A influência do esporte no desenvolvimento cognitivo de crianças com TDAH

Abstract

The present study consists of understanding how sport influences the cognitive development of children with ADHD. Therefore, in a more specific way, it is intended to: address the main concepts and about the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, highlighting its main characteristics regarding its classification, diagnosis and treatment; analyze the influence of sport psychology in the treatment of children with TDAH and identify the main impacts of sport on the lives of the respective target audience. For that, a bibliographical research was carried out, in which the SCIELO, LILAC'S and Web of Science databases were used through the following descriptors: influence of sport, children with TDAH, main impacts. The results of the research showed that the practice of sports contributes to children with TDAH having more control over their behavioral impulses, improving their level of attention and understanding of pre-established rules, reducing the level of stress and anxiety, but having better levels of sociability, especially when the sport is developed in a team. Finally, sport is an important tool for the treatment of children with TDAH, which is a challenge for all professionals directly involved in improving the behavior of the target audience.