In fact, he did graduate with a grade average sufficient for admission to the university of his choice. Time after time, the child would settle down. Then I would have the child do some jumping jacks until he felt tired. When the stimulation and exercise had been completed, the child behaved normally. I must repeat, however, that such measures are required on an hourly basis or more, depending on severity.
Some experimentation is required to find the most effective form of stimulation.
One might ask why this topic is included in this book. One reason is that hyperactive children receive more abuse than those without this problem. More importantly, however, it must be pointed out that neglect can easily produce this life-long condition. A child not fed when hungry is deprived of the sense of taste, and the strong sense of hunger goes unsatisfied. Similarly, a child confined to a crib is denied full movement, as is a child forced to remain in a stroller or high chair long beyond his endurance.