| ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a | | | | and is a fast paced game. In the average hockey |
| neurobehavioral based disorder. The symptoms include | | | | game, there is very little down time in which the kids |
| hyperactivity, as well as the inability to pay attention, | | | | need to remain calm and quiet. |
| aggression and mood swings. ADHD can be found in | | | | Karate is a sport that is good for someone with |
| adults as well as children, but it is only most commonly | | | | ADHD. Karate not only gives the child the ability to |
| diagnosed in young children. | | | | burn off some of his excess frustrations, it also gives |
| Often times, it can be hard for a kid with ADHD to get | | | | the child the ability to learn discipline and structure. |
| involved in sports. Many sports require the ability to | | | | Structure is extremely important in a child with ADHD. |
| completely concentrate and stay focused. As well, | | | | In little kids, t-ball is a poor choice for someone with |
| certain sports may require that the child remain calm | | | | ADHD. Waiting your turn to bat is extremely hard for |
| and quiet in many instances. However there are a | | | | any little one. However, if you add in the ADHD factor, |
| variety of different sports that can be ideal for a child | | | | it becomes nearly impossible. Once the child is placed |
| with ADHD. | | | | in the outfield, his attention will drift off even further, |
| An excellent choice for someone with ADHD is team | | | | since there is often very little activity out there. |
| sports. One example of a good sport for a kid with | | | | One sport that would be not be a good choice for |
| ADHD would be soccer. A lot of running and the need | | | | someone who has been diagnosed with ADHD is golf. |
| to work together with other teammates is needed to | | | | Golf requires a great deal of patients and the ability to |
| play soccer. In a child that experiences the | | | | remain calm and quiet throughout the game. This is |
| hyperactivity side of ADHD, a sport that involves | | | | often a difficult task for a child with ADHD. |
| running is a great way to burn off the excessive | | | | Kids with ADHD and sports can go hand in hand with |
| energy. | | | | some careful planning. If your son or daughter has |
| Another great sport for kids suffering with ADHD is | | | | been diagnosed with ADHD, it is important that you find |
| running or track. Again, the idea behind this is that the | | | | a sport that fits with their particular personality. If at first |
| kids can run and burn off excessive energy. They also | | | | you do not find a sport that is a perfect fit, do not give |
| do not have to use a lot of concentration in such | | | | up hope. Simply try additional sports, until you find the |
| sports. | | | | perfect one. Sports give all children, especially those |
| Hockey is an excellent sport for a child who has been | | | | with ADHD, the ability to burn off the excess energy |
| diagnosed with ADHD. Hockey requires a lot of action | | | | and stress they often carry with them. |