Objective : The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of an Interactive Metronome
on increasing attention and impulsivity control for children with attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder(ADHD).
Methods : This study was conducted through the ABA’design among single-case research methods
with one child with ADHD. From May to July, 2014, 3 sessions of baseline phase(A), 15
sessions of intervention phase(B), and 3 sessions of post baseline(A’) were conducted. The intervention
was IM training, and each session carried out short form assessment(SFA) of IM
and concentration tasks. In addition, long form assessment(LFA) of IM and Self-Control
Rating Scale (SCRS) were conducted at baseline, intervention and post baseline.
Results : After IM training as the intervention, the participation showed an increase in attention
and controled in impulsivity. After the intervention, it was demonstrated that the effects
were maintained or improved in the post baseline.
Conclusions : IM training can be useful for increasing attention and impulsivity control of children
with ADHD. The results demonstrated the efficacy of IM training as a new approach for
children with ADHD.