Estresse e Rotina entre Cuidadores de Criança com TDAH

Abstract

The objective of this study was to evaluate parental stress, the routine of caregivers of children with the diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and the cognitive characteristics of children. Additionally, the level of parental stress was related to the children's cognitive characteristics. To this end, 23 caregivers whose children had ADHD participated. We used the interview script, SNAP IV, Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC IV), Stress Questionnaire for Parents of Children with Developmental Disorder (QE-PTD) and Routine Inventory (IR). The results of the routine showed that the activities performed were in function of the caregiver and other family members, especially the child with the disorder. Domestic chores, traveling, leisure, and paid work were the most frequent activities for you and others. In activities for the child with ADHD the tasks with the most time were displacement, monitoring and household chores. Total stress was low in most participants, but in the dimension of emotional overload, more than half had a high level of stress. The evaluation of cognitive characteristics was performed with 13 children and revealed the total intellectual quotient (ITQ) below the expected average for age. The scientific literature on the subject corroborates and refutes the findings of the present study. It is understood the importance of caregivers for children with ADHD. It is suggested to extend the understanding about the theme to the other members of the family.