Time Outdoors Helps Settle ADD/ADHD Children
If you enjoy this post, please share it using the buttons in the post, or email it to a friend, we'd really appreciate it!With summer vacation in full swing, many families are still planning last-minute getaways or making final preparations for well-awaited vacations. However, for parents with a child that has ADD / ADHD , there are some recently discovered considerations to factor into travel itineraries. Studies conducted at the Landscape and Human Health Laboratory at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign by Frances Kuo, Ph.D., suggest that ADD/ADHD children show less hyperactivity and distractibility when in natural surroundings . Whether planning a vacation around a natural setting or incorporating greenery into everyday activities, exposure to nature has shown to be effective in reducing ADD/ADHD symptoms. While this may not be the case for all children with ADD/ADHD, it may be helpful to be aware of how certain environments may influence behavior and modify activities accordingly in order to make the most of a trip or manage everyday activities. First of all, be realistic about how the child interacts in different environments .
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Time Outdoors Helps Settle ADD/ADHD Children
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Heya ,thx for this great post ,i am a great believer in having time outdoors to mitigate the effects of ADD\ADHD ,I used to surf (at the sea, not internet) and it really really helped me
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