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Tom-the-eagle Flag Croydon 24 Jul 16 7.59pm

Originally posted by homes

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

Edited by homes (22 Jul 2016 7.28am)


Homes – Only just seen your post.
From what you have said I cannot recommend boxing enough for your lad.

Whilst I don’t pretend to know much about ASD I do know that all my lads go home so damn knackered they don’t have the energy to play up.

Boxing is a genuinely misunderstood sport. As society we spend a lot of time trying to suppress feelings of frustration and aggression etc. Feelings which are particularly common with lads around the same age as yours who sometimes find it hard to express their feelings and therefore ‘blow up’ and deal with things the wrong way.

Boxing would undoubtedly act as a stress buster for your lad and could be used as an outlet for frustration, anxiety and aggression but in a controlled manner.

In addition your lad will also develop discipline, respect, self confidence and concentration as well as gaining a high degree of fitness (not crappy football fitness but proper fitness).
Your lad wouldn’t spar for at least a few months and would not be put in the ring until he was competent and could defend himself so he wouldn’t have to worry about going along and being thumped.

Most clubs run a Saturday morning session for un-carded juniors, it’s probably worth giving your local club a call and enquiring.

Unlike some other sports the barriers to entry are very easy. Most seasons cost no more than 2 or 3 pounds and all he would need to provide is trainers/shorts/ T shirt (Palace tops are optional) and a water bottle.

My last bit of advice would be to buy him a skipping rope and get him to practice a couple of times before his first session so he won’t feel self-conscious in front of the others.

Best of luck – you sound like a great dad and whatever happens I’m sure that with you around your boy will turn out just fine.

Tom

 


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Tom-the-eagle Flag Croydon 24 Jul 16 7.59pm

Originally posted by Tom-the-eagle


Homes – Only just seen your post.

From what you have said I cannot recommend boxing enough for your lad.

Whilst I don’t pretend to know much about ASD I do know that all my lads go home so damn knackered they don’t have the energy to play up.

Boxing is a genuinely misunderstood sport. As society we spend a lot of time trying to suppress feelings of frustration and aggression etc. Feelings which are particularly common with lads around the same age as yours who sometimes find it hard to express their feelings and therefore ‘blow up’ and deal with things the wrong way.

Boxing would undoubtedly act as a stress buster for your lad and could be used as an outlet for frustration, anxiety and aggression but in a controlled manner.

In addition your lad will also develop discipline, respect, self confidence and concentration as well as gaining a high degree of fitness (not crappy football fitness but proper fitness).
Your lad wouldn’t spar for at least a few months and would not be put in the ring until he was competent and could defend himself so he wouldn’t have to worry about going along and being thumped.

Most clubs run a Saturday morning session for un-carded juniors, it’s probably worth giving your local club a call and enquiring.

Unlike some other sports the barriers to entry are very easy. Most seasons cost no more than 2 or 3 pounds and all he would need to provide is trainers/shorts/ T shirt (Palace tops are optional) and a water bottle.

My last bit of advice would be to buy him a skipping rope and get him to practice a couple of times before his first session so he won’t feel self-conscious in front of the others.

Best of luck – you sound like a great dad and whatever happens I’m sure that with you around your boy will turn out just fine.

Tom

 


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Originally posted by homes

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


Edited by homes (22 Jul 2016 7.28am)

Absolutely YES to the idea of being introduced to boxing / thai boxing / martial arts. Get to know a quality-assured club & coach who should savour the opportunity to not just coach but mentor your son. Discipline; self-esteem; fitness and self-protection should all benefit. A good club will put him on a programme of support that will phase in response in the ring but you need to be upfront and transparent about your son's condition to the club beforehand and maybe stick around for first few coaching sessions. I've experienced ASD pupils in sports education before and boxing /martial arts has proven to be such a positive whole child/young person learning tool, especially in channelling aggression.

Best of luck ...and enjoy!

 

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