Succeeding in school with ADHD

Last Monday I had a meeting with my son's teachers to set up a plan to help him succeed at school this year. My son has some residual emotional issues left over from his years in foster care; his anxieties can generate some behavior issues in school. In addition, he has ADHD which creates many classroom challenges.

Though I know he's a difficult student to have in class, I always hope his teachers see how bright and creative he is. My son has enormous potential and possesses one of the most brilliantly free-thinking minds I've ever encountered. Luckily, his teachers this year have already noticed that about him and they're ready and willing to work with him and help him succeed.

Since meeting with them, I've been searching for other tips and tricks to help my son succeed in class. This article has some great points. However, it's missing an important component -- exercise.

I notice a big difference in my son's behavior and ability to focus when he's been physically active. Every morning before school my son gets some form of physical activity. We may play a round of Dance, Dance Revolution, kick a soccer ball around the backyard, or I may send him on a quick bike ride. He also is really active during his recess at school; he either plays kickball with friends or runs around the track for the school's Mile Marker program.