| Everyone knows that the letters ADHD mean | | | | absorbed and productive; the child also develops |
| attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder. Children | | | | social skills in the class or ensemble environment. |
| who suffer from this also suffer from attention | | | | In fact, music stimulates much more than the |
| difficulties as well as hyper motion. Hyperactive | | | | musical abilities. |
| children experience this lack of attention and | | | | If none of these activities appeal to your child, |
| hyperactivity during most of the day, as many | | | | you can try Boy or Girl Scouts or other local clubs |
| parents are aware; so keeping the children | | | | that perform community service. Many of these |
| occupied after school can often me as difficult as | | | | groups clean parks, help other communities, and |
| keeping them contained at school. | | | | participate in other service activities that may help |
| How to Choose the Right Activity | | | | keep your child interested and motivated. |
| ADHD affects each child in a different way. If you | | | | No matter what activity you choose for your |
| want to choose a good activity for hyperactive | | | | child, make sure you keep up with his or her |
| children, you must understand how they are | | | | progress regularly. If there is no progress, you |
| affected by the disorder. If your child is interested | | | | might have to try another activity. Always look |
| in sports, try that first. If the child is upset by | | | | for those that boost your child's self-esteem, and |
| competition or can't communicate well with | | | | always speak with teachers, coaches, and others |
| others, try a less competitive sport or another | | | | in charge to help you measure your child's |
| activity, such as drama or the arts. | | | | development. |
| Physical activity for the ADHD child is important. It | | | | Hyperactive children often find that certain |
| uses up excess energy he or she seems to have | | | | activities actually set them back in their progress. |
| stored up and stimulates brain activity as well. | | | | Computer games and video games are definitely |
| Team sports and activities such as theatre study | | | | out. These games require no social skills or |
| will also help teach hyperactive children social skills. | | | | interaction, and ADHD children are already |
| If your child doesn't like sports, you could try | | | | experiencing isolation. They often misinterpret |
| dance, swimming, cycling, or gymnastics--anything | | | | signs and messages of good and bad in these |
| where there is some contact with others. Martial | | | | games. |
| arts are a good way to go as well--there is much | | | | Even though you want hyperactive children to |
| self-discipline learned in the studio. | | | | perform at levels as close to normal as possible, |
| You could also try classes in creative exercise and | | | | understanding needs will help you choose the |
| motion. Music classes are one of the best ways | | | | proper activity. Make sure you choose carefully |
| to keep the creative hyperactive children | | | | but be ready to change if the need arises. |