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It’s no secret that having ADHD doesn’t mean that a child can’t find success in sport, school, and life. Yet finding that blueprint for success can sometimes be easier said than done and getting tested is oftentimes the first step towards molding that blueprint.
ADHD is far from a one size fits all; each individual diagnosed with ADHD responds uniquely to different environments and a path to success looks different for each individual. In fact, there are different types of ADHD diagnoses that vary quite a bit from each other.
That being said, there are common signs and behaviors that are often associated with children who have ADHD. These behaviors are by no means an exact indicator, but if multiple ones are displayed, getting your child tested for ADHD might not be a bad idea.
Per Premier’s head of ADHD services
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A New Start: Being Your Best During Tryout Week
Exciting opportunities. An unpainted script. A new start.
Whether it be this transition into the winter sport season or any other time of the year, the dawning of a new season brings a plethora of excitement, anticipation…and nerves, particularly for tryout week.
Whether a team or organization is cut or no-cut, the first week of practice means that athletes will receive a decision at the end of the week based on performance and evaluation of coaches.
All athletes strive to be their best during tryout week, yet internal expectations, the pressure of being watched/judged, and fear of the worst often prevent them to.
It doesn’t matter whether an athlete is a returning star or a bubble player trying to make the roster, harnessing the mental side of sport can help an athlete be th...
ADHD in Athletes: What We See, What to Do
It’s no secret that athletes diagnosed with Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can still reach the top of the athletic pyramid in today’s world. Just look at the successes of Olympians and outspoken mental health advocates Simone Biles and Michael Phelps.
In fact, there’s a strong correlation between athletics and ADHD…yet many athletes with ADHD don’t actually know that they have it.
Sport can serve as an incredible vehicle for humans with ADHD, and getting tested and receiving a diagnosis is the first step towards creating a blueprint for success in sport and life.
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