Use of sand vests to calm children with ADHD sparks concern
(The Guardian Germany)

Experts divided over heavy weights adopted by 200 schools in Germany to curb students´ restlessnessGerman schools are increasingly asking unruly and hyperactive children to wear heavy sand-filled vests in an effort to calm them and keep them on their seats, despite the misgivings of some parents and psychiatrists.The controversial sand vests weigh between 1.2 and six kilograms (2.7 - 13Ib) and are being used by 200 schools across Germany. Related: `I assumed it was all my fault´: the adults dealing with undiagnosed ADHD Related: How a pioneering school helps excluded children control their rage Continue reading...