Children who have ADHD do well when they are in environments that aid in their growth by acknowledging their differences, with ADHD concentration and focus being the primary issue. Though this is something all students will have to overcome, students with ADHD will need special help with being able to focus while learning. If you are interested in trying to help your child concentrate via natural or alternative means, here are some ways to help stimulate the senses of your child in a way that will help them keep interested in the material being presented to them.
Place a diffuser in the room with the right oil
A diffuser provides scents, which will stimulate both the sense of smell and taste. Smells can help with a sense of calm in a room or can even help energize a room. Scents such as lavender or ylang-ylang are known to help provide a calming mood to the room. Water plus a few drops of an organic essential oil will help to keep the room at the right temperament. Be sure to use organic fragrances so that you are using natural scents versus synthetic scents. If a diffuser is not readily available or if you want the scent to remain in the room long term, you can invest in a plug-in air freshener and purchase the proper scent bulbs.
Have mints available while students are learning
While eating during a lesson may not be the first thing that you think of, some food products can actually help students sit still and remain calm. Mint tends to have a calming effect on the body, whether it's applied to the skin or ingested. A bag of mints for students to eat while they are actively learning or doing homework can help them sit still for an extended period of time. Being able to suck on a mint also allows the child to actively do something that uses their sense of smell and taste so that they are using extra energy.
Play a monotone sound or music in the background
Though noises can be distracting for some students, having appropriate music can help others be able to focus a little bit easier. Music that does not have any words, such as jazz or classical music, can provide the ears with something to listen to, whereas silence could be a problem for some children with ADHD. A monotone sound is also an appropriate tool to help, as it provides a low ticking sound in the background that is hardly noticed but provides proper sensory stimulation. When your child is in ADHD therapy, ask the therapist which levels of stimulation best help your child so that you can implement these during learning times.
Reach out to an alternative therapy program for ADHD to learn more.
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