Fedorenko M. Psychodiagnostics and psychocorrection of hyperactivity syndrome in children of preschool age with mental retardation

On the basis of existing criteria for evaluation of hyperactivity syndrome determined symptoms of the syndrome in mentally retarded children of preschool age. Presented complex of diagnostic procedures for its psychological study. Determined features of manifestation of hyperactivity syndrome, which allows to identify three types of hyperactivity syndrome in mentally retarded children: emotionally unstable, impulsive and asthenic. Developed the basic approaches to psychological treatment of hyperactivity syndrome in preschool age with mild mental retardation. Presented a comprehensive program of psychological correction of hyperactivity syndrome in mentally retarded preschoolers which included system of psychocorrectional exercises and games, art therapy exercises, relaxation, breathing exercises and techniques, exercises for the development of fine motor skills, functional exercises and checked its effectiveness.