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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I haven't read all the replies, but it sounds like your DS is really desperate for the dopamine hit that video games provide.  And that his ADHD is severe enough that he really doesn't understand consequences.

For the dopamine problem, hopefully you can get a med adjustment.  The other things that help are exercise and positive attention.  Is there any sport that he might possibly be interested in?  Anything non-screen he is good at that would get him some positive attention?

For consequences for bad behavior, this is the problem with ADHD. Often kids don't understand future consequences, so it has to be immediate to work.[/quote]

Op here and I think you’ve nailed it. He is sporty and needs physical activity. One unfortunate issue with sports we are finding is that his age (13-14) most sports become super competitive and all in / all or nothing.  It’s either a huge time commitment with travel or club (if you can even make a team) or you end up on a mediocre rec team and he gets frustrated. He is going to a sleepway sports camp this month. I don’t know what the screen policy is.

But yes. There’s a dopamine element for sure. Reaching out to his psych today for adjustments on medication. And yes his doctor did say to only use the stimulant adhd meds when he is in school for focus. Not weekends or summer. [/quote]

Rowing as a sport will make him tired. Kids don't start until high school, so no one is any good freshman year. There's something therapeutic about being out on the river doing an exhausting, rhythmic activity. You're part of a team/boat so you. It is 5 days a week + weekends but of you carpool with other parents it doesn't have to be a huge family commitment. TBC boat house hosts some learn to row programs in the summer and so do some high schools.

Swim team is also exhausting, as is cross country, if he likes to run.  
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