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  • William A Diggs Elementary School
  • Waldorf, MD
  • More than a third of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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Keeping a child’s attention on their schoolwork can be difficult for any parent or teacher. Doing so when that child has autism or some other learning disability can be even more challenging. Many of my students have decreased muscle tone or a constant need for movement-based sensory input that contributes to fidgeting, slouching, or soreness, making it tough for them to engage in learning. Active sitting is based on the idea that it’s not healthy for the body to be seated for long periods of time. Too much sitting still has been shown to lead to back and hip soreness, fatigue, decreased muscle tone, and a lack of focusing ability. Active seating corrects these problems by promoting slight movements and adjustments for the user while they sit. These movements keep the body more engaged, alleviating the negative effects of prolonged sitting.

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Keeping a child’s attention on their schoolwork can be difficult for any parent or teacher. Doing so when that child has autism or some other learning disability can be even more challenging. Many of my students have decreased muscle tone or a constant need for movement-based sensory input that contributes to fidgeting, slouching, or soreness, making it tough for them to engage in learning. Active sitting is based on the idea that it’s not healthy for the body to be seated for long periods of time. Too much sitting still has been shown to lead to back and hip soreness, fatigue, decreased muscle tone, and a lack of focusing ability. Active seating corrects these problems by promoting slight movements and adjustments for the user while they sit. These movements keep the body more engaged, alleviating the negative effects of prolonged sitting.

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