For the first time in 1845, Dr. Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder was defined by Heinrich Hoffmann. ADHD is the most common neuropsychological disorder among children. It has been observed that individuals with the disorder have problems in focusing their compulsive-continuous attention. In addition, it was observed that they did not have any problems with spontaneous attention, that is, focusing on the events that caught their attention. According to data obtained from brain imaging techniques, no abnormality has been observed in the brain or nervous system of individuals with the disorder. However, the amount of glucose in the frontal lobe was found to be low (Senol, İşeri and Koçkar, 2006). ADHD is congenital, begins in the womb and can continue throughout life. Considering the studies conducted in recent years, it has been seen that it is one of the disorders with the highest genetic transmission rate among psychiatric disorders (Akgün et al, 2011).
In terms of their environment and families; They are defined as people who cannot stay still, overly active, sometimes do not react to others, and perform their actions without thinking (Şenol, İşeri, & Koçkar, 2006). In individuals with the disorder; Diagnostic criteria such as difficulty in concentrating and maintaining attention, feeling that the other party is not being listened to, having problems in maintaining a job without guidance and focusing on details, and rotation problems are often encountered. Hyperactivity diagnostic criteria; difficulties in constantly moving and staying in a fixed place, climbing walls and doors, wanting to run even in closed areas, difficulty staying seated, speaking very quickly in line with flying thoughts. Impulsivity diagnostic criteria; It is not being able to evaluate the risks that one may experience, having problems waiting in line, interrupting the conversation by interrupting, and answering without thinking directly (Öner & As, 2007).
To diagnose ADHD, at least 6 symptoms from DSM-5 diagnostic criteria must be observed for at least 6 months. When making the diagnosis, information should be obtained for how long the disorder has been going on and when the symptoms appear. Individuals with the disorder are divided into 3 subgroups� He believes: The first type is the composite type, the second type is inattentiveness, and the third type is hyperactivity and impulsivity. During diagnosis, besides the DSM-5 criteria, sessions with family and children, clinical observation, neurological evaluation report and tests are also used (Kayaalp, 2008). oriented. The aim of psychotherapy is to help the child's adjustment problems and to support his communication in peer relations. In psychotherapy, focus problems that the child has trouble with are also studied (Altın et al, 2012).
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