Effect of Discrete Trial Training on Language Skills of Children with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder

Aim: The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effect of Discrete Trial Training on language skills in children with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder. Methodology: Total of 30 subjects with Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, 15 in experimental group and 15 in control group with age of 4 to 6 years participated in this study. Both control and experimental groups were assessed using Receptive-Expressive Emergent Language Scale (REELS) for the measurement of language skills in children. Result: Statistical significant is present (t = 3.8) in the experimental group with regard to effectiveness of Discrete Trial Training on language skills among ADHD children. Conclusion: The conclusion of this study indicates that the Discrete trial training activities are effective in improving language skills in ADHD children.