We had to complete tests and have teachers/relatives complete a questionnaire. A pediatrician or child psychiatrist will use that information to obtain a correct diagnoses. Even then, they will start you off on a low dose and increase it as needed. It took us a long time to get it. Even now, we have to have a doctor appointment every month and be handed the prescription. It is a controlled substance so it cannot be called into the pharmacy. It is also required to have an ID to pick it up.

There is no legal way to try it out that fast. The fastest way is to borrow a couple from someone you know.

I appreciate the time you all took in commenting. I agree with most of you. If he were meant to be in it, he will. If not, he isn't quite ready. The problem I have with that is...

For the first time he wants to study and do work. (I think I hear angels singing hallelujah in the background). I want to encourage and support that. Telling him to pay attention in class and not to worry about it seems not quite so helpful. Maybe if he studies or does extra work it will reduce his stressing as he is taking action himself.

My son is in AAP and has high test scores.

We have had "what if" discussions on what areas he could get a scholarship in college. He wants a baseball scholarship. I want whatever scholarship pays the most. He is inclined to take a partial baseball scholarship over a full ride playing double bass. We will figure that out when the time comes. Having options is always good.

The other night he mentioned that he wanted to be an engineer. I told him that would be a good use of his skill sets as long as he likes it. I never had it in my mind that he would have to be a doctor or lawyer. I don't really make comments on what he should be growing up. That is his choice. I do make comments about being lazy and not getting work done; no one wants someone like that working for them.

Hope that is helpful.