Is a Montesorri school best for a child with ADHD?

Answer 1

public schools are best equipped and financed to handle adhd children.

Answer 2

It has to be a very good school to be a fit for ADHD. You run the risk that he will develop serious back development in some areas. We sendour boy with adhd to a Dalton school. A bit more discipien than montesori. Dalton has a fixed amount of work per week (specific per child) but the child can choose how he/she does this, so the child can set his/her own time. It works a treat for our boy.

Answer 3

The great part of Montessori education is that it works well for all types of kids. A bright child with ADHD, a child with cognitive impairment, and an academically gifted child can all work together in the same classroom without making many, if any modifications to the classroom.
Montessori education teaches through the 5 senses, so it works well for children of all learning styles. Any child can benefit from the method, but because it allows for a lot of free movement, it tends to work well for kids with ADD.
If you are considering Montessori for your child, I would suggest you bring him to the school and let him spend the day. See how he feels, and how you feel about whether he would thrive in that kind of setting.
Montessori schools are not "special needs" schools, but kids with specific challenges can often thrive there much better than in a traditional school. It's worth a try. Good luck!
*Edit* If your child needs any special services from the public school system, they will still qualify. Going to private school does not mean your child will have to forfeit his services. If he has an IEP, he will still be covered.

Answer 4

Montessori schooling is a wonderful program and teachers work with children one-on-one and accommodates to their level. It's difficult to say that it would be the "best" but, If you have a child with ADHD, I'm certain that it would be beneficial. However, Montessori only directs teaching to Early Childhood not school aged children. My suggestion would to meet with a teacher at your local Montessori school and see what they can do for your child. I've worked in many Montessori settings and I love how they operate. You most likely won't be discouraged! Good Luck!

Answer 5

Montesorri is designed for tactical hands on learning and if your child falls into that catagory there's nothing wrong with sending him there, ADHD or not, your childs learning style has a lot to do with how well the child responds and retains knowledge.
I have 3 types of learner's, my oldest son is an "audio learner", if he hears the instructions and information he never forgets it. My daughter is a "visual learner", so she can read the instructions or information and never rarely ever forgets it. My middle son has ADHD and must constantly hear and see the instruction and information to retain it unless he links it to something he can physically do with his body, or hands which makes him a "tactile learner".
Since you know your child better then anyone else, the best advice is choose what you feel is right for your child and encourage that learning style as much as possible.

Answer 6

no it's not not the best school for a child with adhd to go to!
they would not be able to manage the child as the child would need full adult attention and they dont cater for children with special needs. i know this as i have a 7 yr old son with adhd and he goes to a ofstead funded school that will cater for his specific needs. montesorri is a good school but not for people with adhd there is no way that they could cope it!

Answer 7

I dont think just because its a Montesorri its 'better'...if you want a good place to send yourchild look up schools on www.ofsted.gov.uk and read reports.

Most schools now will get funding for chidlren with a Special Educational Needs to buy equipment, extra support teachers etc. The SEN code of Practice means children are entitled to a lot of support to ensure they are included in mainstream school.

Have alook around local schools and ask to speak to the SENCO as you can ask questions about how they can support your child.

Good luck

Answer 8

I believe Montessori, is a small privately own? If so they would not have the program nor the funding available for kids of special need. For my understanding, if you are in private school you have to find and pay for yourself for any child that has special need. Check your School District. In Ca they have funding for Special Ed and kids that need special accommodation who are able to be in reg class. It is your job to be involve, and be the decision maker for your child.
The school district even sent out a speech teacher to my 3 yrs old pre kindergarten school once a week when she was young. She has APD.

It is a blessing that she overcame her short coming by working hard and with determination to succeed.
She is now doing well in Middle School with avg of 3.7 that includes 2 advance classes. It take parents participation and encouragement. It is good to find out your child has ADHA and learn how to work around it and over come it.
Best of luck.

Answer 9

Check for schools that allow children to learn at their own pace. There is a private one in the next town that I am going to check into for our son, as he is gifted (Really, he just turned 3 in Aug and can read a lot of words) and I think he would benefit from a school like this.

Answer 10

yes, they are smaller and they wont lead to confusion of the child with so many bodies going everywhere