self-regulation. At follow-
up, parents reported improvement in academic performance and were able to concentrate on one
activity for a longer duration.
Keywords: Art Therapy, Mandala Coloring, ADHD Symptoms, Executive Functioning, Attention Span.
INTRODUCTION
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most frequent behavioral
disorders with an estimated global incidence of 3-5%, in children and
adolescents. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) [1]
defines ADHD in children younger than age 17 years as the presence of six or more
symptoms in either the inattentive or hyperactive and impulsive domains, or both. The
major symptoms of ADHD According to the ICD-10 [2] Classification are as follows
Symptoms of ADHD
Inattention
Difficulty in perceiving
Hyperactivity
Constant fidgeting
Excessive physical exertion
Action without thinking
Unable to sit quiet in calm surroundings
Unable to concentrate on tasks
No sense of danger
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Anxiety, Carelessness, Restlessness
Forgetfulness
Inability to deal with stress
Impatience
Less Organizational Skills
Inability to focus
These manifestations of ADHD symptoms lead to profound effects in adulthood like
academic underachievement, anti-social behaviors, substance abuse, borderline
personality disorder and addiction [3, 4]. Some existing strategies for supporting
children with symptoms of inattention and impulsivity/hyperactivity and preventing the
progress to ADHD are art therapy, cognitive restructuring, behavior modification,
social skills training, self-control training, and parent training. Art therapy is one of the
methods that has been used to channelize aggressive and impulsive behaviors related
to hyperactivity into socially constructive forms of self-regulation [5].
TYPES OF ADHD
Source:(theminiadhdcoach.com)
1. In attentive type: It refers to the challenges with tasks, focus and organization. 6
A) Does not pay attention to tasks
B) Inefficient in focusing on tasks
C) Does not listen while speaking
D) Does not follow the instructions given by the adults
E) Inefficient in organizing tasks and work](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)