any suggestions for activities of adhd kid(10 yr old boy)?

Jacqueline - posted on 09/08/2009

Hi, I have a adhd 14year old and the only thing that helps him a lot is keeping him in some type of sports that he likes. and just keep him busy with things at home.

Karen - posted on 09/07/2009

I have a daughter that is adhd and we have found that if you keep them busy with most anything they are happy... such as for her she loves the computer, her DS, her laptop learning computer... soccer, gymnastics there are alot of boys doing it now..and i bet like most of the other parents said Martial arts..hope this is helpful.. just keep him busy ...

Sandra - posted on 09/04/2009

I agree with Jeannie, Martial Arts are the way to go ! They will help him in every aspect to succeed in a multude of areas. It has proven to be extermely helpful with children with ADHD, ODD and these types of challenges.

Carol - posted on 09/04/2009

swimming was great for my son who has adhd!

Sarah Jamie - posted on 09/03/2009

Little trick I learned in my clinical rotations along with all of the other great suggestions from the other moms... buy (I know its spending but worth it) a exercise ball that he can sit on. Since the ball is never quite still and is ever-moving, the ADHD kid will constantly have to adjust his or her stance to balance themselves on the ball. It actually can put them more at ease when doing homework at the table, watching TV with the family, or just sitting talking/reading with you. It is amazing how well this has worked with so many of the kids I have worked with.

Good luck!

Denise - posted on 09/01/2009

Soccer is great for kids with ADHD, they can release a lot of energy, and it's a great way for him to meet friends. Also Gymnastics, it has been proven that this sport can help with other areas of life (other sports, academics, self esteem etc.)

Pinky - posted on 09/01/2009

My son enjoys swimming and cubs where he is paired with an autistic boy who he helps take care of (gives him something to focus on), but his big thing is gardening/growing veg. it has really helped him see the long term in things as well as helping his self esteem as there's nothing better than eating his own produce. My son didn't do well in karate or any contact sport, I know a lot of people recommend it but everyone is different.

Kim - posted on 08/31/2009

My son has ADHD. He likes going to cub scouts and swimming. Find out what interest your son has and go from there. Everyone here has good ideas. Good luck.

Melissa - posted on 08/31/2009

Do you have a boys and girls club where you live? Or a YMCA? My son loves to go swimming and they usually have an indoor pool. The boys and girls club is about 30 dollars a summer and 60 during the school year. It is a great place where he can meet kids his age.

Brenda - posted on 08/31/2009

I have a son that is 10 and ADHD and I put him in Karate and he loves it. Before this we had tried T-ball, Flag Football, Basketball and even Cub Scouts but he just did not work well with team activities.

Nora - posted on 08/30/2009

I had a son that is 12 year's old that has ADHD and Bi Polor they can be a handful and I know there are day's you just want to scream.If you ever have one of those day's I'm there for you to talk to.

Lisa - posted on 08/29/2009

Best thing for my son was also martial arts. He was diagnosed at the end of 2nd grade (he was not quite 8). He started Tong Soo Do at 9, and he got his black belt at almost 14. It has been amazing for his self-esteem and lots of other aspects too. I strongly recommend it!

Janet - posted on 08/29/2009

My son was just diagnosed with ADHD and is 9 years old. He loves to play soccer and swim, although he has to work harder at being coordinated than other kids his age. He is very sensitive and soccer has been a very good team sport for him. He has learned to fall down and get right back up for his team. He loves nature so I take him to nature centers and he focuses in on every detail whether it is bugs, rocks, fossils, animals. He likes to draw so we encourage that. He has a great imagination and has become a great reader with interests in history, the ocean, and spooky stories. I would encourage you to look at your son's interests and build on those. Don't be put off by negatives about the label. Your son may need more structure and caring adults but that can make all the difference.

Amanda - posted on 08/28/2009

One of the issues with ADHD is that they are either not focused or overfocused. we first saw this with our oldest child and he would get the idea of going outside into his head and we could not convince him of anything else, like he could not even hear what we were saying to him. a therapist that we brought him to talked to us about this issue and suggested that we explore several different hobbies and look for ones that he seemed to overfocus on because it would be something that he would be able to complete. Surprisingly enough, it turned out to be knitting, then crocheting, then latch hook, as well as basball and coin collecting. our other children have ADHD as well and our other son is very focused on reading and our daughter loves movies. every child is individual and it is going to be a lot of trial and error, but just keep trying out different activities and hobbies and eventually you will find one that gets your child's attention.

Loretta - posted on 08/21/2009

My son was tested for ADHD and Drs wanted to put him on medication right away. I found that changing his diet and putting him in Karate lessons and baseball calmed him down a lot and his focus is so much better. His grade have improved to honor roll and behavior and calmed down as well.

Marcie - posted on 08/21/2009

I have an 11 yr. old son who is ADHD and I have put him in sports since he was in kindergarten. My husband is in the Military and we are stationed in Japan. The community we live in is small. My son is not the social butterfly, even with meeting all kinds of boys through sports. I believe it's his personality, he is well adjusted to the environment around him and he has a caring, loving, and nourishing soul about him. I've asked him to at least try out each sport once and if he likes it, we put him in it the next season. Ask him about him and work through the challenges of finding out about his interest. I have an older son the SOCIAL BUTTERFLY and an younger daughter again SOCIAL BUTTERFLY. Not my 11 yr. old and I had a hard time accepting he was not being him because my other two are always invited to a social gathering with children their age. I was wrong! My husband and I would focus on him more during the times it's just us three and the other two are doing things with their friends. I've learned in time it's just the way GOD made him, just like that and he's fine with being just like that. My husband and I had to learn to be fine with him not being a SOCIAL BUTTERFLY like our other two. He loves comic books, so we look for different comic books for him. When he started swimming lessons in the summer about 5 yrs. ago, he would play and not listen to the lifeguard. I tried and tried to help him with focusing on the lesson and not the water fun he was having "all by himself" it was his little sister who triggered his attention. She had made it to his level, he asked how she had gotten there with him. She stated to him I listen and I do what is asked of me and now here soon I will pass you. That kicked him into gear and now he's doing awesome in swimming. I love my kids and they are all different as yours are too. He will find his likes and dislikes but with the help of his family. Patience is the word and listening is the key. I always stop and tell myself that when it comes to my kids and a little more extra when it comes to my 11 yr. old. My saying to him is "it's not that you can't focus it's that your choosing not, so lets try focusing " it clicks on something in him and he does it he focuses on the task on hand. Good luck....

Heidi - posted on 08/21/2009

Exploring your child's interests is a great idea. Capitalize on whatever interest or strength your child may have. It took us almost four years to figure it out. I discovered that sports programs at the YMCA were just the thing because they were low-key and focused on camaraderie rather than competition. My 9-yr-old son is now a part of the swim team and is very focused on it. I know of someone with a severe ADHD child who just loved the local nature center, which shaped in him a real interest in reptiles. By the time he graduated from high school, he had 40+ reptiles as pets! Strange, I know. But the parents found something that their son focused on, and as a result, he took 100% responsibility for his creatures. Eventually, he ended up getting a BS in Biology and now he teaches at the same nature center. It's just one an example of what Beth Eytcheson said above about the payoff of helping an ADHD child find a passion. The disability can be a real gift actually, and this thought always keeps me going when I am most frustrated with my child. Best of luck.

Karen - posted on 08/20/2009

I've also found Lego very good for my kids. It helped with watching TV even. When they lost concentration they had the Lego to turn to. If you're talking clubs and things then the other readers have given good suggestions.

Beth - posted on 08/20/2009

As a mom of an ADHD boy just a few years older than your son, I've been on your path. Help your son get to know himself. i.e. go to the library with just him and see what kinds of books interest him. For my son, it was cars, daily he would draw cars, while he's not an artist he is interested in being a car designer so now it's all things cars; video games where he can build them & race them, free auto cad programs, we go to car dealerships for him to look at the new models when he gets good marks, etc. What is your son passionate about and feed his dream. If he likes to cook, teach him, if it's art & drawing, take him to the craft store. Not everything takes money so start by one on one talks with him and then feed his dream. Focusing an ADHD child is hard but once you do, his payoff will be huge because they are self directed and very focused. Best of luck to you and your little guy. Drop me a note if you would like to chat further. :)

Kristy - posted on 08/19/2009

martial arts are awsome. swimming is good, diving, clubs. somthing structuerd but indiviual based.

Jeannie - posted on 08/18/2009

Martial arts classes are a great place to learn control, work out excess energy and make friends. Soccer is also good. I hope this was the kind of activity you were looking for!