Would something like Karate help him focus and learn self motivation and discipline tools?
Answer I’m not sure if karate would help. I take karate myself, and while it has many merits, the only carry-over into other activities that I’ve noticed is regarding physical activities – I’m more persistent and confident when exercising, and don’t give up as easily. However, regular physical activity is a good way to burn off excess energy, which sounds like it would help your son. It’s worth a try. One technique that might help is to help him figure out how to pick something that interests him and still fits the parameters of his assignment. For example, a kid who’s only interested in dogs, asked to do a book report, could focus on the main character’s dog and how the dog reacts to the various events in the story. This is easier to do with more general assignments, of course, and can take some creativity, but if you can find the right topic, it’s quite effective. It sounds like your son might have executive dysfunction. This is a trait seen in a number of kids with various differenc
