Research Article

Mothers’ Perspectives on the Play of Their Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Table 3

Emerged themes.

ThemesSubthemes

Theme one: play characteristics(a) Stimulation and change
(b) Play partners
Theme two: play preferences and their impact on ADHD symptoms(a) Electronic devices
(b) Physical activities
Theme three: play settings and their influence on play and ADHD symptoms(a) Indoor settings
(b) Outdoor settings
Theme four: mothers’ values, understanding, and influence on play(a) Limited understanding of the value of play
(b) Mothers’ influence on play