A new study suggests that, for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), fidgeting and squirming is not a sign of distraction, but is a sign of mental effort and purpose. These behaviors appear to be directly linked to working memory processes—that is, the active ordering or updating of information in their minds: http://mentalfloss.com/article/75962/fidgeting-may-help-kids-adhd-concentrate-study-finds https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/02/160222111106.htm […]
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ADHD and Fidgeting
February 24, 2016 | Posted by : jamie | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Comments Off on ADHD and Fidgeting
