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Vedrana Bolic1, Helene Lidström, Nils Thelin
1Department of Social and Welfare Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Linköping University, SE-601 74 Norrköping, Sweden. vedrana.bolic@liu.se
Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy
|January 22, 2013
Summary
Students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) use computers less for education than peers. Occupational therapists should enhance computer access and use for students with ADHD in schools.
Area of Science:
- Educational Technology
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Human-Computer Interaction
Background:
- Students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often face challenges in educational settings.
- Computer use is increasingly integral to modern educational activities.
- Understanding technology access and usage patterns is crucial for inclusive education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare computer use in educational activities among students with ADHD, physical disabilities, and the general population.
- To identify disparities in computer access and utilization for students with ADHD.
- To assess student satisfaction with computer use in schools.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study design with comparative group analysis.
- Pair-matched sampling of students with ADHD (n=102) against students with physical disabilities.
- A large reference group of the general population (n=940) was included.
Main Results:
- Less than half of students with ADHD had classroom computer access.
- Students with ADHD reported significantly less frequent computer use for educational tasks compared to both comparison groups.
- Students with ADHD expressed lower satisfaction and a desire for increased computer use in school.
Conclusions:
- Students with ADHD experience significant barriers to computer use in educational settings.
- Occupational therapists play a key role in facilitating computer integration for students with ADHD.
- Interventions should focus on improving computer access and promoting its use for educational purposes among students with ADHD.
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