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Should recess be taken away from children with ADD/ADHD?

ADD/ADHD and Recess

One of the most common mistakes school personnel make when dealing with children with ADD/ADHD is to take away the child's free time play or recess. Children with ADD/ADHD need to vent anxiety, hyperactivity,
anger, or frustration in appropriate ways (e.g., kicking a ball, running, jumping, and yelling). Taking away these activities may actually increase the hyperactive behavior, therefore, taking away an active period the child physically needs should not be used as a behavior management option. To learn more about behavior management through an online course, visit Behavior Management

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