دور ألعاب المحاكاة في تنمية مهارات التواصل الاجتماعي لدى أطفال فرط الحركة وتشتت الانتباه
The study aimed to verify the role of simulation games in developing social communication skills among children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) by analyzing the impact of these games on social interaction skills, such as dialogue, cooperation, and emotional expression. A quasi-experimental approach was adopted, dividing the children into two groups: an experimental group that underwent training using simulation games and a control group that did not receive this type of intervention. The study population consisted of all children aged 9 years old, enrolled in the third grade of primary school, and attending learning disability resource rooms in the schools of the Directorate of Education in the Karak area of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. A sample of 58 children was selected, divided into two groups: the control group, which included 28 children, and the experimental group, which included 30 children. The results of the study showed a significant improvement in social communication skills among children in the experimental group compared to the control group, with improvements noted in verbal and non-verbal interaction, increased ability to express emotions, and enhanced positive interactions with others. Additionally, it was found that simulation games contributed to reducing social anxiety and increasing self-confidence among this group. The study recommended the integration of simulation games into educational and therapeutic programs aimed at children with ADHD, emphasizing the need to design games that address their specific needs and provide training programs for teachers and parents on how to use these games effectively. Furthermore, it suggests conducting future studies to examine the long-term effects of these games and developing accurate assessment criteria to measure their effectiveness in improving social communication skills. (Published abstract)