what games and/or activities are good for a child with ADHD? He's 7 years old and is having problems focusing, for example, his schoolwork. Keep all rude and childlike comments to yourself please.
2006-10-25 07:08:33 · 9 answers · asked by karma 7 in Health ➔ Mental Health
• Build toys from kits that require following directions. Start out by helping your child if necessary, but then take the toy apart and do it again together until he/she no longer needs help.
• Play memory games such as picture lotto. You'll have to let your child win at first or he/she'll get too frustrated to keep playing, but with time you'll find she'll get better.
• Help your child practice waiting for short amounts of time. Count off the seconds together during waits at stoplights or for elevators. You'll be helping your child to tolerate periods of inactivity without getting restless.
• Read books with short chapters. Review what happened in the previous chapter before you begin the next.
2006-10-25 07:16:38 · answer #1 · answered by Nuthouse 4456 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a mother with a boy with ADHD (he is now 12) I understand where you are coming from. The important thing is to find things your child is innterested in and then make it short sessions. My son love was (still is) penguins. So what ever kind of game I could incorporate into that I would. The other thing that might be good would be games where he HAS to focus. Jenga is a great game for this and also Brain Benders (wooden puzzles). A child with ADHD does not like to (nor can) sit for long periods of time as I have learned over the years. Yes my son is medicated but also we work on behavioral management with him which I beleive is way more important than the meds. If you don't have this the meds aren't going to work. Also, use intrests as rewards for positive behavior. My son would receive penguin stickers for good behavior. You just have to find what works for him. Good Luck.
2006-10-25 07:22:28 · answer #2 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"BEING IN CONTROL:Natural Techniques For Increasing Your Potential And Creativity For Success In School."
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"Being In Control : Natural Solutions For ADHD Dyslexia and Test Anxiety'.
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2006-10-25 14:05:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son has ADHD. I have found a nutritional supplement wich
really helps him. He has even noticed that its helping
him in school and makes sure to take it before he goes
to school. Its called Attention gels made by MRM ( metabolic
response modifiers) check it out at www.mrm-usa.com. I know
this info doesn't answer your question about games or activities
but, feel this info will be the most helpful.
2006-10-25 07:16:30 · answer #4 · answered by Mark 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Add is real, is it over diagnosed yes, I get tired of ppl saying it's not real, these are ppl who obviously have not been inflicted with this illness, I think you are right to want to seek help to get him excited about school, many parents only medicate (which I am against except in extreme cases) Good luck to you
2006-10-25 07:20:08 · answer #5 · answered by momie_2bee 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no such thing as ADHD, in my opinion, which I am expressing according to my right of Freedom of Speech. I submit that it is a politically correct so-called "disease" that usually results from pressure imposed on a child by an intolerant school system, among other things, and then blaming the problem upon the child instead of looking at themselves.
I would just get him involved in fun things, and if at all possible, get him out of the dumb public school and teach hiim yourself, after you research how to go about it. Guaranteed that if you go about this right, he'll excel a lot faster.
Just listen to the name of this: "Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder." An "intelligent-sounding" name invented by not-too-intelligent people, most of whom have disorders, themselves.
Did you ever stop to ask yourselves: How could so many children acquire this so-called disease, and why? What is the cause, even if you do consider it a "disease?"
And bear in mind that the psychologists call every form failing a "disease," such as alcoholism, gambling or whatever, mainly because they don't know what they're talking about.
Now, they're even forcing dangerous drugs upon children at times for this alleged "disease," which can lead to all forms of violence and additional problems.
2006-10-25 07:11:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 6⤋
I HAVE TO AGREE WITH MARTY I DON'T BELIEVE IN THIS SO CALLED DISEASE EITHER..I BLAME IT ON BAD PARENTING AND THE FACT THAT SOCIAL SERVICE WANTS TO STICK THEIR NOSE INTO YOUR LIFE IF YOU TRY TO DISCIPLINE A CHILD ANYMORE, AND DOCTORS TRYING TO MAKE A QUICK BUCK AS WELL AS A QUICK EXIT...TAKE CHARGE SIT DOWN WITH HIM TO DO HOMEWORK AND IF HE DOESN'T WANT TO DO IT BECAUSE HE'S NOT "FOCUSING" THEN KEEP HIM AT THE WORK STATION UNTIL HE DOES FOCUS. WHEN HE REALIZES HE CAN'T PLAY OR WATCH TV TIL THIS IS DONE YOU'LL BE AMAZED AT HIS CONCENTRATION...UNLESS OF COURSE HE'S ALREADY BEEN DOPED UP
2006-10-25 16:43:02 · answer #7 · answered by chameleon5657 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
video games he is interested in helps.
2006-10-25 07:50:19 · answer #8 · answered by hillbilly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything fast-paced and physical . . . soccer for example.
2006-10-25 07:14:09 · answer #9 · answered by Marcjc 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋