Is it Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder?

Author

Ivette BergerFollow

Date of Award

Summer 9-15-2021

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

MA - Master of Arts

Department

Expressive Therapies

Advisor

Carla Velazquez-Garcia

Abstract

This is a review of the current literature between the comorbidities and physiological symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), specifically in adolescents. The method used by this writer was examining peer- reviewed articles and books focused on PTSD and ADHD. Quantitative and qualitative research was reviewed and used to provide support on the comorbidities between PTSD and ADHD. Lastly, this paper discusses and explores how dance/movement therapy (DMT) should be a treatment option when working with this population since dance/movement therapy uses body observations and assessment tools that aid in diagnosing and treating individuals diagnosed with PTSD and ADHD. Dance/movement therapy techniques and interventions used by established dance/movement therapists are discussed to provide support and examples of how dance/movement therapy is utilized with both PTSD and ADHD clients.

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Recommended Citation

Berger, Ivette, "Is it Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder?" (2021). Expressive Therapies Capstone Theses. 520.
https://digitalcommons.lesley.edu/expressive_theses/520