My 10 year old boy has ADHD and was wondering from other parents that had ADHD children what sports to put them into? I have tried Karate but he got violent with his sibilings. So I took him out of that. I tried an afterschool group at out local community centre, but he gave the leader a wedgie! The centre called my and told me that the staff was not qualified to deal with this. So now I have my 10 year old doing nothing afterschool or for this summer!! Any ideas?????
2007-05-06 03:09:21 · 11 answers · asked by Kimmy 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
My son is almost 10 and has ADHD, too. I was told by his therapist years ago that soccer is a good choice because it allows a lot of freedom of movement. Martial arts is tough for younger ones because they do tend to want to "try it out" on all their friends and siblings which isn't appropriate. They have trouble controlling their impulses and knowing when and where they can/can't do things.
My son played soccer for almost 5 years (from age 4-9) and really enjoyed it. However, he's gotten to the point now that the other kids are more advanced than he is and they make fun of him and he feels inferior. Needless to say, he doesn't want to do it anymore. Last year I thought maybe my son was old enough and tried Mantis Kung Fu, but he couldn't stand still long enough for the class. The instructor said he had some skill at it, but that he should wait until he had matured some more. One thing that a local summer camp offered around here was an "outdoor adventure" day camp. They would go on daily field trips to do different things. He LOVED this. He was outside every day and he got to climb around on things and learn about stuff. My son is a smart kid that likes science and music. This was great because he isn't an athletic kid, but he still got to be working on something with other kids and getting out some energy and getting physical activity.
Talk to your son and look around at things like the local science museum or the zoo and see if they have any programs like this if it may be something he's interested in. Not every kid is going to excel in sports or even be interested in them, but as any parent of an ADHD child knows, they need to burn off some energy somehow!
Good luck!
2007-05-06 04:44:07 · answer #1 · answered by Dulcet 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went to a seminar yesterday and learned some very important information regarding children and this label. I'm not making light of children who truly have this disorder, but I do think too many children today are misdiagnosed. Please consider your child's diet. They talked of the child who has a piece of gum for breakfast and then starburst for lunch. Blood sugar drops can cause children to have bizarre behaviors. Try role playing behaviors at home about appropriate behaviors and call other child care facilities and work closely with the teacher to help modify your child's behavior. All children have special needs, we just need to help each child in that area. Your child is not "bad", go and hug him!!!
2007-05-06 03:41:53 · answer #2 · answered by omgithinkiknow 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i have a little brother with adhd and to be frank my mom gave him leniency to the extreme he could do what he wanted and made our lives hell till we all moved out and now its just her and him, i know it sounds bad but when he comes to stay with us he doesnt dare play up and is as good as gold as he is with anyone else, a bit hyper but deffo nothing like with his mom.
id suggest army cadets, they learn disipline, the leaders dont take any messing and that is imperative for a child with adhd to have strict rules, i know many people grow out of it in the right care but there are some who are allowed to get away with far too much, a 17 year old with adhd stabbed my partner and his mother? "he cant help it" as he lay in intensive care. This isnt a tell you off its a plea to not single him out, whatever you choose choose it because he is your son not because he has adhd, choose something with strict rules giving a sense of worth and he will no doubt turn out into a fine young man.
2007-05-06 03:20:56 · answer #3 · answered by Angie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have ADHD , i was diagnosed with it the summer before 3rd grade , i'm now 24 and it's still a problem , i get so restless and easily aggrivated if i do nothing , but when i was younger i RAN track , i loved it , all the built up energy was burned off running the mile . . . i've won numerous trophies and ribbons , might be soemthing you coudl look into as well !
2007-05-06 03:15:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I left my child in karate and worked on when it is appropriate to use what he has learned. The instructor was very supportive.
2007-05-06 07:26:56 · answer #5 · answered by TAT 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aucshwitz has a nice program for children with ADHD.
2007-05-06 03:15:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
ask him what interests him
contact your local council to find out what kind of activities they run for people with his needs who specialise in helping children with his condition.
normally they will ahve a list of activities, where etc..
2007-05-06 03:16:03 · answer #7 · answered by schmushe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my brother who is 12 has it and he does golf and track.. theyy are great sports for kids with ADHD
2007-05-06 07:31:25 · answer #8 · answered by lilmissthang025 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Soccer! Lots of running in soccer!
2007-05-06 03:25:43 · answer #9 · answered by mennyd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you put him in the YMCA he's be able to do all of those sports, and he'll lose all of his energy before coming home, that's good for you. :)
2007-05-06 03:13:48 · answer #10 · answered by Patrick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋