Individualized Learning Programs: Effective Strategies For Developing Interests and Talents in ADHD Children

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common developmental disorders in children. Children with ADHD usually have three main types of problems: difficulty concentrating, hyperactivity and impulsivity. The cause of ADHD in children is currently unknown. Some factors that are thought to cause ADHD are genetic factors, risk factors, environmental factors, brain damage, food additives, and sugar. Children with ADHD experience developmental disorders that cause increased motor activity and eventually lead to behaviors that appear abnormal and excessive. While there is no total cure for children with ADHD, the symptoms can be well managed through medication and therapy. Such as drug therapy, nutritional therapy, play therapy, and biomedical therapy. More boys are diagnosed with ADHD than girls. Haryanto (2019), identifying children with ADHD can be done by classroom teachers, parents or related professionals. The identification of ADHD children aims to obtain information as early as possible whether the child has a disorder or not. To meet the criteria for ADHD diagnosis, a child must be at least six months old. The Individualized Learning Program is designed to make it easier for teachers to know the individual talents, interests and needs of each child. The Individualized Learning Program is based on the child's needs, barriers, styles and abilities.

Keywords: ADHD; Individual Learning Program; Strategy;