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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I suggest cross country, track and field, swimming, tennis, or biking (I think there is a team based in Rockville). Rock climbing is another idea - not a team per se, but definitely comraderie.

To the poster who suggested squash, I thought that sport requires very quick reaction time and reflexes? I know not all people with adhd and hypotonia face the same challenges, but my kid is definitely lagging in quick reflexes and hand-eye coordination - I would have not thought to suggest squash for thise reasons, but have you found it has helped improve those skills in your child?[/quote]

DS has good hand eye coordination and quick reflexes according to his OT even with the hypotonia.  Where he's lacking is that sometimes he doesn't move fast due to attention and talking too much  :lol:  DS is capable of moving fast and his coach makes him play in silence and yes, DS's squash improves with practice like everything else.  He's been playing and being coached for almost a yr and DS can play!  Squash is fast so there is never a dull moment or an opportunity to get bored once you are into the game.

My suggestion would be to find a good beginner program, use a beginner squash ball (more bounce and bigger - easier to hit), and an understanding/patient coach.[/quote]

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