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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!) I would provide the parent with information about the positive effects that medications can have for students with attention disorders. I would also invite her to observe the class to see how the student's behavior hinders his learning and distracts the other students. If educating and involving Mom does not make a difference, I would have "Brain Breaks" so the class can jump around. I would also teach whole body learning- the students use movement and gestures during learning. |
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