Analysis of hyperactive children's projective drawings

In our study we aimed at the identification of those characteristics what can be detected as indicators of self-evaluation, social adaptation and behaviour control problems of children with ADHD in the diagnostic work. Measurable characteristics, as size (surface and heigths), symmetry, position of the drawing (horizontal use of the space), quality of the lines, detailedness and shadowing of the drawings have showed significant differences compared to the control group. Particularities of personality development identified in the drawings help the psychologist in forming differential diagnosis and choosing the proper method of terapeutic intervention.