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Coach-Parent Shares Struggles Supporting an ADHD/Autistic 8-Year-Old Through Losses in a League Tournament

·Source: Reddit: r/Homeplate

A coach-parent describes repeated on-field meltdowns by his 8-year-old son (ADHD, possibly on the spectrum) during a league tournament when the team started losing, and how it affected both the child and the team’s performance. The post highlights the emotional and mental-health side of youth sports for neurodivergent players and the adults coaching them.

Read full story at Reddit: r/Homeplate

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