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Abstract
Thirteen adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) participated
in Tai Chi classes twice a week for 5 weeks. Teachers rated the children's behaviour
on the Conners Scale during the baseline period, after the 5 week Tai Chi session
period and 2 weeks later. After the 10 Tai Chi sessions the adolescents displayed
less anxiety, improved conduct, less daydreaming behaviours, less inappropriate emotions,
and less hyperactivity. These improved scores persisted over the 2-week follow up
(no Tai Chi period).
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Publication History
Received September 2000, Revised October 2000, Accepted November 2000
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© 2001 Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
