Mindfulness: an alternative to deal with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
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https://doi.org/10.17561/ae.v24n1.7039Abstract
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a chronic neurodevelopmental disorder that requires long-term treatment. Currently, the main treatment used is pharmacotherapy, but the aim of this article is to show the efficacy of cognitive-behavioral strategies, specifically mindfulness, in the intervention with 6- to 8-year-old children with ADHD. For this, we will present a definition of this disorder, including its main characteristics, diagnostic criteria and types, as well as an investigation into its etiology, prevalence and treatment options. In the same way, we will conceptualize mindfulness, highlighting its benefits and adverse effects, and even its extrapolation to the educational field. Finally, we will establish a link between this practice and the intervention with students with ADHD, presenting the main results obtained with this type of subjects after the application of various mindfulness-based programmes.
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