Joe

Thank you for your question and welcome to ADHDCentral.com.

It would be impossible for me to say whether your son should be involved in sports. Each child is different, some thrive in a structured sports environment, other find it difficult to keep up with learning the sport and maintaining the focus needed to play. In addition, some children are more hyperactive while others have more inattention. All of this should be taken into consideration when choosing activities for your child. For example, if your child is hyperactive, soccer might be a better choice than baseball.

Activities should be specific to your child's interests but also give your child new opportunities to meet other children and expand interests. Usually, five year olds haven't experienced enough to know what they are interested in and what they aren't interested in. Some communities offer programs that allow children to experience several different sports, like a sports sampler. Something like this might work for your son.

For more information:

Choosing After School Activities

Eileen