Creative Drama Activities in Lower Primary School Children to Develop Concentration for the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Abstract

This study aimed to 1) develop creative drama activities to enhance concentration in lower primary school children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and 2) compare their concentration levels before and after the intervention. The participants were eight students aged 7–9 years from Saint Joseph Thiphawan School in Samut Prakan Province, identified as having inattention symptoms using the Thai version of the SNAP-IV (Short Form), assessed by homeroom teachers and parents. A one-group pretest-posttest design was employed. Research instruments included: 1) twelve creative drama activity plans, 2) the SNAP-IV rating scale, and 3) a behavioral observation checklist. Data were analyzed using means, standard deviations, and dependent t-tests. Results showed a statistically significant improvement in concentration (p < .05) after participating in the activities. The findings suggest that creative drama is an effective method for enhancing concentration in children with ADHD.