Journal of Educational Sciences > Volume 23, No. 3, 2011

Effectiveness of Counseling Program in Reducing Hyperactivity of Children with Hearing Impairment / Serly Mohamed roshdy salem

The study aims at investigating the efficiency of a counseling program to reduce the hyperactivity of children with hearing impairment. To achieve the objectives of the study.the present researcher applied the hyperactivity measure arranged by Al - Shakhs , 1984, . This measure proved positive. constant, and clear. The sample consisted of 18 pupils divided into two groups: the test group consisting of 9 pupils, and the control group consisting of 9 pupils. The test group members received the least marks for the hyperactivity measure. A counseling program of 24 sessions with two sessions of 30 - 45 minutes a week has been conducted. The program proved to have efficient and remarkable results in reducing hyperactivity of children with hearing impairment.