What Helps Fidgeting?
A new study suggests that trying to limit an ADHD child's hyperactivity may do more harm than good. In the study of one dozen 8 -to 12-year-old boys, researchers found that the fidgeting and other forms of activity appeared to help the boys stay alert while they performed academic work. The study's authors suggest that as long as children are not destructive they should be allowed to stand, chew gum, or fidget while they're performing homework or other tasks.
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