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homes New Eltham 22 Jul 16 7.05am | |
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My son is 11 years old, he is high functioning with ASD, for the most part this isn't an issue for us as parents, more so in the class room but if handled with understanding he can be an outstanding student. I must admit it's hard sometimes to try to workout what's the ASD and what's him just being a naughty boy or just plain difficult. Anyway we took the stance that we won't just let him get away with stuff and he is clearly told or punished depending on what his done. He also has a younger brother who loves to push his buttons (and to be fair the older one likes to return the favour). This I know is what is expected of siblings espically brothers. However when the older one loses it he really does, his a big lad and is very powerful for his age. He is generally very placid but can lose his temper very, very quickly, not only with his bro but generally whilst playing sports or other kids games in the playground. This is one of the reasons were trying to ready his mind for secondary school which he starts in September. For fear of him becoming a target due to his temper. So there's a snap shot of him. The question I'd like to ask the holmesdale is do you think boxing world teach him self restraint or do you think it will, just make him more powerful, dangerous? Or will he lose his s*** in the ring as soon a he takes the first punch? I know nothing of boxing, the people that I have spoken to have told me that it calmed them down unquestionably, but they haven't got ASD (well I don't think they do). Many thanks for reading through that
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Kermit8 Hevon 22 Jul 16 8.23am | |
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Immediate reaction when reading that was what about martial arts as that includes a lot of mind discipline and self-defence philosophy. Boxing must do too, of course. Maybe both? Edited by Kermit8 (22 Jul 2016 8.24am)
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Y Ddraig Goch In The Crowd 22 Jul 16 8.33am | |
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I think Tom-the-Eagle teaches boxing (i might be confusing him with someone else though) worth messaging him
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homes New Eltham 22 Jul 16 8.39am | |
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Yes should have mentioned that he has done martial arts Taekwondo, he reached quite a high level. But this hasn't had an effect on his temper. I have a feeling that due to the high contact that is in boxing (assuming he fights/spas) this is the reason and what I'm hoping will calm him, simply because you just can lose you mind in the ring and have to show an amazing amount of constraint. We found Taekwondo (probably due to his age) was just more about learning forms which I appreciate he will have to learn in boxing as well so never had a lot of contact he got to first Dan (not that I hold much stock in the particular school he went to). Also the boxing club is a walk away from our house as opposed to the marital arts which is a 15min drive away.
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homes New Eltham 22 Jul 16 8.40am | |
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Originally posted by Y Ddraig Goch
I think Tom-the-Eagle teaches boxing (i might be confusing him with someone else though) worth messaging him Thanks Y I will message Tom a little later,
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Y Ddraig Goch In The Crowd 22 Jul 16 8.43am | |
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Try something like Tai Chi Find the right school and it is an effective martial art as well as very spritual
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fledgling Beckenham 22 Jul 16 9.27am | |
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Certainly try the boxing, it may work. If you go to a good amateur club they won't just sling him in the ring to spar. They'll have a good look at him first, bring his fitness up, make sure he listens and takes in what they teach in training and if he shows the right mentality then they'll move him to spar....even then it should be controlled, left hand only stuff so you know what's coming, practice your parry and jab etc. He'll take a few light shots and they'll see how he reacts to that. Judo, although unfashionable, is good too.
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Lyons550 Shirley 22 Jul 16 11.37am | |
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I've seen numerous accounts of boxing certainly helping youngsters with a hyperactive nature that could be caused as a result of various conditions. I'd certainly give it a go...what have you (or he) got to lose? Looks like a number of clubs are getting involved in this area.... Edited by Lyons550 (22 Jul 2016 11.39am)
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asavage1 Horley 22 Jul 16 1.16pm | |
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Will backup Fledglings comment re. Judo. Note, your location as New Eltham. There is Metro Judo club in Kidbrooke (based at Thomas Tallis School) who have the good fortune to have my old coach. He is fantastic with kids (having managed the Wandsworth team to win the London Youth Games 6 years running) and has experience of working with children with ASD. If you can get there, I would really recommend it. As a sport it encourages control and focus and at your sons age, would be limited to learning falls, throws and holds. Locks and chokes come in to play around the age of 14. As an aside, that club is also where Gemma Gibbons (London 2012 silver medalist) started.
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homes New Eltham 22 Jul 16 1.17pm | |
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Thank you really appreciate the feedback. My concern regarding boxing is that if he can't control his temper then I'm training him to be able to hit properly, which could be dangerous for his little bro and more importantly me!! I will give it a go and also be open and seek the advice of the trainers. I might even take it up myself to give him some support.
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homes New Eltham 22 Jul 16 1.18pm | |
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Originally posted by asavage1
Will backup Fledglings comment re. Judo. Note, your location as New Eltham. There is Metro Judo club in Kidbrooke (based at Thomas Tallis School) who have the good fortune to have my old coach. He is fantastic with kids (having managed the Wandsworth team to win the London Youth Games 6 years running) and has experience of working with children with ASD. If you can get there, I would really recommend it. As a sport it encourages control and focus and at your sons age, would be limited to learning falls, throws and holds. Locks and chokes come in to play around the age of 14. As an aside, that club is also where Gemma Gibbons (London 2012 silver medalist) started. Thanks for this
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blackpalacefan 23 Jul 16 9.40am | |
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I don't think it's a bad idea at all. It would help with discipline and allow him to channel his aggression. The best of both worlds.
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