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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My DC has ADHD. He is going to join a soccer team which has professional coaches.  The practice will
get more serious than the rec team he played before.
Should I tell the coach of my DC's ADHD? Should I just let the coach handle it in his own way.
Furthermore, should I tell the coach before we accept the offer to see his response, to see
if he has experience in working with kids with ADHD. Would the coach take back the offer if he knows my DC 
has ADHD.

Thanks for any input!!

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OP, my 10 year old DS has ADHD and swims competitively and plays on his school's basketball team.  The fact that he has ADHD has never come up but I have no problem telling anyone about it.  Most people I tell just say "Really?" and leave it at that.  He is on medication but takes in at breakfast because it is time released so there is no administration of meds at school.  DD is going to a swim camp for competitive swimmers and when I told the coach about DS' ADHD and necessity to take medication daily, he simply instructed me to give the meds to the athletic director and tell him what needs to be done.  No one really cares as long as your child is well behaved and can focus on the drills and when in a game.  My DS doesn't even think much of it except he has to take a pill in the morning.  The school knows because he has a 504 plan and has some supports in place.  DS is very competitive and does well on his swim and basketball teams.  There is no need to tell the coach unless there is a focus issue and your DS needs to be redirected occasionally but if it is constant redirection that distracts the coaching staff from coaching and giving other kids attention, then you may want to talk to your pediatrician about starting DS on a low dose of stimulants.[/quote]

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