Cricket & Team Sports Boost Social Skills, Focus for Kids with Autism & ADHD: Experts

• Team sports, like cricket, significantly benefit children with autism and ADHD by improving attention and social confidence.
• For children with autism, cricket enhances social skills, provides routine, aids sensory integration, and builds confidence through structured interaction.
• For children with ADHD, cricket improves focus, offers regular physical activity to reduce hyperactivity, develops social skills, and instills routine.
• Dr. Astik Joshi emphasizes that success in team sports can boost confidence in daily life for children with autism and ADHD.
• Parents should seek supportive team environments, manage distractions, and ensure open communication with coaches for children with autism or ADHD.

Why It Matters: Team sports offer vital developmental support for children with autism and ADHD.