Although all kids are different, I will share with you my views on sports and kids with special needs.
If your child is having difficulties socially in school, you may be tempted to sign him or her up for basketball or soccer with the other kids.
You know your child better than anyone. Just be sure that youre setting your child up for a positive, rather than a negative experience.
The things I have heard from Coaches about kids on their team would make you spit nails.
Oh, hes an awful player. Hes got some kind of disorder or something.
I hope he doesnt sign up next year.
And, the parents in the stands are just as bad.
What is wrong with that kid?!
Put him on the bench.
And, that was all heard in reference to kids in the regular 3rd 6th grade classes. I know. It made me sick, too.
Now, Im not at all saying that team sports should be avoided. Just make sure you know who will be coaching your child, and make sure that he or she is someone who you want in charge of your childs self-esteem for the next few months.
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