ADHD Student Desks?

  What adult can sit still for very long while working? As adults, we fidget, get up and take a quick walk, stretch, cross and uncross our legs, etc. So, why do we expect our children to be able to sit still in class. If you know how hard it is for all students to sit still through an entire class, you know how difficult it can be for students who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
  Many teachers are now setting up their classrooms to allow students to move around when needed. I love when my children get a teacher like this because it allows them to get their energy out, while still learning. While at a recent meeting at a local school district, the Director of Student Services talked about these cool new desks, so I just had to look them up. This school bought several to try in a classroom at the high school. The students sign up to use them and they have become very popular.
  So, what exactly are they? Developed by SAFCO, they are called AlphaBetter® desks. Here is why they are so popular with students:
- Students can sit and work (just like any other desk)
- Students can easily raise the desk from 26" to 42" so they can stand and continue working
- Students can use the footrest to swing their legs

  Students no longer have to sit still in their desk all day. Now, they can move, change position, fidget and still be productive. What student wouldn't want this, especially students with ADHD who have to fidget in order to pay attention and focus on a task.