My daughter has HRHS but is only 3. I know this is an area I worry about over her future. However, I also work with 504 families at the school I teach at (It is online so parents are doing most of the interventions). I have no idea what is in your student's plan but here are some ways that some of our families have coped with ADHD.
1. Your student may need a routine break scheduled in after so many minutes. In a brick and mortar this could be set to a vibration timer and he/she can use that to let them know to close their eyes, sing their favorite song in their head, tun out the world and then, when it goes off again, can trigger student to refocus on surroundings. Bathroom breaks and drink breaks can work for this too.
2. Provide external sensory stimulation such as an exercise ball for a seat, a purposefully wobbly chair, even fidgets (though not the spinners really) like a sponge or interlocking rings. Something that is silent but can provide some sensory stimulation.
3. Get them active. More active students tend to focus better due to better blood flow to their brain. Schedule in breaks in which he can discreetly do jumping jacks or some other activity that gets the blood pumping.
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Carolyn Stock
Sidney OH
(724) 496-2802
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Original Message:
Sent: 08-09-2017 11:08
From: Kelly Armijo
Subject: CHD & ADHD/ADD
Hi, I am curious about CHD and ADHD/ADD. How many of
Your kiddos have ADHD/ADD and do you medicate or use non-invasive methods to help? I have a teenager and am looking for some support. He is on a 504,but there's really no specifics outlined for him. Last year, we struggled so much,and he received poor grades. It also puts a huge strain on our family. All my non heart families that have teens with this, try alternative methods and then in the end, medicate them,and their lives change for the better! I hate the thought of medication, not only because of his CHDS, also the fact, that he has to learn life skills to conquer and cope with this all of his life, and I don't want medication
to necessarily be the crutch for him. High school is a vulnerable time for kids, and I want him to feel confident and successful. Would love the feedback and would love to start a support group!!
Thanks!!
Kelly
Cave Creek, AZ
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