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<blockquote data-quote="trinityroyal" data-source="post: 555546" data-attributes="member: 3907"><p>Along the lines of what InsaneCdn was talking about, when I took dance classes as a child my teacher taught me several "controlled fidgets" which kept me still during down-times. In fact, just about every coach or teacher I had used to give me "something to do with my hands and feet" so that I could pay attention and not wriggle out of my skin or torment my classmates or teammates during activities. Examples: practising tap techniques (in soft shoes rather than tap shoes) when I was waiting my turn in dance class. Boucing a tennis ball on my racquet (forehand grip 10 bounces, switch to backhand grip 10 bounces, back to forehand grip, etc.). Since the movements were purposeful, people didn't see it as disruptive, and it allowed me to get the wiggles out without having to force myself into stillness or get in trouble for non-stillness.</p><p></p><p>ADHD medications were a nightmare for me, so the controlled fidgets were the only thing I could do to keep still-ish. And I use them to this day. Right now, in my office -- toe down, twirl chair 1/4 to the right, then centre, then 1/4 left, then centre. Then both feet down. Begin again. </p><p></p><p>I wonder if something similar might be helpful for J. Is there something that the leader/instructor/coach can give J to do that will keep him busy and active?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="trinityroyal, post: 555546, member: 3907"] Along the lines of what InsaneCdn was talking about, when I took dance classes as a child my teacher taught me several "controlled fidgets" which kept me still during down-times. In fact, just about every coach or teacher I had used to give me "something to do with my hands and feet" so that I could pay attention and not wriggle out of my skin or torment my classmates or teammates during activities. Examples: practising tap techniques (in soft shoes rather than tap shoes) when I was waiting my turn in dance class. Boucing a tennis ball on my racquet (forehand grip 10 bounces, switch to backhand grip 10 bounces, back to forehand grip, etc.). Since the movements were purposeful, people didn't see it as disruptive, and it allowed me to get the wiggles out without having to force myself into stillness or get in trouble for non-stillness. ADHD medications were a nightmare for me, so the controlled fidgets were the only thing I could do to keep still-ish. And I use them to this day. Right now, in my office -- toe down, twirl chair 1/4 to the right, then centre, then 1/4 left, then centre. Then both feet down. Begin again. I wonder if something similar might be helpful for J. Is there something that the leader/instructor/coach can give J to do that will keep him busy and active? [/QUOTE]
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