Managing the Challenges of Hidden Disabilities in Youth Sport: A Look at SLD, ADHD, and ASD through the Sport Psychology Lens

Braun, Robyn; Braun, Bonnie A.

doi:10.1080/21520704.2014.991051

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“…Subsequently, coaches may then wish to liaise with referees to offer cool-down periods in competition to promote such an inclusive culture, cooperate with parents for solutions to ADHD outbursts or experiment with self-regulatory techniques (i.e. goal setting or positive self-talk), which may help to motivate athletes and improve on task behaviour (Braun and Braun 2014).…”

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“…Although research examining the consequences of ADHD in sport has begun (see Beyer et al 2009, Moya et al 2012, Braun and Braun 2014, as with other mental health research, qualitative inquiry has lagged behind (Peters 2010). As such, interpretive approaches may play a central part in shaping, questioning, and enlightening populations (Fuermaier et al 2014, Defenbaugh 2008.…”

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‘Hey, look at me’: An {auto}ethnographic account of experiencing ADHD symptoms within sport

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Mills

2017

Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health

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Using an autoethnographic approach, the first author, an individual diagnosed with ADHD in early childhood, explores his lived sporting experiences with the help of the second author. Although there is a tendency for research into ADHD to be confined largely to clinical evaluation and subjective interpretations, this fails to advance cultural understanding and ultimately maintains the status quo. Therefore, by sharing and exploring experiences, both as an athlete and a coach, we aim to address this in-balance within sport and give a voice to the voiceless (Holt 2003). By endeavouring to reveal the thoughts and feelings attached to key episodes within the first author's experience as a player and a coach, the study functions to provide preliminary evidence to showcase how ADHD can impact upon those who participate in sport. Furthermore, the vignettes presented act as a vehicle to signpost the reader in accessing the available academic literature. As a result, it is hoped that this manuscript will (1) bring further meaning to this often misunderstood condition, (2) showcase how ADHD symptoms may present themselves within a sporting environment, and (3) enable coaches to better support those who experience similar episodes.

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“…They are more likely to report social exclusion and negative interpersonal experiences during physical activity and sports [11, 12]. Additionally, children with ADHD may have additional needs in coaching, which are not easy to detect [13] and prevent the appropriate implementation of intentions [14]. Due to a higher risk of gaining negative sport experiences in group settings, the overall reduced physical activity may originate from the avoidance of (organized) team sports rather than individual sport.…”

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Comparison of physical activity and sports engagement between children with ADHD undergoing pharmacotherapy and healthy peers

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Background: Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often face problems in the engagement and adherence of health-promoting behaviors, such as physical activity and sports. Stimulant treatment is effective for managing core symptoms, but it remains unclear if this type of treatment also normalizes the engagement in health-promoting behavior. In this case-control study, we aim to compare physical activity and sports participation between children with ADHD and healthy peers. Motor skills and aerobic fitness are investigated as potential mediators of differences between groups. Methods: Children with ADHD were matched to healthy peers based on sex, age, and socioeconomic status. Participants ( N=120; age: 10.8±1.4) reported their physical activity and sports participation using a 7-day recall protocol. Their engagement in activities at moderate and vigorous intensity as well as participation in individual and team sports was derived from the protocol. Participants further completed the Movement Assessment Battery for Children-2 (MABC-2) and a submaximal test on a cycling ergometer (PWC170). Results: Children with ADHD showed lower vigorous physical activity and participation in individual sports than healthy peers. They also achieved lower scores on the MABC-2 and the PWC170. Based on path-analyses, low PWC170 partially mediated the ADHD-related fewer engagement in vigorous physical activity and individual sports. Conclusion: Children with ADHD undergoing stimulant treatment show less participation in vigorous physical activity and individual sports than healthy peers. Poor aerobic fitness partly contributes to the relation between ADHD and low physical activity.

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Who Plays and Who Doesn't? An Intersectional Examination of Disparities in Adolescent Sport and Physical Activity Lesson Participation

Kaja,

Lawrence,

Simon

et al. 2024

Journal of Adolescent Health

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Managing the Challenges of Hidden Disabilities in Youth Sport: A Look at SLD, ADHD, and ASD through the Sport Psychology Lens

Cited by 5 publications

References 20 publications

‘Hey, look at me’: An {auto}ethnographic account of experiencing ADHD symptoms within sport

‘Hey, look at me’: An {auto}ethnographic account of experiencing ADHD symptoms within sport

Comparison of physical activity and sports engagement between children with ADHD undergoing pharmacotherapy and healthy peers

Who Plays and Who Doesn't? An Intersectional Examination of Disparities in Adolescent Sport and Physical Activity Lesson Participation

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