Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         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!) While interning I have observed a student who has difficulty staying focused. I noticed the one day the student really enjoyed a coloring activity. I told the student that I would give him a coloring sheet and after he completed his assignment, he could color the sheet. The student remained focused and would color the sheet in between transition times and if he completed the assignment earlier.