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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have an almost 14 year old with severe ADHD.  He has been successful at Chess Club, gymnastics and martial arts.  Chess club is in the morning so his medication is in full effect.  For gymnastics, he gets a booster dose of medication due to the danger that injuries could result with impulsiveness and inattentiveness.  Still, it has been hard and the coaches and other kids get frustrated with him and I have to intervene regularly.  Fortunately, he has the personality to handle their frustration.  Age and maturity have helped.  Also, he has stayed at a lower level so that he can train with a particular coach who is interested in doing a good job with him and regularly seeks my feedback as to how to work with him.  (I buy her chocolate and flowers periodically - she's wonderful).  As for martial arts, I think he's successful because of the Master.  The Master has a lot of patience with him, loves him and has him demonstrate his tumbling skills to the class, which impress the class and has the effect of making them more tolerant of him.

I have an active NT kid and I will say that it is far more work for me to keep my son successful in activities and sports.  But, I have seen a huge benefit in terms of his organization and independence.  [/quote]

I posted before, but wanted to chime in again to say it's really wonderful that you have found motivated teachers to coach your son, and that you're on top of things and willing to work so hard to give him a great experience!

What an inspiration :-)

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