A few medical professionals I have worked with over the years disagree, but I have always found Occupational Therapy to have excellent benefits. There are really valuable things like grounding your child using weighted clothes and blankets.
OT’s make a difference, even if your child can read and write. If your child is wagging his or her feet, and or their legs, they are trying to concentrate. Ot´s have some great techniques and methods to use those movements so your child doesn´t get into trouble, or disturb other children.
You can tie a piece of rope under the desk where your child can bounce their legs and concentrate, Or the OT´s can provide you with special seating cushions to achieve the level of concentration.
There are also special jackets that apply pressure which aid the ability to get on and do your work. If you are adult at home, you can use those rice-filled heating bags. Their weight supplies the same ability to get on behind a desk.
Occupational Therapists are an important part of any ADHD treatment protocol!
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