Monitoring the Behavioral Manifestations of Hyperactivity Disorder Accompanied by Attention Deficit and Impulsivity among Third-Grade Primary School Pupils Using an Observation Grid

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the disorders most commonly associated with hyperactivity disorder, namely attention-deficit disorder and impulsivity disorder. It also aimed to address the most common symptoms among children who are susceptible to this disorder. These symptoms can be observed in third-grade primary school pupils with hyperactivity disorder accompanied by attention deficit and impulsivity. The study also considered how these symptoms can be diagnosed. Such symptoms may have a major effect on pupils' academic achievement. The study was conducted in three schools in Djelfa Province with a sample of 40 male and female pupils. The study instrument was an observation grid. The study concluded that this disorder should be observed and diagnosed at an early stage and treated in order to improve pupils' academic level.