Quality of Life Among Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) and Developmental Language Disorder (DLD): Parental Perspective
Abstract
This study examines, from the viewpoint of the parents, the quality of life (QoL) of children with developmental language disorder (DLD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The combined effects of ADHD and DLD, two common neurodevelopmental disorders that have a substantial influence on social, emotional, and intellectual domains, are still little understood. The study used the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL 4.0) to gather data from 20 parents of children ages 4 to 9 years in Lahore, Pakistan, using a cross-sectional survey approach. The findings show significant difficulties with emotional, social, and academic functioning; children often experience despair, concern, and rage in addition to difficulty with academic assignments and peer interactions. Comparing children by gender revealed significant disparities, with females often exhibiting better results on emotional, social, and academic measures. The results highlight how DLD's communication difficulties worsen the social and emotional problems linked to ADHD, making problems like academic disengagement and peer rejection worse. Parents emphasized the need for focused interventions by highlighting the logistical and emotional impact that these combined conditions take on family dynamics. Increasing public awareness, putting in place school-based programs that emphasize speech therapy and social skills, and encouraging cooperation between educators and families are some of the recommendations. By adding to the little body of research on the intersections of ADHD and DLD, this study helps educators, clinicians, and legislators create more inclusive and successful plans to improve the quality of life for impacted kids and their families.
Keywords- Quality of Life, Children with Attention , Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) and Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), Parental Perspective
