Comparison of Children with Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder, Special Learning Disorder and normal in Sensory Processing, Academic Help Seeking and Problem-Solving Strategies.

Objectives: The present study was conducted for evaluate and compare sensory processing, academic help seeking and problem-solving strategies in children with Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder, special learning disabilities and normal students. Method: In the present study, which was of a comparative scientific type, among all 10 to 12 years old students with attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder, special learning disabilities and normal in Shiraz who were studying in 1399, 150 people (50 people with Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder), 50 people with special learning disabilities and 50 normal people) were selected by purposive sampling and considering entry and exit items. SNAP (Parent Form) Sensory Processing Scale, Academic Help Seeking Scale, and Problem-Solving Strategies were used to assess individuals. Data were analyzed by multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA). Findings: The results showed that all three groups of students with Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder, specific learning disabilities and normal have significant differences in the components of sensory processing, academic help seeking and problem-solving strategies. Conclusion: The findings of this study provide evidence of sensory processing problems, academic help seeking, and problem-solving strategies in students with special learning disabilities and Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder. Therefore, it is necessary to consider psychological interventions and training in order to improve and correct the problems of these students.