ADHD Chair: A New Look at Rocking Chair Therapy
In the past, the treatment of ADHD and ADD has been quite advanced. It has involved specialized medicine and various types of physical therapy. But doctors are starting to turn to more traditional methods, such as rocking chair therapy. The rocking motion has such a calming effect on children that the medical field began experimenting with children with ADD. They use this special chair in classrooms all over the world. It is known as the ADHD chair. Children benefit from this old-fashioned chair at school, at home, and most importantly, in their attention span.
The chair is being implemented in “special needs” classrooms to relax students with the slow, relaxing rocking motion as they listen to lectures and work on their workbooks. Some studies have seen a greater increase in schoolwork completion, as well as a higher grade point average when the rocker was used every day. Instead of getting bored so quickly, schools see children staying engaged in their studies for longer periods of time.
The success of rocking chair therapy is also making its way into the home. Where once there was a deficit in reading among children with ADD/ADHD, this unique form of therapy is increasing children’s desire to read. Parents now have the option of using a rocking chair for more purposes than just decoration in a child’s bedroom.
Any child’s attention can often be difficult to control, especially for children who cannot concentrate for long periods of time. This is why parents get excited about any new idea or method that can help them keep their kids focused. Rocking is definitely a piece of this puzzle and should help families enjoy focused learning in the evenings or on weekends.
