Although I no longer maintain a clinical practice, for years I worked with children with ADHD and their families. One thing I heard from many parents was that their child responded well to physical exercise, that it helped their children burn off excess energy and maintain a calmer and more focused state.
Indeed, evidence from several large-scale experimental studies suggests that physical activity training can have a positive influence on children’s cognitive functioning. [Read more…] about Exercise as a Treatment for ADHD