How can you help children sit still so they can focus and listen?

Many children today have difficulty sitting still in long classes or family events, but children with sensory issues have a particularly hard time.

My Calming the Hyper Child printable is chock full of ideas for helping a child sit still easier. I have used all the techniques with children over the years, and they all help with calming and sitting still. The best part is most of them only take a few minutes to do, and they can have a really powerful effect on the kids.

I would share this printable with your child’s teacher as well. All these strategies are great for the classroom, and I know they would be grateful.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Bonnie Landau is a professional counselor and holistic therapist in Ventura County, California. Her specialities include therapy for autism, therapy for ADHD, and therapy for parenting who have kids with autism or ADHD or other neurodivergence. She changed careers from graphic design to counseling with the goal of helping struggling parents of kids with ADHD, autism, or other neurodivergence find strategies and solutions to help their children succeed. Bonnie is also the author of Special Ed Mom Survival Guide: How to Prevail in the Special Education Process and Find Life-long Strategies for You and Your Child.