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14 Sep 2010 @ 12:04 PM
TLCMOM Join Date: Tue 14th Sep 2010
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LOOKING FOR OTHERES EXPERIENCES WITH ADD MEDICATION AND SPORTS

HI! MY SON IS 8 YEARS OLD. DIAGNOSED WITH ADHD, ADD PRIMARY, AT 7 YEARS OF AGE. HE ALSO HAS A LEARNING DISABILITY AS WELL. THINKING OF TRYING SOME FORM OF MEDICATION TO HELP HIM FOCUS IN SCHOOL SINCE HE IS FALLING WAY BEHIND. I DO PLAN ON MEETING WITH PEDIATRICIAN BUT I WAS LOOKING FOR OTHERS EXPERIENCES, THE GOOD AND THE BAD: HOW HAS MEDICATING YOUR CHILD FOR ADHD EFFECTED THEIR ABILITY, DRIVE, ENERGY, AND FOCUS WHEN PLAYING SPORTS......DURING THE DAY.....AFTER SCHOOL.......WE PLAY HOCKEY. THANKS

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2 Oct 2010 @ 11:35 PM Reply # 1
jjh Join Date: Sat 2nd Oct 2010
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TLC Mom You need to get Michael E. Stabeno's the ADHD Affected Athlete. It is a must for any ADHD or ADD parent who plays sports and it's the only book about this subject that I have been able to find. Our son is 11 and plays baseball and basketball. It's been a trial and error. In baseball meds are a must, in basketball, he seems to do ok without, but tends to be impulsive and he shoots too much. According to Stabeno's book, Hockey is an excellent sport for ADDers. It's also trial and error in telling the coach. Baseball is not considered a good sport for ADHD, but our son is a very good pitcher and he loves to play, so we have not discouraged him.

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28 Oct 2010 @ 5:12 PM Reply # 2
my4butterflys Join Date: Thu 28th Oct 2010
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Our 2 oldest daughters play soccer all year round.and they play better on it ..keeps them more focused..

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