Evaluating the effectiveness of neurolinguistic programming and structured exercises on motor skills, physical fitness and attention in an adhd child – A case study

Background and Purpose: Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), is a prevalent, highly impairing neuro developmental disorder defined by developmentally inappropriate symptoms of inattention, impulsiveness and overactivity. In India the prevalence of ADHD is reported to be increasing, furthermore a pilot study revealed that the motor skill and Physical fitness of ADHD children are found to be reduced compared to the typically developing children. The purpose of this case study is to find the effectiveness of Neurolinguistic Programming and Structured exercises on motor skill, physical fitness and attention in a ADHD child. Case description: A 9 years old boy, who was diagnosed with ADHD, received Neurolinguistic Programming once in a week for 6 weeks along with Structured exercise Program for 3 times/ week for 6 weeks period. Each session was given for 45 minutes. Outcome: Motor skills, physical fitness and attention was measured using a battery of test: (1)muscle strength, muscle endurance, Sit and reach test, Vertical jump test,12 Minute walk/run test, Step test, Single leg triple hop test, Ball throw test, Nine hole peg test, Trail making test. Conclusion: This case study concludes that the 6-week combination of structured exercises and Neurolinguistic Programming had a positive effect on the gross motor skill,Fine motor skill, overall fitness level, and attention of a child with ADHD.