Dampriya’s Neuroadaptive Transition Approach (DNTA): A Novel Approach to Sustaining Attention in Children with Special Needs
NASET ADHD SERIES
Children with autism and ADHD who exhibit hyperactive traits often struggle to sustain attention for extended periods. Traditional methods such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) focus on behavior modification through reinforcement or environmental management, but these approaches often fail to address the neurochemical regulation of attention. This issue of NASET’s ADHD series introduces Dampriya’s Neuroadaptive Transition Approach (DNTA), a novel intervention designed to sustain attention in hyperactive children without relying on rewards or reinforcement. DNTA works by transitioning children to a new activity before their natural attention span ends, maintaining dopamine and norepinephrine levels, which are critical to sustaining focus. By engaging children in a series of pre-planned activities that prevent drops in these neurochemicals, DNTA prolongs attention span and reduces impulsive behavior.