valia said "I refused to medicate. Did not put him on a diet, although we ate good wholesome food anyway. The child psychiatrist came to my sons school and showed the teacher how to teach him. (After I told him she tied him in his chair! Dr said keep him active. So he played sports. Hockey, football, swimming diving water polo, golf, and he excelled at every one! Btw Dr said his IQ was very high. By grade 8 he graduated with honors. University graduate.
My son grew up to be a great person, father and partner.
Ps
Give your kids something to do! "
I agree. High IQs are common, out of the box thinking can be a real gift. Our job as parents (as much as it is hard not to do when we feel overwhelmed) is not to fix, but to guide & support our kids. I say, well done, Valia!
They do need a place to be active, but not overwhelmed just the same with a rigorous schedule. As an example, martial arts can be good, teaching discipline, focus, self awareness & accomplisment and teaches respect for others. But as a parent, be involved and don't just expect magic to happen.
When they are in school, the need to wiggle, fidget and sometimes make noise in order to learn among other things.
ADHD kids (and adults) do well with something that catches their intense interest...something that they hyperfocus on. Make sure it is positive, not a negative activity. They need movement and often do best (sports wise) with an individual sport rather than a team one, but there can be exceptions. Some kids love building, some, numbers. You know your child's interests best. Follow that to start.
I have one adult ADHD kid, and quite a few more younger ones. They all do very well at their chosen sport and really enjoy it. As for other intense interests, so far, one is a builder, another loves numbers. The others have other intense interests besides their sport. This is just a sample of what you can look for.
Thank you, Valia, for bringing this up.
It is much appreciated!