Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder "Benefits from Tai Chi?


Author: MariaHernandez-Reif, Tiffany M.Field, EricThimas

Affiliation: University of Miami School of Medicine
Conference/Journal: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Date published: 2001 Apr
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    Thirteen adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) participated in Tai Chi classes twice a week for 5 weeks. Teachers rated the children's behaviour on the Conners Scale during the baseline period, after the 5 week Tai Chi session period and 2 weeks later. After the 10 Tai Chi sessions the adolescents displayed less anxiety, improved conduct, less daydreaming behaviours, less inappropriate emotions, and less hyperactivity. These improved scores persisted over the 2-week follow up (no Tai Chi period).