Movement Therapy & ADHD in SchoolsJala Pearson

Classroom PerformanceStudents diagnosed with ADHD perform better in school when allowed to move around. This is due to the fact that children that deal with this are more likely to be more alert while moving. New and acceptable methods need to be established for children with ADHD. As these strategies are explored, it is important to note that it may result in these children not having to take medication. It is a possible alternative for parents who do not want to give their children prescriptions for ADHD.

Professor Schweitzer, specializes in psychiatry and behavioral sciences and believes that more research is needed to truly identify whether more movement while learning and other forms of behavioral therapies are suitable natural alternatives. Other psychiatrists have doubts about movement therapy and view changes in the classroom as a simple coping mechanism. They place the benefits in the same category as general exercise.

Learning ToolsSome experiments taking place across the country for students with ADHD involved using standing desks, reading and riding a stationary bike, or even just chewing gum.

Certain schools feel that all children should have the option to work with these options, but most are urged to try these methods for just those with ADHD. Other similar neurological disorders are also being tested by using methods like these.

Quaker School at HorshamIn Philadelphia, there is school for children with disabilities known as the Quaker School at Horsham. They are open to trying a variety of activities that may help the children that attend. In class they have fidget tools, stability ball seats, rocking chairs, resistance bands for the foot area of chairs.

The aim is to yield the best results without distracting others. A guidance counselor at the school has seen positive changes with her 12-year-old son who is a student there.

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