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My son was diagnosed a little over 2 yrs. ago. I'm having a hard time relating to how this affects his everyday life. I've read books, talked to doctors, and put him on meds.
It just seems like he pushes in the wrong direction because he knows he is slightly different.
How do I get him to understand that he is just like everyone else and help him get through his day without so much frustration?
He's a good kid, smart, but won't apply himself to anything. Would it be a good idea for him to maybe do sports, or would he just hurt someone?

2006-08-05 19:06:47 · 16 answers · asked by ~SSIRREN~ 6 in Family & Relationships Family

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I'm 16 and i have ADHD, is he on medication, like Adderall or something because that would help, and yeah try and get him involved in sports or video games or something find something that can keep his attention, for me it was video games, which lead to me playing madden and then i figured i would try football to see what it was really like it and I love it, currently the Starting Varsity Corner back for my school's football team. so just try and find something that he likes and that interests him, and then go from there, by the way unless he is like a beast of a kid strength wise don't worry about him hurting someone else if he does a sport.

2006-08-05 19:15:39 · answer #1 · answered by DirtyRavenCB47 2 · 5 0

Alot of kids with ADHD benefit from karate, tae kwon do, or some other such martial arts class. It teaches disipline. Kids with ADHD need more structure in their lives than typical kids, so make sure his schedule is very predictable. Summer is rough for these guys too.
As far as teaching him that he's just like everyone else, well...he's NOT just like everyone else, but he should have chores and should have rules and duties just like everyone else. You need to understand that too....he IS different. And it affects his social interactions, his concentration, he's probably a "weird kid" at school, etc. But you don't want him to use having ADHD as an excuse, I think that's more of what you were wanting to know. You just have to drill it into his head over and over that just because he has more challenges than other kids, doesn't mean the rules don't apply to him. Punish him for wrongdoing, I guarantee you, in a couple of years when he hits middle/jr. high, and all the "zero tolerance" he'll undestand that he doesn't get away with stuff because he's got ADHD.
Also, if his behaviors are seeming a little out of control, ask your psych for a good behavioral psychologist, one that specializes in ADHD.
Good luck to you!

2006-08-05 19:40:56 · answer #2 · answered by basketcase88 7 · 0 0

This is an excessively rough drawback. I recognise a loved ones that has a son who suffers seriously from ADHD. His mom does not deliver him his meds at dwelling, however the university nurse has his meds and he or she is the one one that will administer them, that is the way in which his mom desires it. I believe it is so she would possibly not be "the dangerous man". I recognise the academics have issues with him all day Monday, or the primary day again after a holiday till his meds kick in, and through Friday he is a quality pupil. I might believe it might reduce to rubble his procedure to do that on once more, off once more administering of his meds. You particularly must as a health care professional earlier than doing that. Also, I have a loved ones member whose son has ADHD and has been on meds when you consider that he used to be five. He knew why he used to be on them similar to your son. He instructed his mother while he became 14 that he did not like the way in which they made him consider, and he begged her to allow him check out it on his possess. He has been treatment unfastened for two years now, he struggles to manage himself and to do good in university, however he's doing it! Perhaps as your son will get older, he'll be competent to manage himself, too. Don't quit! Praise him for what he does good. The truth that you simply requested the query indicates you're a well mother and involved, I guess he'll be satisfactory.

2016-08-28 12:01:27 · answer #3 · answered by rentschler 4 · 0 0

Have you tried giving him Omega 3 fish oils? We're in the process of getting my 11 year old step son statemented and a friend suggested we try him with omega 3, for now it is helping with his concentration levels. I know how tough it is coping with it all I've only had a few months so far if you feel like you need to let off steam a little about the situation feel free to drop me a line. Good luck and I hope this helps.

2006-08-05 20:19:39 · answer #4 · answered by Sarah Piggy 3 · 0 0

I would recommend that you take him to a good child psychologist. I know lots of people with ADHD, children and adults. It doesn't have to control his life. It sounds to me like there is more going on that meets the eye. Either he is using his ADHD as a cop out or on excuse. Either way, at 10, he should be looking toward the future positively. He sounds like he is entering a depressed state if he isn't suffering from depression already.

2006-08-05 19:12:28 · answer #5 · answered by DisneyMom92 2 · 0 0

Dont allow him to use it as a reason to act bad.If you could get him into sports that would be good, but is he able to stay interested?I know how frustrating this is.I made to many excuses for my son that he started using them .It was a big mistake on my part.I have to keep on him to clean his room(he never does it all). Now I keep checking on him and dont allow for him to do anything else until its finished.Make sure he follows through and dont let him or you make excuses.I know, its so frustrating, but he eventually got the message that I meant (all done). We have to push that on them because the school will make excuses for why he isnt learning as much.He will learn to use excuses there. It takes a special mom,and since your his mom,Thats you!

2006-08-05 19:20:52 · answer #6 · answered by kelliekareen 4 · 0 0

Sports might help him. And he's as much of a danger as the average 10 year old, so I can't promise he won't hurt anyone.
Try to figure out what he likes.. hanging out with friends, listening to music, reading, and allow him to do that more often. Maybe it will help him relax knowing that he has something to look forward to.

2006-08-05 19:12:16 · answer #7 · answered by DeAd DiScO 4 · 0 0

I have ADHD.People that have this are different and do things differently then other people. I know from experience that it is very hard for people that don't have this to understand why i do or don't do certain things. I wouldn't force your son to do sports,try to find out if there is something he is interested in and encourage him to do it. It could be drawing, painting, cooking,arts and crafts, anything, just encourage allot. I know from experience that it is very hard to apply yourself if your don't have any encouragement. I don't believe you can grow out of ADHD,but you can learn to deal with it. Good luck and God bless

2006-08-05 19:16:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

I suffered from ADHD. I was diagnosed at the age of 6. I grew out of it eventually, but one thing that helped me was talking to a therapist, and the school counselor everyday. My mom made me jump on a trampoline until I wore myself out to take out my extra energy. She also put a lava lamp in my line of sight while I was doing homework. Somehow the slow moving liquid made me calm and helped me to take my time through homework assignments. My brother has ADHD as well and one thing that has helped him is taking karate. The concentration it takes and the advancement of belts helps him be more focused and helps build his self-esteem.

2006-08-05 19:15:56 · answer #9 · answered by rockerlassie 2 · 0 0

I am 33 years old and still have ADHD. The drugs help, but some poeple steer away from them. I still have social problems due to it, but I am not an outcast by any means. What helped me was doing things and activities that I "REALLY!!!" enjoyed and let me work on them for hours. Wheather it was Football or playing music, it helped in my body and mind in tiring its self out.

2006-08-05 19:19:42 · answer #10 · answered by hank 3 · 0 0

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