Children with ADHD in Contact with Nature: possible changes

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https://doi.org/10.1590/2175-6236136168vs01

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Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder, Psychological Therapies, Nature

Abstract

ADHD is characterized by the occurrence of symptoms such as hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention, which have been treated with medications and psychological therapies. We here investigate how experiencing nature might aid in the treatment of ADHD symptoms. The present study is based on interventions and its participants are ADHD children, who were divided in two groups: Intervention Group and Control Group. Through a qualitative analysis, the present study concluded that ADHD symptoms were less intense after the experiences with and within nature although their respective ADHD subtypes still predominated.

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Monica Maria Siqueira Damasceno, Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Ceará (IFCE), Juazeiro do Norte/CE – Brasil

Mônica Maria Siqueira Damasceno, PhD in Sciences - Environment and Development (Univates), with a sandwich doctorate from the University of Aveiro, Portugal. Master in Child and Adolescent Health. Member of the Ecosofias, Inventive Landscapes Research Group (CNPq). Professor at the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology - Juazeiro do Norte Campus. Professor of the Postgraduate Programs in Environment (PPGMA/IFCE) and Professional Master's in Inclusive Education in the National Network (PROFEI).

Jane Márcia Mazzarino , Universidade do Vale do Taquari (Univates), Lajeado/RS – Brasil

Jane Márcia Mazzarino, PhD and Master in Communication Sciences from the University of Vale do Rio dos Sinos - Unisinos. CNPq PQ2 Productivity Scholarship. Professor of the Postgraduate Program in Environment and Development (PPGAD) at the University of Vale do Taquari - Univates. Coordinator of the Ecosofias, Inventive Landscapes Research Group (CNPq).

Aida Figueiredo, Universidade de Aveiro, Aveiro – Portugal

Aida Figueiredo PhD in Psychology from the University of Aveiro. Assistant Professor at the University of Aveiro - Portugal, Department of Education and Psychology.

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Published

2025-09-24

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Damasceno, M. M. S., Mazzarino , J. M., & Figueiredo, A. (2025). Children with ADHD in Contact with Nature: possible changes. Educação & Realidade [Education & Reality], 50. https://doi.org/10.1590/2175-6236136168vs01

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Vol. 50 (2025)

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