7. How can I better handle the hyperactivity of the ADHD child?

7.1. Allow the ADHD child to have some physical activity before or during the class e.g.:

• allowing a few minutes of stretching exercises before lessons begin
  
• a sip from his water bottle
  
• a short walk to the water cooler
  
• assigning him class duties such as helping to carry the books / erase the board / put up notices.
  

7.2. The ADHD child needs some physical activity to fulfil his basic need to "feel alive". Once this need is met, the hyperactivity exhibited by the ADHD child will abate.

7.3. It is important to expose the ADHD child to regular periods of physical activities each day to reduce the "hyperactive tension" within the child.

7.4. While we are trying not to constraint too much of the hyperactivity of the ADHD child, we should also not encourage the ADHD child to over-exert himself on a continual basis, particularly if the activity makes him over-excited so that he has difficulty unwinding. Moderation is the key to handling the hyperactive ADHD child. i.e. intersperse high and low physical activities on a daily basis.