| When a child has ADHD or Attention Deficit | | | | Hockey is a quick paced game and they have to be |
| Hyperactivity Disorder, they find themselves doing or | | | | active because they're constantly moving on the ice. |
| not being able to do the following: keeping focused, | | | | Since it requires so much movement, they don't have |
| having an impulsive behavior, speaking out of turn, or | | | | time to make a lot of noise. If they are constantly |
| not playing well with others. | | | | frustrated, karate would be a good choice to let off |
| Of course, you want your child to be able to do | | | | some of that steam. Karate also helps them to be |
| things like their peers. One thing that they can get | | | | disciplined and have order in their life. |
| involved in is sports. However, not all sports are | | | | Parents and guardians will have to work with their |
| made for those that have the disorder. Some of | | | | child to determine which sports are good for them. |
| these sports require a person's total focus on the | | | | They need to have a sport that will connect with |
| game at hand. Other sports, such as golf, require | | | | them personally. It may not happen overnight, but |
| that there is silence while the person hits the ball. | | | | you have to keep plugging in until you find that |
| Noise only serves to break their concentration. | | | | match. Sports can play an important part in their lives. |
| One of the sports they can play is soccer. Soccer is | | | | In addition to getting rid of the energy from |
| a team sport, and they would need to learn how to | | | | hyperactivity, it also serves as an outlet that they |
| play well with others. Playing soccer would be a good | | | | can use to channel their frustration. |
| challenge for the child to do just that. If the child is | | | | If you're not sure of which way to go with this, |
| hyperactive, this would also help them get rid of any | | | | consult a physician that specializes in this type of |
| extra energy. They also don't have to be concerned | | | | disorder. They will be able to help you determine |
| with so much focus. Participating in track is another | | | | what sports can help them focus and improve their |
| one they can do. With this, they will also burn off | | | | behavior. These activities can also help them with |
| extra energy. They do not have to focus much with | | | | their self-esteem, as they can look forward to being |
| this. | | | | a positive aspect in society. |