Analysis of Coloring in Pictures of Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD)

This study aims to identify the dominant colors used by children with special needs (ADHD) in their drawings, helping educators understand the children's feelings, thoughts, and past experiences. The method used is qualitative with phenomenology approach, employing data collection techniques such as observation, interviews, and documentation. Data validity is tested using source triangulation, and data analysis techniques include data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results show that the color dominance in drawings by children with special needs, particularly those with ADHD, is significantly influenced by their experiences and memories. These children tend to choose dark colors such as black, dark blue, and brown, which reflect events or observations they have experienced. The subjects select colors based on their recollections of past experiences or events they have seen.