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He rocks on his chair, gets up constantly, fiddles with his things and makes noise. The restlessness of a pupil with ADHD can exhaust the teacher and disrupt the class. Yet simple solutions do exist. Here they are. Channelling restlessness rather than fighting it often changes the atmosphere of the classroom.
Restlessness is not provocation. A pupil with ADHD has a genuine need to move, and this movement sometimes helps them concentrate. Understanding this helps the teacher respond with more calm.
This point is explained step by step in ADHD hyperactive-impulsive.
Rather than forbidding, channel: allow the pupil to get up at certain times, and offer tasks such as wiping the board or handing out exercise books. These tasks also give the pupil a sense of value.
To go further, read our article ADHD and breaks in class.
An object to handle discreetly, a dynamic seat cushion or an elastic band under the chair can reduce restlessness without disrupting others. These objects must remain discreet and must not become toys.
We detail this point in ADHD and anti-stress objects.
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A seat at the end of a row or near the teacher allows the pupil to move a little without disturbing others. It also makes exchanges with the teacher easier.
This topic is developed on our page ADHD and seating in class.
A few simple rules, visually reminded, and a calm, consistent response from the teacher help the pupil regulate themselves. Consistency is more effective than strictness.
You will find more detail in the article ADHD: what to put in place in class.
Noticing and praising the moments when the pupil has stayed calm is more effective than constantly correcting them. These encouragements reinforce the expected behaviour.
Our article ADHD and punishments at school complements this advice.
Regular dialogue with the family allows strategies that work at home and at school to be shared. Together, they more easily find what works.
To explore further, see Talking about ADHD with the teacher.
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No, a pupil with ADHD has a genuine need to move. Restlessness is not voluntary.
By allowing movement at certain times and offering tasks. Channelling rather than forbidding.
Yes, they can reduce restlessness without disrupting others. Praise calm.
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