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ADHD homeschooling 11yr old Kiwi in Ma On Shan
Posted by Ani deSouza (1585 days ago)
Dear All,
I am about to begin home schooling my verbally bright,kind hearted,creative but 'classic' ADHD son.He is keen on computers and making video films,guitar and drumming and is quite imaginative.I have some major health problems and need to help him make contact with some social groups.He gets into bother with large structured groups but interacts well in one to one situations.He also has ligament problems so can't do contact sports.I had intended enriching his time myself but am now in for a 'long haul' health wise. I can see him becoming isolated. He is school phobic,but I have seen him interact with other creative ADHD kids overseas really well.Where are the ADHD kids in HK? I asked at his last school to meet other families but the idea of grouping these kids was not met with enthusiam.
Is there any homeschooling group operating in Sai Kung Ma On Shan area? Anyone keen to share ideas?
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Posted by ropey (1584 days ago)
not quite what you're after, but i work with ADHD kids on outdoor camps in the Sai Kung area.
the camps are run by a company called Premier Sports, based out of Sai Kung, www.premiersport.biz.
they have a doctor who has ADHD herself and organise week long camps or day trips depending.
contact them and maybe they can give some information on local groups.
Posted by Ani deSouza (1584 days ago)
Can you tell me the name of the docter..This could be perfect.MAny thanks.
Posted by ausmob (1584 days ago)
Article about it was in the SCMP a few weeks ago, just before the school holidays. It was a whole page article.
Try contacting the Jockey Club Sarah Roe School - secondary students with significant learning problems - it shares the campus with King George V.
Try contacting an autism support group (or similar) - they may have a contact list for other support groups.
Try contacting a kiwi/aus/uk/usa ADHD support group and ask them for international contacts (at a management level they frequently share information)
Have you asked Samaritans?
Has he tried motorcross(dirt bikes)? It is a 'bloke' sport, can lead to an interest in engines which some ADHD find as fascinating as XBox. It is up at Fanling.
I have sent you a personal message (if I can sort it out)
cheers and good luck
Posted by ropey (1584 days ago)
Dr.Jadus Blurton.
her details can be found on the website i listed.
look under G.O.A.L.
Posted by bwitched32 (1584 days ago)
If you would like a play friend for you son. My 9 year old (nearly 10) also has ADHD and Aspergers and yes it is difficult to find any groups for such children. We live in Sai kung,so no to far from Ma Oshan.
Posted by Ani deSouza (1584 days ago)
Hi- I've talked to my son-he is nervously interested-for all the usual reasons.He is wondering about them chatting through e-mail to see how they get on.What do you think? My son is nearly 12.Alternatively maybe the "parents" could meet in Sai Kung for coffee?
Posted by Ani deSouza (1583 days ago)
Hi everone i am ani desouza's son Jora if anyone looking for a mate (short for playmate) wants to chat then email sir_joralot_007@hotmail.com please make the subject (mate) so i knows its not spam thanks :-)
Posted by Jora (1583 days ago)
Hi this is jora ani desouzas son if anyone wants to find a mate to chat with sned me a an email sir_joralot_007@hotmail.com plz make the subjest called (mate)
Posted by Jora (1582 days ago)
is anyone going to say hi ?
Posted by dimac4 (1576 days ago)
A bit off topic - but have you looked at omega-3 and grape seed extract to help Jora with the ADHD?
I have 3 ADHD kids (14, 12, 10) - their behaviour is controlled through diet (for about 5 years) and dietary supplements and has made a significant impact on all our lives. Might want to look at it if you haven't already.
Posted by Jora (1575 days ago)
Thanks for your help,
We have done the diet route and it worked pretty well have until secondary school and it then became unworkable on its own.The schools expectations were beyond the limits of his character-and the special needs help was insulting.It would have been funny if it wasn't real...
Posted by bbcgirl (1573 days ago)
Ani, you have mail :)
Posted by Ani deSouza (1573 days ago)
yes..is there a way I can send it without making it public?
Posted by bbcgirl (1573 days ago)
Hi!
Go to the control panel just beneath your user name. Once there, you should be able to check the email I sent you & also reply back to me or anybody else for that matter. Hope that's of help! :)
Posted by notyou (98 days ago)
Dima04, I would like some info. about diet and supplements. If you could share anything you know, I'd be grateful.
Posted by community advice (92 days ago)
Thre is a group in HK known as FOCUS ON CHILDREN'S UNDERSTANDING tel. 2849-8218 which provides a support group to parents with children that have learning disabilities plus they could probably give you a list of local resources.
Hope this helps. The Community Advice Bureau (CAB)
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