ADHD in schools: moviment's contribution to increase concentration

Abstract

This article addresses Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and its consequences for individuals with it, particularly in the school environment. The choice to work on this topic came  from the observation of students with ADHD, who experience significant difficulty concentrating in classes designed for typical Brazilian schools. The methodology used to learn more about the subject involved surveys conducted on questionnaires directed at professionals working in this area, as well as with students with ADHD. Furthermore, methods were suggested to increase concentration in environments with a greater volume of distractions for individuals with difficulty focusing, which, when tested, improved their quality of learning. As a result, a change in the way individuals deal with attention difficulties in environments with less concentration capacity was demonstrated, focusing primarily on body movements that stimulate the release of stimulating hormones, such as serotonin and dopamine. Furthermore, it was recognized as important to adapt schools by preparing more conducive environments for individuals with ADHD and providing more intensive training for educators working in educational institutions. With this article, we achieved the goals of mitigating the stigma associated with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and highlighting technical options that improve the learning environment for individuals, both individually and within the school environment itself.