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  Case: ADHD Non-Medicated Student
I have a student in my classroom who has been diagnosed with ADAH. however, his mother does not believe in medicating him. Instead she adjusts his diet at home and I allow him to drink an energy drink halfway through the day to help with his attention. This is not working. He has a very difficult time staying in his seat. He is constantly making noises and disrupting other students. When I put him in the back of the room so other students couldn't see him, he started distracting the class across the hallway. When I speak to his mother, she says there is nothing that she can do. I have had the occupational therapist come in and give me some recommendations on what I can do to help, but that has had little effect. What are some suggestions to help him focus and demonstrate self control?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
This is a tough situation but ultimately it is the parent's choice to medicate the child or not. My suggestion would be to find ways to positively reinforce appropriate behavior not matter how small it is. Try giving the student small jobs, let the student be your "Helper". It helps if you incorporate movement into your lessons to help the student release some energy.
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: I totally agree with this solution.
Rated On: September 29, 2015 2:02 pm
Rated By: Tabitha Tirado
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I was in a similar situation when I worked as a summer camp counselor. I found that positively reinforcing his appropriate behavior and letting him carry my clipboard, walkie talkie, folders, help set up the camp room, etc. really helped with his behavior.
Rated On: September 30, 2015 8:53 pm
Rated By: Kayla Campbell
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This is a good solution, I would try this.
Rated On: October 2, 2015 2:11 am
Rated By: zemyRy
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I would do this solution.
Rated On: March 7, 2016 2:41 am
Rated By: Cynthia Juez
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: good point
Rated On: October 3, 2016 6:50 pm
Rated By: yVuRaR
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I like your idea on having the student be your "helper". When students are doing the tasks as a helper, they're releasing energy.
Rated On: October 14, 2019 10:18 pm
Rated By: aHaQaj