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tto (309 days ago)
PS- I like Rolandsmommy`s ideas too. I was thinking the same thing about remorse- ADHD kids have remorse unless there is something else wrong too like a defiance disorder.
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tto (309 days ago)
I had an 8 year old last year. Not as bad as the one you described, but I`ve had those before! I had him sit on an exercise ball instead of a chair. That took some of his energy- but if you do that, you have to set guidelines right up front, both with him (only your bottom on the ball and I should never hear the ball) and for the class (this is just for him to help get his wiggles out). There are some people who suggest fidgets- like something squishy or a balloon filled a bit with sand, pebbles or birdseed. I saw one from a Love and Logic conference that when kids did something wrong, they had to make it right. So if he broke your ruler- he has to make it right by doing something for you- like cleaning, picking up paper, organizing- nothing too fun. I taught 7-8 year olds for 8 years (12 altogether), I figured out quickly that holding my hand to walk is humiliating- so they earn my trust so they don`t have to hold my hand (which I hate- germs!). I always sit these kids at a table with the fewest kids possible and neighbors who can tolerate it (which I`m sure you do). I *would not* ever put them near my desk because they often see that as special. I will put them alone at the back table- sometimes permanently. I had a really difficult student one year- and a teacher who was on the other side of the building teamed up with me. When I saw that he needed a break to burn energy- I`d give him several heavy books to bring to her and she would send back something else different that was heavy. Also- here in Kansas we`re not allowed to take recess away- but after a little adjustment, I actually love it. Never take his recess- he neeeeeeds it!! Make sure you talk to his parents- ADHD can and will interfere with learning- either for him, or for everyone else, or both. Good luck!
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rolandsmommy (309.5 days ago)
I would also see if you can get him assessed for giftedness, especially since you said he is very bright. I noticed that gifted kids for the most part are well behaved and can entertain themselves BUT in combination with ADD the world turns into a massive experiement that they conduct. LOL!
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rolandsmommy (309.5 days ago)
Here ADD will not get a child special services or removed from a main stream class at all unless they have a 504 plan. That(%)$ plan) might get them to work with someone but ADD students are never removed from main stream classes here because of `least restrictive environment` clauses. Things I have done: T-stool (if their parents okay it) , squishy ball (if they are prone to throwing things that is a bad idea) a smooth stone to rub or tumble in their closed hands, consistent consequences for misbehavior (wigglies are okay, chair swinging is understandable but I love your pipe idea...breaking property or touching others is not, unsafe behavior is not, etc.) He may have more than just ADD is he does not care about consequences. In my experience, children with ADD are very wiggly and active but do not actively misbehave and then not care. Their caring and seeming like they are remorseful but can`t help it due to impulse control is a big sign. The not caring about any consequences might be pointing to something else, like ADD in conjunction with anther behavior disorder. I also suggest having him help you do as many things as possible to keep him invested in you.
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2babiesforme (309.5 days ago)
He should be seeing a specialist and perhaps not be in main stream classes? He needs to be in classes more suitable to him and his behavior so not to disturb the other children. I would call your doctor and request a referal for a specialist and go from there. Good luck :)
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2babiesforme (309.6 days ago)
How old is he?
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agape (309.6 days ago)
Over here students with special needs have a learning support assistant. Perhaps you can suggest something so he will have someone with him during the lessons and if needs she/he will be able to take him out of the class and you will continue with the other students.
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