Thanks for the idea! Unfortunately, it still won't solve my problem of him fidgeting while he practices his reading aloud. When I'm reading, he does usually sit quietly and listen.... which just seems backwards. :)
@@KSLewisLearning Ahhh yes that is a hard one. Sounds like an outward representation of all the hard work his little brain is doing firing neurons and making big connections 💕
Yes, I was unclear about that. ADHD is an executive function issue which results in distractibility, a lack of awareness of time, and impulsivity, to name a few more things. I'm also aware that young children don't have a well developed executive function, so I'm trying to utilize some of the techniques useful to ADHDers to help my son function better in the short term as his develops. The neurodivergence of giftedness can frequently overlap with the neurodivergence of ADHD, so I'm just trying to be aware of possibilities to better help my son in case he is "twice exceptional." Thanks for pointing this out so I could clarify!
Such great ideas!!! Thanks again! 😊
We love your recommendations. Thanks for the videos.
Try a balance board. It will give the sensory his body is wanting while giving his brain a chance to take things in!! Works wonders with my son!!
Yes we have Whally Boards and my kids use them a lot
Thanks for the idea! Unfortunately, it still won't solve my problem of him fidgeting while he practices his reading aloud. When I'm reading, he does usually sit quietly and listen.... which just seems backwards. :)
@@KSLewisLearning Ahhh yes that is a hard one. Sounds like an outward representation of all the hard work his little brain is doing firing neurons and making big connections 💕
My son will pace and do Legos during school time. He retains knowledge from read alouds when he's busy with something else.
ADHD is more than not being able to sit still during reading.
Yes, I was unclear about that. ADHD is an executive function issue which results in distractibility, a lack of awareness of time, and impulsivity, to name a few more things. I'm also aware that young children don't have a well developed executive function, so I'm trying to utilize some of the techniques useful to ADHDers to help my son function better in the short term as his develops. The neurodivergence of giftedness can frequently overlap with the neurodivergence of ADHD, so I'm just trying to be aware of possibilities to better help my son in case he is "twice exceptional."
Thanks for pointing this out so I could clarify!