Lazy ADDer? | ADHD Information

I think some people just don't like team sports all that much. Personally, I always found sports too fast-paced for my add brain. I'm also with him on the running aspect. I don't think this is a ADHD thing at all. Some people without ADHD don't like sports or exercise, but it doesn't make them lazy. Lazy adhd'ers is such a stereotype. Is sounds like your son is more into building, visual learning, I bet he is real smart, nothing wrong with that!

Is this possible?
My son wants nothing to do with sports if it involves RUNNING. He only wants to play on playground with other kids (thankfully he gets along with them). He's "into" putting together complex 3-D puzzles (which is great) and other things that involve his hands...are some ADD children lazy?

Hi,

In addition to what the previous poster's said, some ADHD children don't get some of the social cues involved with team sports. Sometimes these children do better with individual sports. Also, many non ADHD children I know also don't like any sports. It's a personal thing.

My 16-year-old son has never been into sports. He does not have ADHD, but when younger, he LOVED building things like legos and 3-D puzzles. He is now a rubix cube wiz, a science fair champ, and a future engineer/inventor.
I would NEVER consider him lazy.
Of course, being physically active in some way is important for life. Last year he enjoyed doing a form of karate for a while. Currently, he and his friends enjoy hacky-sacks (harder than you'd think!)
Different strokes for different folks!

Also, you might enjoy The Myth of Laziness, by Dr. Mel Levine.

My daughter, who has inattentive type ADHD, hasn't done team sports, but loves gymnastics, dance, and swimming.

Hear it all the time, ALL the time. "he's not adhd, he's just lazy"

It is mentioned often on the boards as well from people complaining about it, intersting you should post about it!

BETHANN39765.9575347222my 9yo daughter stinks at most "team" sports. BUT she is an awsome skier. She started skiing at age 3. It is the ONLY thing she has maintained interest in long term. She now races on a regional team and is the best skier in her school. Her major issue was the fact that she always wanted to be the boss, control the situation, and be the alpha dog. Skiing allowed her some independence which helped build her self- esteem and dicipline. Your son may dislike cardio, maybe he's not confortable with the "comittment" of relationships involved with playing on a team, or maybe he just likes flying solo. That's fine. Let him discover what HE likes. In the end it doesnt matter if you play on a soccer team or not. he's playing on the playground-that is great! Let him use the computer or build things, make art, or explore his interests. Sounds like a great creative kid. Make him ride his bike ot the store to buy a new puzzle! that way hes gets some exercise!! omgiamgoingnuts,
WOW!!! I bet most kids (and adults) would be too "lazy" to try to figure out that puzzle. I think your son is not lazy, he's brilliant! Maybe a future architect, engineer, or inventor who will be creating wonderful things for our world in the future!

[QUOTE=lorene]my 9yo daughter stinks at most "team" sports. BUT she is an awsome skier. She started skiing at age 3. It is the ONLY thing she has maintained interest in long term. She now races on a regional team and is the best skier in her school. Her major issue was the fact that she always wanted to be the boss, control the situation, and be the alpha dog. Skiing allowed her some independence which helped build her self- esteem and dicipline. Your son may dislike cardio, maybe he's not confortable with the "comittment" of relationships involved with playing on a team, or maybe he just likes flying solo. That's fine. Let him discover what HE likes. In the end it doesnt matter if you play on a soccer team or not. he's playing on the playground-that is great! Let him use the computer or build things, make art, or explore his interests. Sounds like a great creative kid. Make him ride his bike ot the store to buy a new puzzle! that way hes gets some exercise!! [/QUOTE]
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WOW I never thought about him NOT liking sports because of the TEAM thing, but you are right! I guess because he's so very strong-willed kid. He can't stand to run, but does like to ride his bike. (we've started doing that after school - however that's another issue altogether...attention issue)
He is a wonderful kid and very creative. He can build ANYTHING if he has the instructions...which in turn takes loads of patience. I guess I look at it like this now...as long as HE is happy, that's all that matters; and he is. Thanks for all your post.
[QUOTE=jaderock54]I think some people just don't like team sports all that much. Personally, I always found sports too fast-paced for my add brain. I'm also with him on the running aspect. [/QUOTE]

Glad to see that he's not alone then. :)
[QUOTE=BETHANN]I don't think this is a ADHD thing at all. Some people without ADHD don't like sports or exercise, but it doesn't make them lazy. Lazy adhd'ers is such a stereotype. Is sounds like your son is more into building, visual learning, I bet he is real smart, nothing wrong with that!

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I've never heard of a sterotype as LAZY for adhd'ers ever.
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He is struggling socially BUT only in school. He says that the kids make fun of him by making fun of his last name..(just a game) however he takes things VERY personal.
I just have to post this.
My son got this puzzled 3-D for Christmas and has finished it.
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll137/omgiamgoingnuts/puz zle.jpg
Note: for some reason it separates the "z z" and shouldn't. If you copy this link into your browser just make sure the "zz" is together.
omgiamgoingnuts39765.3070138889 [QUOTE=inspiredbymusic]omgiamgoingnuts,
WOW!!! I bet most kids (and adults) would be too "lazy" to try to figure out that puzzle. I think your son is not lazy, he's brilliant! Maybe a future architect, engineer, or inventor who will be creating wonderful things for our world in the future!

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OOOOOOoooooooooo I think he's brilliant also.
By the way: he rode his bike ALL day and hunted for bugs with his bug kit. :)
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Hear it all the time, ALL the time. "he's not adhd, he's just lazy"

It is mentioned often on the boards as well from people complaining about it, intersting you should post about it!

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Mine really isn't a complaint...more like a worry