Basic tips for handling a Hyperactive Child at home

• Posted On : 09 August 2022

What is Hyperactivity of a child?

Hyperactive Child is one, that frequently seek out movements and can have difficulty sitting still,
constant moving, being easily distracted, impulsiveness, aggressiveness, fidgeting and inability to
concentrate.

Why they are Hyperactive?

• Hyperactive kids want more sensation from the environment, simply because of how their brain works.
• Their brain is looking for more sensation and it won’t be satisfied until it gets it.

Here are some basic tips for handling a hyperactive child at home:

There are several calming activities, we can give them at home. So that they can focus and concentrate.

1. Joint compression- Give them joint compression at shoulder, elbow, wrist, fingers, knee, ankle.

2. Take your child in your lap and rocks slowly (before sleeping)

• Hold him tightly, if he is comfortable.

3. Give tactile input, if they have tactile issues

• Deep brushing
• Play with therapeutic sand

4. Steam- rolling by therapy ball

• Have him lay on his stomach (Prone)
• Start from back and roll it over the child body
• Use deep pressure, if the child is comfortable

5. Massage

• Massage on child’s arms hands
• Massage on legs, feet and back
• Massage in deep long stroke

6. Slow rocking on therapy ball

7. Blowing activity (bubbles, balloons)

8. Bean-bag activities

• Sitting on beanbag

9. Pillow Sandwich

• Laying him down on his belly
• Press his body with pillow

10. Slow rocking on rocking chair

11. Wrapping the Child in a sheet

• Wrap the child and give him deep pressure.

12. Pressing fingertips

• Helps to calm their nervous system

13. Pressing a squeezy ball

• It works as a stress reliever

14. Make some environmental changes

• You can give them calm music
• Dim Lights helps to reduce hyperactivity
• Keep them in tight place